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Monthly Public Meetings

First Monday, 7:00 p.m., City Hall: Economic Development meeting. All welcome.

First Monday, 7:15 p.m., City Hall: City Council meeting. Open to the Public.

First Tuesday, 8:00 p.m., American Legion & Auxillary meeting for members and guests.

First Thursday, 2:00 p.m., Hope Congregational UCC Women's Society meeting.

Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Granville Centennial Meeting, Granville Sr. Citizen Center. Call: 728-6805.

Second Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m., Food Pantry open @ Granville Community Center. Call: 728-6369.

Second Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Granville First Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA meeting.

Third Tuesday, 8:00 p.m., City Fire Hall: Volunteer Fire Fighters' meeting. Open to anyone interested.


Granville Community Events & News - Scroll Down & See What's Coming Up!


This is the Lutefisk, not the meatballs!
Sunday, Sept. 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
First Lutheran Church's Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Supper


Thursday, July 10, 5:00 p.m. The Granville Farmers' Market will open for every following Friday - until the first hard frost. For more informtaion contact Maria Effertz Hanson: (701) 626-2551.


Sunday, June 14, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Ruby Mogards 80th birthday will be celebrated with an Open House at the Granville Community Center.


Rural Community Forum Learning from Each Other


Friday, June 13, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time
North Dakota Heritage Center , 612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck

Come and meet with your neighbors across North Dakota, to discuss some common rural community issues and opportunities. Each session will include panelists who have addressed an issue; telling what worked ... and what did not work.

Registration fee is $20 to cover lunch. The registration deadline is June 1; however, space is limited so register early. To receive a registration form, or for more information, contact Cher Hersrud at hersrud@fargocity.com or toll-free: 1-866-889-8265.


Granville American Legion Post 155 Raffle Tickets Available

Saturday, June 3, 2008. The Granville American Legion Post 155 Annual Raffle tickets are now available. Fifteen prizes to be given away including CA$H, Hotel Stay, Fair Tickets, 25 lbs of Beef, Gift Certificatrs and many other great prizes. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The Drawing will be held June 3, and the winners need not be present to win. Proceeds will benefit the summer youth program.


Hand-Pieced Quilt Raffle Tickets & Memorial Day Dinner Planned

Monday, May 26, 2008. Hope Congregational United Church of Christ Women's Society Hand-Pieced Quilt Raffle. The drawing will take place Monday, May 26, after the Memorial Day Dinner in the church basement. Tickets are $1 each and available from area businesses and church members. (Need not be present to win.)



Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 P.M.TGU Granville
Congratulations to Granville's Class of 2008!


Granville's Annual Arbor Day

Saturday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. Meet in the Granville City Park. Lunch will be served.


First Lutheran Church Roast Beef Dinner, silent auction & bake sale

Dinner is served!
Sunday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. First Lutheran Church Roast Beef Dinner at the Community Center. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $5.00 for 12 and under. A silent auction and bake sale will also be offered at the dinner.



"Kingsley Twins"
Celebrate 80th Birthday with Open House

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Celebrate the 80th birthday of Darlene Fay and Arlene May (the Kingsley Twins) Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Granville Senior Citizen Center "no gifts" Open House from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.


Granville Mason's "Little Las Vegas" Night

Saturday, April 12, 2008.


TGU 2nd Annual Book Fair

March 31 through April 3, 2008 at the Second Annual TGU Granville Library Book Fair. The Book Fair is Sponsored by the TGU Honor Society.


Granville in heart of America
Annual Granville Economic Development Corporation Meeting and Election

Monday, March 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the City Office. Election of Officers for the Granville Area Economic Development Corporation board will be held.


Pastor Miska Installation Service & Potluck, First Lutheran Church

Sunday, March 2, 11 a.m. Joint church service - with a potluck dinner to follow is planned.Norwich and Granville will hold a joint service to install Pastor Mary Miska as their new pastor. Assistant to the Bishop Keith Garness will install Pastor Mary Miska for the Granville and Norwich Lutheran Church. The Installation Service is to be followed by a potluck. All are invited

Please come and help Pastor Mary Miska celebrate this proud occassion.


