NEWS BRIEFS — Western wildfires, eastern freezing temperatures expected today in Washington . . . and other items
Published 12:01 am Friday, September 12, 2014
While a red flag warning remains in effect in Western Washington, the National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures elsewhere.
Forecasters say strong east winds combined with low humidity could fan wildfires today in most of Western Washington, including on the North Olympic Peninsula.
A red flag warning — indicating severe fire danger — is in effect through 5 p.m. today for an area that includes the Olympic Peninsula and most of the Puget Sound region.
Strong winds, including gusts of 25-40 mph, are expected, while humidity is expected to fall to 30 percent.
The warning area includes lowland areas around Forks, Beaver, Neah Bay and Crescent Bay; around Lake Crescent; the Olympic Mountains east of the Elwha River Valley — including Hurricane Ridge — and the eastern slope of the Olympic Mountains to the East Jefferson communities of Port Ludlow, Quilcene and Brinnon.
Central and eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca communities of Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Chimacum, as well as the western slope of the Olympic Mountains, are not included in the alert.
Meanwhile, freezing temperatures are possible today in northeast Washington and northern Idaho.
Forecasters say a warming trend will bring high temperatures in the 80s this weekend across the state.
Relationship with God topic of talk
PORT ANGELES — The Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., will hold a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday with guest speaker Niobe Weaver.
The lesson will be “God: What is Your Relationship with this Word?”
Weaver is a singer who focuses on vibrational health and wellness.
Free child care is available during the service.
A time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome.
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Unity in the Olympics will provide a meal to the youths who receive services from The Answer For Youth.
Food should be brought to Unity by 3:30 p.m.
Prophecy seminar
FORKS — “Cracking the Prophetic Code,” a seminar looking into Bible prophecy, will be presented at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1141 E. Division St., at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Pastor Jonathan Fetrick will speak.
Some subjects include “What Does the Future Hold?,” “How to Stand When Others Are Falling” and “Who Is the Antichrist? Part 1.”
All are welcome to attend.
Photo presentation
PORT ANGELES — Women into Scandinavian Heritage (WISH) will give a photo presentation by Ise Hertzog at the Sons of Norway Hall, 131 Fifth Ave., at 10:10 a.m. Monday.
The presentation is about Hertzog’s trip to the Irian Jaya area of Western New Guinea, where she observed a Stone Age tribe and their dances and rituals.
Hertzog is a retired travel agent from Port Angeles and a longtime resident.
All are welcome, and refreshments will follow the brief business meeting and presentation.
Parenting class
PORT ANGELES — First Step Family Support Center will offer free parenting classes, “Making Parenting a Pleasure,” every Tuesday for 12 weeks starting this Tuesday.
Classes are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, located at 323 E. Sixth St.
For more information, phone 360-808-4947 or 360-457-8355, or visit www.FirstStepFamily.org.
No Taize service
SEQUIM — There will be no ecumenical Taize service this month at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., due to the sanctuary being repainted and carpeted.
The next Taize service is Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m.
