LOSTINE — Big things are happening in the little building that houses Southfork Grange #605 on Roswell Street in Lostine.

So big, in fact, that it is spilling over onto the main street and beyond.

Although the inaugural 2024 Farmers Market season has come to an end, they are looking forward to 2025 and the Southfork Grange’s calendar is filling up with classes and events providing opportunities for folks in the community to learn traditional skills, connect with one another and support this organization.

Their Generations Project, now in its second year, provides classes, workshops and programs for all ages. Funded by Soroptimist International of Wallowa County and grants from other local organizations, the Grange’s project focuses on family sustainability, promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging the members of the county to join them in celebrating local agriculture, community and traditional practices.

Recently, the grange held its second Generations Project class on fermentation. This well-attended, multi-generational, hands-on class was expertly taught by June Colony, vice president, and Jenny Hawkins, lecturer. Participants went home with knowledge, a loaf of bread and a few jars of locally grown fermenting vegetables.

As with this, many classes are free and open to all county residents; all ages are encouraged to attend.

Upcoming events

A Founder’s Day Vintage Recipe Cook-off is happening Friday, Oct. 25, 3–5:30 p.m. at the grange, 317 Roswell St. Create, bring and share a favorite vintage recipe. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume matching the period of a recipe.

Then, a pie and cake auction is planned for Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at M. Crow, 133 OR-32 in Lostine. This is Southfork Grange’s annual fundraiser.

More

The grange has many projects in the works and will soon be adding classes, activities and events. They are also looking for people interested in teaching or facilitating a class. The Southfork Grange encourages all community members to visit their website, sign up for their newsletter, attend classes and consider joining the grange.

For more information and to enroll in classes, visit www.southforkgrange.com or send an email to southforkgrange605@gmail.com.