SHINE — Weekday traffic will be disrupted on the Hood Canal Bridge beginning Wednesday while crews make repairs to a portion of the bridge that allows the floating span to rise and fall with the tide.
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday this week and each weekday from Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Oct. 2, drivers will encounter narrow and realigned lanes on the eastern half of the bridge.
While crews will keep one lane open in each direction, over-legal-size loads will not be allowed.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from Sept. 14 through Oct. 2, the bridge may close multiple times to all traffic for up to 30 minutes at a time for maintenance work in addition to typical closures for boat traffic.
No landing practice set in Coupeville
COUPEVILLE — There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field in Coupeville today through Saturday.
The schedule is subject to change to meet mission requirements.
Comments, including noise complaints, can be directed to station’s comment line at 360-257-6665 or via email at comments.NASWI@navy.mil.
All other questions can be directed to the public affairs office at 360-257-2286.
Power Squadron to meet Sept. 15 in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND — The Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron will meet at Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington St., across from West Marine, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15.
The free event is open to the public.
Robert Anderson will focus on “Emergencies Onboard”: how to prepare for and handle onboard damage control and medical emergencies.
The class has two parts.
The first part concerns the vessel, while the second addresses the crew.
Vessel damage control discusses the latest tools and equipment that can be used to repair the vessel to continue or survive an accident.
The second part, medical information, covers both sickness and injuries.
New equipment and treatments will be covered.
Anderson, former commander of the Bremerton Sail and Power Squadron, is the regional director in charge of boat operator’s certification in the Pacific Northwest.
He also sits on the national U.S. Power Squadron committee, which is updating this soon-to-be-released seminar.
For more information, phone Kathy Liu at 360-379-1954 or email kathyliupt@gmail.com.
Senior nutrition
PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Senior Nutrition Site dinners will be served at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St.
A suggested donation is $5 for those who are 60 or older.
People younger than 60 can attend for $8.
Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance to 360-457-8921.
Menus are subject to change.
■ Tuesday: Green salad, tuna casserole, glazed carrots, strawberries and bran muffins.
■ Wednesday: Carrot salad, barbecue beef sandwich, seasoned cauliflower and melon.
■ Thursday: Mushroom soup, chef salad, garlic bread and watermelon.
■ Friday: Pea salad, chicken and rice bake, steamed broccoli, dinner roll and apricots.
Women’s luncheon
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Christian Women’s Connection will host an “O You Beautiful Doll!” buffet luncheon on the second floor of the Port Angeles CrabHouse Restaurant, 221 N. Lincoln St.
The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Admission is $16.
Bring doll collections to share and a story about a favorite one during a fashion show.
Elizabeth Mundell performs.
Evelyn Burt comes from Silverdale and will speak on “Four Ps in a P.O.D.,” which emphasizes power, purpose, possibility and peace.
Child care is available.
For reservations or more information, phone 360-452-4343 or 360-457-8261.
Computer group
PORT TOWNSEND — PTSLUG, a Macinstosh computer users group, will meet at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., on Thursday.
A basic Mac “how-to” begins at 6:30 p.m., with the regular meeting following at 7 p.m.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.ptslug.org.
Blood drive
SEQUIM — The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the Puget Sound Blood Center, will sponsor a blood drive in the St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall, 121. E Maple St., from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The drive will be closed from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a break.
All donors must be in good health and 18 or older.
For additional information, phone Bill Butcher at 360-461-7113 or 360-681-8679.
TAFY street dance
PORT ANGELES — The Answer for Youth (TAFY) will present a free street dance at The Gateway center, Front and Lincoln streets, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, rain or shine.
Buck Ellard will sing.
There will be a pie sale.
A free-will offering will be taken for TAFY, which strives to meet the needs of local homeless and at-risk youths and young adults.
For more information, phone 360-670-4363.
PA storytimes
PORT ANGELES — Toddler Storytimes for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years will resume at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., at 10:15 a.m. Friday.
