Mill Stream Grangers attended North Vienna United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 24 as part of Grange Month activities.
Mill Stream Grange Visits Church on Grange Sunday
Category: Exciting Granges
Ocean View Grange Springs to Life!
By Larry Balley, Master
OCEAN VIEW GRANGE is having our first meeting of the year on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the hall, 435 Port Clyde Road.
I hope we will have a good turnout as it has been so long since we got together at the Grange.
We used to have some snacks right after every meeting and it would be great to continue with that tradition. If you can, please bring something to pass around… cookies, finger sandwiches, potato chips, soda or juice…anything you want to bring We can make coffee.
Remember, Saturday, May 7, 2022 is Road Clean-up Day. We meet at the Town Office at 7 am, pick up our buckets and bags, eat a donut, and go to our road. It usually takes only about an hour.
This link shows what the VICTOR GRANGE in Fairfield has done in the way of community programs and what they intend to do. Be sure to notice that they have already held a few suppers! Do you remember when we filled our dining room with over 80 guests? Also, note the varied menus.
Victory Grange also holds “Senior Circle Lunches”. This is something to think about.
There are two very important things you can bring to our Grange at any meeting
- You and your friends
- Ideas to help the Community and our Grange
Victor Grange Shares News
Not only does the spring issue of Victor Grange’s newsletter list all their meetings and events, but there’s also some exciting news in this issue! You’ll want to read it! You’ll learn how Victor received an AED (automated external defibrillator) and maybe wonder just how many Granges in Maine have one. You’ll meet seven relatively new members who have finally been officially recognized. Where did 100 new chairs come from? (And what’s special about some of the ones being replaced.)
Victor Grange describes itself as “The Grange built by the community, for the community to fill the needs of the community.”
Valley Grange of Guilford Celebrates Community!
Supper will be served from 5:30 — 7:00 or until the food runs out, so come early. Our upstairs hall will be turned into a social center and game room so you can visit with your neighbors, play a game, build a puzzle… have some good old-fashioned fun! This is a celebration of community–a gathering of friends, neighbors, and strangers., (You won’t be a stranger for long!) All are welcome! We have a Busy Box and Book Bin for kids! If you have a favorite board game, bring that along and challenge others.
If you’d like to help with the supper, call Mary at 564-0820 or Janice at 343-1842. If you’d like to help us spread the word, download and print this flyer/invitation. Give it friends, post it where you can!Raising Backyard Chickens at White Rock Grange
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Join Windham Blue Seal and November’s Harvest in this event to discuss raising chicks, how to raise chicks, and common problems. Choosing a breed, where to buy, and how many. Getting ready for your chicks: what supplies do you need to get started, shelter, nesting boxes, and more. White Rock Grange is located at 33 Wilson Road, Gorham ME. For more information, visit the White Rock Grange Facebook Page.
Dirigo Grange Bake Sale
May 7, 2022
Dirigo Grange will conduct a bake sale on May 7, 2022, from 9 am until 1 pm featuring assorted homemade pastries and goodies. Dirigo Grange is located at 32 Belfast Road (Route 137) in Freedom. For more information, contact Lois Z. at 207 382-3315.
Mill Stream Grange Makes Record
Well, if you’ll forgive a play on words, we mean that Mill Stream Grane was featured in the April-May Issue of the Vienna Record. The Record is published by the Town of Vienna and includes all sorts of town business such as selectmen and town department minutes and news of town events. Mill Stream Dictionary Day was the lead article and a second article listed upcoming Mill Stream Grange events.
Notice the mention of Grange Month and the Open House on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Bring your old flags! What a great example of community relevance and publicity!
Valley Grange Makes Fabric Hugs
Valley Grange of Guilford is sponsoring a blanket-making event on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until noon and volunteers are needed! Organizer Pat Engstrom notes “no sewing skills are needed. If you can measure, cut a straight line with scissors and tie a simple knot you can become a ‘blanketeer’ and help support Project Linus.”
Project Linus, a non-profit organization, provides homemade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Similar events have resulted in dozens of blankets being made by a diverse group of volunteers. Engstrom hopes to see the number of blankets made increase.
“We have a great time doing this and truly just about anyone can help. We created quite a production line, and it sometimes gets competitive! It’s exciting to realize we’re providing love in the form of ‘blankies’ representing love, security, warmth, and comfort to kids.”
Light refreshments will be served.
Parkman Grange Mother’s Day Tea
Parkman Grange is pleased to announce the return of a favorite springtime tradition, their popular Mother’s Day Tea. This twentieth anniversary will celebrate Tylene Kimball as the guest of honor. In 2000 she came up with the idea of a Tea and it continued to grow with a pause in the last two years. The Tea will be on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10 AM to noon. Entertainment will be provided by Bobby Kimball, and Julie Harrington will lead fun sing-along songs. There will be a lot of door prizes to win and a 50/50 raffle. Included will be time to chat and catch up with family and friends. Tea sandwiches, sweet treats, and coffee, tea, or lemonade will be served. The Grange is located at State Highway 150 and North Dexter Road. Admission is $5, and children under five are free. Seating is limited. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling Sue Manchester at 207 277-3942.
Androscoggin Pomona Celebrating Degree Day
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 4 PM at Danville Junction Grange
Androscoggin Pomona Grange #1 will be offering the first Four Degrees at Danville Jct. Grange #65 in Auburn on Sunday, April 24, 2022, starting at 4 PM. At this point, we have candidates from three different Granges and expect more.
We are also looking for people to be the officers for these degrees. If you or someone you know can help us on that day please call Maynard Chapman at (207) 312-5591.