Maine State Grange

Officers will review goals, receive information packets and plan Pomona Inspections.

This traditional meeting will include distribution of information and a review of floorwork. Directors will have an opportunity to discuss their committees and promote their programs. Important goals for this meeting include understanding expectations, improving communications, and identifying those interested in leadership training.

Dirigo 98 in Freedom will have a homemade pie sale Nov 21st from 10 A M to Noon Apple and Pumpkin pies will be $10, Chocolate Cream and Pecan pies will be $12.

This is our fourteenth year doing this Dinner Theater over a 3-day period. We usually have around 300 plus attend so calling ahead for tickets is advised. Friday and Saturday, we serve a hot meal at 6:00 and the menu is as follows: Salad, Dinner Roll, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Peas, Carrots, Cranberry Sauce, and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. Of course Hot Coffee, Tea and punch, are served as well. On Sunday, we perform at @2:00 with dessert after for a charge of $12.00. The charge is $20.00 for Friday and Saturday performances, Dinner being served at 6:00 and the theater starting after (usually around 7:00). Tickets for Friday and Saturday are not available for the performance only except with permission only.

 

MSG Junior Grange Meeting

Chelsea Grange is having a Veteran’s Day Celebration at the Grange Hall on Saturday, November 7 at 9 am. We will be celebrating all veterans and will feature the dedication of a Memorial Flag Pole honoring a Civil War veteran from Chelsea. The Kennebec County Honor Guard will be present. Come join us and help make this a truly special occasion for veterans.

Breakfast snacks will be available. Following he presentation we will have an open meeting!

Chelsea Grange is located on Rte 226  headed toward Togus from Gardiner and from Augusta take Rte 226 off Rte 17 about 2 miles on the right.

Old Town Riverside Grange 273

1266 Main Street

Brewer, ME 04412

Blue Grass Jam

Unplugged Instruments players and spectators welcome November 1 & 15

12 noon to 5 p.m.

$3.00 bluegrass members and $5.00 non- members contact Debbie Lancaster (207) 356-0965 or Sandra Moon (207) 827-3698

Old Town Riverside Grange 273

1266 Main Street

Brewer, ME 04412

Blue Grass Jam

Unplugged Instruments players and spectators welcome November 1 & 15

12 noon to 5 p.m.

$3.00 blue grass members and $5.00 non- members contact Debbie Lancaster (207) 356-0965 or Sandra Moon (207) 827-3698

Beyond the Field Edge
Farming and Maine’s Most Perennial Crop
November 6, 2015 ● 8:00 am-3:00 pm
No, it’s not rocks, it’s trees! We’ll examine how knowledge of soil characteristics can help guide where to farm and where to grow trees. We’ll also talk about what’s good to know about the woods on your farm, and where to get assistance to find out.
8:30-11:30 am: Indoor Presentations
Enterprise Grange Hall
15 Alexander Reed Road, Richmond
12:30-3:00 pm: Field Tour
Tender Soles Farm
453 Main Street, Richmond
Presenters:
 David Rocque, State Soil Scientist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF)
 Steph Gilbert, Farmland Specialist, DACF
 Shane Duigan, District Forester, Maine Forest Service (MFS), DACF
 Andy Shultz, Landowner Outreach Forester, MFS, DACF
 Rich Lee & Kate Del Vecchio, proprietors of Tender Soles Farm
Part of the annual Kennebec Woodland Days and the Maine Healthy Forest Partnership
Sponsored by Maine Forest Service & Kennebec Woodland Partnership
This event is free of charge; morning refreshments provided; lunch is provided by the Grange and sponsored by Maine Farmland Trust.
Dress appropriately for the field portion. Transportation to the field site from the classroom is up to participants; carpools may be organized. RSVP to the Kennebec Woodland Partnership: kennebecwoodlandpartnership@gmail.com.