December Grange Events

There’s lots to do in December! Here are some events around the state happening at a Grange near you!

  • December 1, 2022, Grange Match Game 2022 at Highland Lake Grange at 7 pm. FMI Dave Gowen gowenfrm@gwi.net or 207-536-0038
  • December 2, 2022, Breakfast for Supper at 6 pm at Valley Grange in Guilford. FMI visit the Valley Grange Website. Piscataquis Pomona Members are invited!
  • December 3, 2022, Jonesboro Grange Wreath Pickup, 4 pm
  • December 3, 2022, Program of Instruction, 10 am – 1 pm at MSG Headquarters. Contact Master Sherry FMI.
  • December 3, 2022, 40th Annual St George Grange Christmas Fair starts at 9 am. FMI
  • December 3, 2022, Grinch Arrives at Jonesboro Grange, 4 pm
  • December 8, 2022, Community Carol Sing at Enterprise Grange, 6-7 pm
  • December 10, 2022 Santa arrives at Parkman Grange, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
  • December 10, 2022, Santa arrives at Mill Stream Grange, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • December 10, 2022, Junior Grange Virtual Meeting at 10 am. Contact Junior Director for more information.
  • December 14, 2022, MSG Bulletin Deadline — columns and posts are due.
  • December 15, 2022, Annual Christmas Party at Highland Lake Grange at 7 pm. Songs, stories, gift swap, and more. FMI Dave Gowen at gowenfrm@gwi.net or 207-536-0038
  • December 18, 2022, Distribution Day 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.

Remember to submit your Grange events to the website at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date and include ALL the information!

Santa Is Coming to Vienna

Mill Stream Grange is sponsoring a children’s party at the Grange Hall on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm… There will be plenty of refreshments, crafts, and fun!

Mill Stream Grange is located on Town House Road in Mill Stream

Mill Stream Grange OutReach

Mill Stream Grange members Lisa Goucher, Judy Dunn, Jill Sampson (l – r), and Allan Harville (not shown) at the Grange booth on Sat. November 26, 2022, at the Mt. Vernon Craft Fair.  They shared information and handed out brochures about the Grange to fair shoppers. A poster with pictures of Grange community service activities was displayed, and a 50/50 raffle was held. They had a great time and made a few connections with interested community members.

Wreaths Across America

Reprinted with permission from an ENewsletter from Paul Stearns, State Representative of District 119.

Coming to several Maine locations is what many people consider to be, the country’s longest veterans’ parade, the Wreaths Across America annual “Escort to Arlington.” This 12-truck convoy, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit, and local supporters will be making a local stop on their way to Arlington National Cemetery to deliver veterans wreaths to our nation’s interred veterans.

 For a complete convoy schedule of locations and times or to sponsor a veteran’s wreath for placement this year at a location near you, or to learn more about volunteering, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day (NHQ201912140003)
Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day (NHQ201912140003) by NASA HQ PHOTO is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0

Ocean View Grange Collects

This is a photo of the items the Ocean View Grange members and others have collected for the Vets at Togus. After our December meeting on Dec 3rd, I will take them to Togus.

The gifts range from razors, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, some clothing, homemade lap quilts, combs, etc. We even got three buckets of soap, shampoos, and rinses from our friends at the East Wind Inn.

Thanks to all who stepped up to help those who served.

Don’t forget the critters at the Pope Humane Society.

Quick Tip – Grange Bees!

Cool Idea

Valley Grange uses “Grange Bees” in conjunction with our meetings… simply stated, Grange Bees are members who agree to be the official hosts for a meeting. While all members pitch in, we find it efficient to rotate the “official” responsibilities among members. Grange Bees are responsible for opening and closing the hall. (Our checklist is available on the Valley Grange website.) We try to set up a schedule for the entire year each fall. We also occasionally all “swarm” to the hall for major cleaning and projects. Everybody can be a bee!

Here Comes Santa Claus…

Santa is coming to the Parkman Grange on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 1-3:30. He and Mrs. Claus will be hearing kids’ wishes, getting their picture taken with your little ones, and handing out gifts. Tables will be set up to make simple crafts to give away or keep. Included will be Christmas cookie decorating, jingle bell necklaces, wooden ornaments to color, a Santa photo folder to decorate with stickers, and more. Hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will be served.  This party is free and the Grange’s gift to the community. The Grange is located at the corner of State Hwy 150 and North Dexter Road.

Saturday, December 10, 2022, 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Ignore This Email!

If you receive an email similar to the above, ignore it. There are several clues to the fact it’s not legitimate. First, it doesn’t sound like Master/President Sherry… Second, the reply-to address is not her address.

I am usually nagging people who don’t reply to email but in this case. just delete it. This is not an issue created by the website, but we can use the site to warn others.

Just delete it.