The Peninsula Daily News highlighted our fundraising effort in this morning’s paper, and I am happy to report that as of this morning, we are at 74% of our fundraising goal. Thanks to everyone in the community who has donated thus far to the replenishment of our building fund.
Read moreTurn Up the Heat
For the past month, the Chimacum Grange has served as one of Jefferson County’s Covid-19 vaccination sites, safely immunizing more than 800 seniors and first responders in our community.
When we first opened up the Grange to prepare it for use, we realized the furnace no longer worked. And because we believe so strongly in community service, we dipped into the reserve building funds to replace the furnace so the immunization clinic could open on time.
Little Free Pantry Now at Chimacum Grange
Thanks to the Community Wellness Project, one of the three Jefferson County Little Free Pantries is now available at the Chimacum Grange! The cute little "house on stilts" to the right of our front door will be supplied with a variety of edibles appropriate for use by persons without refrigeration.
Read moreJust Eat It—A Food Waste Video
This worthy yet entertaining documentary on YouTube is an eye opener. The documentary also goes into wasted land, water and inputs. The documentary is free, with a few ads. Filmmakers and food lovers, Jen and Grant, dive into the issue of food waste and pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food for 6 months. In addition, the film looks into expiry dates, perfect produce, and portion sizes, supposedly little things that add up to an overwhelming problem.
Read moreA Piece of Chimacum History
Al found it deep under the stage while cleaning. Dusty, rotting, ripped down the middle, and rolled around an old metal downspout.
Read morePancake Feed a Huge Success - $2,500 Raised!
Thanks to our generous community sponsors, a long list of local farmers and producers who contributed raffle prizes, several volunteers, and 197 pancake breakfast ticket buyers, we were able to raise over $2,500 for the Grange Maintenance and Improvement Fund.
Read moreSave the Date, Sept 22, for the 2nd Annual Pancake Feed!
We hope you join us Sept 22nd, the Sunday morning of Farm Tour weekend, for an extra-special Pancake Feed at the Chimacum Grange. Not just any ordinary pancakes, these buckwheat treats are guaranteed to fuel and inspire you through a full day of farm visits.
Read moreAl to the Rescue! New "Schoolhouse" Light Fixtures
Rather frighteningly, the Grange was found to have a smoking light fixture in the main hall last month. Thanks so much to the individual who spotted and reported it! And thanks to those contributing funds. Happy Ending: the Grange now has ten new handsome LED “Schoolhouse” fixtures!
Read more"World Premier" of the Grange Coming to Chimacum
Time Travel with Tara and Zoe to Chimacum 1939. Coming to the Chimacum Grange Feb 9th and 10th, a one-act historic drama by playwright Angela Gyurko. Here’s your chance to be a star! Auditions Jan 7th and 8th.
Read moreChimacum Grange Craft Fair Dec 8th and 9th
Join us Dec. 8 & 9 to support your local vendors! We have welcomed farmers, hobbyists, businesses, and non-profit groups to join. We encourage the creation of local crafts that reflect the natural world of the Olympic Peninsula, to create a craft fair of recognizable quality and preservation of historical crafts.
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