Androscoggin Pomona #1 will celebrate the lessons of the Fifth Degree on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm. To join as a candidate or participate, contact Maynard Chapman at 207 312-5591.
Fifth Degree Offered at Danville Junction Grange
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October Events in Maine
- October 4, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
- October 4, 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.
- October 5-6, 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.
- October 9, 2024, The Fifth Degree will be offered at Danville Junction Grange starting at 7:00 pm. Danville Junction Grange is located in Auburn. For more information contact Maynard Chapman at 207 312-5591.
- October 10, 2024, Blood Drive at Harraseeket Grange in Freeport, 12 – 5 pm.
- October 11, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
- October 12, 2024, St George Grange Community Supper at 5 pm. Adults $10, Children $5, under 10 free. For more information see this post.
- October 14, 2024, Deadline for the MSG Bulletin
- October 18, 2024, Senior Circle at Victor Grange in Fairfield. Potluck lunch at 11 am for Seniors to get together with others for socializing, networking and a game or two. Held the 3rd Friday monthly. FMI Deb 207-453-4844 or Sherri 207-815-0615. No Charge.
- October 18, 2024, Mystic Valley Grange Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 am until 12 noon. Mystic Valley Grange is located at Route 17 and US Route 2 in East Dixfield. FMI Nancy Farrington 207 623-0395.
- October 18-19, 2024, Maine State Grange Annual Convention
- October 26, 2024 Wayside Grange Concert featuring Half Moon Jug Band. Doors open at 6:30 pm. More information at Wayside Grange & Theatre Facebook Page.
Valley Grange Welcomes New Members
Valley Grange is pleased to introduce and welcome our three newest members. Although they’ve been members for a few months, the recent “Obligation Ceremony” makes it official. The ceremony is actually quite mutual, with new members pledging to the organization and the organization making pledges to the members. The last step is called a “Friendship Circle,” during which all join hands and commit to the spirit of the 150+ year-old fraternal organization.
“As we in form thus enclose you within a sacred circle, so does this Grange in the name of our noble and beneficent Order pledge to you a pure friendship, enduring through life to shield you from harm.”
Program Director Walter Boomsma notes that the Grange is uniquely positioned to provide connection, particularly after COVID created a lack of it. “We’re about a lot more than a face on a screen or a post on social media. Our potluck suppers are a great opportunity to ‘break bread together’ and be together in person, in spirit, and in conversation. In some ways, the work we do to strengthen our communities and rural living is a bonus.”
The ceremony was conducted by Valley Grange Master Jim Annis and Program Director Walter Boomsma.
The Valley Grange Hall is located at 172 Guilford Center Road on the corner of Butter Street but the Grange is more accurately described as “in the community,” For information about participating and joining visit the Valley Grange Website or Facebook Page. Better yet, talk to a member or join us for supper!
Community Service/FHH – September 2024
By Brenda Dyer, MSG Community Service/FHH Director
(207) 608-9193
As autumn approaches and a new Grange year begins, I would like to thank the Granges that submitted Community Service Books, Community Service Reports, Family Health & Hearing Reports, Police, Firefighter/EMT and Educator of the Year, and Maine State Grange Community Service Granger of the Year. Winners will be announced at the State Grange Session in October.
The Community Service and Family, Health & Hearing Program will be available at the Maine State Grange Session at the Community Service Table.
The Family, Health & Hearing suggested topics for September and October are:
September 2024
Classical Music Month
Chicken Month
Baby Safety Month
Self-Improvement Month
October 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
National Diabetes Month
Domestic Violence Month
Start your new books, reports, etc. for the upcoming year.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you to all for the phone calls, cards, texts, food, and thoughtfulness to me and my family. Gloria (Mom) loved the Grange and what it stands for. Thank you!