Chocolate Extravaganza at the Granville Masonic Lodge!


Thursday, February 14, 7 - 9 p.m. The Granville Masonic Lodge. Tickets $5, with drawings throughout the vening for prizes. Need not be present to win. Sponsored by the Granville Chapter #47 Order of the Eastern Star. Proceeds contributed to the O.E.S. Scholarship Fund.


Welcome Pastor Mary Ellen Miska!


Sunday, February 3, 11 a.m. Joint church service - with a potluck dinner to follow is planned.  Everyone is invited to come and welcome Pastor Miska to the Norwich and Granville Lutheran Church community.


Granville Sr. Citizen Center Winter Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser

Sunday, January 27, 11 - 2 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner, at the Granville Senior Citizen Center. Watch for more information. Remember to bring your neighbors!


Granville Sr. Citizen Center Monthly Business Meeting

Monday, January 14, 1:00 p.m. The monthly Granville Senior Citizen Center business meeting will be held at the Granville Senior Citizen Center.


Granville's Memorial Diner Third Anniversary Celebration

Memorial Diner, 213 Main Street, Granville, ND 58741 Tele. 728-9511
Bonnie Schell & Donna Lundy

Friday, January 4, 2008.

The Granville Memorial Diner will have coffiee and cake to celebrate their third anniversary.

Join Donna Lundy, Bonnie Schell and their crew for coffee and cake in celebration of the Granville diner's third anniversary. Bring a friend!

 


Granville's 2007 "Old Fashioned" Christmas Celebration


Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 16, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Granville Community Center. Prizes, drinks, cookies, music and BINGO! and ...
There will be a special appearance from Santa Claus and his helpers.
Santa Photos and Frames to decorate will be available for $5.00 each, or 3 for $12.00.


Annual Advent Tea

Wednesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Granville. Women of the ELCA invites everyone, (men included) to attend their Annual Advent Tea. This year's entertainment will be Christmas music by Josh Moen, MSU Music Major.  He will have CD's available for purchase.  Lunch will follow. Remember to bring your neighbors!


Daylight Saving Time Ends

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time for 2007 ends. Remember to "Fall Back" one hour before bed. That is, set your clocks back one hour before retiring for the night.


Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner First Lutheran Church Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner

Sunday, September 30, 2007, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. McGillicuddy Community Center, Granville, N. Dak. Cost: Adults - $12.00, 12 and under - $6.00. (Matching funds applied for through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.)


Granville Fall Festival 2007

Fall Festival Kids 2006

Sunday, September 23, 2007, Noon to 3:00 p.m. Granville City Park, Fun, Games, Food and Something for Everyone of All Ages!


Julson Diamond Anniversary Open House

Sunday, September 23, 2007, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. An Open House to celebrate the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Vernon and Eyvonne Julson will be held at the Granville Community Center. (No gifts please.)


NBHA Jackpot Barrel Racebarrel, rider &  horse
August 21, 2007
For more information call Cindy @ 728-9536.


Granville City-Wide Garage SaleGranville City-Wide Rummage Sale!Granville City-Wide Garage Sale


Saturday, August 18, 2007, (times to be announced.) The Granville City-Wide Rummage Sale invites everyone in the city to participate. The cost is $5 per sale site. The money will be used to help pay for advertising costs. Participation will entitle the seller to be listed on the sale maps and advertising materials. For more information, and to be included in Granville's Annual City-Wide Rummage Sale, please call (701) 728-6435.


barrel, rider &  horseNBHA Jackpot Barrel Race
August 7, 2007
For more information call Cindy @ 728-9536.


North Central Horse Show
August 5, 2007
For more information call Cindy @ 728-9536.

