Volume 2 | Issue 15 A publication of the National Grange
August 8, 2025
Long Branch Community In This Issue Grange hosts “touch-A-Truck” Long Branch Community Grange Kids’ Day hosts “Touch-A-Truck” Kids’ Day submitted by Lisa Beck
Long Branch Community Grange #2072 (PA)
On Saturday, July 19, Long Branch Community Grange in Coal Center, Pennsylvania opened its doors—and its field—to families from near and far for a fun-filled, free community event designed especially for “kids” ages 1 to 101. The highlight of the day was a hands-on “Touch a Truck” experience, where children had the exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles. Local first responders and community partners brought fire trucks, a police car, a tow truck, and even a tractor for kids to climb in, sit behind the wheel, and ask questions about how these important vehicles help our communities every day. The day began with an
A young attendee poses in the back of a police SUV at the “Touch a Truck” kids’ event, hosted by Long Branch Community Grange. Photo Provided
adventurous scavenger hunt, leading eager young explorers around the Grange grounds. Activities throughout the event
..............................1 Grange Heirloom for August . . . . 2 Commentary: Let No One Underestimate the Value of a Rural Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Are you a Grange in Action? . . . . 4 State Presidents urged to take “Action” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Your Voice Matters: Help Protect Rural Kidney Patients . . . . . . . . . 6 2025 National Grange Contest & Program Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Support Grange Youth and Juniors with a Custom Cruise Door Hanger! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Donate to the Grange Foundation for a special opportunity . . . . . . 8 Recipes from the Heartland . . . . . 9 Grange Member Benefit: Pharmacy Discounts . . . . . . . . . 10 Grange Store: Junior Grange Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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