June 2023: concert, dances, jam, dance lessons

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed! See each event for COVID precautions.

Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)!

Fri June 9 - Balkan Dance Party
Sun June 11 - Second Sunday Social Dance
Tues June 13 - Partner Dance series starts
Wed June 14 - Old Time Jam
Fri June 23 - International Folk Dancing
Sat June 24 - Varelse Concert
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Saturday June 24th , 7:00 pm Varelse featuring Amy Hakanson Scandinavian and More

Varelse (Amy Hakanson, Collin Stackhouse, Joe Pomianek, and Steven Skolnik) is a unique combination of various traditions, instruments, and histories. Nyckelharpa, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and various world percussion instruments come together to create a sound that is simultaneously old and new. Weaving together Scandinavian folk tradition, North American fiddle tunes, and Western European melodies, along with African and Middle Eastern rhythmic traditions, Varelse is pushing the boundaries of folk fusion.

$20 Doors open at 6:30pm Please wear a mask Co-sponsored by KPTZ

You may make reservations by sending a check to:

Quimper Grange, attn: Concert
1219 Corona St, Port Townsend WA 98368

www.QuimperGrange.com . www.varelsemusic.com . www.kptz.org

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Regular Events

Fri June 9 - Balkan Dance Party - 7pm $5 Dances taught

Sun June 11 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jim Nyby and the F Street Band! Entry is by donation; masking optional . 6:30-8:30

Wed June 14 - Old Time Jam - 7 pm $5 - Round-robin – bring tune suggestions!

Fri June 23 - Balfolk International Folk Dancing - 7 pm $5 - Dances taught, Live band!

June 13, 20, 27 - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri. Introduction to Zydeco! 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30. Registration is open. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required. By donation.

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Food Bank Garden News

Many supporters of the Quimper Grange are unaware that this Grange supports a 7,000 sq ft food bank garden directly behind the Grange hall which is now one of twelve (!) gardens belonging to the Food Bank Growers network. The Grange provides the land, water and electricity to keep this garden vibrant and growing - ALL the produce grown here is donated to the food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area.

Quimper Grange FB Garden has donated produce and starts of vegetables and herbs to our South County neighbors in Brinnon, Coyle and Quilcene. One food bank customer said, “When these starts produce more than my family can eat, I’ll bring the veggies back to the food bank to share!”. A wonderful testament to the power of community working together.

Surprise! Although the summer crops are just now starting to come in, it’s already time for us to plan what we’ll grow in the fall and through the winter. This is a committed and productive garden even in the depths of winter. Come join the team any time Tues or Fri afternoons, 1:00-4:00 to have fun, learn about gardening, support your community, and share in a worthwhile experience. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this, or any of the other 12 Food Bank Gardens.

Grange Membership

Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Come at 6:30 and meet some of the group, and learn about activities, concerts and new projects we’re considering. Download and print our brochure and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Building Rentals

Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an excellent air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange for an orientation. Check the website for more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.

Donations As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall continue. You can see the improvements just in the last year thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall open. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

See you soon!

May 2023: Concert, huge sale, cleanup, dances, jam

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed! See each event for COVID precautions.

Special Events!

Saturday, May 13th 10am- 2pm Multi-Family Sale
Musical instruments and items, tools, kitchen items, vintage and collectibles, yarn, fabric, houseplants, veggie and flower starts, dessert silent auction, kayaks and gear, bicycles, fishing dip nets and more!
Indoors, so rain or shine.

If you would like a 6’ x 30” table it costs $10 per space. Please email us at quimpergrange@gmail.com “Yes sale table” by May 11, and drop the $10 payment off to us by May 11th. Set-up is 8:30 – 9:45 am, doors open 10 - 2. You will need to bring your own change, and please take home whatever doesn’t sell.

If you don’t want to sell anything yourself, you can still help! Good quality new or used goods may be donated to the Quimper Grange to sell as a fundraiser. We will price the items to sell. Anything not sold will be donated to Habitat for Humanity or to Goodwill, and would not be returned.

We will also be having desserts for sale - cakes, pies and cookies. Cakes & pies and any other special dessert will be sold in a silent auction format. If you can make desserts for this please have them wrapped either individually or by the dozen, and on a plate that you don’t need back. Let us know one week in advance for our planning.

