Quimper Grange #720 is a part of the Washington State Grange founded in 1889, which is yet part of the originating National Grange (formally, the Patrons of Husbandry) founded in 1867.  Members will make 2009 a year of reinventing this grange, carrying this community-oriented organization forward in new ways to meet modern needs, while maintaining its self-styled character of "green" and organic.

Quimper Grange #720
1219 Corona Street (end of Sheridan)
P.O. Box 1844
Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.wa-grange.org

The 2009 Officers:

President                   George Yount
Vice President            Jim Pivarnik
Treasurer                   Jeanette Wilson
Secretary                   David Goldman
Program Director        Rita Mandoli
Rental Manager          Jo Yount, 385-0456 or jowarm@olypen.com

Quimper Grange has had an extremely busy year, renovating the hall and finding new ways to serve our community.  We now MEET every 1st Wednesday of the month for programs and a bit of socializing.  Contact the phone or emails above to get further information on meetings or rentals.

RENTALS are $60 for 1/2 day (day or evening) or $80 all day.  The hall is furnished with a kitchen, restrooms, tables, chairs (for 50 plus), and piano.

Host your next meeting, workshop, dance, or party at this wonderful hall.

The Grange is:

• Progresssive and Non-Partisan
• A Social and Educational organization
• Preserves the interests of "rural" communities
• Family-oriented
• Not just for farmers
• Not a religious organization
• Releases an annual Legislative Handbook
• Believes in One Voice One Vote

The effort put into the 2008 Grange Garden at the Quimper Grange Hall in Port Townsend is almost entirely that of a group of young and spirited members of the community, whose dedication to the cause of local food production and learning is admirable.  Thanks!

See our Community Forum page for a summary of "Eating the Sun" by Oliver Morton.