Native plants part of foundation’s gardener meeting
CHIMACUM — The Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation meeting, potluck and lecture will be held at the Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Drive, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
“Favorite Plants from Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden” will be the subject of the educational lecture series.
Linda Landkammer, creator and landscape designer of the native garden, will present a 30-minute slideshow of some of the more interesting and volunteer-favorite plants at the Kul Kah Han Garden, followed by a 30-minute tour of the garden.
The garden was originally designed to represent several ecosystems or plant communities of the Pacific Northwest.
Attendees for the potluck dinner are asked to bring a dish to share with the group and their own plate, utensils and beverages.
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation lectures are free and open to the public.
A foundation business meeting accompanies each lecture.
Visit www.jcmgf.org for future lecture topics, times and vacation months.
For more information, phone Jill Bacchieri at 360-379-5610, ext. 210, or email Jefferson County WSU Master Gardeners at mastergardenerjefferson@gmail.com.
Republican women
PORT LUDLOW — The Republican Women of Jefferson County will meet at the Inn at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
The guest speaker will be Karen Jensen, who will present a program on Backpacks for Kids.
The event is open to the public.
For more information, phone Peggy Reep at 360-385-4953.
Nepal benefit concert
PORT TOWNSEND — Room to Move Yoga, 1008 Lawrence St., will present a Nepal earthquake relief benefit concert Friday.
The evening will feature the musical talents of Abakis of Port Townsend, Eleanor Murray from Olympia and Johanna Warren from Portland, Ore.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m.
Proceeds from the concert directly support Himalayan Quests, a Nepal earthquake relief effort led by Amrit Ale, which provides food, water, tarpaulins and medical supplies to communities that can’t be reached by the larger aid agencies or the Nepal government.
Admission is a $25 suggested donation at the door, though no one will be turned away.
Space is limited.
For more information, phone Abigail Kiser at 703-635-6118 or email aboutabbak@gmail.com.