tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70902271510102538222024-03-16T11:52:17.541-07:00Quimper Grange # 7201219 Corona St., Port Townsend WA 98368 . . . Council Meetings: 3rd Sunday at 7:00 pm . . . To contact or subscribe, send us an email: quimpergrange@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-49686429200070585962024-02-29T11:22:00.000-08:002024-02-29T22:11:25.882-08:00March 2024 dances, tool sharpening, concert<p style="text-align: left;">
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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 health precautions.</i><br /><br />
Mark your calendars with these popular sponsored events (see below for more
info).<br /></span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Saturday March 9th - DIY Tool Maintenance Clinic</span></span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sunday March 10th - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jonathan Doyle
& Friends</span></span>
</li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tuesday March 12th - Beginning Country Two Step with Cheri & Doug</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wednesdays March 13, 20, and 27- Balkan Dancing (all but first Weds of the month).</span></span>
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<b> EVENTS - MARCH 2024</b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Saturday March 9th - DIY Tool Maintenance Clinic • 10:00 am - 1:00
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">Co-Sponsored by Quimper Grange and Food Bank Growers</span></i>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">Dust off the dirt, sharpen your shovels, and lubricate your loppers in
preparation for the Spring 2024 growing season! Learn to maintain your
own tools from seasoned helpers at this hands-on </span><span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">workshop on Saturday, March 9th from 10:00-1:00 at the Quimper Grange,
1219 Corona </span><span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">Ave, in Port Townsend. This event is co-sponsored by Food Bank Growers
and Quimper Grange and is open to the public.</span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Entrance is free. Visit<span style="font-family: times;"> </span><a href="https://www.foodbankgrowers.org/" style="font-family: times;">FoodBankGrowers.org</a><span style="font-family: times;"> for more information.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;"><b style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Sunday March 10th - Second Sunday Social Dance</b><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 400;"> with Jonathan Doyle & Friends!</span></span></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">Great tunes to dance or listen to! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Entrance is free
although donations are appreciated. Masking is optional.
<i>Presented by Cheri & Doug Partner Dancing.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;"><i><br /></i></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPzeyReSSZ6EpibGmb5WYPPBRMTDjqDZ7oNgIQlXRg6OgpVD_aQY5tfrx87T5WJbVMtFZ0t3TuP2A45HM9n_xmmK4-d1eRo0PR9gbo374zGYTOXTS0L4_T9WYit4hyphenhyphen3NTt_Bz2ihoTOuxcHwr7UfoZ6M8DDMQuhkbwt_bn4aUaIShcRmuPV0UX7xYOWWb/s905/Cowboy%20Dancing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="905" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPzeyReSSZ6EpibGmb5WYPPBRMTDjqDZ7oNgIQlXRg6OgpVD_aQY5tfrx87T5WJbVMtFZ0t3TuP2A45HM9n_xmmK4-d1eRo0PR9gbo374zGYTOXTS0L4_T9WYit4hyphenhyphen3NTt_Bz2ihoTOuxcHwr7UfoZ6M8DDMQuhkbwt_bn4aUaIShcRmuPV0UX7xYOWWb/w584-h389/Cowboy%20Dancing.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">FULL - Tuesday March 12th - Beginning Country Two-Step
<span style="font-weight: normal;">with Cheri & Doug</span></div></h3>
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<span style="font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">Learn to dance this traveling two-step with a partner. Registration is required - email douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Lessons are free, but donations gladly accepted. Masks are required for all our lessons, as we change partners frequently. <i>Presented by Cheri &
Doug Partner Dancing. </i><b>Class is full. To learn about upcoming classes, email Doug.</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;"><b style="font-size: 18px;">Wednesdays March 13, 20, and 27 - Balkan Dance </b><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: normal;">•</span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; font-weight: 400;"> 7 pm, $5 entry. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: times; font-size: 14pt;">Richard & Susi Watson host. Evenings start mellow and progress to
intermediate.</span>
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<i>Early Music at the Grange Presents...</i>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Flûtes-en-Bois - A Baroque Flute Ensemble</span></b>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, March 30th</span></b>
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<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Directed by Janet See, </span><b style="font-size: 14pt;">Flûtes-en-Bois</b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> is a truly
unique ensemble, possibly the only one of its kind in the country. The
ensemble was established in 2010 as a result of a large and enthusiastic
gathering of local baroque flutists at the renowned Seattle Baroque
Flute Workshop, held each summer at Seattle Pacific University.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The members of the ensemble are Nayoung Ham, Liz Hunter, Carla Tachau
Lawrence, Miguel Rodé, Marty Ronish, and Molly Warner on baroque flute;
and Lee Inman on cello.</span></div></span>
<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The flautists perform on wooden, one-keyed baroque flutes, which is the
type of instrument for which all 18th century flute music was written.
The sound is particularly sweet, warm, and expressive. They are
supported by Lee’s sonorous cello on the bass lines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Flûtes-en-Bois</b> performs music of the 18th century and also carefully selected works of 19th and 20th century repertoire, expertly transcribed for the group by current members Miguel Rodé, Douglass Hjelm, and with a former member Charles Cooper.</div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Doors open at 1:30 p.m., concert begins at 2:00 p.m. $20 admission.</span></span></div></span>
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<b>FUTURE EVENTS</b>
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</p></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><b style="font-size: 14pt;">Sunday April 28th 7pm Kalos</b><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><i style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 400;">Celtic Roots Music with Energy & Pulse</i><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span></span></h3><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">
Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald and Jeremiah McLane are masters of
tradition who create a sound compelling enough to transcend boundaries
and appeal to music lovers of all stripes. KPTZ co-presents!
<a href="https://kalosband.com/" target="_blank"> www.kalosband.com</a> </span><br /><br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><b style="font-size: 14pt;">Saturday May 11th 7pm Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman </b><i style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 400;">Irish Harp & Guitar</i><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span></span></h3><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">
Maire Ni Chathasaigh, considered one of Ireland’s most important and
influential traditional musicians, and Chris Newman, “one of the UK’s
greatest guitarists” (BBC RADIO 2), have toured in twenty-three
countries with their distinctive mix of traditional Irish music, hot
jazz, bluegrass and baroque - and striking new compositions. KPTZ
co-presents! www.mairenichathasaigh.com/ </span><br /><br />
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<b>FOOD BANK GARDEN NEWS</b>
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<b>Our garden team</b>
is busy with many tasks this month! Weeding and mulching our paths are
unending jobs, but keeping the weeds at bay is so important.</span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">You can plant snap and shelling peas directly into your garden
(assemble your trellis first!), but we prefer to start them indoors. We
use toilet paper tubes and put 2-3 peas in each one. They like climbing
together, so we don't break them apart, we just plant the whole tube.
That causes the least root disturbance possible. Then, when they're
about 6" inches tall, we plant them outside. The birds don't peck them to
pieces that way. One final pea tip - they're likely to be healthier if
you coat your seeds with pea inoculant. You can buy it locally or order
it online.</span>
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<span>You can also get new strawberries snugged into their beds - or clear
out the dead leaves in your existing beds. Leave about 18" inches around each
plant to provide an uncrowded, airy, and accommodating bed for those
luscious beauties!</span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Our microgreens have been a big hit at the <a href="https://website.jcfba.org/quilcene/" target="_blank">Quilcene Food Bank</a>. We've
used everything from egg cartons to sanitized take-out containers to
donate nutrient-rich greens into our community. <br /><br />
ALL the produce grown at this garden is donated to food banks and other
similar entities to enhance food security in our area. Contact
FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one near
you.</span>
</p><p style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvlqYrNiqzPB2JlekswxuN_ApwsmZsmpB43dvFxmwEPjY8lBAoKyx30tQUTsOj3KC8J7uXwdaIbxg1NtWK3fNGLk4Bp0HqzKQaxzsHQEYX-AwAS8Gfb_IOv5-wBF22fo9Fo3k2F75AHg3nbqGwrmpJFmHuK949qOsT7qWyIlNumviYCjNiA5l_00vHXaiO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="658" data-original-width="925" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvlqYrNiqzPB2JlekswxuN_ApwsmZsmpB43dvFxmwEPjY8lBAoKyx30tQUTsOj3KC8J7uXwdaIbxg1NtWK3fNGLk4Bp0HqzKQaxzsHQEYX-AwAS8Gfb_IOv5-wBF22fo9Fo3k2F75AHg3nbqGwrmpJFmHuK949qOsT7qWyIlNumviYCjNiA5l_00vHXaiO=w640-h455" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><i>Left to right:</i> Volunteers Barbara Tusting, Mary Beth Haralovich, Mary Paxton, and Louise Huntingford with Feb. 27th bounty bound for the Quilcene Food Bank. Included are microgreens, pac choi, bags of salad greens, turnips, turnip greens and radishes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://foodbankgrowers.org" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="905" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvMuSBCH9rw1w8T3nhafwb4h_134kWeB-TRqVn3zogSd0FWgCE8Vh7mrwBfQMeCGlN9sdwZEW0ZWAtvudPokolxk2-8-bDLYLRBTLfx8gEgKyYXdVyL5Tv6vg89lHyfasImG-SgNavyg_xYHbrWDq1UpONTEwlLGsfKl_VoFxD4F3AYKL-UhDimPaq5W9/w405-h188/Food%20Bank%20Garden.jpg" width="405" /></a></div>
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<b style="font-size: 14pt;">Grange Membership</b><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our
community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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 www.quimpergrange.com membership
tab and scroll down) and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave,
Port Townsend, WA 98368.</span><br /><br />
<b style="font-size: 14pt;">Building Rentals</b><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">
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
Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available
dates and more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.</span><br /><br />
<b style="font-size: 14pt;">Donations</b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">
Your support keeps the Grange hall open to offer music, dance,
community events, and private rentals. Checks made out to “Quimper
Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA
98368. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> See you soon! </span></span>
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<i> 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.</i><br /><br />
<b>WITH THANKS TO KATHLEEN HUDSON!</b>
Kathleen Hudson has retired as Bookkeeper for the Quimper Grange after many years of keeping our financial heads about us. Kathleen has been a wonderful support to this group, and we will miss her. Many Thanks from all of us!<br /> <br />
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<b> EVENTS THIS MONTH</b><br />
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<b> Weds Feb 14, 21, and 28 - Balkan Dance Wednesdays </b>- 7 pm, $5 entry. Richard and Susi Watson host. Evenings start mellow and progress to intermediate.<br /> <br />
<b>Sunday Feb 11th - Second Sunday Social Dance with Tony and the Roundabouts! </b>Great tunes to dance or listen to! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Entrance is free although donations are appreciated! Masking is optional.