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Thursday May 25th 7pm House of Hamill Sophisticated Indie Irish Folk
Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, Rose Baldino, Caroline Browning, and Brian Buchanan put on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.

$20 - Doors open at 6:30pm.  Please wear a mask
You may make reservations by sending a check to QuimperGrange attn.Concert 1219 Corona St PT 98368
www.Quimpergrange.com         www.houseofhamill.com
Co-sponsored by KPTZ - www.kptz.org

Future concerts:
6/24, 7pm Varelsa featuring Amy Hakanson ~ Scandinavian and Old Time with a Twist

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Grounds Clean Up!

A grounds clean-up party will be held Thurs May 4th, 1:00-4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be equipment onsite to include mowing, weed-whacking, weeding, mulching, etc. to brighten up the grounds! Delicious snacks provided!
If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.
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Regular Events

Weds May 10 Old Time Jam - 7pm $5 Round-robin – bring tune suggestions!

Friday May 12 Balkan Dance Party - 7pm $5 Dances taught.

Friday May 26 Balfolk International Folkdancing - 7pm $5 Dances taught. Live band!

Learn to Waltz! Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri. 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30. May 16, 23, 30. Registration is open. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required (so far). By donation.

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Food Bank Garden News
Quimper Grange FB Garden has donated produce and vegetable starts to the far reaches of our county, to include the Eaglemount and Coyle ‘pop up’ food banks. Over 100 families are served in Eaglemount, and 80 in the Coyle area. This helps to provide fresh, organically grown produce to those who can’t make it to their local food banks.

Despite this long, cool spring, you can direct sow beans and peas now. We have just sown spinach, beets, chard, carrots, pole beans and a number of greens. Come join the grow team on Tues or Fri, 1:00-3:00 to have fun, support your community, and share growing secrets. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer in this, or any of the other of our 12 Food Bank Gardens.

Grange Membership
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Come at 6:30 and meet some of the group, and learn about activities, concerts and new projects we’re considering. Download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to: Quimper Grange 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Year-long maintenance includes weeding and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other tasks. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

Donations
As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall open. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

April 2023 dances, jam, classes, Lost&Found, help wanted

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed! See each event for COVID precautions.

Future concerts:
5/25 7pm House of Hamill Sophisticated Indie Irish Folk
6/24 7pm Varelsa featuring Amy Hakanson Scandinavian and Old Time with a Twist

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Apr Thursdays - 6:30 pm - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri: West Coast Swing series. Previous dance experience was required. Registration closed. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com Masking required. By donation.

Apr 9 - 6:30 pm - Second Sunday Social Dance. Dance to Tony Petrillo & the Roundabouts until 8:30 pm. Masking recommended, but not required. By donation.

Weds Apr 12 - 7 pm - Old Time Jam Round-robin - bring tune suggestions. $5 Vax or test or mask

Friday Apr 14 - 7 pm - Balkan Dance Party - $5 lessons included. Vax or Negative test. Masks optional.

Friday Apr 28 - 7 pm - Balfolk International Dancing - Live band $5 lessons included. Vax or negative test. Masks optional.

Starts May 9 - 4 Tuesdays - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri: Learn to Waltz! May 9, 16, 23, 30. Registration is open. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required (so far). By donation.

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Lost & Found a prescription pair of glasses have been left here.

Help wanted! Seeking a volunteer to prep our newsletter in Mailchimp and blog on Blogger. Content provided. Some html knowledge helpful, but will train how to use both system. About 2 hours a month on the last few days of each month. Please email quimpergrange at gmail.com if you can do this! Thank you!

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Food Bank Garden News
Since Jan 2023, the Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden has donated almost 400 pounds of fresh, organically grown veggies to the PT & Tri-Areas Food Banks and the Recovery Cafe. Over 175 pounds of that was grown inside the three hoop houses which the Grange Garden is very fortunate to have. Fresh greens are still hard to find at the Food Banks, who express their appreciation to our sturdy Northwest growing team over and over! The produce grown at this garden is ALL due to membership, volunteerism and other support you give to the Quimper Grange.

