MEETINGS Meetings are listed based on written notification to The Gazette. Listings can be sent to The Gazette through e-mail at donnam@sequimgazette.com,
faxed to 683-6670, mailed to P.O. Box 1750, Sequim WA 98382 or dropped
off in our office at 147 W. Washington, Sequim. The deadline is
Wednesday at 5 p.m. for the next week's edition. Please note new e-mail
address.
Meeting Update: The Sheriff’s Advisory Committee is meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center in the basement of the courthouse at 223 E 4th Street, Port Angeles. The agenda includes election of officers and confirmation of representatives. This is an open public meeting.
Editor's note: Some groups may not meet on their regularly scheduled days this week due to the New Year's holiday. Call ahead to confirm meeting information.
Meetings are listed based on written notification to The Gazette. Listings can be sent to The Gazette through e-mail at donnam@sequimgazette.com, faxed to 683-6670, mailed to P.O. Box 1750, Sequim WA 98382 or dropped off in our office at 147 W. Washington St., Sequim. The deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m. for the next week's edition.
Daily
• AA meetings. Various meeting times, locations each day. 452-4212. www.nopaa.org.
• Al-Anon. Various meeting times, locations. 452-6973.
• Boy Scouts of America. Various meeting times, locations for Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture Crew troops. 800-272-6865 or www.joinscouts.net.
• League of Women Voters. Various meeting times, locations. 681-3757.
• NA meetings. Numerous meetings in the county at various times each day. 477-9367.
• Weight Watchers. Numerous meetings in the county at various times each day. 800-651-6000.
Wednesday Dec. 30
• Overeaters Anonymous. Men's meeting. 7-8 a.m. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 582-9549.
• Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Masonic Hall, 700 S. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 681-0795.
• Christian Student Fellowship. Noon-12:45 p.m. ASC conference room adjacent to Pirate Union Building at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. 461-2849 or www.pc.ctc.edu/life/fellowship.asp.
• Family Support Group. For families, friends and loved ones of persons with serious mental disorders. Noon-1:15 p.m. Peninsula Community Mental Health Center, 118 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles. 457-0431.
• Rotary Club of Sequim. Noon. Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road, Sequim. 681-8539.
• Kiwanis Club of Sequim. No meeting.
• Good News Club. For boys and girls. 3-4 p.m. Gym/all-purpose room, 350 W. Fir St., Sequim. 582-0416.
• Snap Voyagers. 3-5 p.m. Sequim Community School, 220 W. Alder St., Sequim. 681-8642.
• French Club. Advanced conversation and reading from 2 p.m. Call for location. 582-1334.
Saturday Jan. 2
• North Olympic Shuttle & Spindle Guild. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim 582-0697.
• Overeaters Anonymous. 10-11 a.m. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 452-0227.
• Fleet Reserve Association. 11 a.m. Mariners Cafe, 707 E. Washington St., Sequim. 457-4683.
• Pulmonary Support Group. Potluck at a member's home. 11:30 a.m. 452-1473.
• Light Lunch. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. Free hot meals for those in need. 683-4862.
• Visually Impaired Persons of Sequim. 12:30-2 p.m. Chinese Garden, 271 S. Seventh Ave., Sequim. 457-1383.
• Amma's Olympic Peninsula Satsang. Chanting, devotional singing and meditation followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner. 5-7:30 p.m. Meets at homes in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend. 360-732-4494.
Sunday Jan. 3
• Adult Scrabble. Beginners to experts, 1 p.m. The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. 452-4423.
• Sequim Senior Singles Luncheon. 12:30 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 582-9873.
• History Tales. Ginger Nichols speaks about her experiences as lighthouse keeper on Destruction Island in the 1960s. 2:30 p.m. Port Angeles City Council chambers, 321 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles. 452-2662.
Monday Jan. 4
• Sequim Prairie Garden Club. "Preparing to Wake Up Your Garden." 10:30 a.m. Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 E. Washington St., Sequim. 683-7206.
• Sequim Duplicate Bridge Club. 12:30 p.m. Masonic Hall, 700 S. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 681-3090 or 683-5635.
• For Women Only Pants Party. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dr. Leslie Van Romer's office, 415 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. 683-8844 or kerry@drleslievanromer.com.
• Grief support group. 1 p.m., meets when there are enough people signed up. Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 Blake Ave., Sequim. 452-1511.
• Master Degree of Beta Sigma Phi. 1:30 p.m. Members' homes. 683-7907.
• Caregiver Support Group. 1:30-3 p.m. Senior Information Office, 411 W. Washington St., Sequim. 417-8554.
• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. 2 p.m. Calvary Chapel of Sequim, 91 Boyce Road, Sequim. 452-1050. www.foodaddicts.org.
• Loose Threads Quilt Club. 5-8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Eighth St., Port Angeles. 928-9744.
