Youth Fair Program coming to Manson

MANSON - The Manson Grange is excited to announce the start of a “Youth Fair” program, launching February 27. The Grange “Youth Fair” program offers young members, age 5-19 the opportunity to exhibit at county fairs and expositions. This program works alongside other nationally recognized programs such as 4-H and FFA.
The mission and purpose of the Grange “Youth Fair” program is to provide an opportunity for young Grange members to participate in an educational setting, designed to increase confidence, strengthen character, learn invaluable life skills and teach the importance of self-discipline. The program encourages learning opportunities for the members.
When you join the “Youth Fair” program, you become a member of the Grange. The Grange is a service organization with its roots in agriculture, founded in 1867. Manson Grange was founded in 1923. The Grange is a family-oriented organization where each member of the family has an opportunity for involvement.
At our first meeting on February 27, students will pick a project, an animal or other. It’s not required to have an animal to participate in “Youth Fair”. Any project displayed at local fairs is acceptable. A few examples are Sewing, Woodwork, Needlework, Art, Knitting, Photography, Quilts, Food Preservation, Baking, Horticulture, Floriculture and much more.
Applications are currently being accepted for “family membership” in the Grange with our first official meeting of the “Youth Fair” program February 27, at 6 p.m. in the Manson Grange Hall. Membership applications and other forms can be downloaded from the Manson Grange’s website www.mansongrange.com
For more information contact Norm Manly at 509-293-0225 or normmanly@yahoo.com