COUPEVILLE — There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field in Coupeville between today and Saturday.
The schedule is subject to change to meet mission requirements.
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.
Serenity change
PORT ANGELES — The Serenity House Administrative Building, 2203 W. 18th St., has a new phone system for better service at a much lower cost, according to a news release.
Most direct-dial numbers no longer work; phone 360-452-7224 and listen to the directory of extensions, choose a party and leave a voicemail message if no one is there to answer.
Open house slated
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Land Trust will hold a free public open house at 1033 Lawrence St. from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The land trust will show off new staff, a new office space, conservation success stories and new projects.
The ribbon-cutting for the new office is at 4:30 p.m. There will be live music, cake and refreshments.
New Executive Director Richard Tucker and recent hire Chris Clark will be present.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., the land trust will ask for input on the priorities and direction of its work for the next five years.
For more information, email info@saveland.org or phone 360-379-9501.
Garage sale set
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Historical Society is gearing up for this year’s garage sale, slated for Thursday through Saturday and Sept. 4-5 at the old Lincoln School site, located on Eighth and C streets.
The garage sale schedule is as follows:
■ Thursday: Members only, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., refreshments served
■ Friday and Saturday: Regular sale days, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
■ Friday, Sept. 4: Half-price day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
■ Saturday, Sept. 5: Buck-a-bag day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Departments include antiques and collectibles; tools; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; books; fabric and bed linen; kitchen; crafts; holiday; jewelry; games and toys; and lots of chairs.
For more information, phone 360-452-2662 or email artifact@olypen.com.
Rotary grant
SEQUIM — Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County has received a $7,000 community grant from Sequim Sunrise Rotary.
The money will be used for Neighborhood Revitalization of owner-occupied homes in downtown Sequim.
Each year, local Rotary clubs have an opportunity to submit a grant proposal for a project to Rotary International.
The project must serve a humanitarian need within the community, and club member participation is required.
Initially, the local club pays the expense of the project.
Sequim Sunrise Rotary raises funds for this and other service projects through its Auction Dinner, Neighborhood Flag program and member dues.
Once the project is completed, Rotary International reimburses half the grant expense.
The reimbursement provides start-up funds for next year’s grant.
For more information, contact Habitat for Humanity at www.habitatclallam.org or 360-681-6780.
Chain gang busy
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chain Gang removed weeds during the week of Aug. 3-7 on Towne Road near the old schoolhouse.
Crews brushed, thinned and removed weeds along Marine Drive and Twin Firs, Ward and Towne roads.
They brushed and chipped along Stuart Road, Sandstone Lane and Juan de Fuca Way.
Trees were removed from the Levy/Towne Road trailhead.
Weeds were removed and lawn mowing was performed at the central county shop, along with spraying the shop yard.
New principal
PORT ANGELES — Sandra Albertson is the new administrator and principal at Olympic Christian School, located at 43 O’Brien Road.
“I am excited about serving the students at Olympic Christian School and again becoming part of the community on the Peninsula,” Albertson said.
Albertson received her degree in elementary and early childhood education from the University of Washington amd her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Oregon.
Albertson began her teaching career in Ridgefield, then later in the Longview area as a preschool teacher.
She also served on the Olympic Peninsula in Crescent Schools and in Port Angeles at Hamilton Elementary School.
Albertson served as teacher on special assignment and principal intern at Franklin Elementary School.
She received her P-12 Principal’s Certification from Seattle Pacific University.
Since then, Albertson has been an elementary principal six years in Chehalis and five years in the Federal Way School District.
A few of years ago, she and her husband, Larry, spent a year in Thailand teaching English and art to first- through sixth-grade students.
Most recently, Albertson has been program director for SAFE Family Ministries in Chehalis.
For more information about Albertson, contact her at salbertson@olympicchristian.org or 360-457-4640.
Volunteer opportunity
SEQUIM — The city is looking for a volunteer to serve as the coordinator for the community volunteer programs.
The volunteer coordinator, under the direction of the city clerk, will develop and manage the city volunteer program and market it to increase public awareness of volunteer opportunities.
Pamela Leonard-Ray has served as the volunteer coordinator since October 2013.
During that time, she has helped to increase the awareness of the program and developed processes to better document the impact of the program.
A full description of duties and candidate requirements for the position can be found at www.sequimwa.gov.
Click on “City Government”/”City Clerk”/”Volunteer Opportunities” or contact City Clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-681-3428 or kkuznek@sequimwa.gov.
