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Next Grange Meeting is Tuesday, July 11th at 6:30 pm

Welcome All!

We are inviting you to join us at the next Grays River Grange meeting which will be happening on Tuesday July 11th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome, and feel free to invite friends and family.

We have a lot of fun stuff going on at the Grange including our Farmers Market which happens on the second Saturday of every month here at the Grange from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm through October 14th. The Farmers Market Section of this website will give you all the details. The address is 11 S. Hull Creek Rd. Grays River, WA

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (360) 465-2268, or email us at 124graysrivergrange@gmail.com.

Thanks so much and we’ll see you at the Grange! 

Next Grange Meeting is Tuesday, June 27th at 6:30 pm

Hello,

We are inviting you to join us at the next Grays River Grange meeting which will be happening on Tuesday June 27th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome, and feel free to invite friends and family.

We have a lot of fun stuff going on at the Grange including our Farmers Market which happens on the second Saturday of every month from 10 am to 1 pm through the summer.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (360) 465-2268, or email us at 124graysrivergrange@gmail.com.

Thanks so much and we’ll see you at the Grange! 

Next Grange Meeting is Tuesday, June 13th at 6:30 pm

Hello,

We are inviting you to join us at the next Grays River Grange meeting which will be happening on Tuesday June 13th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome, and feel free to invite friends and family.

We have a lot of fun stuff going on at the Grange including our Farmers Market which will be starting this Saturday, June 10th at 10:00 am.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (360) 465-2268, or email us at 124graysrivergrange@gmail.com.

Thanks so much and we’ll see you at the Grange!

Grange Meeting, May 23rd, 6:30-8:00 pm

Hey everyone, we have a Grays River Grange meeting coming up on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30 PM.

All are welcome to join us as we gather and share in camaraderie and fellowship. When the work of the day has ended, we have an opportunity to be together, to discuss natural observances of the world around us, and issues of the day.

Visitors are always welcome, and we’d love to hear about what’s happening in your garden, community, on your farm, in your neighborhood, and anything else you’d like to bring to the table.

Being a part of the Washington State Grange is a wonderful thing. “The People’s Voice of Washington” is what they say at The Washington State Grange website, and it’s true. We really do have a voice.

Pomona Meeting and 5th Degree on Saturday, May 20th with Potluck Before the Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM. All Are Welcome to Attend.

Hey everyone,
You are all invited to join us at the Grays River Grange on Saturday, May 20th starting at 1:00 PM for the Pomona Meeting and 5th Degree.

We will start by gathering together for a potluck meal of deliciously amazing food, followed by the beautiful experience of the Pomona Meeting and 5th Degree.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

We will also be having a memorial service for all Grangers who have passed over the last year.

We’d love to see you there!

Event: Potluck – 1:00 PM followed by a Pomona meeting and the 5th Degree. There will also be a memorial service for Grangers who have passed over the last year.
Where: Grays River Grange, 11 S. Hull Creek Road, Grays River, WA 98621
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Grange Meeting Tues. May 9th at 6:30 pm

Why we gather at the Grange.

We gather at the Grange to share a potluck meal of locally grown, high quality, fresh ingredients.

We gather to share about upcoming events like the Grays River Grange Farmers Market and The Wahkiakum County Fair.

We gather to make and share our plans for maintenance and upkeep of Meserve Park, Ahlberg Park, The Grays River Grange Cemetery, and the Grays River Grange.

We laugh, tell stories, we learn about a new garden center that has opened on Puget Island, and an upcoming workshop at Rosburg Hall about the Grays Bay shoreline presented by the Lower Columbia Estuary and Washington Sea Grant.

We welcome community members from near and far, old-timers, and newcomers, we’re glad you’re here.

The door is open and coffee is freshly brewed, so feel free to stop by at our next Grange meeting. We’d love to see you.

Photo courtesy of this website: https://carrchinacompany.com/topmarked-html-docs/patrons-of-husbandry-2.html

Donations are always welcome. The Grange is an all volunteer organization, and your donations allow us to continue to serve the community. Thank you for your support.

Next Grange Meeting, Tuesday, April 25th at 6:30 PM

Well hello there, dear reader! 

I want to chat with you about something very near and dear to our hearts: the fascinating history of the Washington State Grange!

You see, the Grange was founded way back in 1867 as a way for farmers to come together and support each other. They knew that they were stronger together than they ever could be alone, and they worked tirelessly to improve the lives of farmers across the country.

But it wasn’t just about farming. The Grange was a place where people could come together, share their struggles and their successes, and feel truly seen and heard. It was a place of vulnerability and connection, long before I ever put pen to paper and started talking about shame resilience.

And let’s not forget about the Grange’s commitment to community service! From helping to build schools and hospitals to fighting for better rural healthcare and environmental protection, the Grange has always been at the forefront of making the world a better place.

The  Washington State Grange organization is a shining example of what true vulnerability and connection can achieve. The Grange has been around for over 150 years, and it’s still going strong, still bringing people together, still fighting for what’s right.

And in a world that often feels so disconnected and isolating, that is truly something special. So here’s to you, Washington State Grange! Thank you for all the work you’ve done and continue to do, and for reminding us all that vulnerability, connection, and community service are truly the keys to a life well-lived.

Won’t you join us at the next Grange meeting? We’d love to see you there!

P.S. Did you know that you can donate to the Grays River Grange anytime from the comfort of your home or wherever you are using PayPal. Simply click the Donate button above. It’s that easy, it really makes a difference and helps us continue to do the good work for the community that we have done and will always continue to do. From managing and caring for Meserve Park, Ahlberg Park, The Grays River Grange Cemetery, and the Grange building itself. We’re putting particular care and TLC into the Grays River Grange Cemetery as we lead up to Memorial Day, and we’ll be having our community Farmers Market starting up again soon. Thank you for your support, we are very grateful.

Grange Meeting, Tuesday April 11th at 6:30 PM, Potluck at 5:30 PM

Everyone is welcome at the upcoming Grange meeting on Tuesday, April 11th.

What can you expect at the Grange meeting? 

Well, first of all, it’s going to be a lot of fun! 

The Grange is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and we’re always happy to see new faces. 

We’ll start with a brief introduction to the Grange and what we’re all about, and then we’ll move on to the 1st degree ceremony.

Now, if you’re not familiar with the 1st degree, don’t worry! It’s simply a way for new members to be welcomed into the Grange and to learn more about our values and traditions. 

We’ll walk you through the ceremony step by step, and we promise it will be a memorable experience.

After the ceremony, we’ll have some time for socializing and getting to know each other. 

We’ll also have delicious food at our potluck, so you won’t go hungry. 

And if you have any questions about the Grange, community, or agriculture in general, our members are always happy to chat and share their knowledge.

So, if you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to get involved in the community, we hope you’ll join us at the upcoming Grange meeting. 

It’s a great way to meet new people, learn more about our amazing part of the world, and make a positive impact in your local area. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

By J. Hale Powers 1873 – Grange poster, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50093616

P.S. Did you know that you can donate to the Grays River Grange anytime from the comfort of your home or wherever you are using PayPal. Simply click the Donate button above. It’s that easy, it really makes a difference and helps us continue to do the good work for the community that we have done and will always continue to do. From managing and caring for Meserve Park, Ahlberg Park, The Grays River Grange Cemetery, and the Grange building itself. We’re putting particular care and TLC into the Grays River Grange Cemetery as we lead up to Memorial Day, and we’ll be having our community Farmers Market starting up again soon. Thank you for your support, we are very grateful.