The Grange is more than an Agricultural organization. it is a GREAT RURAL/URBAN FRATERNITY. the only one of its kind in the world. The Grange, although different things to different people, is dedicated to improving the economic well-being and quality of life of the American Agriculture producer and his urban neighbors.
The Grange is non-sectarian but supports a belief in God. It stresses patriotism, but is non-partisan. Each Grange, opening in regular form, must have the open Bible displayed and the American flag displayed in the hall. The new member receives the from the Subordinate Grange the first four degrees, the Pomona Grange confers the Fifth Degree, the State Grange confers the Sixth Degree, and National Grange the Seventh Degree.
It is believed the name "Grange" originated in England; early English farms were called "Granges". Many of the titles of the Grange officers come from the same source. For instance, in England the owner of the farm was called the "Master".
The Grange Builds:
People - by working together in a team spirit, recognizing leadership abilities and encouraging individual talent.
Community - By planning activities and projects which benefit the entire community and enhance community pride
State - By encouraging "grassroots" action and leadership in response to public issues.
Nation - By providing members a voice in the nation's capital
Important Dates (also refer to the calendar in the docs/pubs dropdown menu at the top of this page):
May 2 at 7 PM Peak to Peak Choral – Golden Gate Grange
May 4 from 10 AM to 12 Noon Golden Gate Grange Community Brunch
May 5 – Florissant - Cinco De Mayo Taco Dinner Fundraiser. 4:30 – 7:00. Eat in or Take out. Hard Shell Tacos, Soft Tacos and Tostados. Beef or Chicken.
May 7 – Florissant - Pine Needle Basket Class at the Cripple Creek Rec Center. 1:00 -3:00.
May 8 at 3 PM -Golden Gate Grange Meeting
May 8, Wednesday — 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enterprise Grange #25 meeting
May 10 – Florissant - Craft Classes 9-12
May 10 Pleasant Park Regular meeting 10:00 a. m. followed with potluck
May 10, Sunflower, Saturday Grange-BMan’s Plant Sale/Small Business Get Together 9 to 1. Details to follow
May 15 – Sunflower Local History Book Club reading Men of Sedalia, BMan’s 1:00 – Bruce Hier. This month, Bill Mueller
May 16 – Florissant - “Paint with me” from 11-2. Bring a lunch.
May 19 – Marvel Junior Grange TBD
May 24 – Florissant - Spring Craft Show and Flea Market. 9:00 to 3:00
May 26 (Noonish) Mt. Allison Memorial Day potluck
May 30 – Fairgrounds Masterplan Presentation and Potluck 6:30 p.m. at Marvel Grange
May 31 – Marvel Grange community Breakfast 8-10 a.m.
June and July — No Enterprise Grange #25 meeting will be held.
June 1 – Great Plains registrations due
June 6 Marvel Grange Business Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Program: June Spriggs
June 7 Progressive Pomona meeting 11 to 2. Windcrest Retirement Center, 3237 Summer Wind Lane, Highlands Ranch,80219. Contact Judy Harrison at gsjjharrison@comcast.net
June 7 Sunflower Sideways Seven – Billy Moore’s Birthday at Bud’s Bar -- Bruce Hier
June 12 at 3 PM Golden Gate Grange Meeting
June 14 – Florissant - Craft Classes 9-12
June 14 – Tara Treasure Trail Yard Sale and Hamburger sale at Mt Allison
June 14 Pleasant Park Regular meeting 10:00 a. m. followed with potluck
June 14 Sunflower Grange meeting 1 to 3pm Firehouse Charlie Dunham on Hacking and Cybersecurity – contact Diana Bates dianahornerbates@gmail.com
June 14 Sunflower -Sideways Seven –BMan’s 6:30pm-- Bruce Hier
June 19 Sunflower - Local History Book Club reading Men of Sedalia BMan’s 1:00pm The Nelson family
June 20-21 Great Plains Regional Conference
June 20 – Florissant - Dessert Night Fundraiser 5-8PM. Bake a Pie for the pie auction and bid on your favorite pie, or just come enjoy dessert and coffee/tea/soda and visit with your friends and neighbors.
June 30 – End of Second Quarter
July 4 –Marvel Grange Business meeting Cancelled. Happy Fourth of July
July 10 at 3 PM Golden Gate Grange Meeting
July 12 Sunflower Grange Meeting 1pm at Firehouse in Sedalia
July 19 Sunflower - Sideways Seven at BMan’s 6:30pm -- Bruce Hier
July 31 – 2nd quarter reports due.
August 1 from 9 M to 4 PM/Saturday, August 2 9 AM to 3 PM -Golden Gate Grange Rummage Sale
August 9 Sunflower Grange Meeting 1 to 3 at the Firehouse
August 14, Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Enterprise Grange #25 meeting.
August ? Sunflower - Douglas County Fair History booth Sandi Hier and Cherry Ellis
August 16 Sunflower -Sideways Seven at BMan’s – Bruce Hier
September 3 – Outstanding Granger Nominations due
September 3 – Quilt of Valor recipient nomination due
September 6 Progressive Pomona 12:00. Windcrest Retirement Center, 3237 Summer WindLane, Highlands Ranch,80219. Contact Judy Harrison at gsjjharrison@comcast.net
September 13 Sunflower- Tomato Tasting/Harvest Festival at BMan’s
October 2,3,4 Colorado State Grange Convention in Castle Rock
October 12 Sunflower- Grange Meeting 1 to 3 at Firehouse in Sedalia.
October TBD Sunflower- Pumpkin Weigh-in at Bud’s Bar - Billy Moore “First Friday after the First Frost”
October Sunflower Trunk or Treat at Sedalia Elementary – Sandi Hier and Diana Horner-Bates
Weekly happenings:
Line Dancing at Marvel Grange Monday’s at 9 a.m.
Clogging at Marvel Grange Wednesday’s from 12:30 -2:30
Wednesdays, from 3 – 4 PM Yoga at Golden Gate Grange
Every Tuesday from 7 PM AA at Golden Gate Grange
Every Thursday is Florissant Community Potluck and Music.
Every Tuesday the Florissant Grange Quilters meet from 9-12
Florissant Business meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00
Florissant Gift Shop is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays weekly.
