http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Lebanon Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 05:47:26 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5679 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5679 New London County Pomona Grange invites you to their Simply Antiques Festival and Antique Appraisal Day to be held on Saturday, September 20th, from 10 AM - 3 PM, at the North Stonington Fairgrounds, 21 Wyassup Road, North Stonington. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5663 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5663 The Cameron-Barnes team will install our officers on September 13 at North Stonington Grange Hall. Master-elect Debbie Barnes asks that ladies wear regular dresses and gentlemen wear suits for the occasion. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5678 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5678 New London County Pomona Grange invites you to their Simply Antiques Festival and Antique Appraisal Day to be held on Saturday, September 20th, from 10 AM - 3 PM, at the North Stonington Fairgrounds, 21 Wyassup Road, North Stonington. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5596 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5596 At our June meeting Deborah Barnes was elected Master of New London County Pomona. She and her slate of officers will be installed at North Stonington Grange on Saturday, September 13. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5526 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5526 Jason Miner and Trad Dart received the Fifth Degree in May at North Stonington Grange. ; Lisa Herzig, a brand new Pomona member who joined at State Session last October did a superb job as Lady Assistant Steward for the evening. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5397 Mon, 05 May 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5397 North Stonington Grange came in first in the A Number contest and will go on to State. Groton Grange took second place. We will confer the Fifth Degree at North Stonington Grange on May 10th and hope to have a good class of candidates. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5320 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5320 On Feb. 8 a small but enthusiastic group enjoyed a potluck supper with a good variety of delicious dishes from which to choose. The movie "Hotel for Dogs" followed the dinner; and a good time was had by all. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5246 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5246 We are looking forward to our Talent and A Number program at North Stonington Grange on March 8. We will also have our School of Instruction on this evening so please be sure to attend. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5171 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5171 Our December meeting had to be postponed for a week due to inclement weather. Previous commitments of various members caused our numbers to be a bit depleted; but we were warmly welcomed by Lyme Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5109 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:00:01 GMT 5109 As the winter closes in around us we look forward to our annual movie night on February 8th. This year we will see "Hotel for Dogs" at North Stonington Grange. The evening begins with a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM. The movie follows at 7:00 P.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=5044 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 07:00:01 GMT 5044 We are looking forward to neighboring with our brothers and sisters at Lyme Grange for our annual holiday party. There are some great cooks at Lyme and their refreshments are always delicious. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4945 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4945 We’re sure Deb Barnes breathed a sigh of relief to see the wonderful success of the New London County Pomona Antiques Festival. Deb worked for months to bring the festival to life. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4887 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4887 A small but enthusiastic group enjoyed a beautiful, sunny afternoon at Bluff Point for the annual Pomona picnic. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the Pomona were augmented by delicious side dishes brought by those present. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4852 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4852 Banging her golf cart along a rugged dirt farm road she has traveled more than half her 85 years, Louise "Teddy" Randall stopped to check on a field of tilled brown soil, her hazel eyes peering out from under a straw hat to scan for sprouts. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4815 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4815 In June, Dan Mutchler was elected our Assistant Steward, filling the vacancy created by the death of Gene Bromley. Nancy Weissmuller was elected to the Executive Committee. We will hold our September meeting as guests of Stonington Grange, Stonington has a lovely hall with soft benches to sooth our weary... bones, and delicious refreshments! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4721 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4721 We conferred the 5th Degree on two candidates in May. We welcome Noah Brown from North Stonington and James Miller from Colchester. Our annual picnic will take place on Saturday, August 24 at Bluff Point State Park in Groton. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4644 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4644 We are excited to report that Groton Community Grange has applied for its Charter and the Officer Installation was held on June 17. We will now have 9 Granges in our Pomona. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=4551 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:00:01 GMT 4551 Our June 12 meeting sounds like fun. Maybe you have a favorite summer receipe you'd like to share. Why not bring it to the meeting? We will decide that night where will hold our N.L. County picnic in August. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=3894 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:00:01 GMT 3894 Founded in 1884, the Lebanon Grange provided social and educational opportunities for local farm families. Lebanon Grange members took advantage of the national organization’s membership structure and agricultural information without participating in much of the political agenda that characterized Grange activities elsewhere. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=3859 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 07:00:01 GMT 3859 Despite the pony rides, face-painting and carnival rides that surrounded her, 3-year-old Kylie Johnson’s favorite part of the Lebanon Country Fair was under her feet. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=3393 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:01 GMT 3393 April has been declared "Grange Month" by the National Grange, and Community Granges across Connecticut are taking the opportunity to showcase the organization and its purpose, programs and activities. Media / Press Releases http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2924 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2924 The 127th Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 20 - 22, at the Hartford Plaza Hotel, East Hartford. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2633 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2633 The following are the committee assignments for the 2011 Connecticut State Grange Session. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2619 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2619 Lebanon Town Planner Philip Chester has been awarded the 2011 Ooutstanding Small Town and Rural Planner by the American Planning Association (APA) Small Town & Rural Planning Division for his contributions to preserving agriculture in Lebanon. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2624 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2624 The Connecticut State Grange Rose Drill Team is recruiting new members and needs your help! The Rose Drill is held during the Sixth Degree at State Session in October. A minimum of two new Drill Team members are needed. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2545 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2545 The Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges have announced they will be co-hosting an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2546 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2546 The Connecticut Granger will be adding an AUGUST EDITION!!! We are pleased the State Grange and its community and Pomona Granges are so active that we have so much news and information to print in each edition of the Granger. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2541 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2541 Do you have a talent you would like to share? Do you wood work, do chair caning, play a musical instrument, quilt, spin or make and paint bird houses? Whatever your talent, have I got the place for you! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2440 Sat, 28 May 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2440 The fourth annual Connecticut State Grange Let's Celebrate Day will be held June 12 at Cheshire Grange Hall, 44 Wallingford Rd. (one block east of the Town Hall), Cheshire. The Hall will open at 10:00 AM for viewing entries. Admission to this family-fun event is free, and parking is free. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2442 Thu, 26 May 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2442 The Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges have announced they will be co-hosting an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2365 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2365 The 125th Anniversary of the Connecticut State Grange has been formally recognized by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy, stating via letter received on April 16, "through its leadership in legislative efforts, education and service projects, the Grange has remained committed to its cause." Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2362 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2362 Grange members and friends of the Grange from all across Connecticut laced up their bowling shoes for a good cause. Bowlers of all ages filled the lanes at Highland Bowl in Cheshire for the Connecticut State Grange annual Bowl-A-Thon held on April 9. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2325 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2325 Humorous videos, singing frogs, fun interactive activities and inspirational messages entertained the standing-room-only crowd at the Connecticut State Grange Rally. Held at Cheshire Grange Hall on Sunday, April 3, Grange spirit was contagious as enthusiasm filled the room. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2226 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2226 Camp Maud Isbell Berger, located on scenic Park Pond in Winchester Center, CT is now accepting applications for its 56th camping season. While owned and operated by the Connecticut State Grange, Camp Berger is open to all children ages 7-14. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2289 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2289 Join the Connecticut State Grange as we kick-off Grange Month in style at the Connecticut State Grange Rally. Show your Grange spirit and have some serious fun on Sunday, April 3rd, 1:30 PM, at Cheshire Grange Hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2283 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2283 April has been declared "Grange Month" by the National Grange, and Community Granges across Connecticut are taking the opportunity to showcase the organization and its purpose, programs and activities. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2264 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2264 The Connecticut State Grange, along with over 50 other organizations and state and federal agencies from across Connecticut, celebrated agriculture in Connecticut at the state's annual Ag Day at the Capitol. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2108 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2108 The Connecticut State Grange, along with the nearly 60 Granges across Connecticut, will be opening doors to their communities throughout the month of April to celebrate Grange Month. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2256 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2256 The president is coming to a town near you. No, not Barack Obama. Jody Cameron. Who is Jody Cameron? He is president of the Connecticut State Grange, and is on a mission to regenerate interest in the 125-year-old fraternal organization. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2214 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2214 I am pleased to announce we have officially trained additional Grange Growth team members. As of February 1, 2011 the responsibility and authority of the Grange Growth process has been turned over to the CT State Grange Growth Steering Team and the CT State Grange Membership Committee. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2213 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2213 New! Promotional Materials now available for Community Granges. With Grange Month right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you will be promoting your Grange to the community. The CT State Grange has developed a selection of Promotional Materials for Community Granges specifically for this purpose. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2188 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2188 Members of the Connecticut State Grange are invited to participate with the Rhode Island State Grange in a Resolution Writing Workshop. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2142 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2142 Since the late 1800's, Granges in Connecticut and Rhode Island have made a significant impact on the states in which they are located. From supporting agricultural and legislative initiatives to service projects to fun, family-centric activities, Granges have helped changed the faces of the communities in which local chapters reside. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2030 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2030 The Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges announced today that they will be co-hosting a special day-long event entitled "The Grange 2011 and Beyond," to be held on February 12th. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=2028 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:00:01 GMT 2028 The Connecticut State Grange is having an identity crisis and its new president says this can be turned into an advantage. Jody A. Cameron, a member of the Ekonk Community Grange No. 89, of Sterling and Moosup, took over as state president on Oct. 23. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=1949 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:00:01 GMT 1949 State President Jody Cameron and State Secretary Edith Schoell will hold Office Hours at the Central Office on Monday, December 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=1962 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 07:00:01 GMT 1962 The Connecticut State Grange has been formally recognized in the Congressional Record by U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-CT, calling the organization "an integral part of our states’ efforts to preserve farmland, support rural communities and maintain the idyllic charm that is such an important part of New England’s past." Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=1954 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:00:01 GMT 1954 Farmland may be dwindling in Connecticut, but the state Grange – a fraternal organization originally started for farmers – is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, with an eye toward expansion. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=1849 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:00:01 GMT 1849 The 2010 Session of the Connecticut State Grange featured many highlights, including a transition in Presidents, awards and recognitions, donations, and a renewed dedication and commitment to Grange growth. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=1841 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:00:01 GMT 1841 The Connecticut State Grange announced its new committee appointments and deputy line-up as part of the third day of its 126th Annual Session. The Social Connection