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PORT ANGELES
Today
Violin Classes — Have a violin stored away that you’ve been wanting to take down and play again or do you have a violin and have never played but have wanted to? This is an opportunity for you to learn along with other beginner players. Classes are held weekly at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St. There is a class fee. For more information contact Phyllis at 360-417-3688. Runs till July.
PA Senior Softball — Co-ed slow pitch for fun, fellowship and recreation. For women 45 and older and men 50 and older. For additional information, including time and location, phone Gordon Gardner at 360-452-5973 or Ken Foster at 360-683-0141.
Tai Chi class — 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. Inspire Medical Clinic/Clini Care, 621 E. Front St. Tax-deductible donations accepted for nonprofit Washington Institute of Natural Science. Sponsored by Washington Institute of Natural Science.
Guided walking tour — Historic downtown buildings, an old brothel and “Underground Port Angeles.” Chamber of Commerce, 121 E. Railroad Ave., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 senior citizens and students, $6 ages 6 to 12, children younger than 6 admitted free. For reservations, phone 360-452-2363, ext. 0.
Serenity House Dream Center — For youths ages 13-24, homeless or at risk for homelessness. 535 E. First St., 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Housing and planning help, plus basic needs: showers, laundry, hygiene products, etc. Meals served daily. Volunteers and donors phone 360-477-8939 or 360-565-5048.
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — “Ghost Stories: Erik Sandgren’s Mythic Landscapes. 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Show runs until March 10. Phone 360-457-3532.
Mental illness family support group — For families and friends of people with mental disorders. Peninsula Community Mental Health Center, 118 E. Eighth St., noon to 1:15 p.m. Phone 360-457-0431.
Port Angeles Lions Club — Danetta Rutten will discuss the latest updates on marijuana research and issues regarding medical marijuana CrabHouse Restaurant, 221 N. Lincoln St., noon. For more information, phone 360-417-6862.
WSU Master Gardeners Green Thumbs Garden Tips Brown Bag Series — Lunchtime gardening lecture series. Noon to 1 p.m., county commissioners’ meeting room, Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St. Free. Held the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
First Step drop-in center — 325 E. Sixth St., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free clothing and equipment closet, information and referrals, play area, emergency supplies, access to phones, computers, fax and copier. Phone 360-457-8355.
Museum at the Carnegie — Second and Lincoln streets, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation: $2 per person, $5 per family. Main exhibit, “Strong People: The Faces of Clallam County.” Lower level, changing exhibits, Books-Plus Shopping. Elevator, ADA-access parking in rear. Tours available. Phone 360-452-6779.
Newborn parenting class — “You and Your New Baby.” Third-floor sunroom, Olympic Medical Center, 939 Caroline St., 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. Phone 360-417-7652.
Mental health drop-in center — The Horizon Center, 205 E. Fifth St., 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For those with mental disorders and looking for a place to socialize, something to do or a hot meal. For more information, phone 360-457-0431.
Senior meal — Nutrition program. Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., 4:30 p.m. Donation: $3 to $5 per meal. Reservations recommended. Phone 360-457-8921.
Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics health clinic — 909 Georgiana St., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free for patients with no insurance or access to health care. For appointments, phone 360-457-4431.
Bariatric surgery support group — Terrace Apartments, 114 E. Sixth St., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phone 360-457-1456.
Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, The Great Turnaround — New York Times best selling author Dr. Bruce Wilkinson will be speaking on behalf of My Choices at the Port Angeles High School auditorium, 304 E. Park Ave. For tickets and info phone 360-452-3300 or mychoicesevents.org.
Olympic Timber Town — The group is developing 57 acre Museum and Heritage Center on the former Clallam Log Yard on West Highway 101. North Olympic Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., 7 p.m. For more information, phone Bob Harbick at 360-452-8248.
Celebrate Recovery — Christ-based recovery group. Lighthouse Christian Center, 304 Viewcrest Ave., 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Phone 360-452-8909.
Concert — Jim Malcolm: Scots Troubadour concert as part of his US tour. 7:30 p.m. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd. $12 General; $10 Friends of PAFAC. Advance tickets at the Center or Port Book & News.
