Editor’s note: This report has been changed to reflect a correct starting time for the free open house in Sequim regarding Pollution Identification & Correction Project updates.
A strawberry shortcake fundraiser, a crab feed and drag racing are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
SEQUIM
Crab feed
SEQUIM — The public is invited to Sequim Valley Lions’ annual Crab Feed from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Pioneer Memorial Park.
The cost is $25 for a full dinner and $18 for half a meal featuring corn, coleslaw, a dinner roll, soda, water and local Dungeness crab at the park, 387 E. Washington St.
Additionally, Westside Pizza will have pizza slices available for $2.
The event also will feature a silent auction and a performance by the Old Sidekicks.
Proceeds will benefit the club and its community projects.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/SequimValleyLions.
Bunco fundraiser
SEQUIM — The Sequim Guild will host a fundraiser for the Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund from noon to 3 p.m. today.
Tickets are $15 at the door at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave.
There will be a luncheon of homemade goodies and an afternoon of bunco games with silent auctions and a prize.
For information, call Pam Herd at 360-683-3089 or email sequimguild@gmail.com.
Physical therapy
SEQUIM — Shipley Center will host Barb Paschal in leading a “Healthy U!” session and a presentation on “Healthier Neck and Back” at 1 p.m. today.
The event is free for center members; a $2 donation is suggested for nonmembers at the center, 921 E. Hammond St.
Paschal, a retired physical therapist and community educator, will focus on core alignment, which includes how to properly stretch and strengthen, as well as how to increase awareness of the body’s position.
A question-and-answer session will be held.
Registration is required for this event, and those interested are asked to register by Thursday.
To register, call 360-683-6806.
Open house
SEQUIM — The public is invited to a free open house regarding Pollution Identification & Correction Project updates from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
It will be held in the Dungeness Schoolhouse, 2781 Towne Road.
The event will feature an informal format to ask questions and provide direction to project partners, project highlights, water quality monitoring and trends, project area expansion plans as well as information about financial and technical information for homeowners to help eliminate pollution sources.
The project is headed by Clallam County Environmental Health and its partners, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Clallam Conservation District and Streamkeepers of Clallam County.
For more information, contact Jacob Melly at 360-417-2415 or EnviroHealth@co.clallam.wa.us, or go to www.clallam.net/PIC.
Nonprofit garage sale
SEQUIM — The Fifth Avenue will host a charity fundraiser called “A Just Cause” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Twenty area nonprofit booths will be at the garage sale featuring new women’s clothing and accessories, sponsored by PEO FY Chapter at the Fifth Avenue, 500 W. Hendrickson Road.
The Sequim unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula will offer car washes, and Sacks at the Fifth Avenue will donate 10 percent of its lunch proceeds to participating nonprofits.
Film screening
SEQUIM — The final screening of Sequim Library’s “Documentary Nights!” series will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The film will be “Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World.”
According to a press release: “It documents how the distinct worldviews of this 14,000-year-old society is co-mingling with an influx of modern urbanites to create a sustainable life amid the challenges of the 21st century.”
For more information, call 360-683-1161 or visit www.nols.org and select “events” and “Sequim.”
Support group
SEQUIM — The Women’s Cancer Support Group will meet in the Olympic Medical Center library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The meeting is free and open to the public in the library, 844 N. Fifth Ave.
For more information, call 360-417-7000.
Greywolf ceremony
SEQUIM — The Sequim School District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of two modular buildings at Greywolf Elementary School at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
The structures at the school at 171 Carlsborg Road use cross-laminated timber and will house four new classrooms for kindergarten through third-grade students at the start of the 2017-18 school year.
The modular buildings are part of a pilot project overseen by the Department of Enterprise Services to address classroom sizes and pioneer the use of cross-laminated timber in the state.
For more information, call 360-582-3264.
Book discussion
SEQUIM — “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom will be discussed at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Sequim Library.
All are welcome to drop in and participate at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Copies of “The Kitchen House” are available in various formats including regular print, audiobook on CD and downloadable e-book. They can be requested online by visiting the library catalog online.
For more information about this and other programs for readers and book lovers, visit www.nols.org and select “Events” and “Sequim,” or contact the Sequim Library at 360-683-1161 or Sequim@nols.org.
