OLYMPIA — Sen. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam, has been recognized for his work in helping more children access early learning opportunities.
Hargrove, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, recently received a Silver Crayon Award from the Early Learning Action Alliance.
“It’s proven that kids in our state have a better chance to succeed when early childhood programs are accessible and high-quality,” Hargrove said.
“Providing the right support at the right time to the right kids is an important goal for the children in our state.”
The Crayon Awards recognize leaders who are working toward legislation that helps children during their first five years of life.
Clocks, batteries
PORT TOWNSEND — Fire officials advise that smoke alarm batteries be replaced when clocks are moved back one hour Sunday.
The time change will be at 2 a.m. that day, marking the end of daylight saving time.
If batteries were recently changed, it’s still important to conduct a monthly test of smoke alarms, said East Jefferson Fire-Rescue in a news release.
Smoke alarm batteries should be replaced at least once a year, unless they are 10-year lithium batteries.
Also replace batteries if the alarm chirps.
“Go-kits” can be checked, too. The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management recommends that go-kits, used in emergencies, have food and supplies to last at least seven to 10 days.
Unity offers ‘Changing Life’ speakers
PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., will hold a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday with guest speakers Carmel Pennington and Larry Davis.
They will present “The Art of Changing One’s Life: Forget the What or the How; Get to the Why.”
Then from noon to 3 p.m., they will present a workshop, “The Art of Changing Your Life,” based on the New York Times best-seller Infinite Possibilities by Mike Dooley.
A love offering of $20 is suggested.
Pennington has been the lay minister of West Sound Unity for many years.
Davis has been a regular guest on Unity FM radio.
Free child care is available during the service.
A time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m., Anton Mizerak and Laura Berryhill will present a concert of transformational music, “Connect With Your Soul: Meditation Music, Sanskrit Chant, Celtic Song.”
A love offering will be taken at this event.
Animal messenger
SEQUIM — Students of Eckanka will present “Are Animals Spiritual Messengers?” at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday.
The event is free and open to all ages.
The spiritual discovery and discussion workshop asks:
■ Have you ever met a pet or wild animal that became deeply important to you?
■ Was the meeting with that animal random? Or could it have served a higher design?
■ What did that animal teach you about? Caring? Love? Confidence?
■ Why might that lesson be a spiritual message for you now?
For more information, email George Abrahams at justbe973@gmail.com or phone 360-582-3067.
Free HU Song set
SEQUIM — A free Community HU Song event will be held at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
The HU Song is an ancient invocation used to open the consciousness to the heavenly light and sound of God, resulting in mystical experiences, spiritual insights and states of enlightenment and inner peace, according to a news release.
Participants will learn how to sing the HU and practice it for 20 minutes.
All ages welcome.
For more information, email George Abrahams at justbe973@gmail.com or phone 360-582-3067.
Toy drive accepting donations
The ninth annual toy drive, sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Mosaic, is accepting toy/equipment requests from families with children with special needs in Jefferson and Clallam counties.
The toy drive focuses on developmentally appropriate toys, games and equipment that are bought specifically for each child.
Most recommendations for toys come from therapists working with different children.
The deadline for toy requests is Nov. 15.
To request a toy or donate to the toy drive, contact Jenell DeMatteox at P.O. Box 84, Chimacum, WA 98325; phone 360-379-8934; or email dematteo@olypen.com.
Talking about trash
SEQUIM — Meggan Uecker, waste reduction coordinator at WSU Extension Clallam County, will speak at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., at 6 p.m. Monday.
Her talk is part of the North Olympic Library System’s Talking Trash! series.
Uecker will dive into the subject of Clallam County waste while revealing what waste reduction programs are in place and how individuals can participate — from surplus food donation, composting and gleaning to a rural recycling initiative.
Uecker’s presentation is made free to the public with support from the Friends of the Sequim Library.
Pre-registration is not required.
For more information, visit www.nols.org and click on “Events” and “Sequim” or phone 360-683-1161.
