Grantfork news, July 31 edition

School Supply Lists

For parents wanting to buy school supplies before some items are bought out, this years school supply lists may be found by going to: HighlandCUSD5.org

click on registration follow to 2024-2025 supply list.

Homecoming Softball Tournament

Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, Grantfork will host a men’s softball game and a co-ed softball game.

Teams are being registered now. The cost is $100 per team.

The rules will allow Amateur Softball Association bats only. Pitching arcs will have a six-foot minimum with no maximum height limit.

Contact Adam at 618-795-2178 to register your team and for further information.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch will give out free sack lunches each Monday and Wednesday through Aug. 7.

Grantfork 75th Homecoming

Grantfork will host its 75th Homecoming celebration Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17.

Join the fun and check out the biggest and best children’s parade around. Be amazed at how this small community goes all out to put on this wonderful parade. The theme this year is “When I Grow Up.”

The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on both days.

A free dance begins at 8 p.m. Rock the night away with the bands Money Shot on Friday night and Benders & Backroads on Saturday night.

A bounce house will be available for the kids and bingo games for the adults. The event includes a lot of great food, cold beer, soda and water. Treat your sweet tooth to some hand dipped ice cream.

There will be something for everyone at the Grantfork Homecoming.