PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer plans a town hall meeting in Port Townsend tonight.
The meeting for Jefferson County residents will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Fort Worden State Park Commons A, 200 Battery Way.
Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, is conducting the meetings to kick off his second term in Congress representing the 6th Congressional District, which includes the North Olympic Peninsula.
A meeting for Clallam County residents will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Peninsula College’s Little Theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd. in Port Angeles.
Doors open a half-hour before the start of each meeting, both of which are open to the public.
Kilmer also plans public meetings in other counties within the district.
For more information, phone Kilmer’s office in Port Angeles at 360-797-3623.
Joyce training fire
JOYCE — The building that once housed Valhalla Video at 52433 state Highway 112 will go up in flames Saturday as a training exercise for Clallam Fire District No. 4 firefighters.
The house has been prepared for multiple simulated fire scenarios, including chimney fire, roof fire and inside fires, said fire department Commissioner Sam Nugent.
Neighboring fire districts in Clallam County have been invited to take part in the training, he said.
The property is currently owned by North Coast Concentrate.
Coho ferry break
PORT ANGELES — Black Ball Ferry Line’s MV Coho ferry will begin its annual maintenance break Monday.
The ferry, which runs between Victoria and Port Angeles, will be out of service through Feb. 4 for regular refurbishments and maintenance, the company said.
The Coho’s last sailings prior to the break will be Sunday, sailing at 8:20 a.m. from Port Angeles and at 10:30 a.m. from Victoria.
Regular service will resume Feb. 5, when the ferry departs Port Angeles at 8:20 a.m. and Victoria at 4 p.m.
Men’s meal held in PA this Saturday
FORKS — The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be held at First Congregational Church, 280 S. Spartan Ave., at 8 a.m. Saturday.
This breakfast, provided by Pastor Johnson, is for all Christian men who seek to have fellowship with fellow believers in an effort to make their community a better place, according to a news release.
The topic of this month’s breakfast is: “What are our goals for the new year, and how can we accomplish them as Christian men?”
Donations are accepted.
Charisma talk
PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., plans two events this weekend.
On Saturday, Unity will be feeding the young people at The Answer for Youth. Food should be brought to the church at 3:45 p.m.
On Sunday, the church will hold a 10:30 a.m. service with guest speaker Niobe Weaver.
The lesson is “Charisma: An Introduction to the Seven Spiritual Gifts of God.” This will be an introduction to a series of talks on each of the seven spiritual gifts.
Free child care is available during the service.
A brief time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome to attend all church activities.
Winter Worship
FORKS — The West End Winter Worship will be held in the Forks High School commons, 261 Spartan Ave., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
This is an evening of worship and praise led by local groups and choirs.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
All are welcome to the free event.
For more information, phone 360-640-4032
Stories to tell
AGNEW — The Rev. Gene Bradbury will lead “What Story Do You Have to Tell?” at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 73 Howe Road, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Bradbury asserts we all have a story to tell: How do we use our stories to benefit others? How might we use our experiences to enrich our own lives and the lives of others?
Bradbury teaches adult classes in theology and biblical history. He has a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and a master’s degree in spiritual direction.
For more information, visit www.olympicuuf.org or visit 360-417-2665.
Martin Luther King
PORT TOWNSEND — A Martin Luther King Jr. Day service will be held at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday.
The congregation will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and King’s search for truth and justice.
The service includes readings, music from the Port Townsend Youth Chorus and participatory reflection on the theme “Where do we go from here?”
All are welcome.
For more information, phone Viki Sonntag at 425-482-3026 or email vikis@ecopraxis.org.
