NEWS BRIEFS — Double art exhibit to highlight Port Ludlow league members’ works . . . and other items

Published 12:01 am Wednesday, October 8, 2014

PORT LUDLOW — Two Port Ludlow Artists’ League members Judy Danberg and Susan Yesunas will exhibit their art this month, and a reception for them will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. today in the lobby of Sound Community Bank on Oak Bay Road.

Refreshments will be next door in the Art Gallery from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Danberg has been sewing since she was 5. A quilted vest for a granddaughter inspired her to start the local Quilters-by-the-Bay.

After retiring to Port Ludlow, she has been making quilts for family members, friends and community organizations. She prefers bold and vivid colors for her less-than-traditional quilts.

In recent years, she has been working with yarns and hooks to pick up crocheting skills.

Yesunas, a potter living on Marrowstone Island, works with stoneware and porcelain clay in her home studio.

A military spouse who has lived and traveled all over the world, Yesunas graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design.

After a 10-year career working in that field, she began working with clay while taking a pottery class in Belgium.

Inspired by her extensive travels and the natural environment, she strives to create beautiful and unique but functional art.

Her work can be viewed on the website www.etsy.com/shop/MovingMudPottery.

For more information about the Port Ludlow Artists’ League, visit www.portludlowart.org.

Healing clinic on tap this evening in PA

PORT ANGELES — A free Pranic healing clinic will be held at the Sons of Norway Hall, 131 W. Fifth St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.

The clinic starts with a Twin Hearts mediation created by the modern founder of Pranic healing, Grand Master Choa Kok Sui.

The meditation is aimed at achieving illumination, stress reduction and increased production.

After the mediation, participants are encouraged to experience a Pranic healing session.

Each session takes about 15-20 minutes and is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

All healers have taken Pranic Healing Level 1 or higher from a certified Pranic healing instructor.

For more information, visit www.portangelespranichealing.com.

Family program

PORT HADLOCK — A free seven-class Strengthening Families Program will be held at Irondale Church, 681 Irondale Road, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Thursday and meeting every Thursday through Nov. 20.

This Thursday’s class starts at 5 p.m.

The program is to help parents, caregivers and youths ages 10-14 build good communication skills for better lifestyles.

There is a free nursery available for children 5 and younger, and an optional Bible club for children ages 5-9.

Enrollment is limited to 12 families. Preference is given to Chimacum School District-area families.

A free dinner is served to families, after which youth and parent groups will come together to work on activities, skill building, play games, etc.

To register, contact Kim Wilcox at 360-385-1720 or irondalechurch@gmail.com.

Each youth must be accompanied by an adult.

This program is sponsored by WSU Jefferson County 4-H, Chimacum Prevention Coalition and Jefferson County Public Health.

Boater safety class

PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 42, Sequim-Port Angeles, will sponsor a boating safety class, “About Boating Safety,” on Saturday.

The class is at the Coast Guard base on Ediz Hook and starts at 9:30 a.m.

The cost is $15 per person or $20 per couple.

It will qualify participants for a Washington State Boater Education Card.

The card is required for all boaters who are younger than 60.

To register, phone 360-452-1135.

Fall used-book sale

PORT TOWNSEND — The Friends of the Port Townsend Library will hold their annual fall used-book and media sale at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., on Saturday.

The sale opens at 8 a.m. for Friends members and 9 a.m. for the general public. The sale ends at 3 p.m.

Gently used books, CDs and DVDs for adults and children will be available.

Except for specially priced books, all adult items are $1, and children’s items are 50 cents.

Starting at 1 p.m., bags of books will sell for $2.50.

All proceeds go to fund library programs.

For more information, phone 360-379-1061.

Hempapalooza set

BRINNON — Hempapalooza, a medical marijuana farmers market focusing on education, awareness and responsibility, will be held at Brinnon Herbal Collective, 91 Corey Lane, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The public is welcome, and there are no admission fees. Donations are accepted but not required.

Attendees must have valid medical authorization and ID for all medical cannabis transactions.

Children younger than 18 are not permitted without a parent or legal guardian.

Local vendors with non-marijuana products are welcome and encouraged.

For more information, visit www.potstop.net, phone Nicole Black at 360-301-0844 or email coleyblack@gmail.com.

Free Sunday swim

PORT TOWNSEND — A free “Second Sunday” swim will take place at Mountain View Pool, 1919 Blaine St., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.

From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., it’s an adults-only session, with lap swimming, water walking and deep water exercise.

From 2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., it’s an open family recreation swim for all ages.

This free swim is sponsored by Jefferson Healthcare and Jordini’s on the Water Restaurant in collaboration with the JeffCo Aquatic Coalition, YMCA and city of Port Townsend

This event will repeat the second Sunday of every month.

For more information, phone 360-385-7665 or visit www.jeffcoaquaticcoalition.org.