Community dinner
SEQUIM — A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The public is invited to the meal at the church at 100 S. Blake Ave., which will feature barbecue baked chicken, baked beans, vegetables, coleslaw, dessert and beverages.
Reservations are required and can be made by phoning the church at 360-683-5367 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before the dinner.
They can also be made by emailing dinnerstumc@aol.com.
PORT ANGELES
Shortcake fundraiser
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Farmers Market will host its annual strawberry shortcake fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
For $7, attendees can partake in fresh strawberries, shortcakes and fresh whipped cream at the market, 133 E. Front St.
Pane d’Amore Artisan Bakery will provide the shortcakes.
Proceeds will benefit the market’s operations.
For more information, call 360-460-0361.
Garage sale
PORT ANGELES — The Sons of Norway will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The sale will be at Scandia Hall, 131 W. Fifth St.
Featured will be clothing, books, kitchen items, arts and crafts, glassware and children’s toys.
Proceeds will benefit the Sons’ camperships and high school awards.
For more information, call Dick Grinstad at 360-452-6334.
Social media workshop
PORT ANGELES — The public is invited to a free social media art workshop from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Mike Biskup will show how to use social media to connect with other artists, promote and sell work, and share artwork at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Biskup will share his experiences with social media and will walk attendees through steps of creating a social media presence.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer, iPad or cellphone.
The session is free, but space is limited.
To place a reservation, call 360-457-3532 or email pafac@olypen.com.
For more information, visit www.pafac.org.
Pro bono lawyers
PORT ANGELES — Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will present “Law at the Landing” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The event at The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., is intended to help the public address legal issues in one-on-one consultations with volunteer lawyers.
Volunteer attorneys will provide and assist with completing advance directive forms including a power of attorney for finances, power of attorney for medical and a health care directive.
There is an anticipated high demand for this clinic, so attendees are asked to arrive on time.
For more information and to register, contact Rogers McClain at 360-504-2422 or probono lawyers@gmail.com.
Basement sale
PORT ANGELES — St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s “Spring into Summer” sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Featured at the sale will be household items, Christmas decorations, fishing poles and gardening tools in the church’s basement, 132 E. 13th St.
Coffee will be available for shoppers.
Indigenous event
PORT ANGELES — A presentation will be held at the Lower Elwha Tribal Heritage Center at 6 p.m. Monday.
Rod Norvell will speak about major contributions made by Native Americans to American society.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Norvell at 360-477-4812.
Support group
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will host a diabetes support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The meeting will be in the private dining room of Seasons Cafe at the hospital at 939 Caroline St.
This month, pharmacist Danielle Buckley, Ph.D., will talk about new diabetic medications.
Diabetes support group meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 360-417-7125.
One-woman show
PORT ANGELES — Studio Bob will present Pamela Ziemann in the one-woman show “If I Were Me … I’d Know What I Want” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Admission will be by donation to the show at the studio at 118½ E. Front St.
Documentary series
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam Progressive Coalition will present another part in a public viewing of a documentary series, “The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Guest speakers will present at every free viewing at First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Seventh St.
For information, call 360-207-4250 or email clallamprogressive coalition@gmail.com.
Neighborhood watch
PORT ANGELES — The C Street Extension Neighborhood Watch will meet from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The meeting will be at the Port Angeles Fire Department, 102 E. Fifth St.
The topic will be “Community Oriented Policing (COP) & Neighborhood Empowerment.”
GARDINER
Strait Turners to meet
GARDINER — The next meeting of the Strait Turners wood turners group will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
The group will meet at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road.
Brad Stave will be demonstrating “hollow vessel turning.” The club welcomes turners of all levels.
Visit www.straitturners.org or contact Ernie at 360-683-2560 for more information.
PORT TOWNSEND
Anniversary party
PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Brewing Co. will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a party from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Mo Chilli BBQ will provide food and Allyn & Guthrie will provide entertainment from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., while attendees can partake in craft beer at the company, 330 10th St.
After 6 p.m., the Delta Rays will play music until the night’s closing.
For more information, call 360-385-9967.
Conversation cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet at 11:45 a.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
The topic for this week was not available.
For more information, go to www.conversationcafe.org.
Walking tours
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society will lead a historical walking tour through downtown Port Townsend from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Tours will depart from the Jefferson Museum of Art & History, 540 Water St. The cost is $10 per person.
