NEWS BRIEFS: Eckankar events slated this Sunday in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — The Eckankar group will meet in the Sequim Library’s meeting room, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Sunday.

A discussion will take place on the impact that past lives have on present lives, practically and spiritually.

At 11:30 a.m., there will be a community HU song gathering in the meeting room.

The HU song is an ancient invocation used to open the consciousness to the light and sound of God, resulting in mystical experiences, spiritual insights and states of enlightenment and inner peace, according to a news release.

Both events are sponsored by Eckankar and are offered as a free community service for people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds.

For more information, phone George Abrahams at 360-809-0156, email justbe973@gmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/k77j8gv.

Prayer slated

PORT TOWNSEND — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., will have Evensong and Evening Prayer from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sunday.

This is a quiet, contemplative service with music from the Taize community in France and Scotland.

All are welcome.

For more information, phone 360-385-0770.

Vaccine clinics set

FORKS — Clallam County Health and Human Services’ Public Health Section will conduct an immunization clinic at the 140 C St. location from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

Anyone interested in getting a vaccination is encouraged to call 360-374-3121 to make an appointment.

Walk-ins will be accommodated after those with appointments.

The following vaccinations for children will be available: DTap, HPV, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, MMRV, Varicella, Meningococcal, Tdap and children’s influenza as available.

Adult vaccinations to be offered are Hep A, Hep B, HepA/HepB (Twinrix), MMR and Tdap.

Additional immunization clinics are scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 and June 16.

Medicaid insurance can be billed.

For all other insurances, attendees will be given a receipt to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.

Payment can be by cash, check or money order.

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