Here’s a video of Tony and his group:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6A10r5wjYA&t=40s<br /> <br />
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<b> FUTURE EVENTS </b><br />
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<b>April 28th 7pm Kalos</b> <i>Celtic Roots Music with Energy and Pulse</i> <br />
Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald and Jeremiah McLane are masters of tradition who create a sound compelling enough to transcend boundaries and appeal to music lovers of all stripes. KPTZ co-presents! www.kalosband.com <br /><br />
<b>May 4th Plant Sale</b> More details soon, some details below in Garden section<br /> <br />
<b>May 11th 7pm Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman </b><i>Irish Harp and Guitar</i> <br />
Maire Ni Chathasaigh, considered one of Ireland’s most important and influential traditional musicians, and Chris Newman, “one of the UK’s greatest guitarists” (BBC RADIO 2), have toured in twenty-three countries with their distinctive mix of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque - and striking new compositions. KPTZ co-presents! www.mairenichathasaigh.com/ <br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br />
Food Bank Growers, of which the QG Garden is a member, is pleased to announce a partnership with Master Gardeners in our first combined Plant Sale on Saturday, May 4th! QG Garden is starting a number of herbs and veggies in preparation for the sale – this is also the time to gather your seeds, prepare indoor seeding areas, and get some veggies started for your own gardens!<br /><br />
The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden is applying for a grant to help us improve growth and donations during the winter months. We hope to be building some raised beds over our soggy garden areas, putting gravel in the hoop houses to navigate standing water and muddy slick, and to re-skin two of our hoop houses.
Keep a lookout! If we get this grant, we will be sending out a call for volunteers to help with digging and re-building the beds.<br /><br />
This winter we are growing microgreens to expand our donations of nutrient-rich greens into our community. The biggest hiccup right now is having a good way for the food bank customers to get them home, as they’re rather damp and fragile. If you have experience in this area, we’d love to hear from you.<br /><br />
ALL the produce grown at this garden is donated to food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one near you.<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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 www.quimpergrange.com membership tab and scroll down) and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates and more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
Your support keeps the Grange hall open to offer music, dance, community events, and private rentals. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.
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See you soon!
</span></span></p><p></p></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-33330797642787707132023-12-31T16:10:00.000-08:002024-01-12T14:03:26.879-08:00January 2024 Dances, and the future!<div><p style="text-align: left;">
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<i> 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.</i><br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br />
Sun Jan 14 <b> CANCELLED DUE TO ICY ROADS - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jill and Kevin with The Other Guys </b><br />
Wed Jan 10 17 24, and 31 <b> Balkan Dancing Wednesdays </b>(all but first Weds)
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<b>Help needed! (volunteer position)</b><br />
Someone to publish our newsletter and webpage. We use Mail chimp and Blogger. If you are computer savvy and don’t know these we can give you training!<br />
All information and photos sent to you, you just populate and send/publish.<br />
Takes 3-4 hours, and is done in the last few days of each month for the next month.<br />
Interested? Write to Quimpergrange @ gmail.com Subject: newsletter help<br />
<b>The last one will be February if we don't get help!</b> Thank you!<br />
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<b>2024 Events</b><br />
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April 20 7pm <b>Balkan Bash! </b><i>Music and singing and dancing </i> <br />
Joe Finn, violin . Dina Tageser, vocals . Michael Lawson, accordion and vocals <br />
Come listen and/or come dance! Sliding scale $5-$20 <br /> <br />
Our acoustic concerts are $20. Enjoy the intimate setting!<br /> <br />
April 28th 7pm <b>Kalos</b> <i>Celtic Roots Music with Energy and Pulse</i> <br />
Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald and Jeremiah McLane are masters of tradition who create a sound compelling enough to transcend boundaries and appeal to music lovers of all stripes. KPTZ co-presents! www.kalosband.com <br /> <br />
May 11th 7pm <b>Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman </b><i>Irish Harp and Guitar</i> <br />
Maire Ni Chathasaigh, considered one of Ireland’s most important and influential traditional musicians, and Chris Newman, “one of the UK’s greatest guitarists” (BBC RADIO 2), have toured in twenty-three countries with their distinctive mix of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque - and striking new compositions. KPTZ co-presents! www.mairenichathasaigh.com/ <br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br />
<b>Wed Jan 10 17 24, and 31 - Balkan Dance Wednesdays </b> - 7 pm, $5 entry. Richard and Susi Watson host. Evenings start mellow and progress to intermediate.<br /><br />
<b>Sunday Jan 14 CANCELLED DUE TO ICY ROADS - <b> Second Sunday Social Dance with Jill and Kevin with The Other Guys</b> playing for your dancing pleasure!</b><br />
Entry is by donation; masking optional. 6:30-8:30.<br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br />
The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden is one of the few Food Bank Growers gardens to produce crops throughout the winter for our local food banks. We are very proud to announce our year end totals for 2023:<br />
Total Donated Produce = 2,437 pounds – the highest production by an all-volunteer workforce of all the Food Bank Growers’ gardens<br />
Total Volunteer Hours = 2,038 hours – the most volunteer hours of any garden (and one of the happiest crews!)<br />
This winter, we are trying a variety of new ways to grow more greens to expand our donations of nutrient-rich greens into our community. If you have experience in this area, we’d love to hear from you. Stay tuned for reports on our experiments!<br /><br />
ALL the produce grown at this garden is donated to food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one near you.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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 www.quimpergrange.com membership tab and scroll down) and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates and more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
Your support keeps the Grange hall open to offer music, dance, community events, and private rentals. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.
<br /><br />
See you soon!
</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-73312615657542053662023-11-30T12:49:00.000-08:002023-11-30T20:55:51.839-08:00December 2023 - a concert, a special Balkan event, a Holiday Dance party to help the homeless, and more!<div><p style="text-align: left;">
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<i> 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.</i><br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br />
Sun Dec 10 - Second Sunday Special (!) Holiday Dance<br />
Wed Dec 13, 20, 27- Balkan Dancing Wednesdays (all but first Weds)<br />
Friday Dec 8 - Balkan Dance Party (only one because of special dance)<br />
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<b>Help needed! (volunteer position)</b><br />
Someone to publish our newsletter and webpage. We use Mail chimp and Blogger. If you are computer savvy and don’t know these we can give you training!<br />
All information and photos sent to you, you just populate and send/publish.<br />
Takes 3-4 hours, and is done in the last few days of each month for the next month.<br />
Interested? Write to Quimpergrange @ gmail.com Subject: newsletter help<br />
The last one will be February if we don't get help! Thank you!<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
<b>Special Events</b><br />
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<b>Pint, Dale, Opland, and Freeman</b> <i>Winter Returns: Songs of the Season</i><br />
Saturday December 9th 7:00 pm<br />
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Well-known PNW performers William Pint, Felicia Dale, Tania Opland, and Mike Freeman will present seasonal songs across the ages from around the world, played on a vast array of exotic instruments. Hurdy gurdy and hammered dulcimer rub shoulders with cittern and bouzouki, recorders, whistles, violins, and even the odd guitar or two (or three).<br />
Doors open at 6:30 <br />
Co-sponsored with kptz.org <br />
www.WintersReturn.com<br />
Admission $20, masks requested<br />
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<b>An Evening of Balkan+ Music, Singing, and Folkdancing</b><br />
Saturday Dec 16th at 7:00 pm<br />
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<b>Joe Finn, fiddler extraordinaire, Dina Trageser, impressive vocalist, and Michael Lawson, fabulous accordionist and vocalist</b>, will provide an evening of music to get your feet moving!<br />
You can also attend to just listen!<br />
Snacks to share welcome<br />
Doors open at 6:45 sliding scale $5-$20<br /><br />
<b>Michael Lawson </b> began playing accordion for his college folk dance club in 1973 and since then has played for parties, festivals and weddings in the International Folk Dance Scene on the West Coast as the band leader of Nišava, Balkan Cabaret and Kafana Republik. Michael has been on staff for the East European Folklife Center Mendocino Balkan Music Camp, Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Mendocino Folklore Camp, Oregon's balkanalia! camp and Port Townsends' Voice Works workshop. In 1995, Michael traveled to Bulgaria to study accordion, and in 2013 he appeared in the movie Taži Baba/This Grandmother, accompanying the singer Penka Enčeva.
Michael is currently the director of the Bulgarian Voices of Seattle, a choir of Bulgarian women who perform the songs of their home country. He is also the “Osem” of the Balkan duo Osem i Devet (with David “Devet” Bilides).
