PORT ANGELES — Options for recreational shellfish harvesting in Clallam County have expanded now that tests have shown Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches from Cape Flattery east to Pillar Point to be safe.
Previously closed to some species due to marine biotoxins, this stretch of beaches is now open to the harvest of all shellfish, according to a news release from the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services.
The update from the state Department of Health means Strait beaches from Cape Flattery east to the Jefferson County line, including Dungeness Bay, are open to the harvest of all species.
The only exceptions are Sequim Bay and Discovery Bay, where butter and varnish clams remain off-limits.
Previously announced closures to all species in Jefferson County — stretching from Dabob Bay to the Mason County line — remain in effect because of high levels of the marine biotoxin that causes potentially deadly paralytic shellfish poisoning. This includes Quilcene Bay.
Also in Jefferson, Kilisut Harbor, including Mystery Bay, and Port Ludlow, including Mats Mats Bay, remain closed to butter and varnish clam harvesting.
For complete listings on shellfish biotoxin closures, check the safety map at www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm or phone 800-562-5632.
Port Angeles alley work
PORT ANGELES — Public access to the alley between Fifth and Sixth streets stretching from I Street to B Street will be limited starting today due to work on electrical lines.
There will be brief road closures, according to a news release from the city Public Works and Utilities Department.
The project includes installing new poles and higher capacity overhead lines.
The work is expected to last about a month.
For more information, contact Electrical Engineering Specialist Brian Anders at 360-417-4708 or banders@cityofpa.us.
Quilt raffle
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Historical Society is raffling off a quilt, “Tulips and Stripes,” as a fundraiser for the society.
The quilt has been donated by Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club.
The winning raffle number will be picked Sunday, June 7, at the society’s annual meeting.
Five tickets cost $10.
Mail raffle money to P.O. Box 1327, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or drop off money at the Museum at the Carnegie, 207 S. Lincoln St., between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays or at the Lincoln High School office, 924 W. Ninth St., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Include your name, address and phone number with raffle money.
For more information, phone Kathy Estes at 360-452-2662 or email artifact@olypen.com.
Discussion on Social Security set
PORT HADLOCK — A presentation on understanding Social Security will take place at Edward Jones, 201 W. Patison St., at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Hosted by Shelli Cates, the presentation teaches how to calculate benefits; full retirement age; choosing the right time to file; receiving benefits while working; provisional income and tax implications; and options for spouses and ex-spouses.
To pre-register by Thursday, phone Jennifer Burgess at 360-379-0170 or email her at jennifer.burgess@edwardjones.com.
Jet landing practice set for Thursday
COUPEVILLE — Field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field in Coupeville are scheduled for Thursday.
The training is scheduled for mid- to late afternoon.
Comments, including noise complaints, can be directed to station’s comment line at 360-257-6665 or via email at comments.NASWI@navy.mil.
All other questions can be directed to the public affairs office at 360-257-2286.
Fashion show set
SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild will host its annual luncheon, fashion show and silent auction in Club 7 lounge of 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101, on Thursday, May 28.
A social hour will commence at 11 a.m., with time to view and bid on items in the silent auction.
Awards will be made at noon, followed by lunch and a fashion show.
Ladies from the guild’s thrift shop will model fashions from the shop.
The price for all three events is $18.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild, 204 W. Bell St.
For more information, phone 360-683-7044.
Art, garden show
SEQUIM — New Dungeness Nursery is sponsoring an Art and Garden Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 24, at its nursery site, 4911 Sequim-Dungeness Way, past Nash’s Store.
Spots are available in the retail nursery for vendors, including individuals with outdoor products, specialty nurseries and giftware.
Electricity is available, and there will be no rent charged.
Attendees are invited to sign up for the newsletter and door prizes.
For more information, phone 360-681-0132.
Monsanto march
PORT TOWNSEND — Marchers against Monsanto will meet at the public library, 1220 Lawrence St., from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday.
This event is free and open to the public.
Marchers are asked to wear red clothing and bring or carry signs supporting non-GMO foods, soil, bees, biodiversity, opposition of the DARK Act and the protection of the land, water, food sovereignty and future generations.
For more information, email Jeannette Martens at thehungryelephantpt@gmail.com.