Seed starting is going strong inside our “greenhouse”, but in mid-to-late April you can direct sow many veggies, including arugula, beets, carrots, Asian greens, brassicas, onions, swiss chard, and many more. Keep in mind that we’re at least a couple of weeks behind the spring warming trend, so later is likely better. Come join the grow team on Tues or Fri, 1:00-3:00 to have fun and share growing secrets. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer in this, or any of the other of our 12 Food Bank Gardens.

Grange Membership

Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Come at 6:30 and meet some of the group, and learn about activities, concerts and new projects we’re considering. Download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to: Quimper Grange 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Year-long maintenance includes weeding and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other tasks. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

Donations
As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall open. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

March 2023 Concerts, dances, jam and more

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed! See each event for COVID precautions.

Thurs March 23rd
John "Greyhound" Maxwell
Classic and original blues/ragtime guitar

photo by Crystal Craig

John “Greyhound” Maxwell brings his singular approach to slide guitar and mandolin, paying homage to the craft and tradition of the masters, while infusing the music with fresh energy. David Lindley is quoted as saying, “John is the best bottleneck player I’ve heard in a long time.” In recent years John has opened for Taj Mahal and KebMo at Saint Michelle Winery, David Lindley, Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Ruthie Foster and more. Johngreyhoundmaxwell.com
7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 $20 Masks required.
You may make reservations by mailing a check made out to Quimper Grange
Thanks to KPTZ for co-sponsoring! 

Future concerts:

5/25 7pm House of Hamill Sophisticated Indie Irish Folk

6/24 7pm Varelsa Scandinavian and Old Time with a Twist

OTHER COMING EVENTS:

March 8 - Old Time Jam led by George Yount
7pm. $5 Bring tune choices. Vax or test or mask

March 10 7pm Balkan Dance Party - $5 lessons included. Vax or test, masks optional.

Mar 11 - 1 to 4 pm - Garden Tool Maintenance Workshop

Dust off the dirt, sharpen your shovels, and lubricate your loppers in preparation for the Spring 2023 growing season! Learn to maintain your own tools from seasoned helpers at this hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 11th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Quimper Grange in Port Townsend. This event is co-sponsored by Food Bank Growers and Quimper Grange and is open to the public.

You bring: work gloves, your garden tools (labeled with your name), and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We provide: files, whetstones, oils, rags, wire brushes, and best of all, mentorship so that you can learn how to maintain your own tools at home.

The Quimper Grange and partner Food Bank Garden will be open for tours, for help with veggie questions, and to answer questions about how to volunteer. This workshop is free; donations are gratefully accepted.

Mar 12 - 6:30 Second Sunday Social Dance Dance to recorded music until 8:30pm. Live music next month. Masking per health dept recommendations. By donation.

Mar 14 - Beginners Dance Class. Country 2 Step series. Registration Required- sorry, class full. Masks required. By donation.

March 24 7pm Balfolk International Dancing - recorded music this time $5 lessons included.
Vax or negative test, masks optional.

Mar 30 - 6:30-8:30 pm - PartnerDance with Doug & Cheri: West Coast Swing series. Registration and previous dance experience required. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com Masking required. By donation.

Food Bank Garden News
The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden donated over 200# veggies to the PT Food Bank and Recovery Cafe in January & February, when fresh greens were hard to be found. Much appreciation to the sturdy Northwest volunteers! Right now, you can plant fava (broad) beans, snap peas, and some Asian greens (covered) in the ground. March is also the time that you can start tomatoes and peppers if you can keep them warm. Also, we need help for pot-washing, no experience necessary! Many supplies from last year need to be sanitized for our new crops of spring veggie starts. Come join the team, on Tues or Fri afternoons, 1:00-3:00 to have fun and learn about growing. Have more fun in a garden than you ever thought possible! Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer in this, or any of the other of our 12 food bank gardens.

Grange Membership
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Come at 6:30 and meet some of the group, and learn about activities, concerts and new projects we’re considering. Download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to: Quimper Grange 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Year-long maintenance includes weeding and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other tasks. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

Donations
As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall open. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

February 2023 Concerts, Dances & Events!

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed! See each event for COVID precautions.

Thurs Feb 16

G A N G S P I L
Sonnich Lydom & Kristian Bugge, “Rigspillemænd* of Denmark”
Two of Denmark’s leading folk musicians take you along on a tour around the music traditions of their home country!

