SEQUIM — Public forums on the school construction bond for Sequim School District are planned next week.
The meetings will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Sequim High School library at 601 N. Sequim Ave. and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the boardroom at 503 N. Sequim Ave.
The Sequim School District is asking voters to approve a $49.5 million bond on the Feb. 10 special election ballot.
The bond would fund a new elementary school, add classrooms at Greywolf Elementary and Sequim High schools, and renovate or repurpose other district buildings.
A 60 percent majority is required for voter passage of a school bond issue.
In addition, there must be a 40 percent voter turnout based on the number of votes cast in the school district in the Nov. 4 general election.
For more information, call the district office at 360-582-3260.
Drum Circle slated
FORKS — Community residents are invited to join Peninsula College students and the Quileute and Hoh tribes today to celebrate the collective courage of past, present and future students in the Forks community.
The celebration will be held at Peninsula College on the Forks campus at 481 S. Forks Ave.
A light meal will be shared starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the drum circle.
Guests are invited to bring a percussion instrument.
Deborah Scannell, director of Peninsula College in Forks, said the evening is about creating community and drumming for healing.
“Peninsula College is pleased to work with the Quileute and Hoh tribes towards providing the prevention skills to fight against drug and alcohol use amongst students through Native American culture and the promotion of higher education,” she said.
This event is made possible through a grant from the Peninsula College Foundation.
For more information, contact Peninsula College in Forks at 360-374-3223 or forksoffice@pencol.edu.
Volunteers sought
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help with First Night, a New Year’s Eve celebration of art and heritage.
First Night, set from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 31 in and around historic City Hall at 540 Water St., features art, music, dance, storytelling, theater and hands-on games for children.
Volunteers assist with greeting and directing participants, handing out programs and related activities.
To volunteer, phone Kris Lawson at 360-385-1003.
PALS talks Trickster at next meeting
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Literary Society will meet at the library, 2210 S. Peabody St., from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday to discuss Trickster: Native American Tales by Matt Dembicki.
The event is free and open to the public
For more information, phone 360-417-8500, email ehelp@nols.org or visit www.nols.org/events/book-discussion-groups.html.
Museum to close
PORT ANGELES — The McLaughlin exhibit at the Museum at the Carnegie, 207 S. Lincoln St., will be available for viewing only until Saturday, Dec. 20, as the museum closes for the winter.
The current schedule is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
The Books Plus store will offer a 20 percent discount on its entire stock until its temporary closure.
The museum will reopen in March, and a new exhibit celebrating the Coast Guard will open in April.
For more information, phone the office at 360-452-2662 or email artifact@olypen.com.
Scout tree recycling
SEQUIM — Boy Scout Troop 1498 is providing a post-Christmas pickup service for recycling trees for a suggested donation of $10.
Phone 360-775-8074 to schedule this service for either Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 10 or 11.
Journeys make way to PA on tour
PORT ANGELES — First Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Eighth St., will host harpist Bronn Journey and vocalist Katherine Journey on their Christmas Concert Tour.
Two concerts are slated for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. today in the church sanctuary.
Tickets are $15 and are available through the church office or through Necessities and Temptations, 217 N. Laurel St.
For more information, phone 360-452-4781 or email fpcpa@olypen.com.
‘A Christmas Story’
PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., will hold a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday with guest speaker the Rev. Judith Coates.
The lesson is “A Christmas Story.”
Coates has a 40-year association with Unity churches, serving in various professional capacities. More information about her and her ministry can be found at www.oakbridge.org.
Free child care is available during the service.
A time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome to attend all church activities.
‘Mezzanine’ hour
PORT TOWNSEND — Every Sunday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., holds a “Mezzanine” hour from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the parish hall and Fenn House (for adults) and in the Judy House (for children).
Mezzanine refers to a space in between the main stories of a building. Often, this is a space in which one can rest or get a better view on life, according to a news release.
At St. Paul’s, it re-creates a spiritual mezzanine of sorts— a time in between worship services and the busy spaces in lives — to rest, reflect and deepen spiritual lives through learning.
St. Paul’s Mezzanine is open to all ages with classes that focus on prayer and religious education (for adults) and others that combine “Art & Soul” (program for children and youths).
PORT TOWNSEND — Every Sunday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., holds a “Mezzanine” hour from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the parish hall and Fenn House (for adults) and in the Judy House (for children).
Mezzanine refers to a space in between the main stories of a building. Often, this is a space in which one can rest or get a better view on life, according to a news release.
At St. Paul’s, it re-creates a spiritual mezzanine of sorts— a time in between worship services and the busy spaces in lives — to rest, reflect and deepen spiritual lives through learning.
St. Paul’s Mezzanine is open to all ages with classes that focus on prayer and religious education (for adults) and others that combine “Art & Soul” (program for children and youths).
Also, throughout the year, St. Paul’s offers retreats open to all from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
This Saturday’s retreat is “Advent Quiet Morning” with the Rev. Marlene Kropf (Mennonite).
Retreats take place in St. Paul’s Parish Hall.
A suggested donation of $10 helps cover the cost of refreshments and materials.
RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary:
For more information or to RSVP, phone 360-385-0770, email stpauls_pt@outlook.com or visit www.stpaulspt.org.
Christmas Cantata
PORT ANGELES — A Christmas Cantata will be held at First Baptist Church, 105 W. Sixth St., at 5 p.m. Sunday.
The event is free and open to all.
The Cantata Choir features 33 voices, and the Hand Bell Choir has 11 members.
There also will be 10 narrators.
For more information, phone 360-457-3313 or visit www.firstbaptistpa.org.
Christmas events
PORT TOWNSEND — First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St., is planning several Christmas events.
The first is the 10th annual downtown Christmas caroling starting at Bank of America, 734 Water St., at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday.
The group will carol up and down Water Street. Song sheets are provided. Dress for the weather.
On Sunday, Dec. 21, a Christmas celebration service will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
This features a mix of singing, readings, music and carols focused on the theme of “God’s Love for All.”
A special offering will be taken to help build freshwater wells through Living Water International.
Christmas treats and visiting will follow the service.
On Wednesday, Dec. 24, the church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight communion service at 6 p.m.
This service is scheduled early to allow for Christmas Eve celebrations.
For more information about any events, phone 360-385-2752 or email Skipnbekah@aol.com.
Advent Taize set
PORT ANGELES — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Ave., will offer a Taize worship service at 5 p.m. Sunday.
This is an evening of music, prayer, quiet and candlelight.
The service is nondenominational, and all are invited.
For more information, phone the church at 360-457-4862 or visit www.standrewpa.org.
Shari’ah law talk
PORT ANGELES — A talk on Islam and Shari’ah law with Shahram Hadian will be held at Bethany Pentecostal Church, 508 S. Francis St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Hadian was born in Iran and came to America at the age of 7. He is now a U.S. citizen.
He has served his local community as a pastor, police office, teacher and coach.
Hadian was also a candidate for state governor in 2012.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, email info@tilproject.com.
Christmas carols
PORT TOWNSEND — Unity of Port Townsend will offer its first-ever “Christmas Carol Sing Along” at the Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave., from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
All are invited to share an early festive gathering of Christmas carol lovers, led on piano by Theresa Chedoen.
Song “menus” will be available for participants to call out their favorite seasonal songs, and the words will be projected on a screen for easy reading.
All ages are welcome to the free event.
For more information, phone 360-385-6519 or visit www.unitypt.org.
