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Happy New Year from the Grays River Grange!

As we bid farewell to the old and embrace the new, may the coming year bring you joy, prosperity, and countless moments of happiness. May your days be filled with laughter, your nights with peace, and your heart with love.

Here’s to new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. May each day be a page in the book of your life, filled with stories of success, growth, and beautiful memories.

As a community, let’s continue to support and uplift one another, sharing kindness and compassion. Together, we can make the upcoming year a tapestry of unity, understanding, and shared accomplishments.

Wishing you and your loved ones a year ahead filled with health, wealth, and the fulfillment of your dreams. May the Grays River Grange be a place of warmth and camaraderie for all, fostering connections and friendships that last a lifetime.

Cheers to the possibilities that the new year holds!

With love and best wishes,

Grays River Grange

2023 Grays River Grange Art Show, Photo Courtesy of Carol Ervest
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Happy Holidays from the Grays River Grange

Dear cherished friends and neighbors,

As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, we find ourselves reflecting on the joy and togetherness that defines our community here in Grays River Grange. In this season of giving and gratitude, we extend our heartfelt wishes to each and every one of you.

Happy Holidays!

May your homes be filled with the laughter of loved ones, the comforting aroma of festive meals, and the twinkling lights that illuminate the spirit of the season. Our Grange community is a tapestry woven with the threads of kindness, compassion, and shared experiences, and during this special time of year, let us celebrate the bonds that make us a close-knit family.

As we gather around tables and share stories, let us also take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings and the strength that comes from being united as one community. It’s the perfect time to express gratitude for the moments we’ve shared, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the dreams we’ve pursued together.

In the spirit of the season, let’s continue to spread warmth and goodwill. Whether it’s through a friendly smile, a helping hand, or a simple “hello,” each small act of kindness creates ripples that enrich the lives of those around us.

So, from our Grays River Grange family to yours, we send you wishes of love, joy, and peace this holiday season. May the coming year be filled with prosperity, good health, and an abundance of reasons to smile.

Happy Holidays!

With love and gratitude,

Grays River Grange

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Grange Website: http://wa-grange.com/
Robert Michael Pyle, Grange Christmas YouTube Blessings and Video, 2021
Candlelight Ceremony

Next Grays River Grange Meeting is Tuesday, November 28th at 6:30 pm

The Grays River Grange Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm, January through November.

Hey Everyone,

We’re having a Grays River Grange meeting this next Tuesday, November 28th at 6:30 pm, and you are all invited to join us.

We chat and share about our local community and current happenings. We have natural observances, agricultural and legislative reports, as well as music, poetry and more.

We laugh, and have fun together, and we’d love to see you there.

Here are all the details:

Grays River Grange Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 28th at 6:30 PM
Where: Grays River Grange, 11 S Hull Creek Rd., Garys River, WA.
For more info call: (360) 465-2268 or email us at 124graysrivergrange@gmail.com

We are very grateful to the community for your support and donations are always welcome, thank you.

OUR NEXT GRANGE MEETING IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH AT 6:30 PM

The Grays River Grange Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Hey Everyone,

We’re having a Grays River Grange meeting this next Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 PM and you are all invited to join us.

We chat and share about our local community and current happenings. We have natural observances, agricultural and legislative reports, as well as music, poetry and more.

We laugh, and have fun together, and we’d love to see you there.

Here are all the details:

Grays River Grange Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 PM
Where: Grays River Grange, 11 S Hull Creek Rd., Garys River, WA.
For more info call: (360) 465-2268 or email us at 124graysrivergrange@gmail.com

The SKy ABove Deep River

Divergent Tapestry Created 2017 – 2023

Come by the Naselle Community Center to experience The Sky Above Deep River, an exhibit illuminating the work and artistry of Darbury Novoselic.

Featuring large mobiles composed of hand printed and painted textiles, stitched layers of silk and cotton, and machine embroidery enveloping cotton batting.

Visit Darburydenim.com for more info.

Exhibit runs on these dates and times:

  • Sat. November 11th – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Sun. November 12th – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

And……

  • Sat. November 18th – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Sun. November 19th – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Naselle Community Center:

Address: 14 Parpala Rd, Naselle, WA 98638

Phone: (360) 484-3761

This event is free of charge, and everyone is encouraged to please donate to the Finnish American Folk Festival to support the Naselle Community Center.

Live Music Performances at The Naselle Community Center on November 5th at 4:00 PM

Come on by the Naselle Community Center, 14 Parpala Road, Naselle, WA. on November 5th at 4:00 PM to enjoy wonderful live music performances by Jennifer Goodenberger on piano, and an acoustic performance by the band 3rd Secret with Jillian Raye, Jennifer Johnson and Krist Novoselic.

This event is free of charge.

Donations are encouraged, and all donations go to support the Finnish American Folk Festival’s ongoing upkeep costs for the Naselle Community Center.

For additional information, please visit:https://deepriverdispatch.com/music/naselle/

To keep up-to-date on all the happenings at the Naselle Community Center, please bookmark the online calendar at www.nasellefinnfest.com/naselle-community-center/

We look forward to seeing you at the Naselle Community Center.

NEXT GRANGE MEETING IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH AT 6:30 PM

You are all invited to join us at the next Grays River Grange Meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30 PM.

We share stories, laugh, talk about what’s happening in our little part of the world, and connect together in community.

Feel free to come by to just check it out if you’re curious, to revisit if you haven’t been for a while, or to learn more.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there.

What: Grays River Grange Meeting

When: Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30 PM

Where: 11 S. Hull Creek Rd., Grays River, WA

Next Grange Meeting is Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 PM

Hello All,

We want to let you know that you are all invited to join us at the next Grays River Grange Meeting on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 PM.

We share stories, laugh, talk about what’s happening in our little part of the world, and connect together in community.

Feel free to come by to just check it out if you’re curious, to revisit if you haven’t been for a while, or to learn more.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there.

What: Grays River Grange Meeting

When: Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 PM

Where: 11 S. Hull Creek Rd., Grays River, WA

Below are photos from our last Grays River Grange Farmers Market…

Photos from our last Grays River Grange Farmers Market