Sonnich Lydom and Kristian Bugge will guarantee you an entertaining and varied journey through the traditions of Danish folk music. This lively group performs old dance tunes and songs from every corner of their Scandinavian home country. From rural islands like Læsø to the metropol Copenhagen, including a few of their own compositions. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas,, plus the exotic “Sønderhoning” dance tunes from the famous Island of Fanø, and long forgotten songs from all over the country. An unforgettable live experience spiced up with humor and stories from their many years on the road. (*The title of Rigspillemændis a generally recognized badge of mastery for Swedish folk musicians. It is an honor bestowed upon bearers of the silver or gold Zorn Badge, awarded annually by the Zorn Jury, a panel of experts under the auspices of Svenska Folkdansringen.)

7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 $20 Masks required.
Thanks to KPTZ for co-sponsoring!


OTHER COMING EVENTS:

Sun, Feb 5 - International Concertina Day - 3:30-7:30 pm - $5 suggested Donation
Concertina Performances. Local performers. New music and old. Concertina band. Anglo, English, Irish…

February 8 - Old Time Jam led by Andy Olney!
7pm. $5 Bring tune choices. Vax or test or mask

Feb 10 7pm Balkan Dance Party - $5 lessons included. Vax or test, masks optional.

Feb 24 7pm Balfolk International Dancing - recorded music this time $5 lessons included.
Vax or test, masks optional.

Food Bank Garden News
Hardy souls show up at the Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden throughout the winter. Our winter produce is performing beautifully, due to the hoop houses donated over the years, and some hearty overwintering vegetables planted last fall. Maintaining our commitment to supply the Food Bank with organically grown produce, we continue to serve the community every week. We are especially proud of our winter offerings this year, including: celeriac, turnip greens, carrots, pac choi, tatsoi, baby kale, arugula, herbs, kale, chard, salad mix and spinach. Come join the team and have more fun in a winter garden than you ever thought possible! Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer in this, or another of our 12 food bank gardens!

Grange Membership
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Come at 6:30 and meet some of the group, and learn about activities, concerts and new projects we’re considering. Download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to: Quimper Grange 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Year-long maintenance includes weeding and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other tasks. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

Donations
As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall open. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

January 2023 Concert, Dances, Jam

2023 Greetings from Quimper Grange!!

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!
Please see each event for COVID precautions.

January 11th 7pm    Old Time Jam
This month is an open jam. Please bring some tune ideas! $5, Vax or test or mask

January 13 7pm    Balkan Dance Party
$5, instruction included, vax or test, masks optional.

January 19th, 7pm Kalos - Celtic Roots Music with Energy and Pulse

Jeremiah McLane, Ryan McKasson, and Eric McDonald are three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music, and masters of tradition who create a sound compelling enough to transcend boundaries and appeal to music lovers of all stripes.
Doors open at 6:30, $20. Masks required.
See Kalosband.com for more info on the band.
To make a reservation, you mail mail a check in advance to:
Quimper Grange attn: Kalos, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend WA 98368.
Thanks to KPTZ for co-sponsoring!

January 27 7pm Balfolk International Dancing
Live band $5 lessons included
Vax or test, masks optional

Coming soon:
2/2 7pm Sean Gavin and Johnny B Connelly Traditional Irish music at it's best

2/16 7pm Gangspil Lovely and lively Danish music

Food Bank Garden Report
The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden is thrilled to announce 2022's community contributions of 1779.5# of organically grown produce. 1,662.75# were donated to the Port Townsend Food Bank; 116.75# went to the Recovery Café. Many thanks go to the volunteer crew, who put in 1817 hours of volunteer labor this year, as well as a generous private donation toward an improved irrigation system and soil amendments donated by several local businesses. Volunteers of all abilities are needed in the Food Bank Growers group; information can be obtained by emailing FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com.

Grange Membership
Interested in becoming a member? Our doors open at 6:30pm prior to our meetings, the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Meet some active members and learn about activities and concerts and new projects we’re considering.

You can download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Winter maintenance will include weeding, and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other maintenance. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall accessible to the community. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

December 2022 Jam, dances, wrap-up

December Greetings from Quimper Grange

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!

December 14th 7pm    Old Time Jam
This month is an open jam. Please bring some tune ideas! $5, proof of vaccination +/or test before you come, masks optional.

