PENDLETON — The White Eagle Grange recently scored support for the Pilot Rock High School music department. Gail Wilson, the group’s treasurer, said the group provided a $250 donation to help with the repair and purchase of instruments.

Nikki Shattuck, a six-year White Eagle Grange member and current secretary, shared about the condition of the school’s instruments during the Feb. 1 Grange meeting. Shattuck, who participates in the Pilot Rock High School band, said she was well aware of the need and was hoping to gain support.

“That’s what the Grange is about, helping out the programs within our local communities and programs,” Shattuck said.

Wilson, a fourth-generation Granger and member since 1972, said the group attempts to provide assistance where they can. She said while the Pilot Rock music program has a substantial need, the Grange could at least offer a little help.

The fundraising efforts of the White Eagle Grange, Wilson said, have been somewhat stymied because of COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings. The group has been known in the past for its monthly all-you-can-eat breakfasts, which raises money for different entities and efforts.

Wilson said when the Grange has the money or manpower, they help with such things as FFA, 4-H and Little League. In addition, they donate use of their hall for youth dances, prom parties, graduation celebrations and more. The group also supports the Main Street Cowboys through the purchase of a bench each year.

While the Grange is hoping to resume regular breakfasts in the future, they are currently raising money through raffle ticket sales for a Ruger 8500 AR-556 Semi-Auto 223 REM. A total of 500 tickets for the rifle raffle are available for $10 each.

“Proceeds go to our youth programs and building fund,” Wilson said. “The more tickets we sell the more programs we can help.”

The raffle drawing will be held during the Saturday, July 10, breakfast at the Grange Hall, 43828 White Eagle Road, located off Highway 395 between Pilot Rock and Pendleton. The meal, which runs from 7-10 a.m., costs $7 for ages 8 and older, $4 for ages 5-7 and free for kids 4 and under.

Tickets for the rifle raffle can be purchased in Pendleton at Les Schwab Tire Center, 1550 Southgate Place; Elite Guns & Tactical, 1400 S.W. Court Ave.; from any Grange member; or by contacting Gail Wilson at gail11wilson@gmail.com 541-310-9655.