February 23, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Annual Chili Luncheon Fundraiser
11:00am - 2:00pmSilver Lake Lanes
Friends of Scandinavia History (FOSH) is holding its annual Chili Luncheon Fundraiser. The Chili Luncheon will be held on February 23, 2025, Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia. Donations of $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, 12 and under, are requested. If you are unable to stay to eat “to go” containers provide an option for take out.
The meal is all you can eat and consists of 6 different red and white chilis as well as accompaniments such as shredded cheese, crackers and fritos. There are an abundance of desserts to choose from also and coffee and water. Other drinks can be purchased at the bar.
You can become a winner by participating in a 50/50 raffle or basket raffle. We have been very fortunate in the past to offer numerous products donated by local businesses.
A recent addition to our historic collection is a “life size” (8’ 7”) cutout of Clifford Thompson, our local giant; once considered to be the tallest man in the world. He will be displayed at the Chili Luncheon. Come to see him, compare your height to his height, and take your picture with him.
FOSH continues to develop their Historic Street at Memorial Park (the Corn Roast grounds) Four historic buildings are currently on site. This year’s funds will go towards building a new display shed for farm equipment and other larger items important to daily living of the Norwegian settlers’ of the past.
Friends of Scandinavia History, a member of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, was organized in 2005 by a group of individuals interested in preserving the history of the Town and Village of Scandinavia. Meetings begin at 7 pm and are held at the Municipal Center on the second Monday of January, March, May and September, and November. Anyone interested in the history of Scandinavia is invited to attend the meetings.
