NEWS BRIEFS — Landing practice for Naval Air Station Whidbey Island aircraft slated today . . . and other items

COUPEVILLE — Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island are scheduled at the Outlying Field near Coupeville from late morning into the afternoon today.

The tempo is driven by the Fleet Replacement Squadron student training curriculum and pre-deployment carrier EA-18G Growler squadron flight qualifications, the Navy said.

It also can also fluctuate because of weather, maintenance and operational requirements.

Comments can be directed to 360-257-6665, or via email to comments.NASWI@navy.mil.

All other questions can be directed to NAS Whidbey Island Public Affairs Office at 360-257-2286.

Veterans dinner

PORT ANGELES — The owner of Smugglers Landing, 115 E. Railroad Ave., is inviting all veterans as well as their spouses or significant others to the third annual Veterans Holiday Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 21.

This dinner is provided free of cost as thanks to all veterans.

Reservations are required. One must RSVP for a 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. seating by contacting Tammy Sullenger at 360-417-2383 or tsullenger@co.clallam.wa.us with a name, time and party number.

The restaurant is unable to accommodate anyone younger than 18, as much of the seating is done where alcohol is served.

RSVPs must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Art, music to arrive Friday at Sequim Library

SEQUIM — Art in the Library at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., will feature artist Bridget Baker and her abstract paintings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Live music is provided by singer-songwriter Jaspar Lepak.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, phone Kate Radigan at 360-683-1161, email kradigan@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.

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