{"id":98545,"date":"2026-04-03T08:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98545"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:20:28","slug":"valley-grange-seeks-blanketeers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98545","title":{"rendered":"Valley Grange Seeks Blanketeers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Volunteers will create blankets for children in need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Valley Grange of Guilford is sponsoring a blanket-making event on Saturday, May 2, 2026,  from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and volunteers are needed! Organizer Pat Engstrom notes, \u201cNo sewing skills are needed. If you can measure, cut a straight line with scissors, or tie a simple knot, you can become a \u2018blanketeer\u2019 and help support Project Linus. We\u2019ll show you how!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Linus, a non-profit organization, provides handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Last year\u2019s event resulted in more than 100 blankets being completed. Since the need isn\u2019t decreasing, Engstrom hopes to see the number of blankets made increase again this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have a great time doing this, and truly just about anyone can help. We create quite a production line, and it sometimes gets quite competitive! It\u2019s exciting to realize we\u2019re providing love in the form of \u2018blankies\u2019 that represent security, warmth, and comfort for kids. We consider them fabric hugs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While supplies will be provided, volunteers are encouraged to bring scissors, rulers, and masking tape. Light refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional information, contact Pat Enstrom at 564-8290 or visit the Valley Grange Website at http:\/\/valleygrange.com<\/a>. Valley Grange is located at 172 Guilford Center Road, at the corner of Butter Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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