Share the warmth asks for donations
SEQUIM — Ferrellgas recently announced the start of its 2018 Share the Warmth clothing drive.
The company will be collecting new or gently used clothing for donation to Clallam County charities.
Donations can be dropped off to the Ferrellgas business office, 646 S. Third Ave., or given to any of the company’s delivery drivers.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
The company will be accepting donations through Jan. 11.
For more information, call Christine Paulsen at 360-683-9029.
Johnston graduates
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Nicholas Evan Johnston of Port Angeles recently graduated from Campbellsville University.
According to a press release the university held its commencement ceremony Dec. 7.
Johnston earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Physical Education.
Three Blue Christmas services set
Three area churches are holding Longest Night services at 7 tonight.
Forks Congregational Church, 280 Spartan Ave., Forks will hold its 25th annual service.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles will hold its 10th annual service.
Community Methodist Church, 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock will also be holding a service.
Longest night services recognize that, for many, Christmas is a time of sadness and loneliness instead of one of fun and family gatherings.
All are invited to these non-denominational services.
Pearly Gates
LA PUSH — There will be a supper followed by the play “Pearly Gates” at 5 p.m. Saturday.
The program will take place in the La Push Shaker Church, 10 Church Road.
The public is invited to attend.
Unity speaker
PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “Joy: Joy to the World!” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
McGinnis will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Sunday service begins at 10 a.m.
Child care is available.
For more information, call 360-457-3981 or visit www.UnityintheOlympics.org.
Candlelight service
SEQUIM — Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing will host an afternoon candlelight service at 3 p.m. Monday.
The service will be held at Fifth Avenue Senior Independent Living, 500 W. Hendrickson Road.
McKenna-Blessing will be accompanied by pianist Leroy Davidson.
The public is invited to this free service.
For more information, call McKenna-Blessing at 360-912-3399.
Christmas Posada
PORT TOWNSEND — The will be a Posada and Family Service at 5 p.m. Monday.
The service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St.
A Posada re-enacts the journey of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay in Bethlehem.
The Church will also hold traditional services at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
For more information, call 360-385-0770 or email stpauls_pt@outlook.com.
Christmas Eve
SEQUIM — There will be a family friendly Christmas Eve celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday.
The festivities will take place at the Sequim Community Church Fellowship Center, 1000 N, Fifth Ave.
The public is invited to attend this free celebration.
For more information, call Pastor Scott Koenigsaecker at 360-683-4194 or email office@sequim communitychurch.org.
Candlelight service
SEQUIM — A Christmas Eve candlelight service with a living nativity will be held at 6 p.m. Monday.
The service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake St.
The service will conclude with the lighting of individual candles and the singing of “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World.”
Traditional service
There will be a traditional Christmas Eve service from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
The service will be held in the Sanctuary of Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth St.
The public is invited to attend this free service.
For more information, call Pastor Scott Koenigsaecker at 360-683-4194 or email office@sequim communitychurch.org.
Christmas service
PORT TOWNSEND — There will be a Christmas service at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St.
The service will feature carols and the Holy Eucharist.
For more information, call 360-385-0770 or email stpauls_pt@outlook.com.
Technicality prompts meeting
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners plan to appoint a District Court judge for 13 days because of a state law.
Commissioners will consider appointing Mindy Walker, who won the general election and who will be sworn in to the position Dec. 31 — the day outgoing Judge Jill Landis retires — to serve from Jan. 1 through Jan. 13.
The action is in response to RCW 3.34.070, which says that a district judge’s term begins the second Monday in January, according to Julie Shannon, executive secretary for the county commissioners’ office.