10th Annual McGillicuddy Team Roping Classic July 14, 2007

10th Annual
McGillicuddy
Team Roping Classic
Granville, ND.

Saturday, July 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m. Registration, Roping at 10 a.m. For more information please contact: Cindy or Tim Anderson at (701) 728-9536.


NBHA Jackpot Barrel Race
July 13, 2007
For more information call Cindy @ 728-9536.


Granville American Legion Post No. 155 July Meeting Rescheduled

Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. The Granville American Legion Post No. 155 Meeting normally scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month has been rescheduled for the second Tuesday of July.


Erik Olson & Friends Sunday, July 1, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Erik Olson & Friends will perform for the Granville Centennial Celebration at the City Park.

 


McHenry County Saddle Club
Presents Their
1st Annual
Horse Pull

Sunday, July 1, 2007, 1 p.m.
Granville City Park Arena

For more information please contact: Cindy or Tim Anderson at (701) 728-9536.


Granville Centennial Wagon Train, June 30 at 1 P.M.

More Centennial Events and News

barrel, rider &  horseNBHA Centennial Barrel Race
Saturday, June 29, 2007
For more information call Cindy @ 728-9536.


Granville Centennial Celebration
4D Jackpotbarrel, rider &  horse

Friday, June 29, 2007. Stay tuned for details... plan on significant added money, prizes 3 deep in each division, Calcutta, big crowds and an exciting atmosphere!  Huge blowout celebration!  Contact Connie Buck @ 839-5408 for pre-race info. For more information www.NDbarrels.com



 June, July and August Monday Nights
Learn to ride and participate in horse shows with Jill.
For more information call Cindy @ 728-9536.



City of Granville Centennial Celebration!

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June 29, 2007 through July 1, 2007
The City of Granville will be celebrating 100 years of progress!
Contact Lucille Loftesnes for more information.

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City of Granville Centennial Celebration!

June 29, 2007 through July 1, 2007
The City of Granville will be celebrating 100 years of progress!
Contact Lucille Loftesnes for more information.

Cash Calendars available. Double-Click here to order!


Annual Hope Congregational UCC Women's Society Friendship Night

Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.   The Hope Congregational UCC Women’s Society will hold its annual Friendship Night Wednesday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.  The program will be ‘A Prairie Woman Speaks,’ by Joann Buriak, with musical selections by TGU Granville students.  There will be music, fun, food and fellowship for all.


Ralph's Famous Breakfast Sausage Sr. Citizens' Pancake Breakfast Featuring Ralph's Famous Sausage

Sunday, April 29, 2007. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Granville Senior Citizens' Center Pancake and French Toast Breakfast featuring Ralph Larson's Famous Breakfast Sausage! The fundraising breakfast is $5 for adults, $3 for 6 to 10 and Free for Pre-Schoolers.


Garden picture of tomatilos Gardening Workshop Schedule Change!

Monday, April 16, 2007. 10:00 a.m. to noon. The Gardening Workshop will be held at the Community Center. A varitey of gardening topics will be discussed including, Conservation Where You Live, Color Your Yard with Annual Flowers, and a Guide to Native Plantscaping. Everyone is welcome to attend the workshop.


picture of playing cards Sr. Citizens' Center Card Party

Sunday, April 15, 2007. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The $4 entry fee includes free lunch and prizes. Whist - Pinochle - Maneuvers will be played.


$100 bill waving like a flag in the breezeCommunity Foundation Information Meeting

Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m. The Granville Area Economic Development Committee is hosting a presentation by Kevin Dvorak, of the North Dakota Communtiy Foundation, to discuss creating a community foundation for Granville. Everyone is invited to attend.


smooth dancers "Swingin Singles" Dance

Saturday, March 31, 2007. 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. "Swingin Singles" Dance at Rugby KC Club with music by the Country Cousins. For more information please contact one of the following: Orlan Foss, 701-228-5270 or Florence Sime, 701-263-4710.


