Maine State Grange

Thursday, May 7 Piscataquis Pomona Grange meets at Garland Grange for a potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a monthly meeting at 7 p.m. All area Granges are invited. Garland Grange is located on Oliver Hill Road in Garland. For more information contact Bill Bemis at 924-3537.

Friday, May 15 Valley Grange sponsors Community Night with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a program at 7 p.m. Program will include recognition of several long time members and announcement of Valley Grange’s Annual Community Citizen of the Year. For more information visit valleygrange.com or call Walter @ 343-1842. Valley Grange is located at 172 Guilford Center Road in Guilford.

DEXTER- Bluesmen Dave Mello and Leo Lynch play at the Wayside Theatre on Saturday, May 30 at 7 pm. Tix $10. FMI call Joe Kennedy at 277-3733 or Chester Bekier at 924-5711 or Facebook Wayside Grange. 851 N Dexter Rd (Rt. 23).

DEXTER- Chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese supper on Saturday, May 16 from 5 until 6:30 pm at the Wayside Grange, $7.  Live dinner music.  Also serving herbed rice, glazed carrots, salad, rolls, desserts and drinks. Take out available.  FMI call Chester Bekier at 924-5711 or Facebook Wayside Grange.  851 N Dexter Rd (Rt. 23).

An exciting Community Citizens Night coming up on Tuesday, May 12th at 6PM! This will be a public event where we will be honoring a veterinarian, a police officer, and two young boys for their services to the community. There will be music by members of the Maine Country Music Association, and great refreshments. Come see what we’re all about at the historic Bangor Grange hall, 1192 Ohio Street!

The Racket Factory will be performing a benefit concert for Farmington Grange#12 on Friday, May 1st, at 7:00 at the Grange Hall on Bridge  St. in West Farmington. The program will be an eclectic mix of songs from a variety of genres interspersed with instrumental fiddle tunes from the New England, French Canadian, Scandinavian, Celtic and Old Time traditions. A long established band with members Cynthia Phinney, Margaret Cox, Mark Raines, Eric Johnson and Hank Washburn.

The musical evening will begin with a set by “Ragged Robin.”  Ruth Hill, local singer sing-writer, joined by Wendy Oakley and Hank Washburn.

Tickets are $8 in advance, available at the Winter Farmer’s Market on Saturday, 9-12 in the Grange Hall, or call 778-2932, $10 at the door.

Refreshments will be served by the Grange.

Proceeds to go toward hall improvements including refinishing the main floor.

A Degree Day will be held on Sunday, April 19, at Danville Junction Grange #65, Old Danville Road and Grange Street in Auburn, at 4 p.m.  The degrees will be conferred by members of Androscoggin Pomona Grange #1.  A light luncheon for a small fee will be served between the second and third degrees.  Any Grange having candidates is welcome to bring them.  They should be there by 3:45.  All Grange members are welcome to attend.

Garland Grange Spring Flea Market

Saturday, May 9

9 am to 4pm

Do you need to clean out your home, attic, or barn? Are you in search of used treasures?

In addition to lots of great stuff for sale, there will also be some excellent Grange food for sale including lunch items, baked goods and more.

SELL YOUR OWN STUFF: For your opportunity to sell your unwanted/unused stuff, call Jackie at 564-0029. You can reserve your own table for only $10.00, but the rule is carry in, carry out.

OR, WE WILL SELL IT FOR YOU: Donations are accepted and pick up is available within 10 miles of Garland. Call Jackie at 564-0029 to arrange for pick up of your unwanted/unused stuff. No furniture, please. All donations become property of Garland Grange. Garland Grange Hall is located on the Oliver Hill Road in Garland.

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT GARLAND GRANGE

 

Ham Public Supper

Friday, May 8

5-7 pm

Garland Grange Hall, Oliver Hill Road, Garland

Menu includes baked ham, vegetables, potato, homemade bread and desserts. ALL YOU CAN EAT. Price is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5 to 12, under age 5 FREE. You may also purchase takeout. FMI 924-6954.

Family Contra Dance

Friday, May 8

7-9 pm

Garland Grange Hall, Oliver Hill Road, Garland

Great family friendly live music by the Reel People Band. Caller is John McIntire. All dances are taught, so you don’t even need to know how to dance, we will teach you. Admission to the dance is $7.00 per person and $12.00 per family. FMI 924-3925 or 277-3961.

 

Ammadamast Grange at 46 Lowell Road in Enfield is celebrating on Saturday, April 25, from 12:30 – 4:30 with an open house and our first Fiber Arts Day. Fiber Arts is the art of working with raw materials through creative processes that change the raw material into finished items or art pieces. Artisans from around the area will be demonstrating a variety of activities which include spinning, needle felting, rug hooking, rug braiding, quilting, tatting, knitting, crocheting, thread painting, stitching. There will be displays throughout the building including one from our local 4-H chapter, paintings from local artists who are members of Ammadamast Grange painting group, hand-made and home-made quilts, and some “tools of the trade”. This event should be interesting to all ages. It is free to the public and pie and coffee will be served. Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon at Ammadamast Grange.