SEQUIM — The city of Sequim will begin its National Day of Service with a special commemoration at 8 a.m. Saturday at the flagpole in Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.
The National Day of Service began in 2002 to pay tribute to those who were lost in the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001, and those who worked to save lives after the tragedies.
A Boy Scout troop will lead a flag salute.
Staff and volunteers
Members of the Sequim City Council and city staff will join with community volunteers to participate in a morning of community service projects after the service.
Potential volunteer painting projects include fire hydrants and catch basins throughout the city, the stage at the Guy Cole Convention Center, the fence around the portable toilet at Kirner Park, picnic shelters and dog agility equipment at Carrie Blake Park, the building at Dr. Standard Park and possibly a mural at the Skate Park.
Potential gardening projects include weeding and cleanup of the Gebhardt Zwicker Trail, the Olympic Discovery Trail, Margaret Kirner Park, June Robinson Memorial Park and Bell Creek through the Water Reuse Site; trimming lavender in city rights of way; and removing the gravel and loose rock pavers at Heritage Park and replacing them with a permanent surface.
Other possible projects include constructing bridge railings on the 10 bridges at Carrie Blake Park, litter pickup on U.S. Highway 101, washing and cleaning the equipment at the City Shop, sharpening any and all city tools, and the design and construction of a quality sign for the entrance of the city’s Water Reclamation Facility.
Other services
The city also invites volunteers to bake cookies for the community volunteers or perform in the James Center for the Performing Arts throughout the morning.
All individuals and groups of volunteers who want to participate in this day of recognition of the September National Day of Service program are welcome.
For more information or to volunteer, phone City Clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-683-4139 or contact volunteer coordinator Linda Cherry at 360-582-2447 or lcherry@sequimwa.gov.