PORT ANGELES — The public can meet a candidate for Clallam County health officer from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 in the commissioners’ meeting room of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St.
Dr. Christopher Frank, who practices at Family Medicine of Port Angeles, has applied for the part-time job that was vacated early this year by Dr. Tom Locke, who served 27 years in the position.
Locke continues as health officer for Jefferson County.
Frank’s application will go first to the Clallam County Board of Health at its meeting that will start at 1:30 p.m. May 19 in the courthouse.
The board will forward its recommendation to Clallam County commissioners for consideration at a subsequent session.
Frank is a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and served his residency in rural health at the University of Wisconsin.
Besides being board-certified in family medicine, he holds a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine.
The health officer helps develop priorities and strategies for community and environmental health for the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Jeanette Stehr-Green will continue as interim health officer until a replacement is hired.
Fall study abroad meet set Thursday
PORT ANGELES — Students and community members can study abroad in Greece and Turkey with Peninsula College philosophy professor Tom Grimes this fall.
The program can be taken as a field trip option through “Introduction to Philosophy” (PHIL 101) or as a two-credit special topics course (DS 295).
Space is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.
The estimated cost of the two-week program is $1,500.
The projected travel dates are Sept. 18-Oct. 2.
An informational meeting will be held in Maier Hall, Room E-242, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. this Thursday.
For more information, email Grimes at tgrimes@pencol.edu.
Quake education
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., in conjunction with National Marine Sanctuaries and Earthscope, will present an evening of earthquake education from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
Oral history reports that a great tsunami struck the Pacific Northwest in the 1700s and then went on to inundate the Japanese coastline.
Brian Atwater will present the discoveries made in validating the earthquake and what is now being called the Orphan Tsunami of 1700.
Brynne Walker will discuss ways to prepare for an earthquake.
Jamie Valadez will recount a local Native American oral flood legend, and Bella Voce will sing an Earth song.
This free event is open to the public.
Morning retreat
PORT TOWNSEND — A morning retreat, “Saints & Mystics,” will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Anyone who is spiritually curious is invited to a morning retreat featuring Julian of Norwich.
Julian of Norwich (1342-1416) was an English anchoress who is regarded as an important Christian mystic but has never been canonized or beatified.
Her work, Revelations of Divine Love, is the first book in the English language known to have been written by a woman.
During the retreat, attendees will study her optimistic theology that spoke of God’s love and compassion during a time of turmoil and her emphasis on the Motherhood of God.
Val Johnstone leads the retreat.
A $10 suggested donation includes refreshments appropriate to Julian’s era.
To register, phone the church’s office at 360-385-0770.
Forks Family Fair hosted this Saturday
FORKS — The fifth annual Forks Family Fair will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road.
Laff Pack clowns will paint faces and turn balloons into animals, while Crafty Critters will have a petting zoo.
The Forks police will conduct a Bike Rodeo safety check as Bogachiel Clinic offers blood pressure and blood sugar checkups.
There will be games and refreshments.
This free family-friendly event is sponsored by Information & Assistance and local businesses including Forks Community Hospital, the police and Sheriff’s Office, Housing Resource Center, 4-H Clubs, Sunshine & Rainbows and Family Caregiver Support.
For more information, call Susie at 360-374-9496, ext. 2.
Arts center docents
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is always looking for new volunteers to join its team of docents.
To be a gallery host/docent, participants are asked for one three-hour shift per month.
Also needed are people who would like to help intermittently with things like special events, assisting with children’s art classes, clerical duties, groundskeeping, painting, etc.
For more information, contact Betsy Robins, scheduling coordinator, at 360-457-4610 or brobins@wavecable.com.
Volunteers needed
SEQUIM — A team of volunteers at the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic is searching for people to fill volunteer positions in clerical, medical, Washington state-licensed RN and for the outreach program.
Service is for three to five hours per month.
For more information, phone Sandy Hutter, volunteer coordinator, at 360-582-2975 or email volcoord@dvhwc.org.
