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Northborough Grange Open House

Want to learn more about Grange or interested in joining? This is your opportunity to find out all about this great organization!

The Grange is a community based organization with a focus on community service, agriculture, non-partisan legislative action, and family. Northborough Grange would be a local chapter of the National Grange. The National Grange was founded in 1867 to provide a social and legislative action organization forfarmers, however over the years the organization has evolved to encompass community service andaction. You do not need to be a farmer to be a Grange member, you just need to have an interest in your community and an awareness of the importance of agriculture.

Anyone 14 and older can be amember of the Grange.The Grange offers opportunities for people of all ages to get involved. The members of Northborough Grange will decide the kinds of activities that the organization will be involved with and have a say indetermining the legislative policy of the State and National Grange. There are also programs fo rmembers 14-35 that include leadership training and scholarships for college. All members can enjoy contests and events put on by the Massachusetts State Grange and the discounts and othe rmembership benefits provided by the National Grange. Northborough Grange will meet regularly to discuss current events, future projects, and enjoy the fun and fellowship of their fellow members.

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For more information about Northborough Grange, or if you are interested in joining, visit the Facebook page , email Christopher Szkutak at NorthboroughGrange@gmail.com or call 508 234 3892.

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