Norwegian dinner on November 1st at Grace Lutheran | News, Sports, Vacancies

ALPENA — Grace Lutheran Church is hosting a traditional Norwegian meatball dinner on Friday, Nov. 1, to celebrate its 150th anniversary and raise funds to support its 150th fund, which will be used for community outreach programs including the Little Food Pantry.

The church, located at 119 W. Dunbar St., was founded in 1873 by members of the Norwegian community who came to Alpena in search of new opportunities. Since its founding, the church has remained at the same location on Dunbar Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The current church building was built in 1882.

The dinner is being organized by members of the congregation and will take place on Friday at 6:00 p.m.

The option to take it with you is possible if you pick it up from 17:00 to 18:00. The menu includes traditional Norwegian meatballs, mashed potatoes, greens casserole and Norwegian sweets for dessert, including krumkake, a wafer cookie topped with whipped cream and fresh cream. fruits. Many of the dinner recipes are created by community members with Norwegian connections.

All community members are invited to enjoy the meal and meet new members of the community.

Tickets are $20 and must be confirmed by Tuesday, October 29th. Those wishing to make reservations should contact Office Manager Grace by email at [email protected] or by phone at 989-354-2640.

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