[crw-talk] Fw: Invitation to Norskedalen's Old-Fashioned Christmas Julemarked

[John & Donna Griffiths]

Members, If memory serves, Adrian was sent something like this from 
Norskedalen about their Old-Fashioned Christmas Julemarked which he 
forwarded to everyone.

They are asking if the club wants to participate in an outdoor Christmas 
Market (Julemarked) event on Saturday December 5 from 10AM to 3PM.

I myself do not wish to participate in an outdoor event at this time, 
nor even under normal conditions am I inclined to do an outdoor event in 
December at this point in my life.  (Some of you who know me recall I 
used to spend hours looking down a hole in the ice with my back to the 
wind, but that was back in the day.)

That being said, if a group of members want to put together an outing at 
Norskedalen, get together and plan it.  You might want to coordinate 
with Katrina Bjornstad at the email address below or I will do the 
coordination if you want.  There is an entry fee so I suppose if the 
club was to pay that, then the usual policy of 25% of the sales would 
revert to the club.  And presumably you could use the club lathes and 
equipment.  Final decision on that would be up to the board.

If a few of you decides to get together and do it without club 
involvement, then no 25% cut to the club and no club equipment would be 
used.

Let me know if you have interest in this event.

John

------ Forwarded Message ------
From: "Katrina Bjornstad" <katrina.bjornstad at norskedalen.org>
To: griff at mwt.net
Sent: 10/27/2020 8:50:00 AM
Subject: Invitation to Norskedalen's Old-Fashioned Christmas Julemarked

Hi John,

I hope you and your friends and family have been well. You are one of 
the contacts I have for the Coulee Region Woodturners, but if there is 
someone else within the organization who is responsible for coordinating 
events, could you please pass this information on to that person?

I wanted to get in touch with you about our Old-Fashioned Christmas 
event. Because of COVID-19 and for the safety of everyone, we cannot 
celebrate in our usual style. So to make an event as safe as possible, 
we are planning an outdoor alternative to enjoy the Christmas season.

Holding a Julemarked (or Christmas Market) during Christmastime is a 
common tradition in Norway. These themed markets offer a range of items 
from traditional foods to specialty folk arts and crafts. This year 
Norskedalen wants to be a part of that tradition by hosting a market 
that features hand-made gifts and Norwegian baked goods. Our 
Old-Fashioned Christmas Julemarked will take place in our open-air 
pavilion on December 5th from 10am – 3pm. At this event, visitors will 
be able to purchase Christmas gifts from local vendors, enjoy our 
property through self-guided tours and hikes, join in on a hunt for the 
yule log, and have their kiddos write letters to Father Christmas!

We are currently looking for vendors for the Julemarked and would like 
to invite the Coulee Region Woodturners to take part in the event. The 
vendor fee for this event is $50. Vendor booths measure 16’x8’ and 
include three picnic tables to be used how you choose. If you wanted to 
bring a lathe, we could work to accommodate that. Because of the size of 
the pavilion and distancing guidelines, there is a limited amount of 
vendors that can participate.

Norskedalen is committed to the safety of staff, volunteers, 
participants, and guests. The COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time 
of the event will be followed and face coverings will be required.

Our Christmas event serves as one of the annual fundraisers for 
Norskedalen and all proceeds from admission and vendor fees are invested 
into education programs and the preservation of countless historic 
objects and buildings that are cared for by Norskedalen.

If you have any questions about the event or about participating, please 
do not hesitate to contact me.



Best,

Katrina


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Katrina Bjornstad
Heritage Programs Coordinator
Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center
N455 O Ophus Road
Coon Valley, WI 54623
608.452.3424
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