18 February - Beekeeping isn’t what most people think.  By the end of this class, you will know what you don’t now know about keeping bees, and understand why $60 per gallon for local honey is a steal.

Class costs $10 per person.

Registration for our classes is required, so that we have sufficient handouts and/or supplies. 

You may pay for your classes at the door, using cash or checks.

                          HIGHLIGHTS AND ON-GOING SPECIAL EVENTS
*13 February:  6 P.M. – Camden Grange and Community Center committee meeting.  All are invited to bring their interests, skills, and suggestions.

*15 February:  10 A.M. to noon – quilting club meeting.

Please note that the Elk Camden Ham Radio Group now meets at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5924 (located at 39716 N. Camden Extension Road, Elk, WA  99009).  You can e-mail Rick Knapp at [email protected] for more information.

04 February – DOG TRAINING SEMINAR
During this one hour seminar, Freddie B., ABCDT, will help you understand how to establish a foundation with your dog for any basic training program, or undesirable behavior modification program.  You will learn how to establish leadership and the importance of it, the importance of understanding canine breed identification,  understanding canine body language, and much more.
You can check out Freddie B.’s credentials and services at his website:
www.FreddieBtheDogTeacher.com
Class runs from 2 -3 P.M., and costs $10 per person.  This class is limited to fifteen (15) students, so please register early.  As an added bonus for attending this class, the instructor will offer all attendees complimentary microchipping of their pets at the END of the seminar.  Your pets MUST remain contained in your vehicle during the seminar, and this offer is limited to a maximum of two (2) pets per attendee.

11 February – VALENTINE CINNAMON ROLLS
Just in time for Valentine’s Day:  join home-baking enthusiast Marylee Rozelle for a class on how to make Valentine-themed cinnamon rolls for the special ones in your life.  Learn how to make an easy yeast dough that can be used for a variety of baked goods, and go home with cinnamon rolls ready to eat!
Cost is $5 per person, kids are free and welcome to attend with their parents, and class runs from 7-9 P.M.

15 February – MEXICAN COOKING CLASS!
Depressed and tired of the whole “Endless Winter” blahs?  Then it’s time to learn how to prepare a delicious Mexican dinner, in your own home kitchen.  Cooking aficionados Mollie Ford and Chris Bennett will guide you, step-by-step, in creating amazing and EASY chicken enchiladas, and mouth-watering Pico de Gallo (a traditional condiment, and a tasty treat for other meals) – time to wake up your taste buds – we will be sampling throughout the class – YAY!
Class is geared toward cooks with at least beginning cooking skills and knowledge – class costs $10, due to ingredient costs, and runs from 7-9 P.M.

22 February – WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER SAFETY
Join Gina Claeys, owner/operator of Cedar Grove Wildlife Guiding service, to learn about our abundant local wildlife.  Gina will talk about wildlife ecology, recognizing signs of wildlife, avoiding negative encounters, and what to do if you do have an encounter.
Class runs from 7-9 P.M., and costs $5 per person.

For more information on what is happening at Camden Grange and Community Center, you can check our FaceBook Page :
             Camden Grange and Community Center, in the community center group

Members of the Camden Grange Quilters Club recently created Winter-themed quilts as a donation to the Elk Homemaker’s Club, for distribution to local needy families.  If you are a quilter, or would like to learn how to quilt, you can contact Club organizer Carol Wood at her email address ([email protected]), or at her Facebook page (Camden Grange Quilt Club).

The Second Annual Kids’ Christmas Crafts Workshop at Camden Grange and Community Center was a well-received venture.  Kids were able to choose from ten different opportunities to make crafts and ornaments, from snow globes and pine cone trees, to giant paper snowflakes and jingle bell necklaces, just to name a few.  We had a great turnout, and comments from parents were so encouraging. 

​We plan to offer this event next Christmas, so please reserve 02 December 2023 for more family fun.