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<b>Dina Trageser</b> is a singer and multi-instrumentalist in Seattle, and is the founder and director of Dunava Balkan Women’s Choir. She has been studying and performing Balkan folk music since 1997, and has sung in various classical and folk choirs, including the Radost Women’s Choirs Kosava and Dodole, and Russian vocal ensemble Pava. For five years she sang and played Bulgarian tambura with the Balkan folk dance band Orkestar RTW. Previously she performed with the Eugene folk dance band Balladina in Eugene, Oregon.<br /><br />
<b>Joe Finn</b> is a violinist and fiddler, and has played multiple styles of music. He’s been in Nišava, Westwind International Folk Ensemble (Music Director/Coordinator), Zapadne Lole, Joe and Leslie (Scandinavian Duet), Kaba Vence, FOAM (Friends of Appalachian Music), Northern California Greek Strings Ensemble, Balkan Cabaret, True Life Trio (guest musician), Dobre Veče, Bok Pojkar (Scandinavian with Peter Michaelsen), and currently is in Sviračhi!
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Wed Dec 13, 20, and 27 - Balkan Dance Wednesdays</b> - 7 pm, $5 entry. Richard and Susi Watson host. Evenings start mellow and progress to intermediate.<br /><br />
<b>Friday Dec 8 - Balkan Dance Party</b> - 7 pm, $5 entry <br />
Sheila Long and Ed Boring host. All dances taught.<br /><br />
<b>Sunday Dec 10th - Second Sunday Special (!) Holiday Dance</b><br />
Cheri and Doug Partner Dancing presents a special dance this month. This is a dessert pot-luck, holiday-themed dance party with recorded music from Cheri’s vast collection.<b> Special Note: All proceeds from this dance will be donated to Bayside Housing and Services, with a $500 Challenge Match presented by Cheri, Doug, Rocky and Barbara.</b> If you aren’t able to make the dance, you can send a check to Bayside Housing, PO Box 927, Port Hadlock 98339 memo: Cheri and Doug’s Partner Dance; or, place your check in the Grange mailbox on 32nd St at the foot of the driveway. Entry is by donation; masking optional. 6:30-8:30.<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
Fallen leaves have helped winterize the garden beds and give extra protection to veggies. The leaves will break down over the winter, adding luscious goodness to the soil, and will protect the soil from becoming compacted from rain. More leaves are needed from maple trees especially, and free from branches, dog soil, dirt, other yard waste, etc. We can share the extras with other Food Bank Growers’ gardens. Leaf donations can be bagged and left outside the garden gates with our thanks.<br /><br />
A hopeful winter project for the garden is to rebuild many of the garden beds with galvanized steel sides, which will last much longer than the scrap wood we cobble together every year. Master Gardener Imo has researched using this method of raised beds and found plans for us to use. We are starting to accumulate materials, hoping to have some beds completed by Spring. <br /><br />
The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden is one of the few Food Bank Growers gardens to produce crops throughout the winter for our local food banks. In Jan-April 2023, the Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden donated 526# of fresh vegetables to local entities; the next highest producer was Swan Farm at 127#. ALL the produce grown at this garden is donated to food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one near you.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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 www.quimpergrange.com membership tab and scroll down) and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates and more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
Your support keeps the Grange hall open to offer music, dance, community events, and private rentals. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.
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See you soon!
</span></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-86291300634687512782023-10-29T17:50:00.000-07:002023-11-30T12:10:52.652-08:00November 2023 - Two concerts plus Partner and Balkan dancing<div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20pt;">
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<i> 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.</i><br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br />
Sun Nov 12 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Ranger and the Re-Arrangers<br />
Wed Nov 8, 15, 22 and 29 - Balkan Dancing Wednesdays (all but first Weds)<br />
Fridays Nov 10 and 24 - Balkan Dance Party<br />
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<b>Help needed! (volunteer position)</b><br />
Someone to publish our newsletter and webpage. We use Mail chimp and Blogger. If you are computer savvy and don’t know these we can give you training!<br />
All information and photos sent to you, you just populate and send/publish.<br />
Takes 3-4 hours, and is done in the last few days of each month for the next month.<br />
Interested? Write to Quimpergrange@gmail.com Subject: newsletter help<br />
Thank you!<br />
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<b>Special Events - Two concerts this month!</b><br />
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<b>Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman<br />
Thursday Nov 16 at 7:00 pm</b><br />
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Two stand-out artists in the world of Celtic music, Kevin Henderson (“effortless grace and skill” -BBC2 Folk and Acoustic) and Neil Pearlman (“tremendous pianist” -BBC Radio Scotland) have joined forces to form one of the most exciting new acts in the Celtic music world. The duo is launching their debut album Burden Lake with tours of the US and UK over the next few months and their live show is not to be missed. Kevin's Shetland fiddle style is both fiery and sensitive while Neil's piano style supports with lush harmonies and syncopated, driving rhythm. The album features several new tunes composed by both musicians, with some traditional Shetland melodies scattered throughout.<br /><br />
A standard bearer for the rich fiddling tradition of the Shetland Islands, Kevin Henderson is known for his work with Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Boys of the Lough, Session A9 and Fiddlers Bid. Neil Pearlman is recognized throughout the Celtic and acoustic folk world for his unique approach to the piano which finds him in high demand often performing or recording alongside such figures as Alasdair Fraser, Darol Anger, Wendy MacIsaac, Katie McNally and many more.<br /><br />
Admission $20, masks requested<br />
Co-Sponsored with KPTZ 91.9fm<br />
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<b>Early Music at the Grange - Odd Pearl Consort<br />
Saturday Nov 18 at 3:00 pm</b><br />
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L - R: Randall Wilkins, Miguel Rodé, Amy Warren, Bonnie Wilkins, not pictured - Lee Inman.<br />
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You are invited to attend the second of three concerts in the “Early Music at the Grange” series on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at the Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend. The performance starts at 3:00 PM.<br /><br />
The event is titled, “Superstars of the High Baroque” and features chamber music from 18th century Europe by the most renowned and skilled composers of the era: Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, among others. The Odd Pearl Consort performs on reproductions of instruments used in the period, including Baroque flute, Baroque violin, harpsichord and viola da gamba.<br /><br />
Highlights of the program include three works that require two violas da gamba: two sonatas by Telemann, and a suite by Francois Couperin. These pieces are rarely heard, and are among the most delightful works by these excellent composers.<br /><br />
Performers in the consort are Miguel Rodé (Baroque flute), Bonnie Wilkins (Baroque violin), Randall Wilkins (Harpsichord), Amy Warren and Lee Inman (viola da gamba).<br /><br />
Tickets are $20 at the door; masking requested.<br /><br />
For further information, email fritzrl@gmail.com, or quimpergrange@gmail.com.
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<b>December Concert:</b><br /><br />
12/9 7pm <b>Pint, Dale, Opland, and Freeman</b> <i>Winter Returns: Songs of the Season</i><br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Weds Nov 8, 15, 22, and 29 - Balkan Dance Wednesdays</b> - 7 pm, $5 entry. Richard and Susi Watson host. Evenings start mellow and progress to intermediate.<br /><br />
<b> Fri Nov 10 and Fri Nov 24 - Balkan Dance Party</b> - 7 pm, $5 entry
Sheila Long and Ed Boring host. All dances taught.<br /><br />
<b>Sun Nov 12 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Ranger and the Re-Arrangers!</b><br />
Cheri and Doug Partner Dancing presents Seattle’s "Gypsy Jazz" band Ranger and the Re-Arrangers! They evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca's sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional European melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger's unique originals.
Entry is by donation; masking optional. 6:30-8:30.<br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
The first frost of the year provides our carrots, beets, and celeriac with extra sweetness! It also reminds us of the importance of keeping our beds covered, not only to protect from freezing, but also to protect the soil from the rain’s erosion and compaction.<br /><br />
About half of our ‘cover crops’ have been sown, using Crimson Clover, Austrian Field Peas, and Diana Fava Beans as the main crops. The field peas and fava beans double as edible crops! These will be harvested and/or chopped into the beds before spring crops are planted.<br /><br />
The rhubarb patch has been divided to create another permanent crop bed. We use the ‘lasagna’ method of layering fresh greens and fall leaves, with a layer of dirt on top, and sprinkled with clover seeds. This method will produce a deep, luscious layer of compost in which to plant our crops in the spring. Other permanent crop beds, besides rhubarb, include elephant garlic (grown for winter greens), and late-season strawberries.<br /><br />
There is plenty of work to do. The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden is one of the few Food Bank Growers gardens to produce crops throughout the winter for our local food banks. How can we do that? With the help of hardy volunteers, donations of supplies and funds, and our donated hoop houses which extend our growing season enormously. <br /><br />
We really need help in harvesting, washing pots, making lasagna beds, and weeding! Join the team any time Tuesday or Friday afternoons 1:00-3:00 to have fun, learn about growing (food/friendships), gathering (harvest /camaraderie), and giving (food/support to each other). ALL the produce grown at this garden is donated to food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one near you.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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 www.quimpergrange.com membership tab and scroll down) and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates and more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
Your support keeps the Grange hall open to offer music, dance, community events, and private rentals. Checks made out to “Quimper Grange #720” can be mailed to 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368.
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See you soon!
