Happy almost June!
Here's what's happening around town this week.And if you enjoy Hello Granger, please consider forwarding it to a friend or neighbor who might enjoy it too.
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📅 Things to Do This Week
Friday, May 29
Roller Skating Rink Opening—Dallas Center
Dallas Center Mound Park | Tues. + Fri., 7-9 p.m. | Free
It’s a 15-minute drive, but it’s free family fun! The outdoor skating rink lets you bring your own skates or use free quad and inline skates, available in toddler through adult sizes, with scooters and skateboards ready to use, too. Also music, games, prizes, and budget-friendly concessions.
Saturday, May 30
Woodward Farmers Market
By the mural in Woodward | 10 a.m. -12 p.m. |
The Woodward Farmers Market featuring local vendors, baked goods, crafts, produce, and more.
Live Music + Dancing
Lake Robbins Ballroom | 7-11 p.m. | $10
The Unforgiven, a live country variety band, will be playing classic country, ’50s and ’60s rock and roll, and Southern rock.
Sunday, May 31
Yoga in the Park
Centennial Park | 9-10 a.m.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, this outdoor class before the Granger Farmers Market is a great way to relax and recharge. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a friend.
First Granger Farmers Market of the Season
Centennial Park | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This year’s Granger Farmers Market is loaded with local food, flowers, handmade goods, art, coffee, baked treats, and more. Details below. 👇
New Ice Cream Shop Grand Opening in Woodward
112 N. Main St., Woodward | 12-8 p.m. |
Just in time for summer, Sundae Social Club is celebrating its grand opening! Owned by a local Woodward-Granger family, the new ice cream shop is ready to serve up scoops, smiles, and a sweet new gathering spot for the community.
Regular Hours: Sunday 12–8 p.m.; Monday–Thursday 12–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 12–10 p.m.
🎓Woodward-Granger Graduation
Monday, June 1
Mommy + Me Yoga
Granger Community Center | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Free but register
Caregivers and children are invited to stretch, breathe, and move together in a come-as-you-are environment.
Tuesday, June 2
Adult Yoga
Granger Community Center | 10-11 a.m. |
Yoga for adults with beginner to intermediate experience.
Wednesday, June 3
📚 Last Day of School
Thursday, June 4
Senior BINGO
Granger Public Library | 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Granger seniors, it’s BINGO time—just for you. Enjoy prizes, fun, and socializing.
📰 Top Local Stories
• Twin Eagles Second Exit Taking Shape
The Twin Eagles housing development currently has a single entrance and exit, with all neighborhood traffic flowing directly to/from busy Highway 17.
The city is exploring a partnership with Rueter Properties to create a second northern connection that would link the neighborhood to NW 110th Avenue. In addition to improving access and safety, the connection could support future economic development in the area.
Dirt work is already underway, with construction tentatively expected to wrap up by the end of the summer.
This "road to nowhere" at the end of Crabapple Lane is expected to become Twin Eagles' future second neighborhood access point.
🗓️ Local Event Spotlight
Granger Farmers Market
More than 30 vendors will fill Centennial Park for the first Granger Farmers Market of the season this Sunday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Vendors will line both sides of the park pathways, creating a full lineup of local shopping, and food.
Find fresh produce, flowers, baked treats, coffee, handmade goods, art, and more. The Granger Economic Development Association (GEDA) will also be serving hamburger and hot dog meals at the concession stand.
📍 Centennial Park is located on the southwest side of town between Rose St. and Hwy. 141. Parking is available around the park, or walk up if you’re nearby!
🗓️ The market only happens once a month through September, so you won’t want to miss one! Market Dates: May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, Sept. 27.
❤️ Thanks to Granger Parks and Recreation and Vintage Road Coffee Co. for bringing the farmers market to our community!
👋 Around Our Community
• 🥪 Summer Food Program Begins June 9
The Woodward Community Food Pantry's summer food program runs June 9–August 11 and is available to families with children ages 0–18 who live in Granger, Woodward, or Bouton. Eligible families can receive a bag of food containing three days' worth of food each week.
Parents must accompany their children and provide proof of residency, such as a state-issued ID or utility bill showing their current address. Families should use the pick-up location that corresponds with their home community.
Pick-Up Locations
Tuesdays beginning June 9 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 Granger: United Methodist Church parking lot
📍 Woodward: United Methodist Church parking lot
📍 Bouton: Bouton Community Center
💚 Thank you to the volunteers and organizations helping make this program available to local families this summer.
💬 Community Feedback
• ☀️ I'm working on a local Summer Guide!
What would you want to see included? Hit reply and let me know—I’d love your ideas.
📌 Community Board
• Have a valid driver’s license and a little extra time? Volunteer drivers are needed to help provide rides for appointments, groceries, and errands—keeping local residents independent. Call 515-978-8114 or visit their website for more info.
• Afternoon part-time job opportunity available at Janning Family Chiropractic in Granger. Hours are Monday–Thursday from 2–6 p.m., with possible Friday hours as well. Send your resume and a brief bio to [email protected].
• The community refrigerator at the Granger Public Library is accepting donations. Items like milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and protein are always needed.
• Do you have a volunteer opportunity, job posting or another local announcement you’d like included here? Reply to this email and let me know and we’ll share with our readers!
— Stephanie, Hello Granger
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