Organizations
American Legion
The American Legion goals are to perpetuate a 100% Americanism protect and preserve all veterans rights and benefits and help young men and women become productive adults.
Meet: First Thursday of the month
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American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary supports the American Legion programs and does community service. They work with the school promoting youth Americanism.
Meet: Second Tuesday of each month
Amicus Club
Community Club
The Community Club represents and promotes the businesses of the community. They have 38 members
Meet: Quarterly (February, May, August and November) First Monday of these months
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Loggers
The Walnut Grove Area Loggers are a community service organization.
Meet: Third Monday of each month
Contact: wg.loggers@hotmail.com
Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069260803425
Men's Chorus
For information on the Men's chorus, contact Kerry Knakmuhs at kerry@knakmuhsagency.com
Micawber Club
The Micawber club is a Federation of Women’s Club. Their focus is community service, fundraising and volunteerism.
Meet: Third Monday of the month
Contact Wanda Hoyt for more information- WHoyt@redred.com
Sons of the American Legion
Sports Boosters
Contact Jake Jenniges for more information
Walnut Grove Area Education Foundation
The Walnut Grove Education Foundation administers donations for school projects not funded in the school budget. Donations are tax deductible and can be designated.
Meet: Quarterly
Walnut Grove Combined Charities
Contact Kerry Knakmuhs at kerry@knakmuhsagency.com for more information.
Walnut Grove Economic Development
Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month.
Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/walnutgroveeda
Walnut Grove Foundation
The Walnut Grove Area Foundation was formed in 1996. A board of nine members meet three times a year to create and promote funding for the Foundation’s base. The members of the board represent a cross section of active volunteers from the community.
Foundation Goal
The Walnut Grove Area Foundation’s Goal is to establish a $500,000 permanent fund. Each year, the earned interest from this trust is reinvested into our community through a yearly grant application process. These grants are awarded to non-profit (501c3) organizations.
Donor Benefits
- Community Ties: A donation to the foundation can enhance ties with Walnut Grove people and tradition.
- Donation Security: This Foundation operates under the guidance of Minnesota Foundation. This assures sound management of funds it receives from individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and other foundations.
- Longevity: Donations will assure the donor that the proceeds will benefit the community beyond the donor’s lifetime.
- Tax Benefits: Since the Foundation is a (501c3) public charity, all donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Code.
- Donor Designation: The donor can specify as to what his/her contribution will be used for.
- Giving Back: It is a way to give back to the community where people had their beginnings.
As of 2004, over $43,000 has been contributed to the Walnut Grove Area Foundation. We invite you to contribute and enhance the community of Walnut Grove. No gift is too large or small. It may be given in your name or remain anonymous.
For Further Information Contact:
Walnut Grove Area Foundation
PO Box 547
Walnut Grove MN 56180
(507) 859-2134
Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WalnutGroveAreaFoundation
Walnut Grove Museum
330 8th St
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2358 www.facebook.com/LIWWG
Wilder Pageant
The Wilder Pageant Committee promotes and manages the Wilder Pageant event that draws about 10,000 people each year.
Meet: Third Monday of the month at 7:00pm
Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WalnutGroveMnLauraIngallsWilderPageant