LACKWAXEN, PA — After having a winter break in January and February, the Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge #3-566 will meet on Sunday, March 15, at its new location, the Lackawaxen Volunteer Firehouse, 774 Rte. 590. The lodge will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a corned beef luncheon at 1 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 2 p.m.

The new slate of officers will be installed, and new members will be initiated and officially welcomed into the lodge. Membership is open to all Scandinavians, or anyone married to a Scandinavian, or anyone who just likes us. Homemade Norwegian desserts are served at every meeting, along with coffee and tea. Among lodge activities are Norwegian language classes once a month, a Viking Dinner on June 6, marching in Hawley’s annual Fourth of July parade, and a Scandinavian craft fair in September. The lodge contributes to a local food pantry and our 50/50 raffle, conducted at every meeting, is given to one or two charities at the end of the year.