Hello Granger | WG Enrollment Is Up + Turkey Giveaway + Local Events

Happy Friday, Granger! 😊

This week, Hello Granger reached 500 subscribers! Thank you for reading and for keeping me in the loop about what’s happening around town. I hope this newsletter makes it a little easier to keep up with it all.

If you have feedback or an event you’d like me to share, just hit reply. I’ve really appreciated hearing from those of you who already have.

Now, on to this week’s events and news!

Friday, Nov. 6
A Little Social
Granger Community Center | 9 - 10:15 a.m. | $7 per family
This week’s playdate moves indoors because of the chilly weather. Kids can enjoy free play and a snack while caregivers catch up. Venmo at the playdate. No registration required.

WG High School Musical: Cinderella
Woodward-Granger High School | 7 p.m.
Talented WG High School students are bringing Cinderella to the stage! You won't want to miss this one! Admission is a freewill donation at the door, or reserve seats through Bound for $5 per student or $8 per adult. A bake sale will be held during intermission.

Saturday, Nov. 7
Christmas Market
Woodward United Methodist Church | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Shop local vendors, grab a bite to eat and support the Angel Tree fundraiser during the market. Admission is free.

Woodward Fire & Rescue Fireman’s Ball
Lake Robbins Ballroom | 7–11 p.m.
Dance, eat, drink and support a great cause at Woodward Fire & Rescue's 58th annual Firefighters Dance! Bring your friends for a fun evening while showing your appreciation for those who serve the community.

WG High School Musical: Cinderella
Woodward-Granger High School | 7 p.m.
It's your last chance to catch Woodward-Granger High School's production of Cinderella! These talented students are sure to put on a great show. Admission is a freewill donation at the door, or reserve seats through Bound for $5 per student or $8 per adult. Don't miss the bake sale during intermission!

Sunday, Nov. 8
Lake Robbins Ballroom's 95th Anniversary
Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward | 5–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate 95 years of Lake Robbins Ballroom with an evening of live music and dancing featuring the Al Godfredsen Big Band! Admission is $13, cash only.

Monday, Nov. 9
🦅 WG Schools Early Out

Library Story Time
Granger Public Library | 11:15-11:45 a.m. | Ages 0-5 | 
Little ones can enjoy stories, songs, snacks and crafts at this weekly library get-together. No registration needed.

Granger Blood Drive
Granger Community Center | 2-6:30 p.m.
Appointments are still available for the blood drive at the Granger Community Center, sponsored by the Granger Women’s Club. Sign up through LifeServe. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Tuesday, Nov. 10
🦅 WG Schools Early Out

Toddler Open Gym
Moore Sports Plex, 1701 Burr Oak, Granger | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $5 per child/adults & infants free
It’s indoor fun time for the little ones! Check in at the front desk of the Artistic Concrete building.

Adult Yoga
Granger Community Center | 10-11 a.m.
Yoga for adults with beginner to intermediate experience. 

Early Readers Daytime Craft
Woodward Public Library | 10-11 a.m. 
Little ones can stop by to make a scarecrow craft to take home.

Wednesday, Nov. 11
🇺🇸 Veterans Day
Honoring all who have served. Thank you, veterans!

Library Story Time
Granger Public Library | 11:15-11:45 a.m. | Ages 0-5
Little ones can enjoy stories, songs, snacks and crafts. No registration needed.

Veterans Day Free Meal
Whistlin’ Donkey Sports Bar & Grill | Starting at 11 a.m.
Veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to enjoy a free meal and drink in honor of Veterans Day. The meal includes a French dip sandwich, macaroni salad and homemade pie. Dine-in or takeout available. Proof of military service required.

Bud's Pub Delivery Night: WG Junior Class Event
Bud’s Pub | 5–8 p.m.
Support the WG Junior Class with a Veterans Day dinner fundraiser in partnership with Bud's Pub! Preorder a $15 meal for your family or sponsor a meal for a local veteran. Choose from ham balls with sides or a bacon or regular cheeseburger with fries. Delivery is available to Granger addresses only. All tips benefit the Junior Class Prom, and Bud's Pub will donate 20% of the day's sales to the American Legion. Preorder here.

Granger City Council Meeting
Granger Community Center | 6 p.m.
The City Council will meet to discuss city business and community matters.

Thursday, Nov. 12
🦅 WG Schools Early Out

🦅Reminder: No School tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13

Toddler Open Gym
Moore Sports Plex, 1701 Burr Oak, Granger | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $5 per child/adults & infants free
Let the little ones burn off energy indoors, now that it’s finally getting colder! Check in at the front desk of the Artistic Concrete building.

