Building Updates: 

The Twisp Valley Grange hosts year-round community-building events in the affordable and comfortable Grange Hall. Methow Valley residents learn about issues at Candidate Forums and Town Halls, and make connections with other community members at monthly potlucks. Old-time square and contra dances strengthen our rural neighborly bonds, while SAIL exercise classes keep our seniors strong. Kids love the Santa Breakfasts and Manger Mall families love the holiday cookies decorate each December.

This year the Grange made tremendous progress in additional upgrades to the building thanks to a gift from a generous anonymous donor. An air filtration system was installed on the main floor that scrubs and recirculates air, and also brings in fresh outdoor air while recovering heat. This system allows the Grange to provide a clean air even when the outdoor air is unhealthy due to smoke. With the new heat pumps and air filtration equipment, the Grange is now ready to serve as a resilience hub during emergencies. Kitchen appliances were upgraded at the beginning of the year as part of the Grange’s plan to make the kitchen more functional.

For many years, the owner of the vacant lot adjacent to the hall generously allowed patrons to park for free. This year the owner needed to sell the lot. The Grange put a down payment on 1/3 acre to preserve parking close to the building. An anonymous donor provided a big contribution to the down payment for the parking lot. A balloon payment on the remainder is due in May 2030.

Grants and Fundraising:

The Grange is grateful to Give Methow for their support, to the Methow Valley Fund for a $4,000 grant, to the anonymous donor who provided funds for the air filtration system, and to the anonymous donor who provided a big contribution to the down payment for the parking lot.