PORT TOWNSEND — Officials are investigating a fire that consumed an abandoned pickup truck early Sunday.
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue was called to a reported brush fire at the end of 10th Street, one block west of Hendricks Street, at 2:10 a.m., according to a news release.
Port Townsend police arrived first to find a Ford Ranger pickup truck burning, and the fire had spread to nearby grass.
Officer Patrick Fudally used two fire extinguishers to control the truck fire until firefighters arrived and extinguished the truck and grass fire.
According to police, the truck had been out of operation for some time, and the owner of the vehicle had moved about one week ago and left the pickup behind.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to be of suspicious origin, according to the news release.
Kindergarten class
PORT ANGELES — Kindergarten Express, a weekly program designed for 4- and 5-year-olds, will resume at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., at 10:15 a.m. today.
This North Olympic Library System storytime series features picture books, fingerplays, music, science projects and crafts designed to help prepare preschoolers for kindergarten.
Kindergarten Express storytimes are free and will occur every Tuesday from today to Nov. 25, and from Jan. 6 to May 19.
After each session, parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to visit and swap information about parenting resources in the community. Parents and caregivers who attend three sessions will also receive a free book.
For more information about storytimes and other programs for youth, visit www.nols.org, phone 360-417-8500, ext. 7705, or email to youth@nols.org.
Brain exercises
PORT ANGELES — Elaine Bickle will offer a “Brainercise” program at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The program is free, and all are welcome.
For more information, phone Bickle at 360-457-4322 or email voicesechoes@yahoo.com.
E-reader how-to
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., is offering 30-minute appointments with expert library staff for hands-on, one-on-one technology tutoring.
These free “Tech-Know-Logy” sessions will take place by appointment only between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 25.
Bring a personal e-reader device and receive guidance through the process of downloading e-books or e-audiobooks from services such as Washington Anytime Library, 3M Cloud Library and OneClickDigital.
Library experts Sarah Morrison, Ean Henninger and Wendy Oak can help with Kindles, Nooks, Sony Readers, Android tablets or smartphones, Apple devices, laptops or MP3 players.
They also can provide insight for future e-reader purchases.
Alternate appointment times are available upon request.
For more information or to book a Tech-Know-Logy session, email ehelp@nols.org, phone 360-417-8500 or visit www.nols.org.
North Olympic Library System seeks artworks, crafts
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is inviting local artists, hobbyists and craftspeople to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act by submitting original works of art for a themed, wilderness-inspired show inside the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Submissions will be accepted until Monday, and selected works will be displayed from Oct. 10 through Jan. 7 as part of the library’s quarterly Art in the Library exhibit.
An opening reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10.
Congress passed the Wilderness Act 50 years ago this September, creating a national system of areas “where the Earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.”
NOLS asks artists of all ages, abilities and perspectives to submit an original work that contemplates, celebrates or reimagines this historic piece of legislation and the vast expanses of nature it protects.
To submit an entry, email PA-Art@nols.org with full name and contact information, a thorough description of the work to be considered and a picture, sketch, image or representative samples.
Participants may submit up to six images for consideration, and should be embedded directly into the body of the email.
Confirmation of submission’s receipt will be sent, with further directions to follow.
For more information, phone Noah Glaude at 360-417-8500, email nglaude@nols.org or visit www.nols.org and click on “Events — Art in the Library.”