Grange Today! 9-13-2024
Articles in this edition include:
- Building Community, one zucchini at a time
- T-Mobile to give one small town
a $2 million high school football
field makeover - Your best shot for a health winter available at The Big E
- Rio Linda’s zucchini racers zoom to victory
- Grange Foundation seeks Board of Directors Candidates
- Grange Youth T-Shirt Design Contest Voting
- National Grange & Rural Minds present webinar
- Join Membership Matters
- Register for National Grange Convention
- Grange Benefits & Store
Click the button below to read and/or subscribe to Grange Today!
Note that all recent issues are available on the National Grange Website. To save space, we only post the table of contents on the MSG Website.
National Grange Arranges Vaccinations at the New England Grange Building
National Grange is excited to invite you to visit the National Grange’s FREE vaccination clinic at the Big E in Springfield, Massachusetts, hosted with the support of our New England State Granges!
If you are heading to the Big E this year, be sure to stop by our booth in front of the New England Grange building to receive free, updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Professional pharmacists from PharMerica will be there to assist you and answer any questions.
For more information: https://www.grangevaccinationeffort.com/
Welcome, New Members!
Congratulations to Tranquility Grange for adding 18 new members, Victor Grange for 11, and Trenton Grange for welcoming 9. A hearty welcome to all 56 new Patrons of Husbandry who will enjoy the “Grange Way of Life.” Don’t forget, we’d love to hear your answer to “Why I Love the Grange!”
Bauneg Beg #382
Pam Gerry
Fairview #342
Mika Levitt
Nicole Vera
Merriconeag #425
Jim Alexander
Jan Davis
Abigail Hight
Will Hight
Elizabeth Manning
South Sangerville #335
Warren Nuite
Trenton #550
Robert Allison
Greg Askires
Joanna Dotts
Lynn Gregonei
Bing Miller
Macy Miller
Teryn Miller
Mary Turner
Cecla Zaveskotis
Union Harvest #591
Deborah Bailey
Beatrice Martin
Jeffrey Todd
Victor #49
Margaret Blair
William Blair
Donald Green
Joyce Green
Adam Lerette
Joe Robles
Lisa Robles
Richard Tompkins
Sherry Tompkins
Mark Williamson
Sabrina Williamson
Cambridge Valley #582
Gail A. Watson
Jonesboro #357
Janice Philbrook
North Jay #10
Angelia Courchesney
Norway #45
Dennis Feeney
Jeffrey Windom
Tranquility #344
Diane Berenzy
Lee Cronin
Dwight Emerson
Wade Graham
Elizabeth Hand
Jany Hardy
Stephen Hardy
DeAnna Hartel
Alan Larson
Sandy Lehman
Diane O’Brien
Robert Olsen
Pat Shannon
Jack Silverio
Susan Silverio
Cyrene Dlegona
Cheryl Wienges
Karen Womer
Winthrop #209
Robert Faucher
Valley Grange Wants PB & J
Again this year, Valley Grange is supporting Bangor Savings Bank’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive! During the month of September, we’ll be collecting and donating jars of peanut butter and jelly. All donations will be distributed to local food insecurity programs in our communities—from food pantries to backpack programs to local shelters, and more. The PB&J Drive is all about coming together to spread kindness and make a difference in our communities.
Since 2012, the Bangor Savings Bank Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive has collected more than 120,000 jars and donated them to local food insecurity programs. That’s over 100,000 children, families, and individuals impacted by your donations! In over 12 years, BSB employees, customers, and communities helped provide the equivalent of nearly 2 million peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for those experiencing food insecurity.
Donating a jar can make a big difference to a neighbor in need. Peanut butter, a protein-rich food item, is too often in short supply and in high demand at local food insecurity programs. By donating jars, you’re helping to provide a simple yet impactful meal option for those in need. And with school back in session, let’s support our local schools and backpack programs by donating a jar of peanut butter or jelly to the PB&J Drive!
Jars can be brought to our Valley Grange meeting on Friday, September 20th, dropped off at the hall anytime (there’s a tote on the porch), or given to any member.1 If it’s more convenient, just drop them off at any branch. (Tell ’em Valley Grange sent you!) If you have any questions or need some help, contact Community Service Chair Mary Annis or Program Director Walter Boomsma. You can also visit the Valley Grange Website or Facebook Page. Spread the word! (Pun intended.)
