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DESCRIPTION:A nearly 100% locally-organically-sustainably sourced mothers' day brunch, 
 featuring an "anti-mall" with local crafts, pesticide-free flowers, and 
 other gifts for mom. Live local entertainment. Raising money for the newly 
 revitalized Springfield Community Grange!\n\nTickets purchased at the door. 
 Adults=$6, Seniors=$5, Kids=$3\n\nDía de las Madres, Almuerzo, @ LA GRANJA 
 de SPRINGFIELD, Sábado, 12 de mayo, 9:30am-12:30 pm, Se ubica en la 
 esquina de Elkhorn y Werner Rds. Ofrecemos a usted y su familia: Delicioso 
 y saludable menú, Entretenimiento, Venta de flores y artesanías ¡Y más! 
 Adultos=$6, Ancianos=$5, Niños=$3\n\nThe Springfield Grange, an 80-year 
 old institution on the corner of Werner and Elkhorn Roads in North Monterey 
 County, remained inactive for the last several years, following decades 
 serving as a social and political hub for farmers in our region. Since 
 swearing in 65 new members in 2011, the Springfield Grange is one of the 
 fastest growing Grange Halls in the country. The new President of the 
 Springfield Grange, Alan Hicks, feels that this growth is due to the rising 
 interest in sustainable agriculture, quality food, farmers markets, and a 
 desire for a place for community building and a space for 
 activities.\n\nThe National Grange Movement started in 1867 to represent 
 the interests of small farmers and remains a repository for rural values, 
 traditions and knowledge. Due to renewed interest in sustainable 
 agricultural practices and small farming livelihoods, the Grange Movement 
 has been growing, especially in California, for the first time in over 30 
 years.\n\nHicks envisions Grange participation in the development of a farm 
 stand at the busy intersection where local farmers can sell their organic 
 produce and artisans, their crafts. He wants to appeal to farmers as well 
 as field workers.  Events ranging from pancake breakfasts to Mexican 
 barbacoas are in the works as well.  The goal is also to provide a space 
 for youth of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds to have safe, healthy, 
 educational activities that support community cooperation.\n\nLocal and 
 state elected officials such as, Watsonville Mayor Eduardo Montesino, 
 Watsonville City Councilman Lowell Hurst, and State Assembly members Bill 
 Monning and Luis Alejo are supporting the revitalization effort by becoming 
 Springfield Grange members themselves. "This is about community 
 empowerment, community organization, and folks coming together to bond and 
 solve neighborhood problems, to provide some fellowship and some 
 opportunities to learn and teach future generations," Watsonville City 
 Councilman Hurst said in a recent article in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/04/23/18711934.php
SUMMARY:Springfield Community Grange: Mother's Day Brunch
LOCATION:Springfield Community Grange, #523, Located at the corner of Elkhorn and 
 Werner Rds. in Pajaro, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/04/23/18711934.php
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