Folkdancing
2nd Friday 7pm Balkan Dance Party $5
4th Friday 7pm Balfolk International Dance with local band. $5+
- for both, some instruction included, proof of vaccination and/or test beforehand required.

Comedy Night coming soon!
Mary Beth Haralovich is putting together an evening presenting Stand Up Women - women in comedy. Please send links to your favorite comediennes to quimpergrange@gmail.com and put comedy in the subject line

2022 Year End Wrap-up

Dear Quimper Grange Friends,

What a whirlwind of a year this has been! Keeping the Grange Hall open during a pandemic has had its set of challenges along with the rewards of serving our community. Our Merv-13 air filtration system, installed last year, helped us to determine the safe opening of the space for renters early in 2022. And, the Boeing Bluebills came and replaced a rotting ramp for easier disabled access.

KPTZ ran an interview about us on October 21. You can go hear it at https://kptz.org/2022/10/22/community-tides-10-21-22/

As most of you know, our Grange focuses on the needs of our community. In addition to supporting agriculture by way of the Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden located behind the hall, we have also supported community events such as sponsoring concerts, lectures, dances, and music jams. Here is a rundown of the events that you helped us sponsor this year:

• March – Keltoi: Scottish & Irish dance concert.
• April – Monthly Balkan Dance Party resumed; new flooring installed; Gerry O’Connor & Richard Mandel concert; Co-Housing lecture.
• May – Michael Palzewiscz Trio concert.
• June – True Life Trio concert.
• July – New ramp & porch upgrade.
• August – Growing Groceries: Winter Gardening lecture.
• September – John O’Connor poetry and music; Grange Open House & Ice Cream Social.
• October – Fireworks in Film & TV Storytelling series
• November – Monthly Old Time Jam resumed; Elizabeth LaPrelle & Brian Dolphin concert; Monthly Balfolk dance resumes.
• And, more fun in 2023: see our quimpergrange.com tab Grange Events List to see upcoming events!

We are grateful to each of you for helping us provide these, and future offerings. They help us keep our selves and our community healthy and vibrant. We look forward to your continued membership to keep us going, and keep us growing! Our monthly meetings are happening now in person, the 3rd Sunday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Please come to a meeting or two if you are able and help us plan the future.

Grange Membership
Interested in becoming a member? Our doors open at 6:30pm prior to our meetings, the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Meet some active members and learn about activities and concerts and new projects we’re considering.
You can download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Winter maintenance will include weeding, and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other maintenance. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall accessible to the community. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

November 2022 lecture, workshop, concert, jam, dances

November Greetings from Quimper Grange

With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!

Fireworks in Film & TV Storytelling

November 3rd 7pm - Romance & Comedy
Let’s Make Fireworks … or Not - attraction, rejection, love
To Catch a Thief, The Simpsons, Sleepless in Seattle and more
Don’t Try This at Home - slapstick comedy - once fireworks starts, it doesn' t stop, with Jackie Chan, Jacques Tati, South Park and more

suggested donation $5 helps support the Grange.
Proof of current vaccination required

Mary Beth Haralovich is Professor Emerita, University of Arizona in Tucson where she taught film and television history in the UA’s School of Theater, Film & Television. She was a longtime member of a professional woman-operated fireworks crew in Northern Wisconsin. Mary Beth is a member of Quimper Grange, Secretary of Food Bank Growers, and happy volunteer at Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden.

November 9th 7pm Old Time Jam
Steve Nordine will be teaching and leading tunes. $5, proof of vaccination, masks optional.

Elizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin

November 18th 1-3pm Singing Workshop $20
Elizabeth and Brian will teach some of their favorite American traditional and original lullabies that they have arranged for 2 and 3 part harmony.

November 18th 7pm Concert $20
Elizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin are a married duo who share a love of bright vocal harmonies, eerie traditional songs, and heartfelt originals. Elizabeth is a world-renowned ballad singer and scholar from rural Virginia and Brian is a songwriter, producer, and ethnomusicologist who has studied folk music all over the world.
There will be many stringed instruments and decades of experience at their backs. A concert with them is like being a guest at their kitchen table, so very welcoming that you will be invited to sing.