</span></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-58631421183927963222023-09-30T18:42:00.001-07:002023-09-30T19:35:37.835-07:00October 2023 Music items sale, dances, dance lessons<div><p style="text-align: left;">
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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.<br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br /><br />
Sun Oct 8 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Tony and the Roundabouts <br />
Tues Oct 10 - Partner Dance series starts - NightClub Two-Step<br />
Wed Oct 11, 18, 25 - Balkan Dancing Wednesdays (all but first Weds)<br />
Sat Sept 16th - Food Bank Garden 10 year Anniversary and Open House<br />
Fridays Oct 13 and 27 - Balkan Dance Party<br />
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<b>Special Events</b><br /><br />
<b>ALL THINGS MUSIC SALE - SAT OCT 21, 1:00-3:00 PM</b><br />
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Reserve space now to sell those musical items that you're ready to pass on to others. Items can include instruments, equipment, stands, records & CDs, books, sheet music, etc. Space is limited, reserve your area now by dropping a $10 check or cash into the Quimper Grange mailbox. Please put Sale on the bottom corner of the envelope.<br /><br />
Each vendor will receive a 6' table space with space around it for floor items. Set-up is 11-1. The sale is Saturday, October 21, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend. Jpeg images are encouraged for advertising purposes; send those to quimpergrange@gmail.com, subject line: "Music Sale".<br /><br />
Interested in starting on or continuing on your musical adventures? Come peruse the lovely instruments and items at this special sale. Admission is free. Family Friendly!<br /><br />
Co-Sponsored by Crossroads Music and the Quimper Grange<br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Sun Oct 8 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Tony + the Roundabouts!</b> <br />
Entry is by donation; masking optional. 6:30-8:30<br /><br />
<b>Tuesdays, Oct 10, 17, 24, Nov 14 and 21 - Partner Dance with Doug and Cheri - Introduction to NightClub Two-Step!</b> 6:30-8:30. <br />
By donation. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com to register. Masking required.<br /><br />
<b>Weds Oct 11, 18, and 25 - Balkan Dance Wednesdays - NEW! </b> 7 pm <br />
Richard and Susi Watson host. By donation. Evenings start mellow and progress to intermediate.<br /><br />
<b>Fri Oct 13 and Fri Oct 27 - Balkan Dance Party </b>7pm $5 <br />
Sheila Long and Ed Boring host. All dances taught – no experience necessary
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
Fall has definitely arrived in the Garden. The sunflowers are now feeding the birds, the winter squash vines are drying up, and the last of the summer vegetables are being collected.<br /><br />
However… we still have lots of work to do this month. The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden is one of the few gardens that grows crops throughout the winter for our local food banks. How can we do that? With the help of hardy volunteers, donations of supplies and funds, and our donated hoop houses which keep things a lot warmer inside than out.<br /><br />
Our tasks this month are to plant the seedlings that we grew, and to sow new seeds to include radish, spinach, turnips (for greens and root), beets (ditto), Asian greens, mache, and more hearty veggies. We also need to clean out old beds, plant cover crops (they keep the soil healthy and ready to plant next spring) and clean up our tools. <br /><br />
We work even in the depths of winter. Join the team any time Tues or Fri afternoons, 1:00-3:00 to have fun, learn about growing food, support your community, and share in a worthwhile experience. ALL the produce grown at this garden is donated to food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one in your area.<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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 www.quimpergrange.com membership tab and scroll down) and mail to: Quimper Grange - 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates and more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
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.
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See you soon!
</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-50556459579110586682023-08-30T11:08:00.002-07:002023-09-05T21:03:53.704-07:00September 2023 Master Storyteller (Cancelled) , dances, Open House and celebration, changes in regular events<div><p style="text-align: left;">
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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.<br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br /><br />
Fri Sept 8th - Balkan Dance Party<br />
Sun Sept 10th - Second Sunday Social Dance with Chicago Bob and Friends <br />
Tues Sept 12th - Partner Dance series starts - Cha-cha<br />
NO! Fri Sept 15th - Joe McHugh - Master Storyteller CANCELLED <br />
Sat Sept 16th - Food Bank Garden 10 year Anniversary and Open House<br />
Fri Sept 22nd - Balkan Dance Party<br />
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<b>Friday Sept 15th 7pm Joe McHugh</b> - <i><br />
The Wheel of Fortunate Stories with a Master Storyteller</i><br /><br />
Alas, cancelled due to health issues. We wish him the best.<br /><br />
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<b>Quimper Grange - Open House and Food Bank Garden 10 Year Anniversary!</b><br />
Saturday Sept 16th 1:00-3:00<br /><br />
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Help celebrate 104 years of community service by the Quimper Grange with live music, free ice cream and dancing on the grass! Not only has the Grange been serving our community since 1919, but it has supported an essential community resource, the Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden. We are celebrating ten years of the garden’s operations under Quimper Grange’s sponsorship and the Food Bank Growers.<br /><br />
Come enjoy ice cream while you listen or dance to live music; experience some of the community programs the Grange sponsors; tour the food bank garden; and take home a fall vegetable start or two.<br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Fri Sept 8th - Balkan Dance Party</b> 7pm $5 Dances taught, no experience necessary, masking optional. Dances from the Balkans and beyond!<br /><br />
<b>Sun Sept 10th - Second Sunday Social Dance with Chicago Bob and Friends. </b> 6:30-8:30 Entry is by donation; masking optional. <br /><br />
<b>Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26 - Partner Dance with Doug and Cheri - Cha-cha</b> 6:30-8:30. By donation. Pre-registration required, contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required.<br /><br />
<b>Fri Sept 22nd - Balkan Dance Party</b> 7 pm $5 Dances taught, no experience necessary, masking optional. Dances from the Balkans and beyond! <br /><br />
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<b>Changes!!!</b><br /><br />
The Old Time jam is gone for now; however starting in October there will be <b>Balkan Dancing</b> on all Wednesdays (but the first), lead by <i>Richard and Susi Watson</i>! 7-9pm, $5.<br />
Starting with mellow and progressing to intermediate, fast-paced and fun! <br /><br />
The 4th Friday International dance is now a second <b>Balkan Dance Party</b>, both lead by <i>Sheila Long</i>. All dances taught - no experience necessary. 7-9pm, $5<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
Barbara is away, but the Garden is still producing. A report will happen next month when she returns.<br />
Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com to help in the Grange Food Bank Garden.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates & more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
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.
<br /><br />
See you soon!
</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-32009355919433434372023-07-29T11:57:00.001-07:002023-07-29T12:10:22.979-07:00August 2023- dances, classes, concert<div><p style="text-align: left;">
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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.<br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br /><br />
NO Old Time Jam this month - taking a break<br />
Tues August 8th - Partner Dance series starts - Intro to Salsa<br />
Fri August 11th - Balkan Dance Party<br />
Sun August 13th - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jack Dwyer and Friends <br />
Fri August 25th - International Folk Dancing<br />
Sat August 26th - Early Music Series concert #1
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<b>Sat August 26th "Early Music at the Grange" Concert<br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>
Music From Frederick the Great</b>
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We are pleased to announce a series of three remarkable chamber music concerts at the Quimper Grange starting early this Fall: “Early Music at the Grange.” Each of these concerts will present a different aspect of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century music, played on instruments appropriate to the period.<br /><br />
In the first concert, on Saturday, August 26 at 3:00 pm, the ensemble <i>Schola Galante</i> focuses on music from the court of Frederick the Great, ruler of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. The so-called “Berlin School” of which he was a generous patron, attracted over 25 of the finest European composers and performers whose creations – chamber and orchestral music, as well as operas -- epitomized the latest evolution of musical styles. Most of his brilliant musicians have since faded into obscurity, but their influence on subsequent generations of composers (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven) was profound. Frederick was also a talented amateur flutist, thus most of the music written under his sponsorship brilliantly demonstrates the capabilities of the Baroque flute. <br /><br />
Ensemble <i>Schola Galante</i> members are (L to R) Dahti Blanchard, Lee Inman, Miguel Rodé and Douglass Hjelm.<br />
Doors open at 2:30pm, tickets are $20. Co-Sponsored by KPTZ. Please mask to protect the performers!
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>NO Old Time jam this month only</b> - taking a break<br /><br />
<b>Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri - Introduction to Salsa!</b> 6:30-8:30. By donation. Pre-registration required, contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required.<br /><br />
<b>Fri August 11 - Balkan Dance Party</b>- 7pm $5 Dances taught, no experience necessary, masking optional<br /><br />
<b>Sun August 13 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jack Dwyer and Friends. </b>Entry is by donation; masking optional. 6:30-8:30<br /><br />
<b>Fri August 25- International Folk Dancing</b>- 7 pm $5 - Dances taught, no experience necessary, masking optional. Live band!<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
The Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden just passed it's 1,000 pound mark for produce donated to our area's food banks in 2023! Not only that, but the Garden has grown and donated 1200 plant starts to food bank clients with more to follow. Giving a vegetable start to a food bank client to grow for themselves gives everybody more options!<br /><br />
This week we'll be planting fall snap and shelling peas, many more onion sets, and transplanting a bunch of kale starts to prepare for the fall & winter harvests. We're currently harvesting beans, beets, carrots, basil, radishes and cabbage. With volunteer summer vacations looming, we can always use an extra pair of hands to fill in gaps - see if you like it by trying it once or twice. No experience needed, we're all learning 'on the job'! Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com to help in the Grange Food Bank Garden.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
Support your local Grange! Become a member! Keep the doors open to our community! Meetings occur the third Sunday of the month, at 7:00 pm 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.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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 Calendar of Events on our website, quimpergrange.com for available dates & more info or leave a message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
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.
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See you soon!
