http://www.ctstategrange.org/ Keep up to date on all the events of the Wallingford Grange en-us Copyright 2026 The Connecticut State Grange. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:13:05 GMT 20 http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10186 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10186 We hosted a youth event for youth to learn how to make their own ice cream in a mason jar. This involved lots of shaking of the ingredients in a mason jar to make the ice cream with the right consistency. Thank you to all who came and helped organize this event! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10158 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10158 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona will be held at Cheshire Grange on Sunday, March 21st. The Fifth Degree will be conferred, and it will be our annual inspection. Rehearsal will be held on Sunday, March 14 at Cheshire Grange starting at 2 PM. Let’s hope we have another good class of candidates. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10139 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10139 Wallingford Grange in the month of December held a collection of over 20 twin size afghans, blankets, and quilts for the Veterans in the VA Connecticut Blind Center in West Haven. Thank you to everyone who donated! These blankets provide a home atmosphere and warmth during the time Veterans are inpatient in West Haven for a 4-6 week training program away from their homes. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10114 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:01 GMT 10114 Wallingford Grange did a great job of hosting the Christmas Party and meeting of Nutmeg Pomona on December 7th. This was their first meeting and our first meeting at their hall. They served pulled pork plus for refreshments. No one went home hungry. The program featured an original skit by Lecturer Rob Charbonneau. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10093 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10093 Recently, Wallingford Grange had a Wallingford themed Halloween scavenger hunt. Congratulations to the winning team of our first Halloween Scavenger Hunt! They were the team with the most correct answers who submitted the earliest to win a spooky, sharable gift basket and Halloween champion medals. Hope to see everyone again next year on Oct. 24, 2026! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10091 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10091 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 will be held at Wallingford Grange Hall on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 PM. Lecturer Robert Charbonneau’s program is entitled “Christmas Treats”. Wallingford Grange will provide the refreshments. We will have a $5 grab bag for those who wish to participate. As with all our meetings, we will have a country store. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10067 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10067 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona No. 16 will be held at Wallingford Grange on Sunday, Dec. 7th at 2 PM. Lecturer Robert Charbonneau’s program is entitled, “Christmas Treats.” Wallingford Grange will provide the refreshments. We will have a $5 grab bag for those who wish to participate. As with all our meetings, we will have a country store. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10048 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10048 Hopefully by now you have received your new Pomona handbook. They are a nice bright red in color. The officers and members of Nutmeg Pomona send our sincere thanks to Terri Fassio for all her help when our Lecturer Robert Charbonneau was unavailable due to health issues. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10050 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10050 Oh what a wonderful 88th Annual Wallingford Grange Fair! The fun, the food, the fellowship! Thank you to all who came by to our 88th Annual Grange Fair, supporting the Grange, and helping us serve the community which we so love. We thank the Yalesville Fife &; Drum Corp for performing our National Anthem. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10026 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10026 Notices have been sent reminding Granges/Grangers of the next Pomona meeting to be held at Beacon Valley Grange in Naugatuck on Sunday, September 28 starting promptly at 2:00. This is a great time of the year to go for a nice ride. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10028 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10028 At Wallingford Grange, we've recently had a major work party weekend focused on continued improvements of the Grange hall. We painted the dining hall, it was very light ivory, now it is very light blue. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10003 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10003 Hopefully we have received everyone's information for the Pomona handbooks. It would be nice to have all Granges included. We would like to have the books ready for distribution at our next meeting on September 28th at Beacon Valley Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=10005 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:01 GMT 10005 At our recent Grange meetings we have been supporting local charitable causes including Wallingford Animal Shelter and Master's Manna Food Bank. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9982 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9982 Nutmeg Pomona last met on Sunday, June 1st. Attendance was disappointing as at the meeting before we conferred the Fifth Degree on 10 candidates. Among the missing was our President Donald Lanoue who was in a very serious accident totaling his truck. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9956 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9956 We celebrated Earth Day in collaboration with Lyman Hall (Future Farmers of America) and gave away seeds and plants while also sharing information about how to start and grow one’s own garden and plants. Thank you to Lyman Hall FFA for donating annual plants for us to give away and resources to hand out at this event. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9954 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9954 Can’t tell you the outcome of the next Pomona meeting as it is three weeks away but I can tell you what is on the agenda. Election of a Secretary and Flora as both officers found it necessary to resign. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9929 Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9929 Only meeting four times a year can sometimes make the meeting long as was our March 23rd meeting with Degrees and Inspection. Ted Powell, Overseer of the Connecticut State Grange was present for the Inspection. The officers did a good job during the meeting and the conferral of the Fifth Degree. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9931 Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9931 Easter activities were hoppin’ at Wallingford Grange this past month. First, many thanks goes out to Molly, an animal sciences student in Lyman Hall High School’s vo-ag program, and her advisor for helping some young, potential rabbit owners understand how to care for their bunnies, and to the rabbit Paws for being such a good ambassador of the species. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9905 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9905 I can’t say line up your candidates this month in the Granger because next week will be the Fifth Degree conferral. Harmony Grange was paying attention and has said they have 7 candidates. That sure makes conferring the Degree worthwhile. Hope we have some from other Granges. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9907 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9907 Wallingford Grange has had some fun events throughout this past month. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9879 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9879 I have been saying get your candidates lined up. The time has come. We will be conferring the Fifth Degree and being Inspected at Cheshire Grange on Sunday March 23rd at Cheshire Grange at 2 o’clock. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9881 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9881 Wallingford Grange has had several fun events throughout the month of February. First, a wonderful book folding class was led by Wallingford Grange member Kathy Sabo where attendees got to learn how to fold pages within a book into a heart. It was so much fun! We can’t wait to up our skills with more designs in the future. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9857 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9857 The New Year has started off well with some fantastic new events! Our first Wascal Wednesday play date was a success! Little kids ages 2-5 got their energy out with a ton of balloons and then got crafty in making their own snowmen. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9827 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9827 It’s hard to report on the activities of the Pomona meeting when you miss the meeting, but the grapevine has been great. Members reported a good meeting and delicious refreshments- chili made by a member of Wallingford Grange and delicious sweets made by the members of Cheshire Grange. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9829 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:01 GMT 9829 At our November Grange meeting, 146 pounds of holiday sides were collected for Master’s Manna. Thank you to our Grangers, for making the Thanksgiving holiday a bit brighter for dozens of families, and thank you to Bill and Kathy Barnes, for bringing the collected holiday sides to Master’s Manna. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9802 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9802 It’s time to start signing up candidates to take the Fifth Degree in March. Even though it seems a long time away, once we turn the calendar to a new year 2025, the time will fly by. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9804 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9804 To coincide with the time surrounding Veteran’s Day, Wallingford Grange has awarded two quilts of honor. We presented one of our completed “Quilts of Valor” to veteran Albert Allen of Derby last month. It was a wonderful tribute and great privilege to honor him with a quilt made with love and respect. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9776 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9776 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona will be held on Sunday December 1st at Cheshire Grange at 2 o’clock. Lecturer Robert Charbonneau programs is titled “Reindeer Games”. For those who wish to participate we will have a $5.00 grab bag. Refreshments will be provided by Cheshire and Wallingford Granges. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9778 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9778 Wallingford Grange is gearing up for several events in November. First, we will be having a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 9th between 8:30am – 11am in which veterans eat free. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for kids. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9754 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9754 It seems that almost every time I write news from Pomona for the Granger our meeting is one month away, and our last meeting is three months past all outdated news. Our Delegates to the State Grange Session will be President Donald Lanoue and Overseer Charles Dimmick. They will report at our December meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9756 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9756 Wallingford Grange had a highly successful fair in September with a beautiful sunny day to host the fair, the building and Grange grounds were full of happy people exploring the fair and the many activities offered. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9733 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9733 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, September 22 at Beacon Valley Grange Hall at 2 PM. Lecturer Robert Charbonneau will present the program entitled “Remembrance.” A guest speaker is planned. ; Beacon Valley Grange will serve refreshments. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9735 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9735 Wallingford Grange’s annual Grange Fair is coming up on Saturday, September 14, between 12pm-5pm! