Otter Creek Grange #1493 Burlington, KS

05/27/2026

📣 Monthly Meeting is TONIGHT!

Join us at 6:30 PM at the Coffey County Burlington Branch location in Burlington.

Thinking about becoming a member? We would love to see you and your family there!

Tonight’s discussion will include planning our next community service project and ideas for celebrating America’s 250th birthday. 🇺🇸

Come be part of the conversation and the Grange community!

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04/29/2026

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This is so true -
We love getting to choose our own projects while having the support of the Kansas State Grange, National Grange and the Grange Foundation having our backs!

Every Tuesday this month, we are bringing you a Grange "Pro-Tip" to help local Granges promote the Grange.

This week's Pro-Tip:
🔹 Every Grange is part of a larger national network. 🔹

When you join a community Grange, you’re not just joining a local family, you’re becoming part of the National Grange - a nationwide, grassroots organization built from the ground up.

Local Granges connect through the Pomona (county), State, and National levels, creating a structure in which ideas, service, and advocacy flow upward from your community to shape state and national priorities.

That means:
🔵 Your local projects contribute to a larger story of impact
🔵 Your voice can help influence policy and advocacy efforts
🔵 Your membership connects you to a network of Grangers across the country

What starts in your hometown doesn’t stay there... it becomes part of something bigger. It's hundreds of thousands of hours of service, funds donated to worthy causes, and fellowship and family from coast to coast.

04/26/2026

This was the goal of our event yesterday “Rooted in Rural Spring Fest”.

We want a strong community and one that supports all!

If you would like more information on what “Grange” is please send me a note! We would be happy to share why we love this organization and all of the opportunities for all ages! This is truly a multigenerational organization! Something for EVERYONE!

Every Tuesday this month, we are bringing you a Grange "Pro-Tip" to help local Granges promote the Grange.

This week's Pro-Tip:
🔹 The Grange is more than just agriculture - it’s about building stronger communities. 🔹

While our roots are in farming and agriculture, the modern Grange supports rural and small-town communities through service projects, advocacy, youth development, and local engagement.

From food drives to community events, scholarship programs to legislative advocacy, Granges across the country are making a difference every day.

Being part of the Grange means being part of something bigger than yourself—right in your own hometown.

Consider learning more about this through programs like Project Sustenance (nationalgrange.org/projectsustenance) and the Rural Life Initiative (nationalgrange.org/rural-life-initiative).

04/25/2026

They absolutely slayed this whole event!! THANK YOU to everyone who made this day possible.

Coffey County Chamber of Commerce
Coffey County Economic Development
Visit Coffey County
National Grange Rural Life Initiative

04/22/2026

Otter Creek Grange is supporting our rural community by hosting Rooted in Rural Spring Fest which is happening this Saturday, April 25 Park in Burlington, Ks from 9am-3pm.

Free for spectators! Come learn homesteading activities, how to find remote jobs from Kansas Ag in the classroom and food securities by Kansas Rural Center.

There will be a HUGH Chicken bounce house, games for the kids, Axe throwing for the adults PLUS Craft, vendors and food booths/Trucks!

Be sure to stop by our Otter Creek Grange #1493 Burlington, KS booth to learn all the good YOU could help do by joining!

Grange Month

Growing From the Ground Up means supporting agriculture and rural communities.

Since 1867, the Grange has worked to advocate for farmers, strengthen rural communities, and promote agriculture. Today, that mission continues through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

How is your Grange helping to support agriculture or raise awareness about rural life in your community this month?

Share your activities, events, or ideas using and so we can highlight the many ways Grangers continue to make a difference.

02/24/2026

🎉VENDORS WANTED – 2nd Annual Rooted in Rural Spring Fest!

Excitement is in the air! Otter Creek Grange #1493 is now accepting vendor registrations for the 2nd Annual Rooted in Rural Spring Fest – and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Location: Kelley Park, Burlington, Kansas
🎪 Hosted: Otter Creek Grange #1493, Coffey County Chamber

We’re looking for:
🧶 Arts & Crafts Vendors – handmade items, decor, gifts, art, jewelry, quilts, woodworking, etc.
🚜 Homesteading Vendors & Demonstrators – gardening, canning, beekeeping, livestock, fiber arts, DIY, equipment, supplies, and more.
🍔 Food Trucks & Food Vendors – meals, snacks, desserts, drinks, cottage foods.
🧑‍🌾 Ag & Rural-Focused Businesses & Organizations – services and products that support rural life and agriculture.

This family-friendly community event celebrates agriculture, rural heritage, and community connection while supporting local makers, businesses, and youth.

Event Includes:
*Arts & craft and food vendors
*Carnival games and a bouncy house
*Homesteading demonstrations
*A health fair and wellness resources
*Educational speakers on agriculture and rural sustainability

If you’re a small business, local artisan, homesteader, food truck, or community organization, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community, share what you do, and support rural life.

