Elders in the garden class at Orcassong Farm

Elders in the garden class at Orcassong Farm

Orcasong Farm will offer seven weekly hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, to help you understand the benefits of supporting Island farmers and encourage the choice, and use, of locally-grown foods. SOURCE: Islands’ Sounder | Elders in the garden...
Coho Preserve Hike; Mental Health Services

Coho Preserve Hike; Mental Health Services

The first sector meeting was a great success, despite the weather.  Twenty folks braved the rain and enjoyed the new Coho preserve hike yesterday afternoon.  We then trekked to Coleen’s house to enjoy her roaring fire and learn more about the efforts of the Land Bank,...
Our Schools: a Reflection of our Community

Our Schools: a Reflection of our Community

I just returned from the Celebration of Success, the scholarship and awards ceremony for the High School Seniors. What a remarkable event! Scholarships totaling over $100,000 were awarded and it is fair to say that a few lives were changed by these awards. Tomorrow is...