Folkdancing
2nd Friday 7pm Balkan Dance Party $5
4th Friday 7pm Balfolk International Dance with live local band. $5+
for both, some instruction included, vaccination and/or test beforehand required.

November News from the Quimper Grange
Is the rain here yet? Shorter days are here for sure. Standard time returns Nov 6. Despite seasonal darkness our Grange continues to encourage growing food and growing community. Events and activities occur. Last month’s presentation of part 1 “Fireworks in Film and Storytelling” was well received by all attendees. Part 2 has been moved to Thursday, Nov 3. See you there!

Grange Membership
Interested in becoming a member? Our doors open at 6:30pm prior to our meetings, the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00pm at the Quimper Grange hall. Meet some active members and learn about activities and concerts and new projects we’re considering.
You can download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Winter maintenance will include weeding, and mulching, turning compost, tool repair, and other maintenance. If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see the improvements just in the last few months thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall accessible to the community. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

October 2022

October Greetings from Quimper Grange
With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!

UPDATE - Leaders have cancelled
This will be an open jam, donations at the door for the hall.
Old Time Jams are back! Second Wednesdays, 7-9pm.
October 12th will be lead by Becky Evasick and Dave Lewicki teaching/playing tunes in Calico tuning (AEAC#). $5, proof of vaccination, masks optional.

Folkdancing
We are continuing to have our 2nd Friday Balkan Dance Party and our 4th Friday Balfolk International Dance with live band.
Starts 7pm, $5. Some instruction, sometimes 2nd Friday with live music and a $20 cover charge! Proof of current vaccination required.

Special Events

Fireworks in Film & TV Storytelling
Fireworks are used in storytelling in many ways. They signify the spark of romance and attraction. They are slapstick comedy when pyrotechnics run amok. Fireworks underscore patriotism and community. In experimental and avant-garde works, fireworks are playful. These two programs use clips from films and tv shows to explore the cultural presence and diverse meanings of fireworks.

suggested donation $5 helps support the Grange.
Proof of current vaccination required

7-8:30pm October 20 - Painting in the Sky with Light
fireworks as art; fireworks and community
optical poetry, animation and Upturned Faces, Titanic, LOTR, Harry Potter, zombies and more

DATE CHANGE 7-8:30pm November 3rd- Romance & Comedy
Let’s Make Fireworks … or Not - attraction, rejection, love
To Catch a Thief, The Simpsons, Sleepless in Seattle and more
Don’t Try This at Home - slapstick comedy - once fireworks starts, it doesn' t stop, with Jackie Chan, Jacques Tati, South Park and more

Mary Beth Haralovich is Professor Emerita, University of Arizona in Tucson where she taught film and television history in the UA’s School of Theater, Film & Television. She was a longtime member of a professional woman-operated fireworks crew in Northern Wisconsin. Mary Beth is a member of Quimper Grange, Secretary of Food Bank Growers, and happy volunteer at Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden.

October News from the Quimper Grange
Fall has arrived in our area, but no rain yet. We’re sure looking forward to rain someday soon to perk up the grounds and assist new plantings in the garden. September’s Open House was a great event. People came and listened to the music jam, asked about the Grange and about hall rentals, and toured the food bank garden with their ice cream cones. We gained new members and volunteers in this rousing success. We vowed to hold another ice cream social soon, if Covid numbers keep dropping.

Grange Membership
Interested in becoming a member? Our doors open at 6:30 prior to our meetings, the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. at the Quimper Grange hall. Meet some active members and learn about activities and concerts and new projects we’re considering. Or, download and print our brochure
-https://drive.google.com/file/d/155Xl30sc3Z6zZMmar8Hx79s4ONtF54Xw/view
and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.

Food Bank Garden Notes
The largest Grange Garden haul ever, nearly 110 pounds of organically grown produce, was harvested last week for the local Food Bank. Now that the beans are done, and the tomatoes and cukes are on their way out, everything will temporarily slow down. But not for long! Spinach, Tatsoi, Turnip, Scallion, and Pak Choi starts are all being planted both inside and outside the hoop houses for fall & winter harvests. We are also proud to announce a new partnership with the Recovery Café as one of the recipients of the produce. They prepare three beautiful meals per week for the clients and volunteers at the Café, located at 939 Kearney St.

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326

. Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. Winter maintenance will include weeding, and mulching, turning compost, and tool repair & other maintenance. If you can spare any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.