📣 Ready to register as a vendor?

✅ Register online at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/roots-in-rural-spring-fair

🕒 Registration deadline: Please complete your registration by April 19.

🏠 Note: There are limited indoor/inside locations available, so early registration is encouraged.

If you have questions, feel free to comment, message us, or reach out after you register.

Come grow with us at Rooted in Rural Spring Fest and help us celebrate rural life, agriculture, and community! 🌱

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Otter Creek Grange #1493's Community event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉Join us for the 2nd Annual Rooted in Rural Festival, hosted by Otter Creek Grange on Saturday, April 25, 2026, a...

02/23/2026

🎉VENDORS WANTED – 2nd Annual Rooted in Rural Spring Fest!

Excitement is in the air! Otter Creek Grange #1493 is now accepting vendor registrations for the 2nd Annual Rooted in Rural Spring Fest – and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Location: Kelley Park, Burlington, Kansas
🎪 Hosted: Otter Creek Grange #1493, Coffey County Chamber

We’re looking for:
🧶 Arts & Crafts Vendors – handmade items, decor, gifts, art, jewelry, quilts, woodworking, etc.
🚜 Homesteading Vendors & Demonstrators – gardening, canning, beekeeping, livestock, fiber arts, DIY, equipment, supplies, and more.
🍔 Food Trucks & Food Vendors – meals, snacks, desserts, drinks, cottage foods.
🧑‍🌾 Ag & Rural-Focused Businesses & Organizations – services and products that support rural life and agriculture.

This family-friendly community event celebrates agriculture, rural heritage, and community connection while supporting local makers, businesses, and youth.

Rooted in Rural Spring Fest is held at the same time as the Coffey County Spring Livestock Show, organized by the Coffey County Extension Office, plus a planned truck show at Kelley Park — bringing together agricultural producers, youth exhibitors, families, and visitors from across the region.

🌾 Event Highlights Include:
*Arts & craft and food vendors
*Carnival games and a bouncy house
*Homesteading demonstrations
*A health fair and wellness resources
*Educational speakers on agriculture and rural sustainability
*Local FFA chapters have been invited to showcase student projects
*A planned truck/truck show (with more details to come!)

Whether you’re a small business, local artisan, homesteader, food truck, or community organization, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community, share what you do, and support rural life.

📣 Ready to register as a vendor?

✅ Register online at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/roots-in-rural-spring-fair

🕒 Registration deadline: Please complete your registration by April 19.

🏠 Note: There are limited indoor/inside locations available, so early registration is encouraged.

If you have questions, feel free to comment, message us, or reach out after you register.

Come grow with us at Rooted in Rural Spring Fest and help us celebrate rural life, agriculture, and community! 🌱

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Otter Creek Grange #1493's Community event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉Join us for the 2nd Annual Rooted in Rural Festival, hosted by Otter Creek Grange on Saturday, April 25, 2026, a...

01/21/2026

National Grange at work!

The National Grange today issued statements urging swift congressional passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339).

“For rural communities, early detection is not a convenience; it is a lifeline. With early detection, we can give rural Americans more time, better outcomes, and a fighting chance – regardless of ZIP code.” - Christine E. Hamp, National Grange President

“Cancer’s impact on rural Americans is immense and complex. Detecting cancer early poses unique challenges for these communities as screenings often require access to specialty health facilities, which can be few and far between in rural America. Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests will play an important role in reducing rural cancer disparities because they use simple blood tests to find more cancers earlier, ultimately leading to better outcomes. This bill represents an enormous step forward in closing the health gaps in cancer for rural Americans. We are proud to stand with leaders in Congress to help advance this bill into law, and we are urgently calling on all lawmakers to vote yes on rural health.” - Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Director

The National Grange has been working on advancing MCED legislation for several years, and we urge Grange members to contact their federal legislators to get this bill across the finish line. The Grange's grassroots policy structure ensures that the voices of all rural and small-town Americans are heard and part of the process.

Read the full statement on the National Grange website: https://www.nationalgrange.org/2026/01/21/national-grange-issues-statement-supporting-passage-of-mced-act/

12/16/2025

📣 Meeting Reminder! 📣

Our December monthly meeting will be held at Colony City Hall on
🗓 Thursday, December 18th
⏰ 6:30 PM

📌 Please note the date change due to the Christmas holiday.

🍽 Potluck Theme: Appetizers & Snacks

🎁 We are still accepting donations for Bingo/activity prizes to take to Life Care Center in Burlington—your generosity is greatly appreciated!

We hope to see you there! 🎄✨

11/21/2025

Bingo Prizes on there way to Life Care Center
Otter Creek Grange #1493 Burlington, KS