Period-correct costumed guides will lead attendees through the city while sharing information and stories.
The tours will be held every Saturday until September.
For more information, call 360-385-1003 or email Billtennant@jchswa.org.
Poetry performance
PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwind Reading Series will feature “An Evening of Poetry & Song” with two artists at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The public is invited to attend Marvin and Nathan Bell’s performances at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St.
Marvin is a retired Iowa Writer’s Workshop poet who matches his writings with his son Nathan’s, songs.
Nathan is a songwriter whose latest album, “Love>Fear (48 hours in traitorland),” is currently No. 3 on the Euro-Americana Music chart, according to a news release.
For more information, visit www.northwindarts.org.
Sailing, boating classes
PORT TOWNSEND — Ever wanted to learn sailing? Learn how to anchor and dock a vessel, guide a powerboat at the helm or navigate the seas at night?
A full list of courses with prices and schedules is available at nwmaritime.org.
The Northwest Maritime Center is located at 431 Water St.
The center offers multiple sailing and boating classes for adults and youths, ages 5-16, throughout the summer. Members receive a discount on all courses.
Port Townsend Gallery
PORT TOWNSEND — A show of six jewelers continues through June 30 at the Port Townsend Gallery.
Together, the six jewelers can boast more than a century of experience in their craft.
The work of Stephanie Oliveira, Addy Thornton, Andrea Guarino-Slemmons, Caroline Littlefield, Shirley Moss and Suzy Louise includes jewelry fashioned with dichroic glass; stones, glass and shells; semi-precious gemstones; handmade sterling chains; fossils, such as agatized dinosaur bone, petrified wood and fossil sand dollar; and turquoise, malachite, variscite and Oregon’s polka dot agate.
For more information, contact Port Townsend Gallery staff at 360-379-8110.
BRINNON
Wildlife visit
BRINNON — The public is invited to attend Dosewallips State Parks’ event featuring a visit from the West Sound Wildlife Shelter at 8 p.m. Saturday.
A park ranger will speak about wildlife and a falcon from the shelter will be presented at the park’s amphitheater, 306996 U.S. Highway 101.
A Discover Pass is required for this event.
For more information, call 360-796-4415.
LA PUSH
Free training
LA PUSH — A free training session about the Coastal Observation & Seabird Survey Team’s marine debris program will be offered to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The interactive, indoor and outdoor, hands-on workshop will train attendees to collect data on the characteristics and location of debris at the Quileute Tribal School, 40 Ocean Drive.
The debris’ data ultimately will be used to map the source and transport pathways of debris and to identify potential harm to people, wildlife and local coastal ecosystems, according to a news release.
No prior experience is necessary.
Beach surveys are best conducted with two people, and event organizers advise those interested to attend the training with a potential survey partner, or plan to join a team during the workshop.
A $20 refundable deposit is asked of participants who would like to receive a COASST survey toolkit.
Registration for the event is required and can be completed by calling 206-221-6893 or emailing coasst@uw.edu.
For more information, visit www.coasst.org.
FORKS
Drag races
FORKS — West End Thunder drag races will take place Saturday and Sunday at Forks Municipal Airport on South Forks Avenue.
Gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m.
General admission is $10, with children younger than 12 admitted free.
Show and Shine entry is $15.
All race entry is $35.
For information, go to www.westendthunder.com.
Totes for Kids
FORKS — The community is invited to an event for all ages with the goal of helping foster children across the street and around the world from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Forks Elks Lodge.
There will be a spaghetti feed lunch for $5 a plate, 15-minute massages — contact to preschedule — vendors and many items for sale.
The event will raise money for diaper bags, duffel bags and supplies for children in need at the lodge, 941 Merchants Road.
For information, call Michelle Hunt at 360-640-1561 or Amy Dilley at 360-640-9528.
Rummage sale
FORKS — The Young Life group will host a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday at the Family First Center, 915 S. Forks Ave.
Proceeds raised from the sale will go to help local teens go to Young Life Camp this summer.
Garage sale
FORKS — Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Many items will be for sale at the church, 250 N. Blackberry Ave.
Relay for Life aid
FORKS — St. Anne Catholic Church will host a South of the Border dinner to benefit Relay for Life at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with dessert at 7 p.m. at the church, 511 Fifth Ave.
Live music is planned.
