08/23/2026
CAMDEN GRANGE AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Events for September 2026
All classes and events are held at 7 Camden Road, Elk, WA 99009.
Please note that we are a drug-free, and alcohol-free facility.
Our instructors work hard to prepare for our classes, so please show up on time. You can register for our classes at our website, camdengrange.org, and pay for the class at the door with cash or check.
HIGHLIGHTS AND ON-GOING SPECIAL EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS SESSION ON 02 SEPTEMBER, NOR IS THE RESOURCE TEAM AVAILABLE ON 07 SEPTEMBER.
*04 September (and every Friday night, except for holidays – ask instructor Karl) 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. – martial arts class – “Wing Chun Kung Fu”. See details below.
*NEW! 05 September: 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. – sauerkraut and kimchi-making class.
*07 September (every Monday morning, EXCEPT 07 SEPTEMBER) 10 A.M. to noon – Resource Team assistance. See details below.
*08 September: 7 P.M. – garden club meeting and class.
*09 September: 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. - Family Trivia night. See details below.
*12 September: 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. – Farmer’s and artisan’s market. See details below.
*14 September: 6 P.M. – Camden Grange and Community Center committee meeting. All are invited to bring their interests, skills, and suggestions. Free soup and bread meal provided before our meeting.
*16 September: 10 A.M. to noon – quilting club meets again – the club is making another beautiful quilt – newcomers to quilting are welcome!
*16 September: 6:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. - Music at the Grange evening. See details below.
*NEW! 17 September: 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. – cribbage night for adults. See details below.
*NEW! 19 September: 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. – beef jerky-making class.
*22 September: 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. – teen gaming and pizza night. See details below.
*23 September: 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. – Dungeons and Dragons for teens. See details below.
*24 September: noon to 2 P.M. – another fun meeting of the Camden Grange Book Club. READ details below.
*30 September: 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. – Fiber Arts Community gathering.
Spinning, fun, and conversation. SPIN on down to see details.
04 September - DISCOVER THE ART OF WING CHUN KUNG FU:
Wing Chun is a practical and efficient martial art renowned for its close-
range combat and no-nonsense approach to self-defense.
Join instructor Karl Winter as he guides you through the core elements of Wing Chun: balance, internal structure, precise positioning, and sensitivity. Karl’s teaching style combines disciplined training with a supportive, welcoming atmosphere – ideal for both beginners and experienced martial artists. Through hands-on exercises and interactive partner drills, you’ll develop coordination, sharpen your reflexes, and build lasting confidence. Experience the power, precision, and simplicity of Wing Chun Kung Fu: class schedule, every Friday night (except on holidays – ask instructor Karl), 7-9 P.M. For more information, contact Karl at [email protected], and RSVP today for your free introductory workshop.
05 September – LET’S MAKE SAUERKRAUT AND KIMCHI!
Cabbage fermented with salt is a time-tested method of preserving produce, while providing beneficial probiotics, and making nutrients more bioavailable. The Koreans add a few more zesty ingredients to create an array of recipes for delicious kimchi, with additional health benefits. A short presentation will provide detail, plus important safety information, and a list of equipment needed – then we’ll move to the kitchen for a how-to demonstration. If the student would like, they can bring a clean pint jar and lid to take a sample to ferment at home.
Class runs from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., and costs $10 per student – tasty samples will be available!
08 September – GARDEN CLUB MEETING
We will have a short business meeting, and then discuss (and show!) how to save garden seeds for next year’s garden. Snacks and socializing to follow – please join us.
09 September – FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT
Please join us for an evening of fun and entertainment – spend time with folks of all ages: friends, neighbors, and family, while keeping your mind sharp! Test your knowledge of movies, music, and TV shows (past and present), or dive into quizzes on historical events, famous figures, and milestones – win fabulous prizes! Gather your friends and family members (trivia questions can be intended for grandparents, siblings, and even “that guy” who has memorized every episode of “The Simpsons“ television series). Once again, we will offer a BBQ dinner
(smoked sausage onna bun, condiments, and chips) for a donation. This event runs from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M, and is free, and open to the public. No child care is available, so please plan accordingly.
12 September – FARMER’S AND ARTISAN’S MARKET
Come meet our local artisans, food producers, and local book authors, to get your homegrown and homemade goods, to include soaps, salves, tinctures, candles, jewelry, leather work, crocheted toys, dog treats, great books, and garden produce! Market hours are 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., and if you are interested in selling at the market, please contact Melissa at 360-791-1847, or check our page. We are always looking for more vendors selling garden produce – please call Melissa!
