Grow Together with Our Community Arts & Agriculture Hub
||| FROM PARKER PAVITT for ORCAS ISLAND GRANGE |||
The Orcas Grange #964, an island institution since 1931, is excited to celebrate another year of community togetherness, learning, and sharing. The Orcas Grange strengthens individuals, families, and communities through grassroots action, service, education, advocacy and agricultural awareness.
Our third annual Soulstice Fest on Saturday, June 21st will bring fabulous food, games,prizes, and live music! This festival/fundraiser is in support of improvements to lights and sound at the Grange Hall which will provide the highest quality experience for live performances and Actor’s Theater productions. Bring the whole family; there’s something for everyone!
Ongoing Events
Open Tech and Crafts use our high-speed wifi and/or bring a craft to this open community work session on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 3-6 pm.
GrangeWreck is a musical jamming event for instruments of all kinds held every available Saturday from 6-10pm. This is a chance to improvise and create in a collaborative setting without restrictions on genre or skill level. Come listen, dance, play, or just hang out in this place of acceptance and inclusion.
The Grange Hall hosts community events and workshops for local partners such as the Exchange, Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture, Master Gardeners, and F.E.A.S.T.
New events added regularly!
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island has hosted over 100 plays since 2001. Stay tuned for their upcoming production of the classic mystery-thrilled Deathtrap; learn more at www.orcasactors.org.
All are welcome at our member meeting on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. We plan events, network with community, and care for our historic Hall. Come at 6pm to join us for a hearty potluck dinner.
Rentals Available
Bookings are open for your next event! Whether it’s a music festival, wedding, story-telling hour, family reunion, or educational event, consider the Grange Hall for your hosting needs. Share your vision. We’re here with the space… you bring the event!
Our full-size kitchen features a new stove & oven, standard refrigerator, and 3-part sink. Our spacious grounds and outdoor fire pit make for memories under the stars. Calendar and booking information is now available on our new website, orcasgrange.org. Very reasonable rental rates for island residents, local non-profits, and Grange members.
Your Support Matters
The Orcas Grange is a volunteer-run organization that relies on the support of community members like you. We have several priority capital improvement projects such as improving lighting systems, kitchen refurbishing, and more. If you have time or expertise to share, we welcome your contributions.
Check our new website. Contact us by email at orcasislandgrange@gmail.com.
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