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DESCRIPTION:Senior Dance! Entrance: $5 plus a shared dish (pot-luck style for 8-10 
 people), without the dish, $7 entrance\nNo kids, no alcohol.\n\nBaile para 
 Gente Mayor de Edad\nEntrada: $5 y un platillo para compartir con 8-10 
 personas (convivo), sin el platillo, la entrada cuesta $7. \nNo niños, no 
 alcol.\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/2012/04/23/18711935.php
SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Senior Dance / Baile para Mayores de Edad
LOCATION:@ the Springfield Grange, located at the corner of Elkhorn and Werner Rds. 
 in Pajaro, CA\n\n@ La Granja de Sprinfield, se ubica por las esquinas de 
 Elkhorn y Werner Rds. \n
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