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
September 6 Mount Lookout Pig Roast, 3pm
September 6 La Plata Pomona Exhibit Day @ Florida Grange – exhibits accepted from 1 until 2 pm
September 6 Florissant Craft Show & Flea Market 9:00 – 3:00
September 11 at 2:30 PM Golden Gate Grange Meeting
September 13 Pleasant Park Regular meeting 10:00 a. m. with breakfast potluck
September 13 at the Firehouse in Sedalia, 1 to 6pm, Music by Mountain Ranch Band, Sunflower Tomato Tasting, Contests and Awards. Event sponsored by the National Grange Rural Life Initiative Grant.
September 13 Florissant Basket Class 9:00-12:00 and Needle Felting Class 10- 12:00
September 14 Mount Lookout Community Dinner, 6pm
September 15 Mt Allison Business Meeting @ 4:30 pm (Grange Hall)
September 18, Mount Lookout Adult Craft Night, 6pm
September 18 Sunflower Local History Book Club at BMan’s—Bruce Hier.
September 20 at 5 PM GGFPD Aux. Pig Roast (Golden Gate)
September 24 Meal reservations due for state session
September 30 Mount Lookout Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm
September 30 end of third quarter
October 2-4 Colorado State Grange Convention, Castlerock, Douglas County Fairgrounds
October 3 Marvel business meeting cancelled due to State Session
October 8, 6 to 8 pm. Enterprise Potluck with Meeting to follow
October 9 at 2:30 PM Golden Gate Grange Meeting
October 9 Garden Home Grange meeting 7pm
October 11 Sunflower Grange meeting at Firehouse, 1 to 3pm.
October 11 Pleasant Park Regular meeting 10:00 a.m. followed with potluck
October 11 Florissant Basket Class 9:00 – 12:00
October 12 Mount Lookout Community Dinner, 6pm
October 16 Sunflower Local History Book Club at BMan’s – Bruce Hier.
October 16 Mount Lookout Adult Craft Night, 6pm
October 18 from 9AM to 4 PM Golden Gate Holiday Craft Fair
October 25 Mt Allison Harvest Supper (5-6:30 pm) - tentative
October 28 Mount Lookout Monthly Meeting, 5:30pm
October 31 at 5 PM -7 PM Golden Gate Trunk or Treat
October 31 Florissant Halloween Party for the Kids 1:00 – 2:30
October 31 Quarterly reports due in the state office
November 8-16 National Grange Convention Cruise
November 8 Sunflower Grange meeting at Firehouse, 1 to 3pm
November 8 Pleasant Park Regular meeting 10:00 a. m. followed with Thanksgiving Dinner
November 13 Garden Home Grange meeting 7pm
November 13at 2:30 PM Golden Gate Grange Meeting
November 19 at 5:00 pm – Enterprise Thanksgiving Dinner
November 28 Golden Gate Gift Drive Starts
November 30 Marvel Breakfast from 8-10 a.m.
December 6 from 10 AM to Noon Golden Gate Wreath Making
December 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enterprise Santa Picture Day
December 11 Garden Home Grange meeting 7pm
December 13 Sunflower Winterfest at BMan’s.
December 13 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Darden Pomona Christmas Dinner & Santa at Enterprise
December 31 End of Fourth Quarter
Wednesdays, from 3 – 4 PM Golden Gate Yoga
Every Tuesday from 7 PM Golden Gate AA
Every Tuesday the Florissant Grange Quilters meet from 9-12
Every Thursday is Community Potluck and Music.
Florissant Business meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00