This free program will be held every Friday from Sept. 11 to Nov. 20 and from Jan. 8 to May 13.
Storytimes at the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) feature picture books, finger plays, music and plenty of movement and wiggles.
After each session, parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to visit and swap information about parenting resources in the community.
Storytime programs are supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
For more information about NOLS storytimes and other programs for youths, phone 360-417-8500, ext. 7705; visit www.nols.org; or email youth@nols.org.
No Great Mischief topic of talk
SEQUIM — No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod will be discussed at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Copies of the book are available at the library in various formats, including regular print and audio book on CD.
They can be requested online by visiting the library catalog at www.nols.org.
All are welcome to drop in and participate.
For more information, phone 360-683-1161 or email Sequim@nols.org.
Young Eagle rally
SEQUIM — Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 430 will hold its fourth Young Eagle rally at Sequim Valley Airport, 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Young aviation enthusiasts ages 8 to 17 must bring parent(s) or guardian(s) along to grant permission for free airplane rides.
In case of inclement weather, the rally will be postponed to the following Saturday.
For more information, phone Young Eagle chairman Richard L. Bielawa at 360-681-4441.
Music for babies
PORT ANGELES — Music for Baby & Me storytimes will be held at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. at 11:15 a.m. starting Friday.
This program features songs, finger plays and rhymes for babies up to 24 months and their parents or caregivers.
The storytimes are free and will occur every Friday from Sept. 11 through Nov. 20, plus Jan. 8 to May 13.
After each session, parents and caregivers are welcome to linger, visit and swap information.
Those who attend three sessions will receive a free board book or audio CD to take home.
Storytime programs are supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
For more information about storytimes and other programs for youths, phone 360-417-8500, ext. 7705; visit www.nols.org; or email youth@nols.org.
Flea market
SEQUIM — Tables are still available for the Sequim Prairie Grange’s Flea Market, slated for Saturday, Sept. 19.
The cost to reserve a table is $15 each.
For more information, phone Bob Clark at 360-683-4431 or 360-808-2364.
The grange is located at 290 Macleay Road.
Caregiver tools
SEQUIM — “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a class that helps those who care for a loved one also take care of themselves, will be presented at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
The class will meet on six Tuesdays, ending Oct. 27.
The only cost is $25 for the textbook.
Topics include how the caregiver can reduce personal stress, deal with emotions, solve problems, communicate effectively with other family members, make difficult decisions and use community services.
The class does not focus on hands-on care for the care receiver.
Preregistration is required by phoning class leaders Barbara Parse at 360-683-2113 or Judy Croonquist at 360-582-1370.
Local waters
PORT TOWNSEND — Washington State University Extension will offer a “local waters” course on stream ecology, salmon, water quality and habitat restoration.
This new watershed stewards class is a six-week course held Thursdays, Sept. 24 through Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classes are held primarily in Port Townsend, with field trips destinations from Discovery Bay to Hood Canal.
The venue combines classroom lectures by regional experts with field trips to special protected areas in East Jefferson County.
Applications are being accepted through Sept. 18.
After completing the class, participants are asked to volunteer 40 hours for local projects with WSU Extension, the Jefferson Land Trust, the Jefferson Conservation District, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and others.
Volunteer activities include stream and salmon monitoring, public outreach and restoring habitat.
The cost for this course is $120, plus a refundable $40 deposit when volunteer hours are completed.
Scholarships are available.
Visit http://jefferson.wsu.edu/nrs for more information and to register, or contact Cheryl Lowe at cheryl.lowe@wsu.edu.
Preschool openings
PORT ANGELES — Creative Learning Preschool, 712 E. Fifth St., has openings for classes.
Pre-K classes for 4- and 5-year-olds are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Classes for 3- and 4-year-olds are held Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Classes are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or noon to 3 p.m.
To register, phone Debbie Roberts at 360-417-8090 or visit www.creativelearninginfo.com.
