Recapping a Fantabulous Year at Black Lake Grange

This past year has been such a very busy time for us.  We’ve been very involved with Grange activities, social and community events, as well as busy with maintenance chores on our building.

Grange Activities:
This year, Black Lake Grange hosted the Silver Star and Golden Sheaf celebration for the Thurston County Pomona, as well as annual county-wide Christmas Dinner.  In sad reflection, but in honored remembrance, we draped the charter during a grange ceremony for treasured members Lila Jones and Rita Goldsby this past year to honor each of their lives.

Social and Community Activities:
For the second year in a row, we opened our doors to the community by putting on a family Spaghetti Dinner night; a hearty Fisherman’s Breakfast; and a wonderful and informative Fall Festival.  Some favorite annual events included the Cousins Holiday Bazaar and the Election Candidate Forums.

Hall Improvements:
Inside our doors, we’ve made some necessary building improvements  including replacing our aged furnace system and upgrading the antiquated electrical service.  We’ve also taken the opportunity to freshen up our hall with a bright new coat of paint and are making some other cosmetic changes as well.  In doing so, we are keeping at the forefront of our minds the importance of maintaining the historical integrity of the building and work with applied reverence.  We do not forget that we walk in the hallowed halls of the one-room Black Lake Schoolhouse.  What a treasure trove of memories in this building!

So – as the New Year approaches, please take the opportunity to drop in to see what new and exciting things will be going on in 2015!!

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