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Grange talent delights
On Friday night, more than 350 people gathered to enjoy the talent that abounds across the Grange at the Evening of Excellence. It was a night to remember with vocal acts, variety acts, and Sign-S-Song performances as well as the announcements of new Junior and Youth Ambassadors. National Grange Lecturer Jim Tetreault co-hosted the event … Continue reading “Grange talent delights”
Grange Fair Showcases Teens’ Generous Spirit
BY STAFF | STATE COLLEGE The annual Grange Fair offers young people a chance to show off their talents. And this year, those talents included a selfless display of generosity by several caring State College teens. Scores of kids competed in the 43rd annual Centre County Junior Livestock Sale last August. They stood to pocket … Continue reading “Grange Fair Showcases Teens’ Generous Spirit”
E-Newsletter August 2014
Issue – August 2014 A Midwest Safari for the whole family Registration is currently open for the 148th Annual National Grange Convention. This year’s convention promises to be the most fun, family-oriented event ever. Convention will take place November 11th through the 16th in Sandusky, Ohio at the Kalahari Resort, home of the country’s largest … Continue reading “E-Newsletter August 2014”
Couple aims to revive Donegal Grange Hall
BY LINDA HARKCOM | TRIBLIVE For 75 years, the large stone building located at 333 Church Street in Donegal, served the rural mountain community as a grange hall, used for meetings, weddings, talent shows and other social events. Events held at the hall gradually dwindled over the years until it was shuttered permanently five years … Continue reading “Couple aims to revive Donegal Grange Hall”
Washington man, North Carolina woman selected as National Grange Youth Ambassadors at 146th Annual Convention
BOISE, Idaho – The National Grange is pleased to announce the two new Youth Ambassadors, Jimmy Smith of suburban Seattle, Wash., and Courtney Gray, of Cary, N.C. Smith and Gray were selected after all six participants were interviewed, and their appointment was announced at the 146th Annual National Grange Convention at the Boise Centre on … Continue reading “Washington man, North Carolina woman selected as National Grange Youth Ambassadors at 146th Annual Convention”
Impressions from first Session positive, powerful
By Austin Miller, Programs Assistant | Email I had the honor of attending my first State Grange Session this past week in Raleigh, N.C. I have to be honest, I was nervous about the whole experience. I wasn’t sure if everything would go smoothly or how people would take to me. I am happy to … Continue reading “Impressions from first Session positive, powerful”
National Grange Theme 2024-2025
National Grange President Chris Hamp has announced the 2024-2025 theme that will be used by the National Grange and Granges around the country: “Grange Strong: Rooted. Resilient. United.” Grange Strong is “a powerful expression that embodies the strength, unity, pride, and resilience of the Grange,” said Hamp, “It reflects our collective power, shared … Continue reading “National Grange Theme 2024-2025”
National Grange Theme 2024-2025
National Grange President Chris Hamp has announced the 2024-2025 theme that will be used by the National Grange and Granges around the country: “Grange Strong: Rooted. Resilient. United.” Grange Strong is “a powerful expression that embodies the strength, unity, pride, and resilience of the Grange,” said Hamp, “It reflects our collective power, shared … Continue reading “National Grange Theme 2024-2025”
Lecturer Contests
Welcome to the Programs and Contests within the scope of the National Lecturer (Program Director). It is my sincere wish that the Programs and Contests outlined here will provide our Granges, our members and in most cases all friends of the Grange with opportunities and ideas on how to get involved, to make a … Continue reading “Lecturer Contests”
Day 6: Twenty-five performers delight crowd at Evening of Excellence
On Friday evening, 25 Grangers showed off their talents in the annual Evening of Excellence. Vocal, speech, sign-a-song, instrumental, and variety acts entertained a large crowd of Grange members for more than two hours. Two particularly moving speeches were presented by Colleen Foster and Elizabeth Lesley. Foster presented “You Don’t Know Me,” relating a … Continue reading “Day 6: Twenty-five performers delight crowd at Evening of Excellence”
Policy Updates and Issue News August 2019
Agriculture and Food Hemp Farmers – Be Enthusiastic But Cautious New hemp farmers should be excited about the huge potential of industrial hemp ranging from medical uses to bioplastics, chemicals, fuels, paper and animal feed. But they are advised to proceed with caution. That’s the advice USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach gave to the National … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News August 2019”
Policy Updates and Issue News March 2019
Agriculture and Food Politics Sidetrack Disaster Relief Senators so far have failed to pass much-needed disaster aid to help farmers and ranchers recover from hurricanes, floods, tornados and wildfires. The political divide is over how much money should go to support Puerto Rico’s humanitarian crisis. The National Grange will continue to urge Congress to help … Continue reading “Policy Updates and Issue News March 2019”
151st Annual National Grange Convention: Day 3
IN THIS ISSUE: 10 receive warm thank you for service More than 80 families recognized for generations of Grange dedication Distinguished Granges recognized for work Grange Radio alive, looking for talent WA Senator: Rural America needs advocates Support the Juniors by buying a chance to pie a ‘Grange celebrity’ Updates on headquarters mixed Youth escape … Continue reading “151st Annual National Grange Convention: Day 3”
Evening of Excellence Contest
EVENING OF EXCELLENCE PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES 1. The Best of Show entry from each State Grange will be eligible to perform at the Evening of Excellence held at the National Grange Convention. States are entitled to select their Best of Show winner as they choose. Best of Show participation is limited to one act per … Continue reading “Evening of Excellence Contest”
In South Pomfret, an Old Grange Becomes a New Theater
A new state-of-the-art 90-seat theater is slated to open in August with the ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival featuring four musicals that will showcase both local and New York talent. The theater will be housed in the former Teago Grange Hall that is being extensively renovated while retaining much of its original historic charm. The theatre … Continue reading “In South Pomfret, an Old Grange Becomes a New Theater”
