NEWS BRIEFS: Two quilting classes still open in Forks . . . and other items
Published 12:01 am Tuesday, April 12, 2016
FORKS — Last-minute registration is available for two quilting classes at the Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday.
The quilt show is a part of the West End community celebration of RainFest, which runs from Friday through April 23 and is sponsored by the West Olympic Council of the Arts.
The two open classes are the “English Ivy” quilt project from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and the “Winter Star” project from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The cost for each class is $50 and does not include supplies. Classes take place at the Department of Natural Resources office, 411 Tillicum Lane.
“There isn’t prework, which is really good on such short notice,” said Marcia Yanish of the Peacemakers Quilt Club.
Anyone interested in taking the classes should contact Yanish for the supply list at 360-327-3770.
Registration forms for the classes and additional information is on the Peacemakers Quilt Club website at www.piecemakersquiltclub.org.
Homestead series
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Library will offer Homestead Home-Ec, a free series of hands-on programs exploring the handicrafts and skills of early Olympic Peninsula residents.
All programs will take place at 6 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Room of the library, 2210 S. Peabody St., on the following dates:
■ Wednesday: “Water-Bath Canning”: Learn how to preserve foods, whether home-grown or hand-foraged, from the grocery store or the farmers market.
■ Wednesday, April 20: “Yeast Bread Made Easy”: Craft a basic honey wheat loaf to take and bake at home.
■ Wednesday, April 27: “Chickens, Ducks, & Turkeys” (no registration required): Learn how to start raising and keeping poultry in the backyard.
Copies of Victoria Miller’s Pure Poultry will be available for purchase on-site.
Space is limited and registration is required for the first two classes via 360-417-8500, Discover@nols.org or using the online calendar at www.nols.org.
For more information, contact librarian Sarah Morrison at 360-417-8500, ext. 7750, or visit www.nols.org and select “Events” and “Port Angeles.”
Quality of life workshop is set for Friday
PORT ANGELES — A “Quality of Life Decision Workshop” will be presented by Ted Ripley of Ripley Law Firm of Port Angeles on Friday.
The event will start at 5:30 p.m. at Harbor of Hope Foursquare Church, 1018 W. 16th St.
The free workshop covers some of the decisions that need to be made as people enter the later stages of life, such as wills, trusts, estate planning, medical attention and decisions, and more.
All are welcome to attend.
For more information, phone Pastor David Rich at 360-461-7979.
