NEWS BRIEFS: Sunday performance of comedy canceled in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — Sunday’s 2 p.m. performance of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” the musical comedy at Olympic Theatre Arts, has been called off due to the Super Bowl.

“Turns out football is more popular than theater. Go figure,” quipped Carol Willis, OTA’s manager.

Another show has been added, though: at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

The play, starring Leona Voss, Sheenieka Dolan, James Willis and Joel Yelland, also takes the stage at OTA at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays tonight through Feb. 14. Sunday matinees will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15.

Tickets range from $16 to $22 except for the pay-what-you-can show at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday.

For reservations, phone 360-683-7326 or see www.OlympicTheatreArts.org. Tickets also will be sold at the door of the OTA playhouse at 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Dad-daughter dance slated next week

SEQUIM — The Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St., will host its fourth Daddy-Daughter Dance at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.

Tickets are $15 per adult, with admission for girls 5 and older free.

The dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m., is $5 for adults and $4 for children. A commemorative photo is $5, sundaes are $3 and raffle tickets are $1.

Online purchasing closes Friday, Feb. 6, at www.tinyurl.com/l4h5uqv.

Tickets also will be available at the door for $20.

Membership event

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Climate Action will hold its second annual membership event at the Elwha Heritage Center, 401 E. First St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.

All are welcome to partake of food, drink and the company of climate comrades while reviewing the agenda that covers what to watch for in 2015 and what partner organizations are involved in locally.

RSVP by emailing janetmarx_76@msn.com.

2 pool volunteers

PORT ANGELES — The William Shore Memorial Pool District has opportunities for residents to participate in an advisory capacity.

Opportunities are available to residents living in the Port Angeles School District boundaries.

There are two open positions on the advisory committee that are appointed for a two-year term.

The committee was formed to support and advise the William Shore Memorial Pool District board on the maintenance and operation of the pool.

The committee is made up of seven community leaders throughout the district who believe in the health, safety, recreation and competition benefits of the year-round public aquatic facilities and programs for children and adults, according to a news release.

To apply for one of the positions, contact the commissioners’ office at 360-417-2383; visit their office in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St.; or obtain the application online at www.tinyurl.com/avfrfho.

The deadline for applications is at the close of business Monday, Feb. 9.

For more information, contact board clerk Tammy Sullenger at 360-417-2383 or tsullenger@co.clallam.wa.us.

Women in farming

SEQUIM — Women and men can register for the fourth annual Women in Agriculture Conference on Feb. 21.

Locally, a conference will be held in the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Red Cedar Room, 1033 Old Blyn Highway.

The event offers women in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska an opportunity to gather in 28 locations for a one-day event featuring speakers, stories, advice for improving farm management skills and networking with other women producers.

The registration fee is $30, but there is a $25 early bird special till Feb. 13.

Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch, handouts and tools.

To learn more, view specific event locations or register, visit www.womeninag.wsu.edu.

Partial scholarships are available for aspiring farmers, college-age students and 4-H and FFA members. Email viebrock@wsu.edu for an application.

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