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9709 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9709 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, September 22 at Beacon Valley Grange Hall at 2 PM. Lecturer Robert Charbonneau will present the program entitled “Fall.” Beacon Valley Grange will serve refreshments. The new program books will be distributed at this meeting. Please make arrangements to pick yours up. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9711 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9711 Wallingford Grange is gearing up for our upcoming annual Grange Fair! We will be having it at the Grange hall on Saturday, September 14, between 12pm-5pm. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9688 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9688 Wallingford Grange will be having several more events coming up this summer. In July, we will be having our next Meatball Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, July 13th between 12pm-2pm. In conjunction with that, we will have a youth event starting at 10am where youth can learn how to make their own fresh butter. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9686 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9686 At our June meeting, we had Election of Officers with few changes. Donald Lanoue remains Master, Robert Charbonneau - Lecturer and Joanne Cipriano - Secretary. Changes: Steward John Taylor, Assistant Steward Joe Bernhardt and Executive Committee Ruel Miller and Stephanie Thompson. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9664 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9664 Wallingford Grange will be having several events coming up this summer. In June, we will be having our next Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on June 8 between 8:30am-11am. In conjunction with it, there will be a free “Make a Cookie for Dad” event for youth to participate in. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9662 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9662 Not much news to report from Nutmeg Pomona this month- not even some juicy gossip. But as the saying goes... no news is good news. Next month will be different as we will have Election of Officers between the time I am typing this and the next issue of the Granger. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9636 Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9636 Sorry, there was no news in the April issue of the Connecticut Granger. A call for help from two of my nephews and the computer repair all confirmed the computer was dead and I needed a new one. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9638 Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9638 Wallingford Grange has been keeping quite busy and active. For the month of May, we will be hosting several events. First, there will be our “Battle of the Pizzas” event where seven pizzerias from throughout Wallingford will compete for the title of “Best Pizza in Wallingford”. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9617 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9617 Sorry, if you are looking for Nutmeg Pomona news is the April issue of the Connecticut Grange there is none. ; Secretary Joanne’s computer died unexpectedly just prior to reporting time and the Pomona meeting. If you didn’t attend you missed a great meeting. ; Forty eight in attendance and eleven received the Fifth Degree. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9612 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9612 Thank you to the Lyman Hall High School Agricultural Program for coming out in March for our lecturer’s program presenting about who they are, what they do, and upcoming community activities they’ll be doing in the future. Our next Grange meeting is Thursday, April 11, at 6:30pm, at the Grange Hall. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9583 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9583 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona will be held on St. Patrick’s Day- March 17 at Cheshire Grange. The noise you will hear will not be Clancy lowering the boom but Master Danny O’Lanoue rapping the gavel promptly at 2:00 signaling the start of the meeting. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9585 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9585 March 14: 6:30 pm: Regular meeting, program by Lyman Hall FFA March 16: 8:30-11 am: Pancake Breakfast with choice of corned beef hash or sausage $6. March 16: 11:30 am: Easter Egg Hunt for children 3-5 April 7: 4- 6 pm: High Tea &; Paint event March through April: Clothing Drive! Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9553 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9553 The next meeting of Nutmeg Pomona is Sunday March 17th with a Degree rehearsal on March 10th. ; Both meetings will be held at Cheshire Grange starting at 2 o’clock. We will be conferring the Fifth Degree. Now is the time to line up your candidates. Refreshments are in charge of Greenfield Hill and Wallingford Granges. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9526 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9526 A popular winter song starts “Oh the weather outside is frightful”. That’s how the weather was for our December Pomona meeting. The drive over was rainy and foggy but light – the ride home was all of these but dark and dreary. If it had been snow, we would still be shoveling. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9528 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:01 GMT 9528 Jan. 11: North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Jan. 13: Chase away the winter blues with a hot meatball sandwich! Noon to 2 pm. Jan. 15: Fair committee meetings resume Feb. 8: Meeting: Assembling birthday cake kits for Master’s Manna Food Pantry. Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9476 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9476 Next meeting and holiday party will be held on December 3rd at Cheshire Grange Hall at 2:00 P.M. Program: ; “End of Year Revelry” $5.00 gift exchange. Refreshments will be in the charge of Cheshire and Hemlock Granges. ; Around The Grange http:///GrangeShowArticle.asp?ID=9446 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:00:01 GMT 9446 It seems every time I go to write Nutmeg’s news our meeting is a week away and I can’t report on it. Around The Grange