Charlotte Grange

Happy Fall Everyone! Here's what's coming up at the Grange in October:

Free Coffee & Muffins Happy Hour: October 4, 8:30 - 10am, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St. ~ Everyone in Charlotte is invited to drop by the Charlotte Grange Friday, Oct 4 between 8:30 - 10 AM for FREE Paradiso Farm Iced Coffee, Hot Coffee, Tea, and Homemade Muffins. You can plan for a leisurely visit or just say hello and grab and go!

East Charlotte Tractor Parade: October 13, 11am - 3pm, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St. ~ East Charlotte's beloved Tractor Parade will be back this year!   The Grange Hall will be open to visitors and hosting Charlotte's 4-H club members, who will be selling refreshments to visitors.

Children's Clothing and Outerwear Drive: October 1-8, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St. ~ This fall's Kids Clothing and Outerwear Drive will run from October 1st-October 8th. A weather proof bin will be located by the front door of the Grange Hall for drop-off during this entire period. The hall will be open and staffed by volunteers on two mornings: Saturday October 5th 9am-noon and Tuesday October 8th 8:30am-10am. Please consider dropping off while the hall is open if you have larger quantities of clothes to donate. Donations of children's and teen clothing and shoes are welcomed. In addition, our fall drive strives to provide all children served by the Charlotte Food Shelf with a full winter gear set-up. Donations of children's winter jackets, mittens, hats, snow pants, and snow boots are welcomed and appreciated. Volunteers needed: Come help sort and fold clothes 10/5 from 9-noon and/or 10/8 from 8:30am-10am. Email Alicia at alcoop.vt@gmail.com to sign up or learn more.

Line Dancing Class: October 9, 7-8pm, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St. ~ Taught by Andrea Warren owner of Good Time Line Dancing, this one hour class is formatted for beginners. The lesson will start with an easy to follow warm-up dance, followed by two absolute-beginner dances taught in small segments building up to doing the whole dance together at the end. Space is limited to 25 dancers. Please register here to reserve a spot (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FABAD23A4F58-51697711-line). The Grange will be asking for donations at the door - suggested donation is $5-20 per person. All ages welcome. Refreshments will be available. Save the date for the next two classes - November 6th and December 4th 7-8 PM! 

Everyone is welcome! These are just some of many events run by the Charlotte Grange, based at 2858 Spear Street, For more information about the Charlotte Grange, live links, and to view a full calendar of interesting events, we hope you will check out our website: www.charlottegrange.org

September Grange Events:

Free Coffee & Muffins Happy Hour: September 6, 8:30 - 10am, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St.:
Everyone in Charlotte is invited to drop by the Charlotte Grange this Friday, Sept. 6, between 8:30 - 10 AM for FREE Paradiso Farm Iced Coffee, Hot Coffee, Tea, and Homemade Muffins. You can plan for a leisurely visit or just say hello and grab and go!

Grange Members Potluck: September 17th, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St.:
This month we're extending the invitation to anyone who wants to learn more about becoming a member or getting more involved at the Grange. Email Tai at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com for event details.

Charlotte Walks: Garden Tour Part Two, September 20, 8:30am, 40 Monkton Rd.:
Park at the Quinlan Covered Bridge (Intersection of Monkton and Lewis Creek Roads). Meet at the Pollinator Garden, then walk half a mile up Lewis Creek Road to a homestead and extensive vegetable garden for a garden tour. If you joined us in June, you can see how things have evolved to this point at the end of peak harvest season. Visit http://charlottegrange.org to learn the meet-up location each month. Sign up in advance if you'd like to be contacted if weather changes our plans by emailing charlottegrangevt@gmail.com.

Veggie Share and Herb Preservation Demo: September 24th, 5:30-6:30pm, Grange Hall, 2858 Spear St.:
It's garden harvest season in Charlotte! The Charlotte Grange welcomes you to bring surplus garden harvest to share and swap with neighbors. Bring your surplus, and enjoy a short herb preservation demonstration by Grange Member Karen Tuininga. No money is exchanged, and all are welcome to select vegetables or come to enjoy the presentation. Participants in the swap can pick whatever they'd like for their families during the event. If you want produce for your family and do not have anything to donate, you are very welcome to come "shop." Any remaining items will be distributed by the Charlotte Food Shelf.

These are some of many events hosted by the Charlotte Grange, located at 2858 Spear Street. For more information about the Charlotte Grange and to view a full calendar of events, we hope you'll check out our website: https://www.charlottegrange.org

Dear Neighbors,

Peak summer has past, but we still have a full event calendar at the Charlotte Grange. Hope you'll join us at one or some of these upcoming events:

-Veggie Share and Canning Demonstration: Tuesday, Aug 27th, 5:30-6:30pm, Grange Hall. Bring garden surplus, share and swap with neighbors, and enjoy a short canning demonstration. Bring your canning and food preservation questions and learn about the Library's new canning kit that can be checked out by anyone with a library card! Everyone welcome, even if you don't have surplus to share. Any extra produce will be donated to the Charlotte Food Shelf.

-Coffee & Muffins Happy Hour: Friday, Sept 6th, 8:30-10am, Grange Hall. Free coffee, homemade muffins, stay for a moment or an hour! First Fridays through November.

-Grange Members Potluck: Bring a Friend!: Tuesday, September 17th, 6:30-8pm, Charlotte Grange Hall, 2858 Spear Street. Our members enjoy potlucks every other month together. In September, we're welcoming "Grange Curious" friends and neighbors to join us. Contact Tai at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com to learn more.

-Charlotte Walks: Lewis Creek Garden Tour Part Two: Friday, Sept 20th, 8:30am. 40 Monkton Road. (Rhythm of Third Fridays at 8:30am). All walkers welcome. Meet at the Quinlan Bridge.

-Veggie Share: Tuesday, Sept 24, 5:30-6:30pm, Grange Hall. Bring garden surplus, share and swap with neighbors, enjoy a short herb preservation demo. Everyone welcome, even if you don't have surplus to share. Any extra produce will be donated to the Charlotte Food Shelf.

These are just some of many events run by the Charlotte Grange, based at 2858 Spear Street. For more information about the Charlotte Grange and to view a full calendar of interesting events, we hope you will check out our website: www.charlottegrange.org