Friday
Serenity House Dream Center — For youths ages 13-24, homeless or at risk for homelessness. 535 E. First St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Housing and planning help, plus basic needs: showers, laundry, hygiene products, etc. Meals served daily. Volunteers and donors phone 360-477-8939 or 360-565-5048.
Play and Learn Port Angeles — For children for ages 0-5 to attend with parent, grandparent or caregiver with individual and group play, songs and storytime. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phone 360-452-5437 for location and information.
Walk-in vision clinic — Information for visually impaired and blind people, including accessible-technology display, library, Braille training and various magnification aids. Vision Loss Center, Armory Square Mall, 228 W. First St., Suite N. Phone 360-457-1383 for an appointment or visit www.visionlossservices.org/vision.
Insurance assistance — Statewide benefits advisers help with health insurance and Medicare. Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phone Marge Stewart at 360-452-3221, ext. 3425.
Clallam County Civil Service Commission — Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., 9 a.m.
City manager coffee — Port Angeles City Manager Kent Myers holds a weekly informal coffee hour with city residents. Various locations, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phone 360-417-4630 or email tpierce@cityofpa.us.
Guided walking tour — Historic downtown buildings, an old brothel and “Underground Port Angeles.” Chamber of Commerce, 121 E. Railroad Ave., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 senior citizens and students, $6 ages 6 to 12, children younger than 6 admitted free. For reservations, phone 360-452-2363, ext. 0.
Art classes in oil, acrylic and pastel — Friday mornings, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. $20 per class. Beginners to intermediate. Instructor teaches to the level of the student. For information and directions, phone Susan at 360-457-6994 or 360-477-1024. ADA/wheelchair-accessible.
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — “Ghost Stories: Erik Sandgren’s Mythic Landscapes. 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Show runs until March 10. Phone 360-457-3532.
Baby & Me Classes — The Peninsula Pre-Three Co-Op will hold a free “Baby & Me” class on Fridays in February. Intended for parents and babies from birth to 10 months, the course will meet at the Pre-Three classroom at First Baptist Church, 105 W. Sixth St., from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Veterans Wellness Walk — Port Angeles Veterans Clinic, 1005 Georgiana St., noon. Open to all veterans. Phone 360-565-9330.
Bingo — Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 360-457-7004.
Eating Survival Skills for People with Hypertension — Amy Ward, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician, will teach a class covering the basics of diet and hypertension. The class will help persons with hypertension build skills in sensible eating using foods readily available to them: No fad diets or fancy foods! This free class is sponsored by the Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics free clinic and will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Community Meeting Room at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. For more information, phone 360-457-4431 or email info@vimoclinic.org.
Museum at the Carnegie — Second and Lincoln streets, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation: $2 per person, $5 per family. Main exhibit, “Strong People: The Faces of Clallam County.” Lower level, changing exhibits, Books-Plus Shopping. Elevator, ADA-access parking in rear. Tours available. Phone 360-452-6779.
Eating Survival Skills for Diabetics — Amy Ward, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician, will teach a class covering the basics of diet and diabetes. The class will help persons with diabetes build skills in sensible eating using foods readily available to them: No fad diets or fancy foods! This free class is sponsored by the Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics free clinic and will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Community Meeting Room at the Port Angeles Library on 2210 South Peabody Street. For more information, please call Tiffany at 360-457-4431 or email info@vimoclinic.org.
Introduction to line dance for beginners — Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. $2 members, $3 nonmembers. Phone 360-457-7004.
Clallam County Literacy Council meeting — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. Community members are welcome to join us in raising literacy awareness and providing literacy services throughout Clallam County.
The Answer for Youth — Drop-in outreach center for youths and young adults, providing essentials like clothes, food, Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, etc. 711 E. Second St., 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mental health drop-in center — The Horizon Center, 205 E. Fifth St., 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For those with mental disorders and looking for a place to socialize, something to do or a hot meal. For more information, phone Wendy Sisk at 360-457-0431.
Senior meal — Nutrition program. Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., 4:30 p.m. Donation: $3 to $5 per meal. Reservations recommended. Phone 360-457-8921.
PA Peggers Cribbage Club — 112 E. Eighth St., check-in at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For more information, email papeggers@hughes.net, phone 360-808-7129 or visit www.papeggers.com.
Mental health support group — For those living with mental disorders. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Phone 360-775-0695 for details and location.
