Hvor Vesten Begynner Lodge#1-654 of SofN

Velkommen to . . .

Hvor Vesten Begynner Lodge
#1-654 of Sons of Norway

Instituted Syttende Mai (17th of May) 2001
Syttende Mai and Lodge Institution. Pictures click here and here.

SONS OF NORWAY FORT WORTH Hvor Vesten Begynner Lodge #1-654
Contact

John Eberly (817) 874-6170

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Sons of Norway was formed in 1895 to provide mutual protection for its members. Sons of Norway has grown through the years and now offers these member benifits:

Financial Products: Including life, automobile, and health insurance.
Discounts available from Best Western lodging, long distance service, and travel programs.
Cultural Programs: Norwegian arts and language programs, the Viking magazine, scholarships, summer programs, and sports events.
For information about how you can become a member.
A Smørgåsbord of fun information about our members, our heritage and our food is waiting for you!

The Fort Worth Lodge "Hvor Vesten Begynner Lodge" #1-654 (Where the West Begins) was formed on May 17, 2001 to provide the oportunity for local members to actively participate in Sons of Norway. (Please call for the next meeting location and agenda). Come join us for the fun, fellowship and learning about the Norwegian heritage.

Basic dues are $29.00 for individual for 12 month membership and $22.00 for a spouse. Heritage Membership (under 12) is free. Gloden/Life Membership (over 65 with 30 years of membership in SofN) is $18.00

Past Lodge Events
Read about our past activities

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Order your Norwegian Books, Music, Video, Toys etc.

Check the listings via the link above for some of the many Norwegian interest items with a few on Fort Worth and Texas; or click the bestsellers found below directly that are available for you or your Norwegian friends. Your purchase through this site helps the lodge maintain this site. Tussen takk!

NORWAY, NORGE"Ja, vi elsker, dette landet" the Norwegian National Anthem

Sons of Norway International
(http://www.sonsofnorway.com or http://www.sofn.com)
1455 West Lake Street; Minneapolis, MN 55408
800-945-8851 or 612-827-3611

For more information on local groups please visit the
Scandinavian / Nordic Clubs of Texas

www.jeberly.com John G. Eberly's website with other links of interests to Norwegian-Americans on "PAGE TWO"

Scandinavian Gifts, Food, and Classes @ Gwen's Wooden Spoon in Plano, Texas 1-800-2-NORDIC

Dallas International Festival

Viking Fest San Gabriel Park; Georgetown, Texas (outside of Austin).
Purpose: "To celebrate Nordic culture and heritage in Texas. . . through music, dance, food, games, folkdress, arts and crafts. To promote public awareness of the orgins and presence of Nordic communities in Texas and the roles and contributions of Nordic people to the development of the state. To encourage individuals to examine their family history and heritage and to take pride in the gift of their Nordic customs and traditions to American family life and Texas culture." Come join us in the beautiful Texas hill country and enjoy the festival and Texas' Bluebonnets.

Fort Worth Website by the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Known as the city "Where the West Begins," Fort Worth embraces its cowboy heritage while moving forward with a revitalized downtown and major cultural attractions. Today, Fort Worth offers so many things to see and do÷ you could plan an entire vacation around them. With a population of half a million people, Fort Worth is consistently ranked among the top places in the nation to work, live, and do business by national magazines like Money, Fortune, and Newsweek. The city is home to major corporations like Lockheed Martin, American Airlines, Bell Helicopter Textron, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Pier 1 Imports, and RadioShack. Fort Worth is easily accessible from major highways. And it's only 17.5 miles to downtown Fort Worth from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the nation.

City of Fort Worth Texas

Downtown Fort Worth Inc.

DFW.com by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

Traveling in Fort Worth?
Visit the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the Texas Department of Transportation sites.

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Thanks to Gus Stangeland at

for the anthem.

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to the site manager,
John G. Eberly