The warmth of a wood stove fire, the sounds of holiday music, the aroma of a fantastic baked potato bar, homemade caramel corn, and the fragrance of pine boughs, along with  folks chatting with vendors of all kinds, filled the 100 year old Great Hall Saturday at the Camden Grange & Community Center's first FALL VENDOR FAIR.  

The quality of the vendors was fantastic — with everything from jewelry, farm and garden products such as goat cheese, honey, jams & jellies, and crafts such as painted stones, handmade soaps, photography, and woodcrafts — filled the Grange's Great Hall.  In the kitchen, just $4 got you a baked potato with more fix'ns than you could imagine. 

To the more than 100 patrons who attended, supporting our local farmers and artisans while enjoying the warm atmosphere of the event, Thank you!!  You have definitely put this event on the future MUST DO list for all those in Elk, Camden and surrounding areas.  

A huge THANK YOU to Lauri Chamberlin and her crew of dedicated helpers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success!!   We can't wait to see what you do next! 😉

Add the Camden Grange & Community Center website address to your "Favorites" and stay tuned for upcoming exciting events.  www.camdengrange.org and follow us on FaceBook. 

Our Artist in Residence, Carolyn Durham recently guided a group of both experienced and first time students in the finer points of fine art.  Each student was provided with all the materials necessary for producing their own interpretation of Carolyn’s original warm and cozy Autumn painting:  stretched canvas, table top easel, paints, brushes, and more.  Importantly, Carolyn provided step by step directions, helpful hints, and encouragement to each student – you can see the gleam of success in the eyes of the students in their graduation photograph.

Carolyn’s next fine art acrylic painting class is scheduled for Saturday, 10 December, from noon to 4 P.M., and will cost $30 per student.

You can register for this class HERE.
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During the Winter of 2021-2022, the ice on the grange roof was thick enough and heavy enough to slide down during a “warming” spell, and slice off our wood stove's concrete block chimney!
Happily, our local skilled mason, Chris Hansen, was able to install a new chimney in the following Summer, and heating our Great Hall was again possible.
BUT, our long-term thinking Grange Stewards, Chad and Lee, asked, “What if we have another ice problem next Winter?”, and they promptly installed a metal diverter to alleviate the possibility.  Also called a “chimney cricket”, the diverter splits the running water and sliding snow/ice down each side and around the chimney. 
Well done, to both Chad and Lee!

HIGHLIGHTS AND ON-GOING (*) SPECIAL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2022

*03 October:  6 P.M. – Camden Grange and Community Center committee meeting – all are invited to bring their interests, skills, and suggestions.

*08 October:  10 A.M. – 1 P.M. – Farmers’ Market at Camden Grange.

*11 October:  7 P.M. – Elk-Camden Garden Keepers garden club annual Harvest Dinner and last meeting for 2022.

*19 October:  10 A.M. – noon – quilting club meeting.

*20 October:  6:30 P.M. – HAM radio operator’s club meeting.

05 October – FOOD PRESERVATION, FREEZE DRYING

08 October – BASKET WEAVING 3

15 October – MOZZARELLA CHEESE MAKING AT HOME

19 October – SOURDOUGH BREAD BAKING!

22 October – FINE ART ACRYLIC PAINTING

26 October – HOMEMADE JERKY!

29 October – DOG TRAINING SEMINAR

DETAILS ON THESE EVENTS CAN BE SEEN ON THE "EVENTS & CLASSES" PAGE

We need volunteers, PLEASE!!

A work party is going to attempt cleaning up the Main Hall to get it ready for a host of upcoming indoor events.

When?  This Thursday, August 25 from 7PM - 9PM

So come on down and bring your favorite work gloves!

Those who help will be treated to FREE ice cream provided by our generous president, Mary Lee Rozelle.  

Thank you for your consideration!!  

​Our July class on “Instant Pot” pulled pork was a big hit with the students, especially when instructor Pat McGinty told them there was pulled pork barbecue sauce sandwiches and chips on the post-class menu.

Pat offered lots of tips on saving food budget money, and on saving precious food preparation time in the kitchen.

​More “Instant Pot” classes are on the horizon (including a class using unique dessert recipes), so please stay tuned!