Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge celebrates 30th anniversary

Finnish folk musicians Pekka Pentikäinen
(accordion) and Perttu Paappanen (fiddle)

The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an Open House on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Street. The festivities begin at 6:30pm and include a cake and ice cream social, light refreshments and a concert by Finnish folk musicians, Pekka and Perttu.

Pekka Pentikäinen on accordion and Perttu Paappanen on fiddle, will be performing their own musical compositions inspired by the landscapes and traditional folk tunes of Finland. The duo has studied at Sibelius Academy in the Folk Music Department and in 2007 produced their first CD. A suggested $5 donation will be collected at the door with proceeds benefiting lodge programs.

Can’t come to the program and want another way to support Sons of Norway International? Visit www.biddingforgood.com/sonsofnorway between October 1-14 to find unique holiday gifts.

The Sons of Norway is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway with a mission of preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and tradition through cultural and social activities offered at local and district lodges. New members are encouraged to apply. For more information contact Bob Stevenson at 425-712-9788 or rlstevensonsurveyor@comcast.net.