As donations continue to arrive, improvements to the hall can continue. You can see vast improvements just in the last two months, thanks to donors (and members) like you. Your donations help keep the Grange hall accessible to the community. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.

September 2022

Greetings from Quimper Grange

Balkan Dance Party on September 9th will have Birgit and Philip Ages, with special guest Joe Finn, playing for our dancing pleasure! 7 - 9pm.  $5 or more, proof of vaccination.




Friday September 16th 7:30pm
John O'Connor - An Evening of Song, Poetry, Protest and Hope

Critically acclaimed songwriter and award-winning poet, John O’Connor will bring his songs, poems and stories of struggle, hope, hitchhiking, and love to Port Townsend. Admission at the door is a suggested $15 (no one turned away for inability to pay). Proof of vaccination must be presented for entry. Masks please.
John was a mainstay of the Seattle music and political scene in the heady days of the 1980s, when his debut album release brought him to national attention. He, and often the singing quartet he was associated with, Shays Rebellion, were regularly heard performing throughout Puget Sound for a wide range of causes, from labor to anti-apartheid, and in solidarity with revolutions in Nicaragua and El Salvador.
Join former Northwind Poetry Reading Series Coordinators Sheila Bender, Sharon Carter, Gayle Kaune and Linda Robertson will read selections from their books of poetry in resonance with the evening’s theme, at the top of the second set. Books and CDs will be available during intermission and after the show.

Folkdancing
We are continuing to have our 2nd and 4th Friday Balkan Dance Party. Starts 7pm, $5. Some instruction, sometimes some live music! Proof of current vaccination required.

Work Party!
For a semi-annual grounds beautification this year we have weeding & deadheading, mulching, new planting, and mowing. There are also finishing touches to the porch and stairs that the Boeing Blue Bills installed last month. This will take all of us pitching in to make it look its best. There’s something to do for everyone. Wednesday, Sept 21, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Grange. No need to RSVP, just show up with your favorite garden gloves and tools. Treats provided.

OPEN HOUSE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
On Sat, September 24th, Quimper Grange will be hosting an Open House for the community at 1:00-4:00 pm. We will have a variety of music outdoors, will be showing off our new floor, and opening the garden for a show-and-tell. An Ice Cream Social will top off the day’s celebration. Come for a quick tour, or stay for the music, treats, and surroundings. All are welcome.

Food Bank Garden Notes
The end of the August presented with a wonderful opportunity to team up with WSU Growing Groceries team for an engaging panel discussion on winter gardening tips. The garden was presented in a tour at the end, with attendees duly impressed with this lovely and productive setting.

Bean season is upon us. Did you know that beans shouldn’t be picked when the vines are wet? That can introduce “bean bacterial blight” which damages the plant and will affect the rest of the season’s crops.

Crops that can still be planted from seed in September – corn salad (tasty, small leaves), cilantro, arugula, and winter lettuce. These are all winter-hardy food crops. And start looking for your favorite garlic to plant! Check out seed catalogs, or go to the Co-op or Chimacum Farm Stand and for a local varietal. Plant your garlic in October for a late spring/early summer harvest.

Catch those weeds before they spread seed. Mulch your existing plants well to dampen weed seed growth, retain water now and protect from the cold later. There’s still plenty to do in the gardens…

Sequim Grange Visit
Dave McDaniels and Cherri Cerutti from the Sequim Prairie Grange visited Quimper Grange to present the $988 check from July’s regional Grange dessert auction proceeds. Quimper members Doug, Jo, Barbara, Barney, Joanne, Mary Beth and JJ met with the two and discussed the Quimper and Fairview Granges co-hosting next year’s auction at the Sequim location. Dave, the Sequim Prairie Grange President, offered to continue as the auctioneer and to facilitate communication with Fairview. What generous neighbors!

Building Rentals
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an efficient air filtration system and a beautiful interior. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.

Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange or the Garden. There's a year-round supply of outdoor maintenance needed with mowing, weeding, and mulching. Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com if you can spare an hour.

Our Grange
We are grateful for donations of any amount to help with the cost of repairs and maintenance to the Grange hall, keeping it accessible to the community. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.
Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around. ut the hall or grounds? Contact Doug via email at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.