A quake preparedness lecture, a student Book Wars competition and a self-defense workshop are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula dailynews.com.
CreativiTea
The North Olympic Library System will host two CreativiTea sessions next week.
The free program of repurposed crafts and tea will first be at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Clallam Bay Library, 16990 Highway 112.
The program also will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles.
Participants will make wearable jewelry from repurposed materials.
CreativiTea is conducted in cooperation with Clallam Waste Management and Washington State University Clallam County Extension.
For more information, call 360-963-2414, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
PORT ANGELES
Preparedness lecture
PORT ANGELES — Jim Buck will present a lecture on the impact of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake at noon today.
The free lecture will be given at the weekly meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles — Noon Club at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 S. Del Guzzi Drive. It is open to the public.
Buck is the chairman of the Joyce Emergency Planning and Preparation group.
The Cascadia Subduction Zone extends for some 600 miles off the Northwest coast.
Emergency planners say that in the event of a massive 9.0 quake, Clallam County will be isolated for weeks because bridges will collapse and roads will fail, creating dozens of micro-islands on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Foothills writer
PORT ANGELES — Michael Calvin Mills will read from his original works at 12:35 p.m. today.
Mills’ presentation will be in the Maier Performance Hall at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Laurisden Blvd.
Mills teaches at Peninsula College and is the faculty adviser for Tidepools magazine.
The free public reading is part of the Foothills Writers series sponsored by Peninsula College.
For more information, email Kate Reavey at kreavey@pencol.edu.
Book wars
PORT ANGELES — Teams of seventh and eighth-graders will compete in the final battle of the 2019 Book Wars at 6:30 tonight.
This event, originally scheduled for Feb. 8, was postponed due to adverse weather.
The competition will be in the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Students from Sequim Middle, Stevens Middle, Crescent and Forks Junior High schools along with those from the Olympic Peninsula Academy have been competing at their schools throughout the school year.
Each member of the winning team will receive a Samsung Galaxy tablet.
The public is welcome to attend the competition.
Self-defense workshop
PORT ANGELES — A women-only workshop in Brazilian jiu-jutsu is set from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The free workshop will be in the 5th Element Brazilian jiu-jitsu/mixed martial arts studio, 502 W. Eighth St.
Participants should wear comfortable workout attire and be prepared to practice barefoot or in socks.
For more information, call Cody Houston at 360-452-6121.
Toastmasters meeting
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Toastmasters Club will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday.
The club meets in the Clallam Transit Building, 830 W. Laurisden Blvd.
The public is invited to this free meeting.
For more information, call Bill Cohill at 707-775-8848 or email bgcohill@gmail.com.
Taco Tuesday
PORT ANGELES — Fairview Grange will host Taco Tuesday at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The fundraising dinner will be in the grange hall at 161 Lake Farm Road.
The meal will be followed by a Chinese dessert auction at approximately 6 p.m.
The menu includes tacos, beans, rice, ice cream, punch and coffee.
Admission is $8, children admitted free.
All proceeds will help to fund a new septic system for the grange.
For more information, call Patti Morris at 360-461-9008.
Diabetes support group
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will host a diabetes support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The group meets in the Seasons Cafe, Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline St.
The topic for the meeting will be “Diabetes and Sleep Medicine.”
The meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 360-417-7125.
Senior dance
PORT ANGELES — The Cat’s Meow will perform for a Senior Swinger Dance from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The dance will be at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St.
Admission is $5 per person, first-time attendees are admitted free.
Book discussion
PORT ANGELES — The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group will discuss “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The group meets in the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
In March, the group will discuss “The Girl With Seven Names” by Hyeonseo Lee.
For more information, call the library at 360-417-8500, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Kiwanis meeting
PORT ANGELES — Kevin Gallacci will address the Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles at noon Thursday.
The presentation will be at the club’s weekly meeting at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive.
Gallacci is the general manager of Clallam Transit System.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Civil discourse
PORT ANGELES — The Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau will offer “Civil Conversation in an Angry Age,” a presentation by philosopher David E. Smith, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The lecture will be at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
A Tacoma native, Smith takes a deep look at moments when civility breaks down.
Smith holds a doctorate in religious studies from Temple University. For the past decade, he has held roles as a lecturer, assistant professor and associate professor of philosophy and religious studies. He currently teaches at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington and frequently gives lectures in libraries, community centers and retirement centers.
FORKS
‘Age of Jackson’
FORKS — Daniel Gullotta, host of the “Age of Jackson” podcast, will discuss “How Democratic Was the Age of Jackson?” at 7 tonight.
The Studium West lecture will be at the Forks branch of Peninsula College, 481 S. Forks Ave.
Admission is free.
Gullotta will talk about what was meant by democracy in antebellum America between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Dance lessons
FORKS — The Rainforest Council for the Arts will sponsor free dance lessons at the Forks Congregational Church at 7 tonight.