Knee-High Naturalists: Dinosaurs
Jester Park Nature Center | 10-11 a.m. | 3-6 years old | Free, Register by Nov. 11
Get ready to explore dinosaurs with a story followed by hands-on fun! Come dressed for the outdoors. Registration required.

Senior Social Time
Granger Community Center | 1-3 p.m. 
Join other Granger seniors for an afternoon of cards, games, conversation, and connection.

Granger Community Bingo
Granger American Legion, 1804 Main St., | 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 Bingo starts |
Join the fun and support veterans! Enjoy an evening of Bingo, food and drinks.

• Woodward-Granger School News 🏫

➡️ The Woodward-Granger district office moved from State Street in Granger to the former middle school offices at 306 W. Third St. in Woodward on Monday, Nov. 2.

➡️ Superintendent Mark Lane reviewed student enrollment at a recent Woodward-Granger school board meeting. The district had 550 students in grades 6–12 last year and projects 598 by the 2029–30 school year. Enrollment edged up at the high school and middle school this fall. The high school is expected to see a larger increase next fall as the district’s largest middle school class moves into ninth grade.

➡️ Woodward-Granger is now offering free breakfast to all enrolled students. The school board unanimously approved the program for the rest of the 2026–27 school year. Families don’t need to sign up. Click here for the November breakfast menu.

• ‘Tis the Season For Great Local Events: Coming Soon! 🔔

🍴Community Thanksgiving Meal | Sunday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m.
Stone Bridge Church is hosting its first Community Thanksgiving Meal, and everyone from Granger and the surrounding area is welcome. Bring the family or come on your own for a ham dinner with all the fixings and a chance to catch up with neighbors. Click here to sign up. If you’re able, bring an item to donate to the school backpack program.

🎄 Granger Holiday Open House | Wednesday, Dec. 2
This one’s worth marking on your calendar now! The Granger Economic Development Association’s annual Holiday Open House kicks off with Business Bingo at participating local businesses from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Stop by the Granger Community Center for a freewill donation dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., then stick around for the community Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m.

🎅 Breakfast with Santa | Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30–11 a.m.
Come say hello to Santa and enjoy a festive breakfast with family and friends! This holiday event is hosted by the Granger Public Safety Auxiliary.

• Thanks, Granger Election Workers! 🇺🇸

Thank you to the poll workers at Granger Emmanuel United Methodist Church for carefully checking voters in, directing them to open voting stations and keeping things moving on Election Day. And thanks for having the great stickers this year!

📌 Community Board

👩‍🏫 Woodward-Granger Parent-Teacher Conferences: Traditional conferences are scheduled for Monday at the Middle and High Schools, followed by conferences Tuesday and Thursday at the ELC and Elementary. All WG schools have early dismissals Nov. 9–12 and no school Friday, Nov. 13.

🍗 Turkey Giveaway: Friends of the Granger Library and the library are giving away 15 turkeys to Granger residents! To enter, fill out an entry form at the library and place it in the drawing box now through Nov. 13. Winners will be drawn and contacted Nov. 14.

✨ Local nonprofits wanted for Granger’s Christmas display competition: Local nonprofits can decorate a spot along the trail by the Granger Community Center for a chance to win a $250 donation from GEDA. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot. Install your display by Monday, Nov. 30, and bring your own extension cords. Know a local nonprofit that might want to enter? Forward this their way!

🎄Granger Nursing and Rehab Giving Tree: Help make Christmas special for Granger’s residents at Granger Nursing and Rehab. Choose an ornament from the Giving Tree and purchase the resident's three wished-for items. Return gifts by December 19.
Questions? Call 515-999-2588, or email Lisa Knapp at [email protected] or Lindsey Robinson at [email protected].

🦅 WG Gear Donations Needed
Gently used Woodward-Granger clothing is still needed, especially sizes small–large! Donated gear will be shared with families soon. Drop off donations at Granger Emmanuel United Methodist Church or Woodward United Methodist Church. Questions? Contact Brenda Talbert.

🥕 Local Food Donations
Drop off nonperishable food at Assumption Catholic Church’s outdoor food cupboard (1906 Sycamore St.) or protein donations at the Granger and Woodward public libraries’ community refrigerators. The sites have been busy lately!

🚘 Volunteer Drivers Needed
Volunteer Community Services of Woodward & Granger (VCSWG) is looking for volunteer drivers to help local residents get to appointments, pick up groceries, and run errands—helping neighbors stay independent. Students, this is also a great opportunity to earn Silver Cord hours.For more information, call 515-978-8114 or visit vcswg.org.

❓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.