Category: Events

Excelsior Grange Anniversary Day

Spend the whole day celebrating! — July 13, 2024

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Jonesboro Grange Luau & Craft Fair

July 20, 2024

Jonesboro Touch-a-Truck

June 9, 2024 – 11:00 am until 1:30 pm

June Events Around the State

  • June 2, 2024, MSG Outdoor Yard Sale at Manchester Grange, 9 am until 2 pm. FMI see this post.
  • June 2, 2024, The Spring Faire will be a lovely craft, art, and spring-themed fair and makers market from 10 am – 3 pm at East Madison Grange Hall. Refreshments available for purchase. Free and open to the public. FMI or to apply as a vendor: hideandgopeep@gmail.com or message 207-716-6441.
  • June 3, 2024, Ag Scholarship Recipients will be notified.
  • June 4, 2024, Piscataquis Pomona Meeting at Wayside Grange Hall. Contact Bill Bemis FMI.
  • June 7, 2024 Community Potluck Supper at Trenton Grange, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. For more information, see this post or visit the Trenton Grange Website.
  • June 8, 2024, St George Grange Community Supper at 5 pm. Adults $10, Children $5, under 10 free. For more information see this post.
  • June 8-9, 2024, Community Bazaar (crafts, farmers’ market, yard sale…) at Trenton Grange from 9 am until 2 pm both days. For more information, see this post or visit the Trenton Grange Website.
  • June 14, 2024, Deadline for the MSG Bulletin
  • June 21-23, 2024, Northeast Lecturer’s Conference in Norwich, CT. FMI Contact MSG Lecturer Missy Baldwin.
  • June 22, 2024, Junior Grange Meeting at Lincolnville Grange. Contact Director Betty Young for more information.
  • June 29, 2024, MSG 150th Anniversary Celebration, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at headquarters. FMI see this post or contact Master Sherry.

Mill Stream Grange Raises Flags

Pictured are Gordon Webber (3rd from right), who donated the new flagpole seen here, and Stan Webster of the Franklin Cemetery Association (2nd from right), who helped Gordon raise the first flags, U.S. and P.O.W./M.I.A., up the new pole. Grange members (l – r) are Allan Harville, Laurie Cunningham, Paul Lavender, Debbie Lavender, Jill Sampson.

On Monday, May 20, Mill Stream Grange members met to place Memorial Day flags at the Franklin Cemetery in Vienna and two other cemeteries on Tower Road. While at the Franklin Cemetery, they also raised the U.S. Flag and POW/MIA on the new flag pole donated by Gordon Webber.

Quick Tip — Community Events!

Cool Idea

One of the software providers for our website recently blogged some ideas for community events that will draw people in.

  1. Game night
  2. Food festival
  3. Farmers market
  4. Community cleanup
  5. Arts and crafts exhibit
  6. Seasonal or holiday events
  7. Marathons
  8. Wellness and fitness
  9. Movie night
  10. Hobbies and how-to workshops
  11. Swap meets
  12. Guides and tours
  13. Sports
  14. Talent show
  15. Unique, community oriented festivals

What are you going to do this summer? Don’t forget to submit your events to the MSG website calendar!

Danville Junction Grange Yard Sale

Saturday, May 25, 2024 – 9:00 am until 1:00 pm

Attic treasures, books, RADA cutlery, baked goods, beans and chili (to go), pick your prize raffle, 50/50, plants and more.

Tables are available for rent, $20 each. For more information or to rent a table, contact Maynard Chapman at 207 312-5591.

Danville Junction Grange is located at 15 Grange Street, right off Route 202 in Danville.

MSG Yard Outdoor Sale

St George Grange Community Suppers

St George Grange #421 is located at Wiley’s Corner in St George, Maine

Come enjoy a variety of homemade food, freshly baked bread, biscuits, desserts, coffee, and cold drinks with neighbors, friends, and family.

Adults $10.00 Children $5.00 (Under 10 yrs. Free)

Cooked food donations for our suppers welcome (Casseroles, salads, desserts, etc.)

Our first supper is May 11, 2024, at 5 pm. We will be having monthly suppers now through October 2024.

Another Scam Alert!

I’m still working on this one… an email came through the website containing the following:

I am having my party in May, I want it to be held at your venue, with 50 guests invited. I’m flexible with the date. Before we proceed with our request, please
answer the following question below;

  1. Do you accept credit cards or check payment?
  2. Can you work with our official band performing for the event regarding payment to them?

Those with a dose of caution will immediately note several red flags:

  • No venue is given–where do they intend to have it?
  • No information is offered about the host or the nature of the party.
  • The only questions are regarding payment. No questions regarding the facilities?
  • While I didn’t include it, the end of the email suggested urgency due to the fast-approaching date.

Mostly out of curiosity, I replied to the email requesting more information, noting that the Grange does not assume financial responsibility for providers at events. I’ll be surprised if I hear from “Kirk” again.

I’ve shared this to alert Granges who are renting their halls to be cautious when making financial arrangements. Doing your diligence is the mark of a good steward!