The church is at 280 Spartan Ave.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Lessons also are planned for March 8 and March 22.
River cleanup
FORKS — The Olympic Peninsula Guides Association is hosting its annual river cleanup Saturday.
Volunteers may come to the Forks Outfitters, 950 S. Forks Ave. from 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to pick up garbage bags, instructions and donuts.
The annual cleanup is for all area rivers.
A $50 cash prize will be awarded to the person who picks up the most garbage.
The cleanup will include a party at 6:30 p.m. at Blakeslee’s Bar and Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave.
For more information, call Ravae at 360-485-3334 or email info@olympic peninsulaguideassociation.com.
Bingo night
FORKS — The West End Sportsmen’s Club will host bingo at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The event will be in the clubhouse at 243 Sportsmen’s Club Road.
Proceeds benefit hunter education programs and the annual Kid’s Fishing Day.
SEQUIM
Cedar lecture
SEQUIM — Lisa Barrell and Mackenzie Grinnell will present “Xpay: Western Red Cedar, the Tree of Life” at 5:30 tonight.
The free lecture will be in the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
For more information, email RCEducation@ Olympus.net or call 360-681-4076.
Fourth Friday readings
SEQUIM — The next Fourth Friday Readings featuring author Gene Bradbury will begin at 6:15 tonight in the media room at The Lodge, 660 Evergreen Farm Way.
The event is free.
Bradbury is a retired Lutheran pastor who teaches adult classes in theology and biblical history.
He and his wife, Deborah, are avid readers and book collectors.
He will read a selection of his work for children and adults.
Following the featured speaker, there will be an hour of five-minute open mic readings.
Interested writers should rehearse because readings are timed; arrive early to sign up. For open mic guidelines, email to lindabmyers@yahoo.com.
Bunco benefit
SEQUIM — The Sequim Guild will host a bunco benefit with a luncheon and silent auction from noon to 3 p.m. today.
The benefit will be in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth St.
Admission is $15 per person; doors open at 11:30 a.m..
All proceeds go towards uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
For more information, call Pam Herd at 360-683-3089, email sequimguild@gmail.com or visit www.sequimguild.org.
Anglers’ fundraiser
SEQUIM — The Puget Sound Anglers North Olympic Peninsula Chapter will host the group’s annual Kids’ Fishing Day fundraiser at Sunland Golf and Country Club on Saturday.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the facility at 109 Hilltop Drive for the silent auction, dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. and the main event, the live auction with John Beath, will begin at 7 p.m.
The fundraiser supports all club initiatives, including Kids’ Fishing Day, Kids Fall Fishing at Carrie Blake Community Park, scholarships to local students, the new Veterans Fishing Program, Dungeness Fish Hatchery volunteers, Crab Fest Grab-a-Crab-Derby and Salmon in the Classroom.
For more information or to RSVP, email sherryand angus@olypen.com or call Sherry at 360-681-4768.
Box building class
SEQUIM — The Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, will host a nest box-building class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
At this class, participants learn how to build a box and then build a box themselves.
Attendees will be able to take home a box home to install in their yard. Materials, tools and expert assistance are provided.
Cost is $15 per person ($12.50 per person for two or more).
Pre-registration is required; call 360-681-4076 to sign up.
Secret bees
SEQUIM — The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group will consider “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The group will meet at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Copies of this title are available in various formats including regular print, large print, audiobook, and downloadable eBookwhich may be requested online by visiting the library catalog at www.nols.org.
A limited number of copies of each book discussion selection is available at the library the month prior to each meeting. View a complete list of 2019 Book Discussion Group selections at www.nols.org/book-discussion-groups.
To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed and drop-ins are welcome.
In March the group will discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann.
For more information about this and other programs for readers and book lovers, visit www.nols.org, email to discover@nols.org or call 360-683-1161.
Senior play
SEQUIM — Senior class students will perform “Through the Looking Glass” at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
The production will be staged in the auditorium at Sequim High School, 533 N. Sequim Ave.
Tickets are $12, $10 for associated student body members.
Proceeds will benefit the graduating class of 2019.
For more information, call the school at 360-582-3600.
Community meal
SEQUIM — A free community dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The monthly meal will be offered at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
The menu includes turkey, rice, vegetables, green salad, dessert and beverages.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 360-683-5367 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or by emailing dinnerstumc@aol.com.
Coffee with mayor
SEQUIM — Community Development Director Barry Berezowsky will join Mayor Dennis Smith at Coffee with the Mayor at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
The informal monthly meeting will be at Black Bear Diner, 1471 E. Washington St.
For more information, email dsmith@sequimwa.gov.