Friendship Dinner — First United Methodist Church, Seventh and Laurel streets, doors open at 3 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Free. Phone 360-457-8971.
Bingo — Masonic Lodge, 622 Lincoln St., 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Food, drinks and pull tabs available. Phone 360-457-7377.
Peninsula College Magic of Cinema film series — “Koran By Heart,” 7 p.m. Peninsula College’s Little Theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd. Discussion will follow. Free.
SEQUIM/DUNGENESS VALLEY
Today
Strength and toning exercise class — Sequim Community Church, 1000 N. Fifth Ave., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $5 per class. Phone Shelley Haupt at 360-477-2409 or email jhaupt6@wavecable.com.
Line dancing lessons — High-beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers. Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Drop-ins welcome. $3 per class. Phone 360-681-2826.
Sequim Senior Softball — Co-ed recreational league. Carrie Blake Park, 9 a.m. for practice and pickup games. Phone John Zervos at 360-681-2587.
Sequim Museum & Arts Center — “Visions Revealed” an invitational photographic exhibit. Through Feb. 25. 175 W. Cedar St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Phone 360-683-8110.
Parent connections — First Teacher, 220 W. Alder St., 10 a.m. Phone 360-461-9992.
Exercise for Health — 11 a.m. to noon Olympic Medical Center’s Thomas Family Cancer Center, 844 N. Fifth Ave. Held second Thursday each month.
Table tennis — Advanced players meet at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St., for play from noon to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Phone 360-681-4675.
Olympic Minds meeting — Conference room, Lodge at Sherwood Village, 660 Evergreen Farm Way, 1 p.m. Open to the public. Phone 360 681-8677.
Alzheimer’s support group — Room 401, Sequim Bible Church, 847 N. Sequim Ave., 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Phone Kathy Burrer at 360-582-9309.
Health presentation — If you are interested in the healing properties of different foods, come to Nash’s Farm Store on at 1:30 p.m. to hear a presentation by Integrated Healthcare Specialist Margaret Bailey, MN. Also on February 9, Pacifica Organic will be at the store demonstrating their organic canola oil from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4681 Sequim-Dungeness Way. Free and open to public.
Spanish class — Prairie Springs Assisted Living, 680 W. Prairie St., 2 p.m. Phone 360-681-0226.
Chess Club — Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave., 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bring clocks, sets and boards. All are welcome. Phone 360-681-8481.
Health clinic — Free medical services for uninsured or underinsured. Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic, 777 N. Fifth Ave., Suite 109, 5 p.m. Phone 360-582-0218.
Meditation class — 92 Plain Jane Lane, 6 p.m. Admission by donation.
Gamblers Anonymous — Calvary Chapel, 91 S. Boyce Road, 6:30 p.m. Phone 360-452-9040.
Travelers Journal series — “Rowing Scotland’s Northern Isles” with Chris Duff. Fundraiser for the Peninsula Trails Coalition. Proceeds support volunteer efforts on the Olympic Discovery Trail. 7 p.m. Sequim High School Cafeteria, 601 N. Sequim Ave. $5 adults, free for youth younger than 18.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous — For information on place and time, phone 360-452-1050.
Friday
Walk aerobics — First Baptist Church of Sequim, 1323 Sequim-Dungeness Way, 8 a.m. Free. Phone 360-683-2114.
Circuit training exercise class — Sequim Community Church, 1000 N. Fifth Ave., 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. $5 a person. Phone Shelley Haupt at 360-477-2409 or email jhaupt6@wavecable.com.
Line dancing lessons — Beginning dancers. Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $3 per class. Phone 360-681-2826.
Sequim Museum & Arts Center — “Visions Revealed” an invitational photographic exhibit. Through Feb. 25. 175 W. Cedar St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Phone 360-683-8110.
Sequim Duplicate Bridge — Masonic Lodge, 700 S. Fifth Ave., noon. Phone 360-681-4308 or partnership at 360-683-5635.
Tai Chi class — 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. John Wayne Marina, South Parking Lot. Tax-deductible donations accepted for nonprofit Washington Institute of Natural Science. Sponsored by Washington Institute of Natural Science.
French class — 2 p.m. For more information, phone 360-681-0226.