</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-80577275001142753292023-06-30T09:57:00.000-07:002023-06-30T09:57:44.352-07:00July 2023 Fire prevention, dances, classes, jam, dessert auction<div><p style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">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.<br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br /><br />
Sun July 9 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jonathan Doyle<br />
Tues July 11 - Partner Dance series starts - Cajun Two-Step<br />
Wed July 12 - Old Time Jam<br />
Fri July 14 - Balkan Dance Party<br />
Fri July 28 - International Folk Dancing<br />
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<b>Thursday July 13th – 6:30 pm Fire Prevention workshop given by EJFR.</b> Free.<br />
Professionals from the Fire Department and Emergency Services will talk about steps you can take in the event of a fire, and steps to take beforehand to minimize problems. There will also be information on how to prepare for other emergency situations!<br /><br />
<b>Saturday July 15th – 1pm until all items are gone! All-Peninsula Granges Dessert Auction.</b><br /> Auctioned items provide funding for all participating Granges. Held at Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim WA 98382. Email us at quimpergrange@gmail.com if you want more information, or just donate money without buying anything!<br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Sun July 9 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jonathan Doyle</b> Entry is by donation; masking optional . 6:30-8:30<br /><br />
<b>Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25 - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri - Introduction to Cajun Two-Step!</b> 6:30-8:30. By donation. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com to register. Masking required.<br /><br />
<b>Wed July 12 - Old Time Jam</b> - 7 pm $5 - Round-robin – bring tune suggestions!<br /><br />
<b>Fri July 14 - Balkan Dance Party</b>- 7pm $5 Dances taught, no experience necessary<br /><br />
<b>Fri July 28 - International Folk Dancing</b>- 7 pm $5 - Dances taught, no experience necessary. Live band!<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
Did you know that the Quimper Grange supports a 7,000 sq ft food bank garden? The Grange’s garden is 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 at this garden is donated to food banks and other similar entities to enhance food security in our area.<br /><br />
July 1st is Carrot Day! Plant (and cover) carrot seeds on this day to supply your family with fresh carrots well into the winter.<br /><br />
Although our summer crops are slow to come in this year, many other Food Bank Growers’ gardens are taking advantage of the amazing greenhouse setup at the Grange’s garden to seed kale, cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli and other vegetables. We all share the starts that will produce fresh vegetables through the winter. The Grange and FBG are committed to support as much winter produce as possible for our community.<br /><br />
This is a 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 growing food, support your community, and share in a worthwhile experience. Contact FoodBankGrowers@gmail.com to volunteer at this garden or one in your area.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
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.
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See you soon!
</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-77527600464577255602023-05-29T19:12:00.000-07:002023-05-29T19:12:52.805-07:00June 2023: concert, dances, jam, dance lessons<div><p style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">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.<br /><br />
<b> Mark your calendars with these popular upcoming events (see below for more info)! </b><br /><br />
Fri June 9 - Balkan Dance Party <br />
Sun June 11 - Second Sunday Social Dance <br />
Tues June 13 - Partner Dance series starts<br />
Wed June 14 - Old Time Jam<br />
Fri June 23 - International Folk Dancing<br />
Sat June 24 - Varelse Concert<br />
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<b>Saturday June 24th , 7:00 pm
Varelse featuring Amy Hakanson</b><i> Scandinavian and More</i> <br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
$20 Doors open at 6:30pm Please wear a mask Co-sponsored by KPTZ<br /><br />
You may make reservations by sending a check to:<br /><br />
Quimper Grange, attn: Concert<br />
1219 Corona St, Port Townsend WA 98368<br /><br />
www.QuimperGrange.com . www.varelsemusic.com . www.kptz.org<br /><br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Fri June 9 - Balkan Dance Party</b> - 7pm $5 Dances taught<br /><br />
<b>Sun June 11 - Second Sunday Social Dance with Jim Nyby and the F Street Band!</b> Entry is by donation; masking optional . 6:30-8:30<br /><br />
<b>Wed June 14 - Old Time Jam </b>- 7 pm $5 - Round-robin – bring tune suggestions!<br /><br />
<b>Fri June 23 - Balfolk International Folk Dancing</b> - 7 pm $5 - Dances taught, Live band!<br /><br />
<b>June 13, 20, 27 - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri. Introduction to Zydeco!</b> 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30. Registration is open. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required. By donation.<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b>
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.
<br /><br />
See you soon!
</span></div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-9373126995839715512023-04-27T23:15:00.001-07:002023-05-05T09:04:42.005-07:00May 2023: Concert, huge sale, cleanup, dances, jam<div><p style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">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.<br /> <br />
<b> Special Events!<br /><br />Saturday, May 13th 10am- 2pm Multi-Family Sale</b><br />
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! <br />
Indoors, so rain or shine.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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<b>Thursday May 25th 7pm House of Hamill </b> <i> Sophisticated Indie Irish Folk</i><br />
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, <b>Rose Baldino</b>, <b>Caroline Browning</b>, and <b>Brian Buchanan</b> put on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.<br /><br />
$20 - Doors open at 6:30pm. Please wear a mask<br />
You may make reservations by sending a check to QuimperGrange attn.Concert 1219 Corona St PT 98368<br />
www.Quimpergrange.com www.houseofhamill.com <br />
Co-sponsored by KPTZ - www.kptz.org <br /><br />
<b>Future concerts:</b><br />
<b>6/24, 7pm Varelsa featuring Amy Hakanson</b><i> ~ Scandinavian and Old Time with a Twist </i><br /><br />
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<b>Grounds Clean Up!</b><br /><br />
A grounds clean-up party will be held <b>Thurs May 4th, 1:00-4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.</b> There will be equipment onsite to include mowing, weed-whacking, weeding, mulching, etc. to brighten up the grounds! Delicious snacks provided!<br />
If you can share any time, please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com.<br />
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<b>Regular Events</b><br /><br />
<b>Weds May 10 Old Time Jam - 7pm</b> $5 Round-robin – bring tune suggestions!<br /><br />
<b>Friday May 12 Balkan Dance Party - 7pm </b>$5 Dances taught.<br /><br />
<b>Friday May 26 Balfolk International Folkdancing - 7pm</b> $5 Dances taught. Live band!<br /><br />
<b>Learn to Waltz! Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri.</b> 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30. May 16, 23, 30. Registration is open. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required (so far). By donation.<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.
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<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
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.<br /><b><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
</b>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.<b><br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
</b>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.<br /><b><br />
<b>Donations</b><br />
</b>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.
</span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-37760401979771790112023-03-30T15:07:00.002-07:002023-03-31T11:12:54.068-07:00April 2023 dances, jam, classes, Lost&Found, help wanted
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">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.<br /> <br />
<b>Future concerts:</b><br />
<b> 5/25 7pm House of Hamill </b> <i>Sophisticated Indie Irish Folk </i><br />
<b>6/24 7pm Varelsa featuring Amy Hakanson</b><i> Scandinavian and Old Time with a Twist </i><br /><br />
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<b>Apr Thursdays - 6:30 pm - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri: West Coast Swing series.</b> Previous dance experience was required. Registration closed. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com Masking required. By donation.<br /><br />
<b>Apr 9 - 6:30 pm - Second Sunday Social Dance.</b> Dance to Tony Petrillo & the Roundabouts until 8:30 pm. Masking recommended, but not required. By donation.<br /><br />
<b>Weds Apr 12 - 7 pm - Old Time Jam</b> Round-robin - bring tune suggestions. $5 Vax or test or mask<br /><br />
<b>Friday Apr 14 - 7 pm - Balkan Dance Party</b> - $5 lessons included. Vax or Negative test. Masks optional.<br /><br />
<b>Friday Apr 28 - 7 pm - Balfolk International Dancing </b>- Live band $5 lessons included.
Vax or negative test. Masks optional.<br /><br />
<b>Starts May 9 - 4 Tuesdays - Partner Dance with Doug & Cheri: Learn to Waltz!</b> May 9, 16, 23, 30. Registration is open. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com. Masking required (so far). By donation.<br /><br />
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<b>Lost & Found</b> a prescription pair of glasses have been left here.<br /><br />
<b>Help wanted!</b> 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!<br /><br />
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<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.
<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
</span></p></div>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.<br /><b><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
</b>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.<b><br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
</b>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.<br /><b><br />
<b>Donations</b><br />
</b>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.
<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-18705506912845737262023-02-28T13:09:00.002-08:002023-03-09T19:28:00.793-08:00March 2023 Concerts, dances, jam and more<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 18pt;">
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</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;">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.</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br />
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<b>John "Greyhound" Maxwell</b> <br />
Classic and original blues/ragtime guitar <br />
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photo by Crystal Craig<br /><br />
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 <br />
7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 $20 Masks required.<br />
You may make reservations by mailing a check made out to Quimper Grange<br />
Thanks to KPTZ for co-sponsoring! <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<b>Future concerts:<br /><br />
5/25 7pm House of Hamill </b> <i>Sophisticated Indie Irish Folk </i><br /><br />
<b>6/24 7pm Varelsa </b><i>Scandinavian and Old Time with a Twist </i><b><br /><br />
OTHER COMING EVENTS:<br /><br />
March 8 - Old Time Jam</b> led by George Yount<br />
7pm. $5 Bring tune choices. Vax or test or mask<b><br /><br />
March 10 7pm Balkan Dance Party -</b> $5 lessons included. Vax or test, masks optional.<b><br /><br />
Mar 11 - 1 to 4 pm - Garden Tool Maintenance Workshop<br /><br />
</b>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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<b><br /><br />
Mar 12 - 6:30 Second Sunday Social Dance </b> Dance to recorded music until 8:30pm. Live music next month. Masking per health dept recommendations. By donation.<b><br /><br />
Mar 14 - Beginners Dance Class. </b>Country 2 Step series. Registration Required- sorry, class full. Masks required. By donation. <b><br /><br />
March 24 7pm Balfolk International Dancing -</b> recorded music this time $5 lessons included.<br />
Vax or negative test, masks optional.<br /><b><br />
Mar 30 - 6:30-8:30 pm - PartnerDance with Doug & Cheri: West Coast Swing series. </b>Registration and previous dance experience required. Contact douglasgroenig@gmail.com Masking required. By donation.<b><br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br />
</b>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.<b><br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
</b>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.<br /><b><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
</b>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.<b><br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
</b>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.<br /><b><br />
<b>Donations</b><br />
</b>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.
</p><p></p></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-49769562768309077782023-01-28T11:13:00.008-08:002023-02-21T10:07:32.100-08:00February 2023 Concerts, Dances & Events!<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 18pt;"><b>
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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.<br /><br />
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<b><b>G A N G S P I L</b> <br />
Sonnich Lydom & Kristian Bugge, “Rigspillemænd* of Denmark” <br />
Two of Denmark’s leading folk musicians take you along on a tour around the music traditions of their home country!
