Merriconeag Grange

Humane Society Pancake Breakfast

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Hello everyone! We are planning another pancake breakfast for May 1st 2010. This is a special pancake breakfast because it is to benefit the Coastal Humane Society. $1 from every ticket purchased will go to the Humane Society and we are also taking donations to find out what is needed please visit their website : http://coastalhumanesociety.org/wishlist.shtml. We hope to see all of you there!

SPRING SPRUCE UP AT HARPSWELL’S MERRICONEAG GRANGE

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SPRING SPRUCE UP AT HARPSWELL’S MERRICONEAG GRANGE

On Saturday April 17, the interior of the 103-year old Harpswell Grange Hall got a thorough makeover by members of the Grange, the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Worthy Master Samuel “Chuck” Alexander led the painting crew of daughter Madison, a 6th grader at Mt. Ararat Middle School, Richard Collins, David I. Chipman, and ALA Unit 171 members Paige Caulfield and Sherie Sprague. Janis Morrell, assisted by Dan Boland, led the renewal of storage areas. Each space was completely emptied, outdated items recycled when possible, and then restocked.

Anne and Gary Anderson, Marguerite Emerson, Tina Kopenhaver, Dan MacMahon and Shirley Thompson meticulously took apart, cleaned and lovingly reassembled three dozen framed photos of Grange history.

Nelson Moody installed grommets on event signs in order to prevent recurring damage when hung on the new signpost made by Sam Alexander Sr.

Lunch break featured Anne Anderson’s seafood chowder and baked beans. Shirley Thompson’s brownies, Madison Alexander’s frosted sheet cake and beverages helped renew energy levels.

Chowder Supper August 20th, 2009

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Come Join
Merriconeag Grange
for Our Chowder Supper

Where: Merriconeag Grange
Route 123 Harpswell

When: Thursday August 20th
from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Adults $7.00
Children under 5 $3.00

Don’t miss our homemade
apple and pumpkin pies!!!

What Merriconeag Grange has to offer non members:

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Merriconeag Grange has a lot to offer non grange members!!!

*Renovated Historic Hall

*Accessible Dining Hall with Kitchen

*The Grange hall is also Available to Rent for Family and Non-Political Gatherings

*Fun and entertaining programs such as chowder suppers, community dinner theater and Saturday morning pancake breakfast!

Want to become a member? Contact Shirley Thompson at 207-833-2984.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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What is the Grange?

*The National Grange is the nation's oldest national agricultural organization, with grassroots until established in 3,600 local communities in 37 states.

What does the Grange do?

*Grange members provide service to agriculture and rural areas on a wide variety of issues, including economic development, education, family endeavors, and legislation designed to assure a string and viable rural America.

Who can join the Grange?

*The Grange is open to men, women and children of all ages.

How can I be a part of the Grange?

*You can support the Grange's community activities and programs, help maintain Grange buildings and keep the Grange's political voice strong by becoming a friend of the Grange or you can take advantage of our full membership opportunities.

What do I gain by becoming a Grange member?

*The Grange offers it's members:

*An opportunity to join with others to improve communities

*A chance to influence local, state and national laws

*A social gathering place for activities and recreation

*A place to develop skills for a lifetime

*A friendly, family oriented organization that provides lifetime membership.

Answers found at http://www.nationalgrange.org/about/FAQ.htm

Merriconeag Grange:

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Merriconeag Grange hall is located on Harpswell Neck Rd (Rt. 123) Harpswell, Me, 04079 Merriconeag Grange holds meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM.

Grange meetings begin and end with prayer and the bible is open during the entire meeting and the flag is always saluted.

Members pay annual dues and support the activities and community services they vote to sponsor. The monthly programs have RIME: R-recreation, I-inspiration, M-music, and E-education.