Grants to Support Agricultural Well-being

This article is reprinted with permission from an e-newsletter published by UMaine Extension.

Are you an organization, municipality or entity serving agricultural or fishing communities in Maine? Do you have a project that addresses stress, wellness or safety in Agriculture? The Small Grants for Agricultural Wellness applications are open now until November 15th. Awards range from $1-$5,805, these grants can be used to support Maine farmers and fishers in their mental health and wellness needs (broadly defined).

Applications to the Small Grants Fund are expected to be competitive and to exceed the amount of funding available. Should this be the case, program administrators will rank applications based on a variety of criteria including projected impact, availability of requested services, and potential to support farmers and farm communities categorized by the USDA as historically socially disadvantaged or as Limited-Resource Farm Households.  More information and to apply, can be found on the Maine FRSAN website. More details (including applications and FAQs in Spanish and Haitian Creole) about the opportunity can be found on the FAQ google document.

Turkeys at Highland Lake Grange

Highland Lake Grange is located at 9 Hardy Road in Westbrook, Maine

The turkeys arrived early! We’ve been advised that the Annual Turkey Bowling Contest at Highland Lake Grange has been moved up to November 10 2022 at 7 pm. Intrigued? Join the fun! FMI contact Dave Gowen at 207-536-0038

Parkman Grange Hunter’s Supper

 November 19, 2022 – 4:30 – 6:00 pm

The Parkman Grange will be having a Hunter’s Supper on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4:30 to 6:00. The menu is beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, chop suey, Jackie Libby’s famous yeast rolls, desserts, and beverages.  The meal is by cash donation to the MSAD 4 Santa Project, which provides warm winter coats, boots, and toys to local kids. Gun raffle winners will be picked at 6 PM, followed by a pie auction to benefit the PCSS Class of 2023.  The Grange is located at the corner of State Highway 150 and North Dexter Road.  For more info, call Sue Manchester 277-3942.

St George Grange Christmas Craft Fair

40th Annual St. George Grange Christmas Fair Saturday, December 3, 2022

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The 40th Annual St George Grange Craft Fair will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9 am-2 pm and will include crafts, baked goods, jams, relish, fudge raffles, and more! It’s a big day!

Lunch starts at 11 am and will include homemade soups, biscuits, hot dogs, and drinks. Free coffee & mulled cider will be served. A live nativity, then a public supper starting at 5 pm.

Spend the day with us!

St George Grange is located at 32 Wiley’s Corner Road in St George. Contact Tammy Willey for more information.

Family Game Night at St George Grange

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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Family Game Night at St. George Grange. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6 pm-8 pm. Lots of fun games for all ages. Cards, cribbage, Janga, Go Fish, Battle Ship, Checkers, Operation, and many more.

Free refreshments!

St. George Grange is located at 32 Wiley’s Corner Road in St. George. For more information, contact Tammy Willey.

Grange Heirloom — November 2022

Use the icons below to share this Grange Heirloom on social media and help others understand what the Grange stands for! If this heirloom has a particular meaning for you, click the responses link at the top right and share your comment with us!

Grange Heirlooms are snippets from the lessons of the Grange as taught in the Rituals and Declaration of Purposes.

For additional information and resources regarding the Heirloom Program, visit the Heirloom Resource Page on the Maine State Grange Website.

November Events

Here’s a reminder that there are some really cool things happening in November! If your event is missing let us know!

  • November 3, 2022, Special Program on Hawaii at Highland Lake Grange, 7 pm. FMI Dave Gowen at gowenfrm@gwi.net or 207-536-0038
  • November 5, 2022, Cards for Vets, 9 -11 am at Ocean View Grange. Write a card or draw a picture to send to our Vets. Contact Larry at 207 372-8075 for more information.
  • November 11, 2022, application deadline for MSAD #4 Santa Project sponsored by Parkman Grange. Call Sue Manchester for more information at 207 277-3942. MSAD #4 includes Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford Parkman, Sangerville and Wellington.
  • November 12, 2022, Drive-up, take-out Turkey Supper at Highland Lake Grange.
  • November 14, 2022, MSG Bulletin Deadline — columns and posts are due.
  • November 17, 2022, Annual Turkey Bowling Contest at Highland Lake Grange at 7 pm. Intrigued? Join us! FMI Dave Gowen at gowenfrm@gwi.net or 207-536-0038 (What is it with Highland Lake Grange and Turkeys?!)
  • November 19, 2022, Junior Grange Virtual Meeting at 10 am. Contact Junior Director for more information.
  • November 19, 2022, White Rock Grange Craft Fair from 9 am – 2 pm. White Rock Grange Facebook Page has more information.
  • November 23, 2022, Jonesboro Grange Wreath Order Deadline. Ordering Information
  • November 26, 2022, Christmas Craft Fair at Ocean View Grange in Port Clyde. Contact Larry at 207 372-8075 for more information.