SEQUIM — Wednesday’s meeting of the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center board will be held at a special time of 4 p.m. at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The change from the usual 5 p.m. start is due to a longer agenda than normal and to a second group booked to use the library room after the board meeting, according to a news release.
For the meeting’s agenda, visit http://tinyurl.com/PDN-SARCBoard
$600 scholarship
The East Jefferson chapter of Puget Sound Anglers is offering a $600 college scholarship to a high school student from the community.
Students graduating from either Chimacum, Quilcene or Port Townsend high schools this June are encouraged to apply.
The scholarship was created to promote more interest in the pursuit of studies in the area of marine biology or fisheries science or oceanography, or conservation or ecology.
Students are asked to write a brief history about themselves and their interest in the aforementioned educational areas. Contact information, high school, school they plan to attend and focus of education should be included.
The deadline is May 20.
Students can send their applications to Puget Sound Anglers at P.O. Box 157, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
For more information, phone Jerry Johnson at 360-379-2855.
Law memorial
PORT ANGELES — Law Enforcement Memorial Day events will be held at Liberty Park next to Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Local law enforcement personnel will take part in the annual 21 Salute Bell Ringing ceremony in honor and memory of fallen law enforcement heroes.
For more information, phone Lorraine Shore at 360-417-2262 or email lshore@co.clallam.wa.us, or visit www.clallam.net/sheriff.
Roadshow on multiple sclerosis
PORT ANGELES — Experts from the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Swedish Neuroscience Institute and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will bring a traveling roadshow on multiple sclerosis (MS) education and information to the Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln St., on Saturday, May 30.
This free event is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Seminar topics include comprehensive care for MS, cognition of MS, the role of MRIs in MS diagnosis and treatment, vocation counseling and occupational therapy.
The public is invited to learn, share and connect with others in the community living with MS.
Lunch will be provided.
Family, friends and caregivers are welcome.
Space is limited. To register, phone the National MS Society at 800-344-4867 and press “1” or visit www.MSnorthwest.org and click “Calendar.”
Genealogical meet
CHIMACUM — Professional genealogist Claudia Breland will be the guest speaker at the Jefferson County Genealogical Society meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Breland will present “Discover More About Your Ancestors Than Just the Obituaries.”
Finding and using historical newspapers, Breland will demonstrate the many types of articles that can be found, how to use online newspaper databases (free and subscription-based) and how to find newspapers that aren’t online.
For more information, phone 369-385-6599 or email JCGSWash@gmail.com.
Composting tips topic of ‘Green Thumb’ lecture
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Waste Reduction Coordinator Meggan Uecker will provide information to help home gardeners integrate composting into any size garden or space in the county commissioners’ meeting room of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., at noon Thursday.
Attendees can get information about space saving when composting, types of composting and other tips.
This presentation is part of the “Green Thumb Garden Tips” brown bag series sponsored by the WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners the second and fourth Thursday of every month in Port Angeles.
The presentations are free and open to the public, and people are invited to bring their own lunch.
Donations to help offset copying costs for handouts are accepted.
For more information, phone 360-417-2279.
Submariners meet
CHIMACUM — The Olympic Peninsula Base of United States Submarine Veterans Inc. will hold its monthly meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, at 7 p.m. Thursday.
All submarine veterans, guests and members of the public are invited to attend.
Phone Dick French at 360-681-7247 for information or a ride-share.