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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.)<br /><br />
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>7:00 pm, Doors open at 6:30 $20 Masks required.<br />Thanks to KPTZ for co-sponsoring!
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OTHER COMING EVENTS:<br /><br />
Sun, Feb 5 - International Concertina Day - 3:30-7:30 pm - $5 suggested Donation<br />
Concertina Performances. Local performers. New music and old. Concertina band. Anglo, English, Irish…<br /><br />
February 8 - Old Time Jam led by Andy Olney!<br />
7pm. $5 Bring tune choices. Vax or test or mask<br /><br />
Feb 10 7pm Balkan Dance Party - $5 lessons included. Vax or test, masks optional.<br /><br />
Feb 24 7pm Balfolk International Dancing - recorded music this time $5 lessons included.<br />
Vax or test, masks optional.<br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden News</b><br />
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!<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Donations</b><br />
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.
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<p style="text-align: left;">2023 Greetings from Quimper Grange!!</b></i></p>
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With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. <br />
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!<br />
Please see each event for COVID precautions.<br /><br />
<b>January 11th 7pm Old Time Jam </b><br />
This month is an open jam. Please bring some tune ideas! $5, Vax or test or mask<br /><br />
<b>January 13 7pm Balkan Dance Party</b><br />
$5, instruction included, vax or test, masks optional.<br /><br />
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<b>January 19th, 7pm Kalos - Celtic Roots Music with Energy and Pulse </b><br /><br />
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.<br />
Doors open at 6:30, $20. Masks required.<br />
See Kalosband.com for more info on the band.<br />
To make a reservation, you mail mail a check in advance to: <br />
Quimper Grange attn: Kalos, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend WA 98368.<br />
Thanks to KPTZ for co-sponsoring!<br /><br />
<b>January 27 7pm Balfolk International Dancing</b><br />
Live band $5 lessons included<br />
Vax or test, masks optional<br /><br />
<b>Coming soon: </b> <br />
<b>2/2 7pm Sean Gavin and Johnny B Connelly</b> <i> Traditional Irish music at it's best</i><br /><br />
<b>2/16 7pm Gangspil</b> <i> Lovely and lively Danish music</i><br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden Report</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
You can download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website
and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br /><br />
Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.
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With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. <br />
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!<br /><br />
<b>December 14th 7pm Old Time Jam </b><br />
This month is an open jam. Please bring some tune ideas! $5, proof of vaccination +/or test before you come, masks optional.<br /><br />
<b>Folkdancing</b><br />
2nd Friday 7pm Balkan Dance Party $5<br />
4th Friday 7pm Balfolk International Dance with local band. $5+<br />
- for both, some instruction included, proof of vaccination and/or test beforehand required.<br /><br />
<b>Comedy Night coming soon!</b><br />
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<br /> <br />
<b>2022 Year End Wrap-up</b><br /><br />
Dear Quimper Grange Friends,<br /><br />
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. <br /><br />
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/ <br /><br />
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:<br /> </span></p>
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• March – Keltoi: Scottish & Irish dance concert.<br />
• April – Monthly Balkan Dance Party resumed; new flooring installed; Gerry O’Connor & Richard Mandel concert; Co-Housing lecture.<br />
• May – Michael Palzewiscz Trio concert.<br />
• June – True Life Trio concert.<br />
• July – New ramp & porch upgrade.<br />
• August – Growing Groceries: Winter Gardening lecture.<br />
• September – John O’Connor poetry and music; Grange Open House & Ice Cream Social.<br />
• October – Fireworks in Film & TV Storytelling series<br />
• November – Monthly Old Time Jam resumed; Elizabeth LaPrelle & Brian Dolphin concert; Monthly Balfolk dance resumes.<br />
• And, more fun in 2023: see our quimpergrange.com tab Grange Events List to see upcoming events!<br /><br /></span></p>
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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.<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
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.<br />
You can download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website
and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br />
Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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. <br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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</p><p></p><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-79364206373746202182022-10-29T12:29:00.001-07:002022-11-23T13:37:04.386-08:00November 2022 lecture, workshop, concert, jam, dances<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><i>November Greetings from Quimper Grange</i><br /><br />
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With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. <br />
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!<br /><br />
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<b>Fireworks in Film & TV Storytelling</b></span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;">
<b>November 3rd 7pm - Romance & Comedy</b><br />
<i>Let’s Make Fireworks … or Not</i> - attraction, rejection, love<br />
To Catch a Thief, The Simpsons, Sleepless in Seattle and more<br />
<i>Don’t Try This at Home</i> - slapstick comedy - once fireworks starts, it doesn' t stop, with
Jackie Chan, Jacques Tati, South Park and more<br /><br />
suggested donation $5 helps support the Grange.<br />
Proof of current vaccination required<br /><br />
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. <br /> <br />
<b>November 9th 7pm Old Time Jam <br />
Steve Nordine</b> will be teaching and leading tunes. $5, proof of vaccination, masks optional.<br /></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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<b>November 18th 1-3pm Singing Workshop $20</b><br />
Elizabeth and Brian will teach some of their favorite American traditional and original lullabies that they have arranged for 2 and 3 part harmony.<br /><br />
<b>November 18th 7pm Concert $20</b><br />
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.<br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Folkdancing</b><br />
2nd Friday 7pm Balkan Dance Party $5<br />
4th Friday 7pm Balfolk International Dance with live local band. $5+<br />
for both, some instruction included, vaccination and/or test beforehand required.<br /><br />
<b> November News from the Quimper Grange</b><br />
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!<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
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.<br />
You can download and print our brochure from our membership tab on our website
and mail to 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368.<br />
Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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. <br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
</span><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-26635380557107028762022-10-01T00:45:00.007-07:002022-10-21T12:51:59.552-07:00October 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><i>October Greetings from Quimper Grange</i><br />
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With our Merv-13 filtration system, we feel confident having our events. <br />
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or may have been exposed!<br /><br />
<b>UPDATE - Leaders have cancelled<br />
This will be an open jam, donations at the door for the hall.</b> <br />
Old Time Jams are back! Second Wednesdays, 7-9pm. <br />
<b>October 12th</b> will be lead by Becky Evasick and Dave Lewicki teaching/playing tunes in Calico tuning (AEAC#). $5, proof of vaccination, masks optional.
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<b>Folkdancing</b><br />
We are continuing to have our 2nd Friday Balkan Dance Party and our 4th Friday Balfolk International Dance with live band.<br />
Starts 7pm, $5. Some instruction, sometimes 2nd Friday with live music and a $20 cover charge! Proof of
current vaccination required.<br /><br />
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<b>Special Events</b><br />
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<b>Fireworks in Film & TV Storytelling</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
suggested donation $5 helps support the Grange.<br />
Proof of current vaccination required<br /><br />
<b>7-8:30pm October 20 - Painting in the Sky with Light</b><br />
<i>fireworks as art</i>; <i>fireworks and community</i><br />
optical poetry, animation and Upturned Faces,
Titanic, LOTR, Harry Potter, zombies and more<br /><br />
<b>DATE CHANGE 7-8:30pm November 3rd- Romance & Comedy</b><br />
<i>Let’s Make Fireworks … or Not</i> - attraction, rejection, love<br />
To Catch a Thief, The Simpsons, Sleepless in Seattle and more<br />
<i>Don’t Try This at Home</i> - slapstick comedy - once fireworks starts, it doesn' t stop, with
Jackie Chan, Jacques Tati, South Park and more<br /><br />
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. <br /> <br />
<b> October News from the Quimper Grange</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Grange Membership</b><br />
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<br />
-https://drive.google.com/file/d/155Xl30sc3Z6zZMmar8Hx79s4ONtF54Xw/view <br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden Notes</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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<br /><br />.
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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. <br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
</span><br /><p></p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-80746468523432703282022-08-31T12:25:00.004-07:002022-09-12T10:43:54.431-07:00September 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><i>Greetings from Quimper Grange</i><br /><br />
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<b>Balkan Dance Party</b> on <b>September 9th</b> will have Birgit and Philip Ages, with special guest Joe Finn, playing for our dancing pleasure! 7 - 9pm. $5 or more, proof of vaccination.<br /><br />
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<br /><b>Friday September 16th 7:30pm</b> <br />
<b>John O'Connor - An Evening of Song, Poetry, Protest and Hope</b><br />
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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.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Folkdancing</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Work Party!</b><br />
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, <b>Sept 21</b>, 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.<br /><br />
<b>OPEN HOUSE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL </b><br />
On Sat, <b>September 24th</b>, 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.<br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden Notes</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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.<br /><br />
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… <br /><br />
<b>Sequim Grange Visit</b><br />
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!<br /><br />
<b>Building Rentals</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Our Grange</b><br />
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. <br />
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.
