With our Merv-13 air filtration system, we feel confident hosting our events. Please stay home if you are not feeling well! See each event for health precautions.
Mark your calendars with these December events - see below for more info...
- Dec. 3rd - Ukuleles Unite: Open Mic & Sing Along.
- Dec. 8th - Second Sunday Social Dance & Dessert Potluck with Danceable Recorded Holiday Tunes. Final social dance presented by Cheri & Doug Partner Dance.
- Dec. 10th - Food for Thought Lecture Series: Mocktails from the Garden.
- Wednesdays Dec. 11th and 18th - Balkan Dancing (except first Wed. of the month).
SPONSORED & COMMUNITY EVENTS - DEC. 2024
Ukuleles Unite: Open Mic & Sing Along
Ukuleles Unite gatherings are open to the public. Join us to listen or sing along. We are a warm, happy group, and have loaner ukes for you to strum along.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
5:00-6:30 pm
Admission is free!
Admission is free!
Quimper Grange is located at 1219 Corona Ave.,
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Ukuleles Unite also ‘Rendezvous' at the Grace Lutheran Church on Walker St. in Port Townsend, at 1:00-3:00 pm. The next Rendezvous dates are: January 18th & March 15th, 2025. For more information, contact George Yount, at (360) 477-5788 or gyount@olypen.com
Second Sunday Social Dance
& Dessert Potluck!
with Danceable Recorded Holiday Tunes
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
6:30-8:30 pm
Admission by donation
Admission by donation
Presented by Cheri & Doug Partner Dance
SPECIAL NOTE: Time Marches On. This is the final social dance
presented by Cheri and Doug. All proceeds from this November
dance, and this Holiday Music party will be
matched by $500 from Doug+Barbara+Cheri+Rocky, gifting all
donations to the Recovery Cafe, a Dove House Advocacy Service.
We are proud to have served this community for over twelve (!)
years with free partner dance lessons and monthly community
dances. We hope to see you on the dance floor - maybe YOU can
show US some new moves!
Mocktails from the Garden
presented by Heidi Haney
of Tipsy Gypsy Mobile Bar Services
Heidi Haney, the owner of
Tipsy Gypsy Mobile Bar Services, invites you to join her for an exciting “mocktail mixology”
demonstration, perfectly timed for your holiday celebrations!
Discover how to elevate your mocktails with unique flavors and
complexities using fresh ingredients from your garden, along with
creative combinations. Plus, Heidi will share the delightful boozy
versions to add to your repertoire.
Tipsy Gypsy is passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences
that bring people together. As a mobile bar service, they specialize
in catering to weddings, private parties, and special events where
every moment counts. Their team of expert mixologists and event
coordinators work tirelessly to create customized cocktails, wine
pairings, and exceptional service that will leave your guests in
awe. From intimate wine tastings to wine excursions, they will take you
on a journey of discovery and delight. Whether you're celebrating a
milestone, hosting a corporate event, or simply gathering with
friends, they will help you create an atmosphere that's as unique as
you are. With Tipsy Gypsy, you can expect exceptional quality,
attention to detail, and a dash of whimsy that will make your event
truly unforgettable. Let them help you raise a glass to the moments
that matter most.
Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 6:30 pm
Doors open at 6:15 pm
The Grange has ADA access and an outstanding Merv-13 air filtration
system.
Quimper Grange is located at 1219 Corona Ave.,
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Food For Thought, a free series offered by Quimper Grange #720,
will examine "all things food" in our area. For over 100 years, the Quimper Grange has
supported the Jefferson County community through public programming,
concerts, dance, rental space, and a 7,000 SF all-volunteer Food
Bank Growers garden. Quimper Grange is located at 1219 Corona Ave,
Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Did You Know? Supported by rural areas and
the Grange, the State of Washington adopted prohibition in 1914,
five years before the 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919. The State
of Washington repealed its prohibition laws a year before the 21st
Amendment repealed the Volstead Act.
Balkan Dances
Wednesdays: Dec. 11th and 18th
Every Wednesday except the first Wed. of the month. No partner needed. Evenings start with mellow dances & progress to intermediate. Fast paced & fun! Richard & Susi Watson host. 7:00 pm, $5 entry.
FOOD BANK GARDEN NEWS
by Mary Beth Haralovich
In November we laid cover cloth to protect the outdoor beds
from winter storms. In the hoop houses, we planted nutritious
greens, radishes, turnips for winter harvests. We are saving
seeds from summer producers and planting cover crops to nurture
the soils over the winter.
Throughout the winter, we continue harvesting beautiful big
carrots, bags of stir fry mix and hardy herbs.
In December, in addition to regular garden maintenance and
harvest, we have two projects. One is development of the
perennial bed with rain water harvesting, hugelkultur, native
plants, pollinators, and a place of respite for volunteers. The
other is to start planning for early Spring planting and a
Spring plant sale (stay tuned for date!) - seedlings on heat
mats and under lights, and watch them grow.
If you are in the neighborhood of 1219 Corona St. on Tuesday or
Friday 1:00-3:00, please stop by for a tour of what we're doing
this fall and winter. Something is always happening!
BE A MEMBER • RENT • SUPPORT • DONATE
Grange Membership
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Help keep the
hall open for community
events, concerts, dances and rentals! Meetings occur the third
Sunday of the month, 3:30 pm at the Quimper Grange Hall.
Come at 3:15 to meet members and learn about activities,
concerts and new projects we’re considering. Download and print our brochure from our website: quimpergrange.com at the Membership
Information tab 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.
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Check our website under “Calendar of Events” to see if the date you want is available.
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Call Doug at 360-531-0326; or write to quimpergrange@gmail.com
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An orientation to the building will follow for potential
renters.
Donations
Your support keeps the Grange Hall maintained and open to
offer music, dance, community events, and private rentals.
Your help also supports the food bank garden with water
and electricity bills. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange
#720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend WA
98368.
See you at the Quimper Grange!
Rent our Grange Hall for your event or meeting. We have an excellent air filtration system and a beautiful interior.