The Twisp Valley Grange

Building on the Past <—> Connecting with the Future

Potluck with a Purpose

Wednesday, 23 September

Bean to Bonbon:

cacao bean’s transformation to chocolate

Mary Jane Perry, a local chocolatier and Grange Secretary, will talk about the history of the cacao bean from its first documented use by the Olmecs in Mesoamerica 3800 years ago to its modern use in making truffles and bonbons today.

Doors open at 5:30, eat at 6:00, presentation at ~ 6:20 pm.

Please bring food to share.

Utensils, plates and water provided.

ALL WELCOME

Potluck with a Purpose

Wednesday, 28 October

Sam Thrasher

of Doubletree Farm

Candidate Forum

at the Twisp Valley Grange

coming in early October

(date not yet confirmed)

Lick below for links to Candidate Forums in Omak:

on 29 September‍ ‍

on 30 September

They will be recorded.

Cooling and Clean Air Center

will be open when NOAA HeatRisk predicts extreme heat (code RED )

For other cooling center locations, check this link

The Twisp Valley Grange now has an indoor Purple Air air quality senor. Search for Purple Air map Washington State.

The screen shot below is from 24 July at 7:22 am

Twisp Valley Grange:

black outer circle denotes an indoor air sensor

Link to NOAA HeatRisk website

We will make the Grange available as a Cooling Center in evenings, after the Methow Valley Community Center closes, during periods of extreme heat - as defined by NOAA HeatRisk. The hours will be updated and posted here.

If you have suggestions for activities when the Grange is open OR if you want to volunteer as a host, please contact us.

The Twisp Valley Grange fosters a healthy community by sharing fellowship and providing a welcoming Grange Hall for gatherings, hosting family-friendly activities, and sponsoring educational events.

The Twisp Valley Grange was founded in 1911. At one time, there were 13 Granges in the Methow Valley. Our Grange is the only surviving Grange in the valley – thanks to the unwavering support of our local community.

The Twisp Valley Grange welcomes ALL.

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Calendar of Events

Business meeting 2nd Wednesday of month

Potluck with a Purpose typically on the 4th Wednesday

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RENT the HALL

Rental information

Rent one floor or both floors.

The kitchen is fully equipped for a banquet.

Year in Review 2025

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.