On Sunday, May 18, the Daughters of Norway officially welcomed their newest lodge, Skadi Lodge #57, with a formal installation ceremony at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend. The event included initiating charter members, installing officers, traditional music, and a reception featuring Scandinavian treats.
The effort to create a lodge in the Snoqualmie Valley began with three local women—Sharon Stai, Kathy Chavers, and Mary Jessen—who had previously been active members of Gina Krog Lodge #38 in Bellevue.
While Bellevue wasn’t far, they believed the Snoqualmie Valley had enough Nordic heritage and community interest to support its own chapter. They hosted informational sessions at libraries last fall and were surprised and thrilled by the response.
“We were elated with the enthusiasm and curiosity people in the community showed,” said Stai…