By the way, this is a “two-fer” opportunity! For each donation received, Bangor Savings Bank will donate one additional jar of peanut butter or jelly to local food insecurity programs!
- Note that this program is conducted throughout Bangor Savings Bank’s service area, and anyone–Grange or individual–can participate! Just take your donation to an local branch. ↩︎
Highland Lake Grange Honors Farrell
On August 20th, members of Highland Lake Grange No. 87 presented the Grange’s 2024 Community Service Award to Jim Farrell, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the City of Westbrook over his lifetime, specifically his role in founding Westbrook Volunteer Rescue in 1969 (along with Frank Donahue). Grange member and former Westbrook police officer, firefighter, and mayor Mike Sanphy and Ronald Jones, former deputy chief of Westbrook EMS, spoke on Jim’s achievements. Many members of Jim’s family and friends attended the ceremony (including two of Frank’s children), which was held at Jim’s residence at Stroudwater Lodge Assisted Living Center. Refreshments and fellowship followed the ceremony. The Grange thanks the Westbrook Historical Society’s Bucket Brigade for creating an excellent slide show.
September Events
September is a busy Grange Month! Lots of events, contest deadlines, etc. Is your Grange event listed?
- September 1, 2024, Lecturer’s Skit Writing, Poetry Writing, and Book Reading Contest entries are due.
- September 1, 2024, Community Service and FHH Reports are due.
- September 6, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
- September 6, 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.
- September 7, 2024, Victor Grange 150th Anniversary Celebration with a meal at noon followed by a program at 1 pm. See this post for more information.
- September 7-8, 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.
- September 10, 2024, St George Grange Community Supper at 5 pm. Adults $10, Children $5, under 10 free. For more information, see this post.
- September 12, 2024, Blood Drive at Harraseeket Grange in Freeport, 12 – 5 pm.
- September 13, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
- September 14, 2024, Minnie Welts Bridge Scholarship Supper, 4:30-6:00 pm, at the Parkman Grange Hall on the corner of St Hwy 150 and North Dexter Rd. The supper will be pork loin, potatoes, salads, and dessert, by donation.
- September 14, 2024, Androscoggin Grange #8 Breakfast from 7 am to 9 am before the Greene Village Day Parade starts! $8.00 per person. FMI see this post!
- September 14, 2024, Androscoggin Grange Chili Contest, 12 – 2 pm. FMI and rules see this post!
- September 14, 2024: Androscoggin Grange Roaring 20s Celebration, 6 pm, includes hors-d’oeuvres, mocktails, and dancing! See this post for FMI!
- September 14, 2024, Androscoggin Grange Pie Baking Contest, 11 am. See this post FMI!
- September 14, 2024, Deadline for the MSG Bulletin
- September 14, 2024, MSG Lecturers’ Conference at Manchester Grange. Contact MSG Lecturer Missy Baldwin for More information.
- September 17, 2024, Special Piscataquis Pomona Meeting at Wayside Grange at 7 pm.
- September 20, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).
- September 20, 2024, Senior Circle at Victor Grange in Fairfield. Potluck lunch at 11 am for Seniors to get together with others for socializing, networking and a game or two. Held the 3rd Friday monthly. FMI Deb 207-453-4844 or Sherri 207-815-0615. No Charge.
- September 21, 2024, Junior Grange Meeting at Headquarters. Contact Director Betty Young for more information.
- September 21, 2024, Wayside Grange Concert featuring Denny Breau; doors open at 6:30 pm. More information at Wayside Grange & Theatre Facebook Page.
- September 27, 2024, Trenton Grange Farmers Market, 3 pm – 6 pm. 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. Vendors contact Beth Warner at 207 664-4164 or zeppa@ aol.com. Free admission. (Vendor/booth fee).