Mason's Annual Pancake Breakfast Poster Annual Mason's Scholarship Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 25, 2007, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual Granville Masonic Lodge's Scholarship Breakfast will be held at the Granville School Cafeteria. Serving Pancakes, French Toast & Sausage Breakfast. All proceeds to go towards scholarships. Matching funds from the state Masonic Lodge.


Map with Granville Annual GAEDC Meeting

Monday, March 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m. The annual Granville Area Economic Development Committee meeting will be at the Granville Community Center. Everyone is encouraged to attend this important meeting.

Home Rule Informational Meeting

The Granville Home Rule Informational meeting will follow the Annual GAEDC meeting in the Granville Community Center. Everyone is also encouraged to attend this important meeting.


Granville Centennial Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m. A Granville Centennial planning meeting will be held at the Granville Senior Citizens' Center. Everyone (not just comittee chairs) is welcome. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. For more information contact Pat Heine at 837-0397 or Lucille Loftesness at 728-6805.


Daylight Saving Time Begins

Sunday, March 11, 2007, 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time for 2007 begins. Remember to "Spring Ahead " one hour before bed. That is, set your clocks ahead one hour before retiring for the night Saturday!


pool cue, chalk & balls Mylo Jones 12th Annual Memorial Scholarship Pool Tournament

Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, 2007.The Mylo Jones 12th Annual Memorial Scholarship Pool Tournament will be held at the Granville Community Center, White Buffalo Lounge, and the Branding Iron Saloon. The $20 entry fee includes a collectable t-shirt, food and door prizes.

The tourney is now full , but if you would like to play, call the White Buffalo Lounge at 728-6447, or the Branding Iron at 728-9544, and place your name on the reserve list.

All proceeds are awarded as scholarships to the graduating seniors at Granville H. S. The Class of 2006 recipients were Lindsey Frey, Brittney Lashman, and Krysten Green.


Spring Fling at the Community Center
Tickets $15

Saturday, March 3, 2007. The Spring Fling includes a Roast Beef Dinner 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and music by North 14 DJ and Karoke, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.  The Spring Fling is sponsored by the TGU Granville Boosters and the Granville American Legion. Tickets are $15 at the door.


The Pet Vet Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Pet Vet Mobile Veterinary Clinic will be in Granville Wednesday, Feb. 28, 3:30 - 4:30 by the City Hall. Vaccinations, Exams, & Dental Work available without appointment. Surgeries require appointments. Please call 720-8387 for an appointment or more information.


Community Betterment Meeting

Monday, February 19, 2007, 8:15 a.m. The Community Betterment meeting will be held at the Memorial diner.


Granville Centennial Meeting

Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m. A Granville Centennial planning meeting will be held at the Granville Senior Citizens' Center. Everyone (not just comittee chairs) is welcome. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. For more information contact Pat Heine at 837-0397 or Lucille Loftesness at 728-6805.


Annual Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, February 11, 2007, 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. First Lutheran Church of Granville's First Lutheran Women of the ELCA will be serving a pancake breakfast. Children 5 and under free, 6 - 12 $3.00, and adults $5.00. Matching funds are anticipated from Thrivent Financial, McHenry County Chapter 31350.


Dinner is served, Sir & Madam Granville Centennial Progressive Dinner Fund Raiser

Sunday, January 21, 2007, 5 p.m. Starts at the Sr. Citizens Center with appetizers. 5:30, Soup & Salad, at the Cong. Church. Roast Beef Dinner e served 6:30 at Memorial Diner. Dessert at the Masons 7:30. Door prizes drawn during each course. Tickets $15 each.


Bingo! Rising Stars 4-H Bingo!

Sunday, January 21, 2007, 4 p.m. Rising Stars 4-H Club BINGO! at the Granville Community Center. Cash prizes, Goodie Walk, and lunch will be served.


Annual Advent Tea

Wednesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Granville. Women of the ELCA invites everyone, (men included) to attend their Annual Advent Tea. This year's entertainment will be Christmas music by Deborah Hoskin, accompanied by Ruby Berentson. Deborah has released two CDs.