Deaf Coffee House — Sequim Community Church in the portable building, 960 N. Fifth Ave., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring snack or refreshment to share.
Musical — Olympic Theatre Arts presents “The Spitfire Grill,” by James Valcq and Fred Alley. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Feb. 19. Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. Tickets are $26.50 and are reserved seating. $11.50 for children 12 and under. $2 discount for OTA Members. $2 discount for Active Duty Military and spouse with current ID. Available at www.olympictheatrearts.org.
Performance — Readers Theater Plus presents “Movies & Their Music” performing music and scenes from films of the 1940s, 50s & 60s at the Historic Dungeness Schoolhouse, 2781 Towne Road. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 19. Tickets are $15 each, two for $25 in advance; $15 at the door. Advance tickets at Pacific Mist Books in Sequim or Odyssey Books in Port Angeles. For more information, call Laura at 360-477-4884 or Readers Theater Plus at 360-797-3337.
PORT TOWNSEND AND JEFFERSON COUNTY
Today
Port Townsend Aero Museum — Features vintage aircraft and aviation art. Jefferson County International Airport, 195 Airport Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for children ages 7-12, free for children younger than 6.
Chimacum TOPS 1393 — Evergreen Coho Resort Club House, 2481 Anderson Lake Road, Chimacum, 9 a.m. Visitors welcome. Phone 360-765-3164.
East Jefferson County Senior Co-ed Softball — H.J. Carroll Park, 1000 Rhody Drive, Chimacum, 10 a.m. to noon. Open to men 50 and older and women 45 and older. Phone 360-437-5053, 360-437-2672 or 360-379-5443.
Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum — Exhibits interpret the Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fort Worden State Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger. Phone 360-385-0373 or email artymus@olypen.com.
Republican Women of Jefferson County — Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez will speak at The Inn at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road, Port Ludlow, at noon. For further information, phone 360-385-4953.
Northwest Maritime Center tour — Free tour of new headquarters. Meet docent in chandlery, 431 Water St., 2 p.m. Elevators available. Children welcome. Pets not allowed inside building. Phone 360-385-3628, ext. 102, or email sue@nwmaritime.org.
Medical referral service — JC MASH, Jefferson County’s free medical referral and help service. Kivley Center, 121 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For information, visit www.jcmash.com or phone 360-385-4268.
PTSLUG — A Macintosh users group meets at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, 6:30 p.m. ptslug.org.
Quilcene Lions bingo fundraiser — Quilcene Community Center, 294952 U.S. Highway 101, 6:30 p.m. Funds go to local scholarships and clubs.
Poetry reading — Northwind Arts Center, 2409 Jefferson St., 7 p.m., then open mic.
Open mic at the Boiler Room — All are welcome. 711 Water St. 8 p.m. Phone 360-379-8247. Every other Thursday jazz lesson and jam with Randy Cole and Greg Vinson.
Friday
Port Townsend Aero Museum — Features vintage aircraft and aviation art. Jefferson County International Airport, 195 Airport Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for children ages 7-12, free for children younger than 6.
AARP Tax-Aide tax return preparation — IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to prepare and electronically file tax returns for free. Bring all necessary tax documents and a copy of last year’s return. These sessions are by appointment and will continue each Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., until the end of tax season (April 17). Phone 360-385-9007 for an appointment.
Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum — Exhibits interpret the Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fort Worden State Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger. Phone 360-385-0373 or email artymus@olypen.com.
Port Townsend Marine Science Center — Fort Worden State Park. Natural history and marine exhibits, noon to 4 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for youths and free to center members. Phone 360-385-5582, email info@ptmsc.org or visit www.ptmsc.org. Until Oct. 30.
Conversation Cafe — The Belmont, 925 Water St., noon. Phone 360-385-6959 or visit www.conversationcafe.org. Topic: Laughter.
Northwest Maritime Center tour — Free tour of new headquarters. Meet docent in chandlery, 431 Water St., 2 p.m. Elevators available. Children welcome. Pets not allowed inside building. Phone 360-385-3628, ext. 102, or email sue@nwmaritime.org.
Free Food Friday at the Boiler Room — 711 Water St. 3 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 360-379-8247.
Overeaters Anonymous — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1032 Jefferson St., 5 p.m. Phone 360-385-6854.
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