| JULY 29, 2013 -- Meriden Grange No. 29, 540 Broad Street will sponsor a workshop on cross-stitch (plastic art) on August 12th and 19th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on both dates. Cindy Hupper, a member of Meriden Grange will run this workshop in our downstairs dining room area. Cindy will provide kits for the participants and a fee of $15.00 will cover the kits and the instruction. Cindy Hupper’s experience in cross-stitch art includes winning the first place award from the New England Grange Needlework contest of 2012 which was held at the Big E for her entry. Persons attending may pre-register by contacting Meriden Grange at (203) 237-4617 by Thursday, August 8th.
In connection with our upcoming 84th Annual Meriden Grange Fair, scheduled for September 7th, participants in this cross-stitch workshop may submit their completed cross-stitch art to compete at our Fair for a prize. Entry forms will be available at the workshop, and is also available on-line at www.meridengrange.org/grangeagfair.asp for download along with our “84th Meriden Grange Premium Book.” A full listing of all the contests and their categories are listed in our Fair Premium Book. Fair Premium Books are also available at Greenbacker's Country Store-Agway, 744 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450; also at supporting businesses in the Meriden area.
We are asking the public to help support the Meriden Grange Fair by entering in this year's contests. The following contests will be open for entry: Assoc. of CT Fairs Contests (Adult & Junior Baking, Apple Pie, & Quilt), Needlework, Flower Show, Home Bakery, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Fruits and Vegetables, Adult and Children Arts and Crafts, and Photography.
Meriden Grange Fair is affiliated with the Association of Connecticut Fairs. The Adult and Junior Baking, Apple Pie and Quilt contest winners, from the Meriden Grange Fair, will have a chance at winning at the State run-offs scheduled in November. All contest entries will be accepted between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Friday, September 6th.
Further information about the workshop and our Fair is available by contacting Meriden Grange at (203) 237-4617, e-mailing info@meridengrange.orgor by visiting http://www.MeridenGrange.org. |
