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Vassalboro Grange
Vassalboro Grange #322
The Vassalboro Grange is composed of citizens of the area who care about and take care of the Grange building on Route 32 in downtown East Vassalboro so that it may be utilized by the community and individuals for events. At this time the Grange meets once a month, usually the fourth Friday night, and begins with a 6:30 pot luck supper. Meetings and programs usually begin at 7:30 and last from one to two hours. Grange members range in age from under a year old to 90+. Families come to the pot luck together and often children choose to play ball or hang out together afterwards, however they are always welcome to be part of the meeting.
Vassalboro Grange #322 is always looking for members. Originally Vassalboro Grange was a strict fraternal organization that functioned with passwords and secret ceremonies. Although the Vassalboro Grange respects this history, it has no secrets and relies on a democratic process of self-rule. There is a master, a secretary, treasurer, lecturer, and a committee that oversees building improvements. Once or twice a year, "formal" meetings may be held utilizing the old time Grange ritual. This is often done to honor Grangers who have passed on, or to welcome new Grangers and to give them an idea of the beauty of the original ceremony and the pomp and circumstance that went along with it.
Vassalboro Grangers want to provide opportunity for all ages to feel meaningfully involved with our community.
The Grange has hosted Youth Drama Camps with original productions produced and played by area children for five years.
Each year, the Grange tries to put on a theatrical performance of their own with proceeds benefiting the building. You may remember Lily’s Apple Pie, The East Vassalboro Corner Store, and The Great East Vassalboro Swindle. Each production was loads of fun to be part of and to watch!
Granges are known for their good food and ours is no different. We use "Suppers", "Soup and Bread Lunches" and food sales to fund our renovations. We recently held a successful Grange Yard Sale in conjunction with the Vassalboro Historical Society.
The Vassalboro Grange is available for rent for functions for a nominal fee.
If you are interested in any of our activities or in joining or renting the Grange, please contact Jody Welch 207-649-2765 or email at fullcirclefarmme@gmail.com. Come try us out!
For more information about the grange, click here for a downloadable pdf document.
Upcoming Grange Events
Link to Vassalboro Grange Facebook page