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Show -N N p£ w s Spanish Fork Covering what matters most WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 • A5 Viking Feast and Icelandic Songs The Icelandic Association of Utah is holding its annual Thorrabl6t feast of traditional Viking foods on Feb. 23, 2008, during the old month of Thorri. Typically, the feast involves a hearty meal of traditional Icelandic foodstuffs. This year's feast will include some authentic Icelandic Thorramatur (food special for Thorrabl6t). The entre'e will be cod, haddock, and lamb. Dessert will be sumptuous Norwegian cake. (That's OK. The Norwegians settled Iceland.) The public is invited to attend Thorrablot, Feb. 23, at the National Guard Armory, 2751 North Main Street in Spanish Fork. Enter through the main door, which opens at 6:00 for viewing of displays and visiting. The Thorrablot feast begins at 6:30 p.m. Serving will last for approximately one hour. Pre-paid tickets, by Feb. 16, 2008, are available from members of the Icelandic Association of Utah board of directors, or send prepayment to the IAU, Box 874, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Pre-paid tickets are $5 per child age 12 or younger, and $ 12.50 per adult. Tickets will be available at-the-door, $7 per child age 12 or younger, and $15 per adult. Last year's Thorrabl6t was held at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Spanish Fork. Because the 200 guests felt a bit crowded last year, this year's Thorrab6t is in the Armory, which has more room to cook, serve, dine, provide displays of Icelandic culture. The Association is planning for 250 guests. Typical comments from last year: "I enjoyed the food!" "Great evening!" "Thanks for the samples of Icelandic food. But I wanted jnore hangikjot [smoked lamb]!" "Cool door prizes! We now have a children's story in Icelandic!" The Association plans for guests to have a pleasant, memorable evening, and to leave Thorrablot 2008 a bit more Icelandic than when they arrived. Courtesy photos MORE HANGIKJOT? Left, Icelanders and non-Icelanders alike sample authentic Icelandic dishes including hangikjot — smoked lamb. Above, visitors to last year's Thorrabldt celebration browse through the various Icelandic souvenirs for sale. Is there a market for religion? Ark by Sally Lloyd-Jones, Out of the Best Books illustrated by Jill Newton, was the most promising of Lu Ann Staheli the books, starting off with a cute take on the more faPublishers often send me a miliar Old MacDonald song. box of books to review. Some- Then, about halfway through, times the books are great; other the author put in a page about times they are not. The books poo! If there had been a purthat came to me this week were pose served, I might have an interesting lot — targeted at been forgiving, but from that young children, all hitting on point on, the story just rama religious theme. The books bled until it suddenly ended. seek to provide "positive morHow Big Is God? by Lisa als and values in simple, acces- Tawn Bergren, illustrated by sible formats that will appeal to Laura J. Bryant, has some interchildren of all backgrounds." esting ideas, but there is no real Unfortunately, in my opinion, story. Much of the text is wordy. none of the four titles were The illustrations are nice, but very good, and I couldn't get the sideways pages detract from my littlest one to even look at the rest of the book. two of them. The last two booklets — Old MacDonald Had an Bedtime Prayers and Every- day Prayers — used familiar prayers in a rhombus format, supposedly to help the youngest readers with reading. The prayers were not given in any context, nor were they always complete. I couldn't imagine a child sitting down and reading this book from cover to cover. My point in sharing this is just because the goal is good, doesn't mean the publisher and author have successfully hit the target market. Is there a need for good books that promote Christian values to . children? Absolutely, but like with any children's book, beautiful illustrations must be accompanied by a story that holds the reader's attention. In this case, that pairing just didn't happen. At least HarperCollins is trying. Home away from Home Loafer Canyon 4 bedroom home. Incredible scenery with mature trees, pond and community horse corral. Only ten minutes from Salem. Fully furnished and immaculate. Gated community offers Heaven on earth. Only $400,000. Call 798-6816. 5outft *Vauey "Estates Luxurious Townhomes in Salem starting at $179,000 Choose from our many options: • Fully Landscaped • Stucco and stone exterior • Solid surface counter tops and surrounds • Jetted tubs in Master bath • Attached garages • Raised panel cabinets • Many options • Several floor plans For Information call: Sarah (801)404-7186 or Yolanda (801)404-1078 Model now open! Financed by: CENTRAL B A N K HOMES i b Real Estate LLC |