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Celebrating Grange Membership
Information gleaned from the current issue of GoodDay!TM magazine.
75 Years of Continuous Membership
Grace Addison, Benton #458
50 Years of Continuous Membership
Steven Cyr, Golden Harvest #33
Richard Lawrence, Benton #458
Granges Gaining New Members
- Chelsea Grange #215, 2 new members
- Community Grange #593, 1
- Deering Grange #53, 8
- East Sangerville #177, 6
- Enterprise #48, 4
- Fairview #342, 27 new members!
- Farmington #12, 2
- Granite #192, 2
- Harraseeket #9, 1
- Huntoon Hill #398, 1
- Jonesboro#357, 6
- Lakeside #63, 2
- Merriconeag #425, 6
- Mill Stream #574, 2
- Ocean View #463, 1
- Saco #53, 1
- St George #421, 11
- Topsham #37, 2
- Tranquility #344, 14
- Trenton #550, 3
- Valley #144, 3
- Victor #49, 5
- Waterford #479, 2
- White Rock #380, 1
May Grange Events in Maine
These are the ones we know about! Remember to submit information about your Grange’s events!
- Every Tuesday, Coffee on the Porch at Vassalboro Grange, 8:30 am – 10 am. See post FMI
- May 9, 2025, Valley Grange Spring Spruce Up–volunteers needed! 3 pm – 5 pm, FMI see Valley Grange Website
- May 10, 2025, Mother’s Day Tea at Jonesboro Grange, 11 am. Limited seating, reservations required. See post FMI
- May 11, 2025, Philosophy Table at Vassalboro Grange, 5 – 7 pm. See post FMI
- May 14, 2025, MSG Bulletin Deadline
- May 16, 2025, Valley Grange Community Night Celebration. Potluck Supper at 5:30, Program at 7:00. FMI see website.
- May 17, 2025, Open Mic Night at Vassalboro Grange, 7 – 9 pm. See post FMI
- May 18, 2025 Seedling Sale, Farmers Market and Brunch at Vassalboro Grange, 10:30 am – 1 pm. See post FMI.
- May 23, 2025, Art/Antiques/Craft/Flea Market at Ocean View Grange in Port Clyde. Details TBA
- May 24, 2025, Community Resource, Bake and Flea Market at Mystic Valley Grange #313, 9 am – 2 pm, Local historical societies, Senior Plus & County Extension Group will be represented. Located on Route 17 in East Dixfield next to the East Dixfield Fire Department. FMI Nancy Farrington, 623-0395.
- May 24, 2025, Penobscot Pomona meets at Hudson Grange at 11 am. FMI Call Master Sanda Moon at 207 827-3698.
- May 31, 2025, Contra Dance at Vassalboro Grange, 6 pm – 10 pm. See post FMI
Valley Grange Celebrates Community
Guilford—Valley Grange in Guilford has announced their annual Celebration of Community, which will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Guilford Grange Hall. The event includes honoring the local organization’s Community Citizen(s) of the Year. This year, the Grange will honor Manda Stewart, Executive Director of the Piscataquis Area Community Center. The event celebrates the strength of rural communities with a community potluck supper at 5:30 pm, followed by a program featuring a presentation of certificates of recognition at 7:00 pm. The program includes an opportunity for guests to share testimonials and appreciation.
Program Director Walter Boomsma noted in announcing the celebration, “We always try to honor people who have their boots on the ground and give of themselves to strengthen and build our communities. These too often unsung heroes are a lifeline for our communities. The event itself brings neighbors and friends together. Even the meal demonstrates the strength and value of our communities, as the communities prepare the potluck supper by bringing dishes to share.”
Stewart is an active community leader and dedicated mother of two, whose children enjoy swimming, golf, and dance. She has a passion for water skiing, boating, and reading, and she devotes much of her time to volunteering. Manda serves as the president of the RVCS Boosters in Dexter, is a Kiwanis member, and partners with the Dexter Development Association to support local initiatives.
“She has been unstoppable in her efforts to create a viable community center out of the former Y.M.C.A in Dover-Foxcroft. She is a wearer of many hats and source of boundless energy and doesn’t seem to have the word ‘can’t’ in her vocabulary. Valley Grange is honored to offer this opportunity for our communities to recognize her compassion, professionalism, and resilience,” Boomsma notes.
Community Service Chair Mary Annis adds, “This is always such a great evening as we enjoy the chance to connect with each other, share a great meal, and celebrate our rural lives. So many people benefit from the work Manda and people like her do daily. This is a chance to thank them in person and maybe shake hands and give a hug.”
Additional information about the event is available at http://valleygrange.com and on the Valley Grange Facebook page.
Mothers’ Day Tea Party at Jonesboro Grange
Mill Stream Grange Celebrates Grange Month
On Sunday, April 6, members of Mill Stream Grange attended the Vienna Baptist Church for the annual Church Sunday during Grange Month. The Congregation warmly welcomed the group for the service. After the service, Grangers and church members enjoyed refreshments at Mill Stream.
Danville Junction Grange Open House
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Danville Junction Grange is located at 15 Grange Street, Danville, Maine. (Off Routes 202/100 in the Auburn area.)
Community Service/FHH – April 2025
By Brenda Dyer, MSG Community Service/FHH Director
(207) 608-9193
There is a revised Community Service Report Form for 2025. Changes were made at the National level, so we have revised our information, requirements, and form. The new information and forms will be mailed to each Grange this month.
We are asking each Grange to fill out the Maine Community Service Summary Report and return it to us by August 31, 2025. This can be part of a detailed report or just the form. We need to receive 25% participation of our Subordinate Granges returning the form to receive some additional funding from National Grange to help with our awards at State Session in October.
Even if you are doing a few small projects, a large project, or not doing Community Service in your area, please return the form anyway. Please note the 3/19/25 revised Community Service Summary form and instruction information about the detailed report is enclosed and can be found on the Maine State Grange website under Program Books and Information Page for Community Service: 2024-25 Community Service Revised Pages. You may request the revised form & information or the completely revised book from State Grange. (The form, instruction information page, and judges sheet are the only changes to the book.)
We must hit that 25% to receive the funding necessary to move forward.
Just a friendly reminder the Community Service Reports or folders are due to the director no later than August 31, 2025! Be sure to include the revised Community Service Summary Report and mail to:
Brenda Dyer
9 Marial Ave
Biddeford, ME 04005
Remember your Nomination for Police – Firefighter/EMT – Educator Of The Year 2024-25. You may nominate one individual for each of these three categories using a separate form for each.
We can’t wait to see what new and exciting things you have been working on this year! Congratulations on your CS work, and thank you so much for your support!
Grange Month Material Available
An email received today from National Grange includes a link to Grange Month Resources. These resources include:
- Grange Month Proclamation
- Letter from National President
- Sample Press Release
- Information about Grange Spirit Week (April 13-19)
- A Grange Month “Editorial”
Images are also available for use on social media and there are some printable posters.
Valley Grange Breaks Records!
Find out how in this short video! Sorry you missed this one!