By Betsy Brewer Brantner
Contributing Writer

Calvert Grange has a long and rich history and it is the last grange in Cecil County. They take that honor seriously and they work hard to preserve the legacy. 

Preserving that legacy translates into offering residents in Maryland and the surrounding states of Pennsylvania and Delaware with new social events.

Their latest endeavor, Bingo Blitz, is sure to bring in people searching for a more exciting and very affordable game of bingo.

Bingo Blitz is held every first and third Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon.

There is a very extensive list of gifts and foods donated. Bingo cards can be purchased for $1 and you can have six at a time. Everyone is welcome.

But Bingo isn’t the only fun thing happening at the grange, craft shows certainly bring in the crowds.

This year craft shows will be held on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Dec.7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Prepare to make a day of it at the craft shows. You can grab some great refreshments including breakfast sandwiches, soups to go (crab soup and chicken and dumplings) plus a variety of drinks and desserts. And check out the raffle prizes which get bigger and better each year.

The vendors are a very eclectic group of artists and crafters. All items are hand-made and in the past have included crocheted and knitted items, jewelry, felted items, wreaths, yarn, food items, and hand spun yarn. If artwork is your thing, come see ceramic items and very unique art work. It is a great place to start your holiday shopping and find one of a kind items that are sure to please everyone.

It is a great place for would-be crafters to ask questions, find supplies, or simply see if you might want to learn a new craft.

For more information on joining the grange, reserving the venue or signing up for events, go to calvertgrange.org or call Karen Long at: 410-441-4990.