Traveler’s journal
SEQUIM — Jeff Selby will present “Paddling Through the Antarctic Archipelago” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
The lecture will be presented in the Guy Cole Event Center, 202 N. Blake Ave.
The lecture is part of the 2019 Traveler’s Journal series sponsored by the Peninsula Trails Coalition.
Recommended donation is $5.
For more information, call Brian Anderson at 360-775-5395 or email info@olympicdiscoverytrail.org.
Story slam
SEQUIM — Olympic Theatre Arts will host a story slam from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.
The storytelling event will be in the theater at 414 N.Sequim Ave.
Admission is $10, $8 for OTA members; attendees must be 16 years or older.
For more information, call the theater at 360-683-7326 or email marketing@olympictheatrearts.
BLYN
Ground breaking
BLYN — The ground-breaking for the first phase of a $40 million project on the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s main campus is set for 2 p.m. Thursday.
The groundbreaking will be at 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101.
A reception will follow in the casino.
PORT TOWNSEND
Cosmic swim
PORT TOWNSEND — The city of Port Townsend will host a Cosmic Swim from 7 to 9 tonight.
The family-friendly event will be at Mountain View Pool, 1925 Blaine St.
Admission is $5 per person.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today.
The group meets at Alchemy Restaurant, 842 Washington St.
This week’s topic is “Skepticism.”
Making Waves
PORT TOWNSEND — The Veterans For Peace Golden Rule Project will present “Making Waves: Rebirth of the Golden Rule” at 7 tonight.
The free screening will be held at the Port Townsend Friends Meeting House, 1841 Sheridan St.
The 2018 documentary explores the history of the SV Golden Rule, which attempted to sail into the U.S. nuclear testing zone in the Marshall Islands in 1958 to raise awareness of the effects of nuclear weapons.
According to a press release, the vessel has been rebuilt and is sailing again to campaign for a nuclear-free world.
Crew member Zoe Byrd will be on hand for a question and answer session after the 25-minute film.
For more information, call Byrd at 530-250-7471, email zoe2byrdz@gmail.com or visit www.vfpgolden ruleproject.org.
Urban sketchers
PORT TOWNSEND — Urban Sketchers will meet to sketch nautical subjects at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The group will meet in Velocity Coffee, 431 Water St. and sketch at the Northwest Maritime Center.
The public is invited to the free meeting, all levels of skill are welcome.
For more information, call Joyce Heaster at 360-344-2662, email craister@sbcclobal.net or visit urbansketchersporttownsend. wordpress.com.
Geology lecture
PORT TOWNSEND — Steve Cox will present “Environmental Tracers indicate Groundwater Age and Flow in Puget Sound’s Glacial Aquifers” at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The lecture will be in the First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St.
Cox, a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, will discuss water analyses conducted in Puget Sound and statewide by the Washington Water Science Center in Tacoma.
The recommended donation is $5 to help defray speaker expenses.
The lecture is sponsored by the Jefferson Land Trust’s Geology Group.
For more information, visit www.quimpergeology.org.
Traditional music jam
PORT TOWNSEND — There will be a round robin jam session of traditional music from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
The session will be held in the Quimper Granger, 1219 Corona St.
The suggested donation is $5; listeners are welcome.
For more information, email quimpergrange@gmail.com or visit www.quimper grange.com.
Toastmasters meeting
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Toastmasters Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday.
The club will meet in the second floor meeting room in Avamere Port Townsend, 1205 Hancock Road.
The meeting will feature two prepared speeches and impromptu talks on the theme of “Express Yourself.”
The public is welcome to this free meeting.
For more information, call Jean McDonald at 360-789-7691, email jean rmcdonald@gmail.com or visit jeffco.toastmastersclubs.org.
PORT HADLOCK
Seed Swap
PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Seed Library will host a seed swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The seed swap will be at the Washington State University classroom at 97 Oak Bay Road.
It is not necessary to have seeds to participate.
Organizers hope to bring together a community of seed savers to encourage learning, sharing and community, strengthen biodiversity, provide alternatives to genetically modified seeds and develop seeds adapted to Jefferson County soils and climate.
The Seed Library is located at the WSU Office 121 Oak Bay Road in Port Hadlock.
For more information, see tinyurl.com/PDN-seed library.
Farming film
PORT HADLOCK — The 2019 Farming Film Festival continues from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The films will be screened at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.
This week features a series of short films on farming and earth repair.
The film screenings are free and open to the public.
For more information, call the library at 360-385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info.
Inquiring mind lecture
PORT HADLOCK — Nick Bond will present “Are Salmon Doomed? Hatching a Plan to Save a Northwest Icon” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The lecture will be presented at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.
Bond’s lecture will explore the realities of climate change and what actions are needed to recover and sustain the Puget Sound ecosystem.
The lecture, co-sponsored by the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau, is free and open to the public.
For more information call the library at 360-385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info.
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