PORT TOWNSEND — Crossroads Music will award a $560 scholarship to attend the Centrum Acoustic Blues Workshop, slated for July 26 through Aug. 2.
Recipient must be 18 or younger.
The scholarship is in honor of teacher John Potter, who died in 2013 and taught at Crossroads for 16 years.
The scholarship is open to all types of musicians, including vocalists and guitar, ukulele, banjo and piano players or any type of instrument taught at the Centrum Blues workshop.
The workshop is a weeklong musical experience where students learn the songs and techniques of blues music.
It is in its 23rd year and is held at Fort Worden State Park.
The deadline to submit a scholarship application is July 1.
The scholarship will be awarded July 6.
Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson or Clallam County.
If the recipient cannot attend the workshop, the scholarship will be awarded to another applicant.
Applications are available at Crossroads Music, 2100 Lawrence St., or www.crossroads-music.com.
Submit applications at Crossroads Music in person or by mail.
Crossroads Music is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
North Olympic Libraries set summer storytimes for kids
This summer, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is offering activities and workshops for babies and toddlers.
Summer Storytimes & Crafts for toddlers, preschoolers and parents or caregivers will be offered at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday from this Wednesday through July 29 at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
At the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Fingerplay Camp & Storytime, featuring rhymes and songs for ages 0-5 and parents or caregivers, will take place at 11:15 a.m. Fridays, July 3, 10 and 17.
In addition to early literacy activities and storytimes, the Port Angeles Library will offer a series of programs especially geared for the 5-and-younger crowd.
On Wednesday, July 1, early morning dance fever takes over at 10:30 a.m. for a special dance party.
Come in costume and be ready to groove as DJ Jennifer spins the latest tracks for toddlers.
On Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m., Superhero Storytime invites participants to dress up as their favorite superhero for an evening of songs, crafts, science and music.
Stuffed animal friends are invited to the library’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Friday, July 10.
Stuffed animals can be dropped off at the Youth Services Desk until 3 p.m. and be picked up Saturday morning, along with a special souvenir from the animals’ “nighttime adventures.”
For more information about summer reading programs and events for young people, visit www.nols.org, contact the Port Angeles Library at 360-417-8500 or email youth@nols.org.
Last call for garden show logo contest; deadline July 10
SEQUIM — Soroptimist International of Sequim is seeking artists and photographers who wish to have an original creation selected as the featured artwork for the 18th annual Gala Garden Show, which takes place in March.
Each year, an original work, donated by a local artist or photographer, is chosen to be the show’s logo.
The logo is featured on marketing and publicity materials throughout the year.
In addition, the contest winner will be offered a free vendor booth at the 2016 show.
The deadline for application submissions is July 10.
Criteria for artwork submissions are as follows:
■ Subject must be garden-related.
■ Eligible art forms are photography, paintings and drawings (all mediums, including oil, watercolor, pencil, pen, acrylic, chalk) or computer and digital art/visual and graphic design.
■ Artwork must be no smaller than 8 inches by 10 inches and no larger than 17 inches by 24 inches before matting and/or framing.
■ Each artist/photographer can submit up to three entries.
The Sequim Soroptimist websites www.sequimgardenshow.com and www.sisequim.com provide a link for viewing the procedures, required forms and a sample of images of past artwork winners.
For additional information or required forms, contact Gala Garden Show Artwork Coordinator Cindy Rhodes at 360-683-5388 or CLRhodes2@olypen.com.
Land Trust to host breakfast Thursday
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Land Trust Conservation will host a breakfast fundraiser at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St., from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday.
Participants will learn about the latest successes in local land preservation, the organizational transformation happening at the land trust this year and some of the projects that are in the works, according to a news release.
For more information, email info@saveland.org or phone 360-379-9501.
Princesses sought for storytimes
SEQUIM — The Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., will offer a special Princess Storytime featuring Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Royal attire is encouraged for this special storytime featuring songs, stories and a craft.
This event may be held at the outdoor stage behind the library, weather permitting.
For more information, visit www.nols.org and select “Youth” or phone 360-683-1161.
Sequim Arts meet
SEQUIM — The monthly meeting of the Sequim Arts Association will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 525 N. Fifth Ave., at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Jeff Tocher is the featured speaker after the 10 a.m. business meeting.
Tocher is best known for his painting to music in venues in Port Angeles, and his depictions of local scenes have appeared in galleries around the Olympic Peninsula.
For more information, phone Bettelee Hall at 936-933-5972.
Scholarships given
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Yacht Club has awarded maritime educational program scholarships to Jared. T. Moore, Kathleen Murphy and Andrew Ziskis.
All three winners are planning to attend or are attending the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock.
Moore is enrolled in the 12-month Traditional Small Craft Program, which leads to an Associate of Occupational Studies degree.
He is receiving a $1,000 scholarship and plans to focus on building small rowing and sailing vessels.
Murphy is enrolled in the 12-month Traditional Small Craft Program.
She is receiving a $1,000 scholarship.
Her future goals are to use her education to start an after-school boatbuilding program for high school youths, build small watercraft and provide fine woodworking services.
Ziskis will attend the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in the 12-month program beginning in October, focusing on traditional large wooden boats.
He is receiving a $1,000 scholarship.
He plans to become a craftsman wooden boatbuilder and pass down that skill to the younger generation.
Student graduates
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. — Alexis Corn of Port Angeles recently participated in the 178th commencement ceremony at Mount Holyoke College.
Corn majored in international relations with a minor in Russian and Eurasian studies.
A cum laude graduate, Corn was inducted into Sigma Iota Rho, the honor society of international relations.
She is the daughter of Maureen Sandison and Joe Corn.