Refreshments will be served. Remember to bring your neighbors!



Merry Christmas!

Granville's "Old Fashioned" Christmas Celebration

Sunday, December 3, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Granville's Annual Santa Day celebrates an "Old Fashioned" Christmas at the Granville Community Center. Door prizes, cider, coffee & cookies will be available. Treat bags for the kids are being donated by the Granville American Legion. The Rising Stars 4-H club will provide BINGO! 1 to 2 p.m. Jack & the Buffalo Boys will provide music from 2 to 3 p.m.

There will be a special appearance from Santa and his elves. Santa Photos and Frames to decorate will be available for $5.00 each, or 3 for $12.00. The Christmas Bake Sale will feature homemade Christmas Sweet and Lefsa. Get your Christmas baking done and support the Granville Community Center.

People are needed to donate tins and baked goods to fill them with for the Christmas Bake Sale to benefit the Community Center. Anyone wishing to help, donate or participate should call Nancy at the Granville City Office, 728-6369.

Granville's Memorial Diner will feature a special dinner of Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Dinner Roll & Dessert. Cozy Cottage and Zimbelman's Gifts will be open for your Christmas Shopping Needs.


Annual Fall Craft Show

Saturday, November 25, 2006, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Granville's Annual Fall Craft Show at the Granville Community Center. Seasonal home-made gifts, crafts, and toys for Christmas shopping or "whatever". For more information, or to reserve a table, please contact Winona Evans at 728-6623.


Order your LEFSA early!

Saturday, November 24, 2006, Call Linda at 728-6980, or Nancy at 728-6864 for your LEFSA. 3 pack rounds for $3.00.


Thursday, November 23, 2006


Granville Community Thanksgiving Service

Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Granville Hope Congregational Church.

Everyone is welcome!

Offering: canned goods, etc. to be donated to the McHenry County Food Pantry.

Fellowship following the service in the church basement.


American Legion ND Emblem American Legion Post 155 annual 150 Club Dinner & Dance
NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!
Saturday, November 18, 2006, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner, and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance. Tickets are $15 and include three free-drink tickets. Cash drawings for money will be used to help support the Granville Youth Programs.


The Pet Vet Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Pet Vet Mobile Veterinary Clinic will be in Granville Wednesday, Nov.15, 3:30 - 4:30 by the City Hall. Vaccinations, Exams, & Dental Work available without appointment. Surgeries require appointments. Please call 720-8387 for an appointment or more info.


Don't Forget to Vote!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

at the Granville Community Center

9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.



Halloween

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Happy Halloween!


Daylight Saving Time Ends

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time for 2006 ends. Remember to "Fall Back" one hour before bed. Set your clocks back one hour before retiring for the night. March 11, we will "Spring Ahead" one hour.


Painting of the original Granville Hope Congregational Church Hope Congregational UCC Annual Fall Dinner

Sunday, October 29, 2006, 11:30 to 2 p.m. Crafts, Baked Goods and a Roast Pork Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Pies and all the trimmings, will be held at the Granville Community Center.
Adults $7, Children under 12 $3, and pre-school children free.


Call BEFORE You Dig
Propane Emergency
701 263-1591


Propane Information:
701 728-6369

Call BEFORE You Dig



Call 48 hours before you dig ND One-Call
800 795-0555

Call BEFORE You Dig

CityTelephone Numbers:
City Hall:
701 728-6369

City Shop
701 728-6649

Bob's Cell
701 263-1591

Call BEFORE You Dig
Propane Emergency
701 263-1591


Propane Information:
701 728-6369

Call BEFORE You Dig



Call 48 hours before you dig ND One-Call
800 795-0555


Call BEFORE You Dig

CityTelephone Numbers:
City Hall:
701 728-6369

City Shop
701 728-6649

Bob's Cell
701 263-1591