14 September – RESOURCE TEAM ASSISTANCE
Need help with prescription drug costs, transportation, medical and dental needs, in-home care services, or connecting with local, State, Veteran’s, and Federal assistance programs? We are here to help, at no charge to you. Our hours are 10 A.M. to noon, every Monday, and no appointment is necessary – OUR TEAM IS UNAVAILABLE ON 07 SEPTEMBER.
16 September – MUSIC AT THE GRANGE
Please join us for an evening (from 6:30 P.M. to 9 P.M.) of music, storytelling, singing, food, fun, and theme-dancing.
Hosted by local musicians, we have been recently visited by bands such as “The Rocking Chair Romeos”, “Fabulous Imperfection”, and “The Popeye-Rose Social Club”, and many (!) more individual entertainers,
singers, and performers.
Just want to sit, listen, be entertained (and sing along, if you remember the lyrics)? This is the evening for you. Please note that we have expanded our event hours to accommodate all the local musicians
singers, story-tellers (regional favorite Dan Conley promises some new stories), and listeners. Once again, we will offer a BBQ dinner (smoked sausage onna bun, condiments, and chips) for a donation. This event is free, and open to the public.
17 September – CRIBBAGE NIGHT AT CAMDEN GRANGE
Join us for our cribbage night, held on the third thursday evening of each month, 7-9 P.M. Whether you are a seasoned cribbage player, or have always wanted to learn, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Meet other local cribbage players to talk strategy and play the game – all levels welcome.
This fun evening is open to adults and young adults, and free to the public; boards, pegs, and cards will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. We do not provide childcare, so please make arrangements.
19 September – BEEF JERKY MADE EASY!
Learn how to make beef jerky at home, from start to finish. You will learn to use a time-tested family-approved marinade, as well as a commercial ready-to-use marinade. Students will leave the classroom with a comprehensive handout, and beef samples sliced, seasoned, and ready to cook in their own kitchen oven or dehydrator. Pre-cooked samples will be available!
Class runs from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M., and costs $10 per student – class size is limited, so be sure to register now.
22 September – TEEN GAME AND PIZZA NIGHT!
Camden Grange and Community Center, in partnership with the Pend Oreille County Library District, will offer another evening just for teens, to play board games, socialize with friends, and consume free pizza (non-gluten crust as well), popcorn, and soft drinks!
We’ll have a variety of games supplied by the Library and players: old favorites like “UNO”, and “Jenga” to newer games like “Bang!”, “Uno: Dare!”, and “Cover your assets”.
This event is free to everyone, ages 12-18, with parental approval (yes, there is a required permission form, AND parents are encouraged to leave the Grange premises while their teens game and eat).
Event runs from 7-9 P.M., and no registration is required.
23 September - DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS, 5TH EDITION – teens only
Welcome to Waterdeep! Our new campaign is “Waterdeep: Dragon Heist”, and players of all experience are welcome! Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to complete a “simple” quest, though along the way you will uncover a villainous plot in a grand urban caper. 23 September will be “session 1”. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SESSION ON 02 SEPTEMBER.
Dungeons and Dragons sessions run from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., and are free, and open to the public. Players must be between 12 and 18 years
of age, and yes, there is a parental release form. Dungeons and Dragons sessions are realized in partnership with the Pend Oreille County Library District – questions concerning the game may be addressed to Newport Library Branch Manager Celene Thomas (800-366-3654).
24 September – CAMDEN GRANGE BOOK CLUB
Our new Camden Grange Book Club will provide you with a community where people who like to read, can come together to explore different genres (science fiction, history, mysteries, etc.). A place and time where people can just hang out, and have fun in a no-pressure environment (NO term papers, no essays, no compare and contrast assignments, LOL). Feel free to bring your favorite book obsessions with you.
This month’s fun literary read is “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman; learn what happens to the “grumpy old man next door”! Our Club meets from noon to 2 P.M. We do not offer child care services, so this Club is open to adults and teens.
30 September – FIBER ARTS COMMUNITY GATHERING
Laura Ast will host another evening of wool spinning and conversation, for local spinners, weavers, crocheters, and sheep raisers. Beginning spinners and accomplished spinners alike are welcome to sit, and spin, and talk about their wooly experiences - and maybe pass along some tips and techniques. Weavers, crocheters, knitters, tatters, and shepherds are welcome as well – we are all part of the same community. If you already own a spinning wheel, please bring it along; otherwise treadled wheels will be provided. If you have your own supply of wool, or some fleece to trade, please also bring it along. Event runs from 7–9 P.M., and is free to everyone.
For more information on what is happening at Camden Grange and Community Center, you can look at our website, Camdengrange.org, or our page (Camden Grange and Community Center, in the Community Center group). Also, you can check out our free lending library box, located on the Grange front porch: it’s filled with free books for youths, teens, and adults. Please take some books, and consider joining our book club – see details above.