</span><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-81120838720389930672022-08-02T10:38:00.000-07:002022-08-02T10:38:15.654-07:00August 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><i>Greetings from Quimper Grange</i><br /><br />
We hope everyone is dealing with the heat.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98R0f4KrrWONRzff8txZmjexRG_uZZ0AojdpUN8EZ5n6KxkSeWa-1X1MrIVceEStY1JKdEaJiRgfDZa9KafiONCwjL3YvUV9SbADcwh65I3iynLgs-opfHSKjHKWM6Em9_sVF03_pvZJfdIK_LI2RbLfUWzFpjWFzM6Q4P4b9SxEV8SeKSpzdbI4cFQ/s4096/Grange%20new%20ramp%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="4096" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98R0f4KrrWONRzff8txZmjexRG_uZZ0AojdpUN8EZ5n6KxkSeWa-1X1MrIVceEStY1JKdEaJiRgfDZa9KafiONCwjL3YvUV9SbADcwh65I3iynLgs-opfHSKjHKWM6Em9_sVF03_pvZJfdIK_LI2RbLfUWzFpjWFzM6Q4P4b9SxEV8SeKSpzdbI4cFQ/w419-h232/Grange%20new%20ramp%202022.jpg" width="419" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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The hall has received another needed facelift thanks to the volunteer labor of the Olympic Peninsula chapter of the Boeing Bluebills. Our Grange purchased the materials and they built a new, longer and shallower, ramp entry. Also, our sagging porch was leveled and has new support structures and steps. The landing has been raised by a couple of inches so that it is now even with the sill. Now entry with a wheelchair or a walker is much easier and more convenient. Thank You, Bluebills! <br /><br />
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<b>Dessert Auction</b><br />
The Peninsula Granges hosted their 2nd Annual Dessert Auction on Sat, July 23 at the Sequim Grange Hall. Our Grange members contributed a variety of baked goods, from Seedy Whole Grain Bread to Chocolate Ganache! They had a great turnout, and the shared proceeds netted over $900 for the Quimper Grange alone.<br /><br />
<b>Folkdancing</b><br />
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.<br /><br />
<b>Rentals</b><br />
Consider renting our Grange hall for your event or meeting. We have a great ventilation and air filtration system. Check the website for more info or leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden</b><br />
August 12 is "spinach day". Sow those seeds directly into the ground and keep well-watered during the heat. For other fall-appropriate plants, visit the Food Bank Grower’s Grow-A-Row fundraiser Aug 20, 10 – 2, 206 Hancock St in PT. There are plenty of winter vegetable crops (kale, onions, sprouting broccoli, winter cabbag-es, etc.) for sale, along with ornamental plants. We want to encourage our community to consider 'growing a row' for our food banks this winter, avoiding the produce shortage that we saw last winter.<br /><br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
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. Goodies are provided for work parties! Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com if you can spare time.<br /><br />
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. If you are able, please send a check to “Quimper Grange #720”, 1219 Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368. Curious about the hall or grounds? Contact Doug via email at quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time to be shown around.
</span></span><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-4366027599239832962022-07-03T10:39:00.003-07:002022-07-03T10:39:47.973-07:00July 2022<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;">
Greetings from the Quimper Grange. <br /><br />
We hope everyone is doing well. The hall has hosted a number of events and
meetings this past month, with attendees acting responsibly around masking and
ventilation, and our rental process running smoothly. <br /><br />
The <b>Balkan Dance Party</b> is planned for July 8 and July 22 this
month at 7 pm. Only $5. Proof of vaccination, and masks depending on case count
and Jefferson County Health recommendations.<br /><br />
<b>Dessert Auction!</b><br />
The Peninsula Granges are hosting their 2nd Annual Dessert
Auction on Sat, July 23 at the Sequim Grange Hall, 290 Macleay Rd, Sequim, WA 98382. Donating a
pie or a plate of cookies is a great way to support your local Quimper Grange –
this event generously splits the proceeds between all the participating
Granges. We need to provide at least 15 items. Last year we were given over
$600! For details on contributing a dessert, contact Sheila Long at <a href="mailto:quimpergrange@gmail.com">quimpergrange@gmail.com</a><br /><br />
Consider renting the Grange for your event or meeting. We have a
great ventilation and air filtration system. Check the website for more info or
leave a contact/question message at 360-531-0326.<br /><br />
<b>Food Bank Garden</b><br />
Irrigation has been installed all around the Garden, donated by Jean Ball. For your
landscaping projects, you can contact her at 360.301.4415, and please tell her
thanks for all her hard work for us. <br /><br />
The Garden needs extra help during with harvesting in July and Aug. If you can
donate an hour or two, it would be greatly appreciated.We have seated
jobs as well as bendy-over ones, no experience necessary. We have a lot of
fun, and will train.<br /><br />
July 1 is "carrot day". Time to sow those seeds into the ground or large
pots! Raised pots are handy to grow in – if the lip is around 2 feet high, it
will deter the carrot rust fly. Otherwise, you’ll want to cover your carrot
crop with Remay or other cover cloth. Stagger planting if you
can ;every couple of weeks, ;and harvest carrots well into the fall.<br /><br />
Food Bank Growers has started plans for our Grow-A-Row fundraiser in Aug. If you
have anything you can start or divide for the sale, contact Barbara at <a href="mailto:barbaratusting97@gmail.com">barbaratusting97@gmail.com. </a><br /><br />
Winter vegetable crops (kale, onions, sprouting broccoli, winter cabbages, etc) are being
spotlighted with this sale, but ornamental plants are also
welcome. We want to use this as an educational opportunity for our
community to consider 'growing a row' for our food banks this winter, avoiding
the deficit of produce we had last season.<br /><br />
<b> Volunteering </b><br />
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange. There's a year-round
supply of outdoor maintenance needed with mowing, weeding and mulching. The
ramp and porch need some serious help, so the Grange is looking for decent
lumber donations and carpentry skills. Goodies are provided for any work
parties! Contact Barbara at <a href="mailto:barbaratusting97@gmail.com"> barbaratusting97@gmail.com </a>
if you can spare any time. <br /><br />
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. If you are able, please send a check to “Quimper Grange #720, 1219
Corona Ave., Port Townsend WA 98368“. Haven’t been by to see our beautiful new
flooring? Contact Doug via email at <a href="mailto:quimpergrange@gmail.com">quimpergrange@gmail.com </a>
and arrange a time. <br /><br />
Keep checking quimpergrange.com “Events Calendar” tab for
(hopefully) soon, music jams and other dancing.<br /><br />
Happy 4th of July, and stay safe out there!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-20301804350290408772022-06-01T19:02:00.000-07:002022-06-01T19:02:56.146-07:00June 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><i>Greetings from Quimper Grange</i><br /><br /></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><b> </b>We hope everyone is
doing well. Our focus this year continues to be on keeping our keeping
our community-centered building in shape and functioning. We are seeking donations of any amount to replenish the
funds spent on the needed flooring and to help with repairs to our
ramp/porch entry plus planning for the outside coat of paint. If you are
able, please send a check to “Quimper Grange #720, 1219 Corona Ave.,
Port Townsend WA 98368“. Haven’t been by to see our hall for yourself
in a while? ... Contact Doug via email quimpergrange@gmail.com and arrange a time.<br /><br />
<b>True Life Trio: from Bulgaria to the Bayou<br />
Thursday, June 9 at 7pm.<br />
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The True Life Trio’s performances include a mix of a cappella songs
and tunes accompanied by fiddle, guitar, accordion and percussion. In
any given concert, the trio will sing in more than ten languages,
interweaving translations, tales of their travels and background stories
that bring this beautiful music to life and demonstrate their passion,
joy and humor in singing together.<br /><br />
You can hear samples of their music at Truelifetrio.com<br />
Co-presented with KPTZ. Admission $20. Doors open at 6:30, proof of vaccine and masks required.<br />
<br />
<b>Other Events</b><br />
The <b>Balkan Dance Party</b> is planned for twice this month on June 10 and June 24 at 7 pm. Only $5. Proof of vaccination, and masks depending on case count and Jefferson County Health recommendations.</span><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMAmh0JO6MnBGxUtGjALhm8gI9-GM0ibtsQJCDjaFpVzBVx2dY6tc-JZfPEKvKRCil5bJlgueVO9mjwRrsmWuSrCoZL_CFNQoeO4XtAbbiLCD1kL5MqaOYsUkg1cnS577uj__XXp8fXooPJ5p5hOl7rKgQ-P_HMV_KJrltGGQhhISxcQxotNWPnn9uw/s3397/qg%20dancing%20on%20new%20floor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2427" data-original-width="3397" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMAmh0JO6MnBGxUtGjALhm8gI9-GM0ibtsQJCDjaFpVzBVx2dY6tc-JZfPEKvKRCil5bJlgueVO9mjwRrsmWuSrCoZL_CFNQoeO4XtAbbiLCD1kL5MqaOYsUkg1cnS577uj__XXp8fXooPJ5p5hOl7rKgQ-P_HMV_KJrltGGQhhISxcQxotNWPnn9uw/w444-h317/qg%20dancing%20on%20new%20floor.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><br />
Keep checking quimpergrange.com Events Calendar tab for (hopefully soon) music jams and other dancing.<br />
<br />
Consider renting the grange for your event or meeting. We have installed
VENTILATION. You can check the website for more info or leave a
contact/question message at 360-531-0326,<br />
<br />
<b>Volunteering</b><br />
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange. There's a year-round supply
of outdoor maintenance needed with mowing, weeding and mulching. The
ramp and porch need some serious help, so the Grange is looking for
decent lumber donations and carpentry skills. Goodies are provided for
any work parties! Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com if you can spare any time.<br />
<br />
We are also in need of help keeping administrative works going. If you
are computer-savvy, help putting out the monthly newsletter via
Mailchimp, updating the website (Blogger – html knowledge a huge plus),
and bookkeeping are all desired! Contact us at quimpergrange@gmail.com Thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-60940480463026282332022-05-03T12:46:00.000-07:002022-05-03T12:46:16.987-07:00May 2022<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;">
<i>Greetings from Quimper Grange</i><br /><br />
Quimper Grange is pleased to report that the needed new flooring is down and it is not only beautiful, but it makes our hall appear lighter and larger! Want to come and see for yourself? Contact Doug via email quimpergrange@gmail.com to arrange a time. Donations and members are always warmly received to help keep our community-focused building up and running.<br /><br />
Saturday, May 28th at 7pm.<br />
</span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">Take A Folk/Classical/Originals Journey with The Michal Palzewicz Trio<br />
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The (Me-how) (Pow-Say-Vich) Trio is based in Ashland, OR. They bring diverse musicianship by way of Warsaw, Philadelphia, and Port-land to their magical trio. Enjoy their balanced repertoire of dynamic instrumental music incorporating the Cello, Guitar, Banjo, and Percussion, sprinkled with vocal tunes
Whether they’re playing an original composition, folk song, or a classical masterpiece, this Trio will take you on a unique journey that will have you humming down the streets. See mptmusic.com
Co-presented with KPTZ. Admission $20. Doors open at 6:30, proof of vaccine and masks required.<br /><br />
Other Events</span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"> The Balkan Dance Party happens twice this month on May 13 and May 27 at 7 pm. Only $5. Proof of vaccination, and masks depending on case count and Jefferson County Health recommendations.
Keep checking the Events Calendar for and, (hopefully) soon, music jams and other dancing.<br /><br />
Quimper Food Bank Garden Notes</span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"> It may be tempting to plant everything under the sun right now, but WAIT until the nightime temperatures are into the 50s. It’s too early to put in your beans, squash, and other heat-loving veggies, but not too early for onions, lettuce and brassicas. You can plant your next rotation of carrots (cover against carrot rust fly), beets and more peas.<br /><br />
No Mow May is a real thing – trying to help the first bees and other pollinators get a head start before everything else bursts into bloom. However, the reality is that the grass around here grows Really Fast and Really Thick, so maybe alternate every other week as a compromise. They especially love dandelions, the bane of many gardeners. Leave part of your garden undisturbed with extra woody and leafy materials for pollinating insects, and they’ll return the favor by pollinating your fruits, veggies, & flowers.<br /><br />
Volunteering </span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange. There's a year-round supply of outdoor maintenance needed with mowing, weeding and mulching. The ramp and porch need some serious help, so the Grange is looking for decent lumber donations and carpentry skills. Goodies are provided for any work parties! Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com if you can spare any time. <br /><br />
Doug Groenig<br />
Quimper Grange President </span></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-78234498535913541992022-03-29T14:49:00.001-07:002022-03-29T14:49:43.082-07:00April 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20pt;">
<i>Greetings from Quimper Grange</i></span><br /><br /></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">
Quimper Grange is responding to Spring and to the change in Covid
regulations with an increase/return of music and dance options, plus other events
at our hall. Our first concert on Saturday March 26th was both well received and was very well attended. All the usual chairs, plus nearly all from the storage closet were put to good use by appreciative listeners.
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</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQt_irmqIhybkqU_lqXpeUFVVqUde3niMrbNJZj6TyaqIHGlhGHFFwSIhProXZRc2pmk49s8buSAyLQBRTa_alI0_buer_PafK7goTA0TLLS5b7ftU5dKAPomX2U3H_idMGMcUTQl3OREv9b9mP16mdSHLkBcWR9d7SYbXOBfvjpm-sOlT3IF26Xk5pw/s1194/Richard%20Mandel%20Photo%20Solo%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQt_irmqIhybkqU_lqXpeUFVVqUde3niMrbNJZj6TyaqIHGlhGHFFwSIhProXZRc2pmk49s8buSAyLQBRTa_alI0_buer_PafK7goTA0TLLS5b7ftU5dKAPomX2U3H_idMGMcUTQl3OREv9b9mP16mdSHLkBcWR9d7SYbXOBfvjpm-sOlT3IF26Xk5pw/s320/Richard%20Mandel%20Photo%20Solo%20.jpeg" width="214" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt;"><b>Gerry O'Connor with Richard Mandel <br />
Captivating Traditional Irish Music</b><br /><br />
Gerry is an amazing award winning traditional Irish fiddle player, he has performed and recorded with his bands La Lugh, Skylark, & Oirialla as well as with the Irish Rovers, Chieftains, Bothy Band, and more. An all-around Renaissance man; Gerry has won many fiddle competitions; he teaches, and he builds fiddles! Accompanying him on his US tour will be guitarist Richard Mandel, who has played with many other well-known Irish artists. Gerry’s tour is supported by Culture Ireland.
See gerryoconnor.net for more information about the music.
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Thursday April 28 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission $20.
For now, masks and proof of vaccination are required. Co-produced by KPTZ<br /><br />
<b>Other Events</b><br />
The Balkan Dance Party returns this month on 4th Fridays at 7 pm. Only $5 and proof of vaccination.
Keep checking the Events Calendar (hopefully) soon music jams and other dancing.<br /><br />
<b>Help Rebuild our Floor!</b><br />
In support of all this activity, we have ordered the needed new flooring. Danceable, LEED certified, and it looks great. Your donation of $125 buys a carton of flooring, or $5 for a square foot – any amount gratefully accepted.<br /><br />
<b>Quimper Food Bank Garden Notes:</b><br />
A chilly start to Spring still brings much new growth. Pull shot weed NOW before it reseeds everywhere. Other weeds come out easily with their small root mass and wet soil. Some ‘weeds’ are actually edible, and can be made into tasty pesto! Try chickweed pesto, or use other young greens to eat. Recipes at https://www.foodbankgrowers.org/if-you-can-t-beat-it-eat-it<br /><br />
The first giant bumblebees appeared a couple of days ago. These are the queens looking for nest sites. Leave part of your garden undisturbed with extra woody and leafy materials for them, and other beneficial insects to start another generation, and they’ll return the favor by pollinating your fruits, veggies, & flowers.<br /><br />
Plant these seeds outdoors now: beets & spinach; carrots (cover right away against carrot rust fly); potatoes; the onion family; brassicas like mustard, kale, turnips & collards; and peas! And don’t forget herbs like dill, cilantro, fennel, and parsley. <br /><br />
The Food Bank Growers 2nd Annual Plant Sale is coming right up to benefit the twelve gardens that grow for our food banks (Quimper Grange supports one of the oldest). Online presales will be April 18-25; pickup will be Sat Apr 30, 10:00-1:00. The in-person sale and worm bin demo will follow from 1:00-3:00 in the Grange's garden. Come see what the hubbub is all about! Check foodbankgrowers.org for more info.
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<b>Volunteering</b><br />
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange. There's plenty of outdoor maintenance needed with mowing, weeding and mulching. A work party will be held on Sat, April 16 from 2:00-4:00. Bring water, gloves, and your favorite tools. Goodies will be provided for workers! Contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com if you can spare any time, or just show up. Steady rain will cancel.<br /><br />
Doug Groenig<br />
Quimper Grange President </span><br /></span><p></p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090227151010253822.post-88272987195921198602022-02-27T19:00:00.007-08:002022-03-24T10:38:59.308-07:00March 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20pt;"> <i>Greetings from Quimper Grange</i></span><br /><br /></p><p>
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Everyone at the Quimper Grange is looking forward to Spring and we are hoping to successfully and safely transition to more activity at our community meeting hall.<br /><br />
We are pleased to resume concerts and our first will be with… <br /><br />
KELTOI - Celtic Music at its Finest!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmigTxQZCOsjbmmFcooeIix3yZrsl2eZl1EQet-E8s1-ZoJ2-TTG0O-0ydcRA4s5VInRMCBG7qH3TZ1YKzIL5uhW_Rg5GbWDitPpSA6TXBWXODJ9s8zWDHmaTgEJ2cgMfw6J13XLOxfbn2J2BzFqxPV_NStV0H1D7Y-CPnaSjeIraj3TjwoStsfk5MvA=s812" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="812" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmigTxQZCOsjbmmFcooeIix3yZrsl2eZl1EQet-E8s1-ZoJ2-TTG0O-0ydcRA4s5VInRMCBG7qH3TZ1YKzIL5uhW_Rg5GbWDitPpSA6TXBWXODJ9s8zWDHmaTgEJ2cgMfw6J13XLOxfbn2J2BzFqxPV_NStV0H1D7Y-CPnaSjeIraj3TjwoStsfk5MvA=w504-h326" width="504" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><br />
Keltoi is: Rich Hill (vocals), Cameron St. Louis (flute, pennywhistle, Scottish small pipes, and vocals), Vienna Scheyer (fiddle) David Rivers (guitar), Dave Bartley (cittern) and Bill Woods (bodhran). Keltoi specializes in Scots Gaelic songs, and their spirited interpretations of Scottish and Irish dance music and soulful vocal harmonies are innovative, entertaining, and uplifting. Ranging from the fiery to the poignant, Keltoi's music reflects the passion and experience of its members. See keltoi.org for music!<br /><br />
Saturday March 26 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission $20.
For now, masks and proof of vaccination are required. Co-produced by KPTZ<br /><br />
We hope to see you there!<br /><br />
In support of returning activity, we need new flooring. Our plan is to install danceable flooring that will last for decades and require minimal upkeep. We voted to use existing funds and proceed. We will replenish our maintenance reserve with the help of fund raising and donations. <br /><br />
Garden Notes:<br /><br />
The Food Bank Garden has started its season by planting sugar snap peas! As of March 1, you can also plant out fava beans, lettuce, mustard, radishes and turnips from seed; by the end of the month you can add arugula, beets, carrots, rutabaga and Swiss chard. When planting carrots, make sure they’re covered at all times to deter the carrot rust fly. The snap peas will benefit from an inoculant (to add helpful bacteria) and a cover to keep the birds from dining on their winter greens!<br /><br />
Since the Quimper Grange Food Bank Garden grows produce exclusively for the Food Bank, it is our responsibility to spread the word that fresh greens are currently in very short supply at the Food Banks. If you have any over-wintered kale, collards, chard, spinach or any other greens that you can spare, the Grange Garden will gladly get those transported to the Food Banks. Bring them to the garden between 1-3 on Tuesdays. We will wash and prepare these for distribution to anyone in need.<br /><br />
Volunteers are always welcome at the Grange. There's plenty to do during the winter months with weeding and mulching the building and grounds. Please contact barbaratusting97@gmail.com if you can spare any time.<br /><br />
Doug Groenig<br />
Quimper Grange President </span><br /><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com