• Deaf Coffee House. 5:30-9 p.m. Geneva Hall, Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. dianed52@comcast.net.
• Grand Olympic Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays except holidays.
Sequim Bible Church, 847 N. Sequim Ave. 683-0141 or 360-385-4680.
• Eagles Lodge. 7 p.m. 110 S. Penn St., Port Angeles. 452-3344.
• Sequim City Band. 7 p.m. James Center for the Performing Arts, 563 N. Rhodefer Road, Sequim. 683-4896.
Tuesday Jan. 5
• Exchange Club of Port Angeles. 7:30 a.m. CrabHouse, 221 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles. 417-5188 or 452-4554.
• Sequim Republican Club. 8 a.m. Tarcisio's, 609 W. Washington St., Sequim. 417-3035.
• Sequim Aglow. Jan Hinkle speaks about "For the Love of Laughter - A Merry Heart Is Good Medicine." 10 a.m.-noon. Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 Blake Ave., Sequim. $4 brunch buffet. 681-2611.
• Dungeness Bonsai Society. 10 a.m. Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 E. Washington St., Sequim. 360-698-9101.
• Newcomers' Club. 11:30 a.m. Red Lion Inn, 221 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles. 775-8747 by noon, Dec. 31 for reservations.
• Overeaters Anonymous. Noon-1 p.m. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 582-9549.
• Lincoln Heights Garden Club. Noon. Scandia Hall, 131 W. Fifth St., Port Angeles. 457-8678 or 452-4047.
• Knitting Circle. All ages and skill levels. 1:30-3:30 p.m. First Step Family Support Center, 325 E. Sixth St., Port Angeles. 457-8355.
• Sequim Bereavement Group. 1:30-3 p.m. Assured Hospice office, 24 Lee Chatfield Ave., Sequim. 582-3796 or 582-0337.
• Good News Club. For boys and girls during school year. 1:45-3:15 p.m. Jefferson Elementary School, Room 105, 218 E. 12th St., Port Angeles. 452-6026.
• Washington Old Time Fiddlers. All players jam, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; performance, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim. 417-6950 or handrlester@olypen.com.
Wednesdays
• Open mic. 6:30-9:30 p.m., sign-up begins 6 p.m. The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave. Sequim. Free. 683-2503.
• First Friday Art Walk Sequim, free self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and other venues. Receptions at Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St.; The Buzz/BeeDazzled, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. 5-8 p.m. Free. www.sequimartwalk.com or e-mail renne@uniqueasyou.com.
• Visit with Sequim Arts members Nancy and LeRoy Beers from 5-6 p.m. and see their show, "The Beers Collection of Watercolors." KeyBank, 120 N. Dunlap Ave., Sequim.
Wednesday Jan. 6
• Open studio featuring the work of South Korean visual artist Gillchuh Koh. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception follows, 4-6 p.m. Building 205, Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend. 360-385-3102 or info@centrum.org.
January artists
• Blue Whole Gallery members present "Out-of-Line," a clothesline show in the gallery windows.129 W Washington St., Sequim. Through Jan 31.
• Residents of Gallery at the Fifth Avenue show paintings, woodcarvings, wrought metal, and needlework. 500 W. Hendrickson, Sequim. Through Jan. 31.
• Sequim Arts members Janet and LeRoy Beers' "The Beers Collection of Watercolors." Key Bank, 120 N. Dunlap Ave.,
Sequim. Through Jan. 31.
• Skip Kratzer's car art and paintings. The Buzz/BeeDazzled, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. Through Jan. 31.
• Gina Hensel, abstract art. Vault Cafe and First Federal Bank, mezzanine level inside Aldrich's Market, 940 Lawrence St., Port Townsend. Through Jan. 31.
• Blockprinters Randy and Sallie Radock of Sequim. Art Mine Gallery in the Inn at Port Hadlock, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock, and Gateway Visitors Center, 93 Beaver Valley Road, Port Ludlow. Through Jan. 31. 360-385-7030.
December artists
• Painter Verna Parker. The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave.,
Sequim.
• Travel and nature photography of John Mackay. Gallery at the Fifth Ave., 500 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim.
• Watercolors of Jim Gift. KeyBank, 120 N. Dunlap Ave., Sequim.
• Watercolors of Saundra Cutsinger. The Dove's Nest, 139 W. Washington St., Sequim.
• Art Is a Gift offers original arts and crafts from dozens of artists from the Olympic Peninsula and beyond through Jan. 3. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. 457-3532 or www.pafac.org.
• Watercolors of Richard O'Connor. Vault Cafe and First Federal bank on the mezzanine level inside Aldrich's Market, 940 Lawrence St., Port Townsend.
• Traditional Thai dance. 6 p.m. Galare Thai, 120 W. Bell St., Sequim. 683-8069.
Mondays beginning Jan. 4
• Swing dance lessons through Feb. 8 with Terry West. 6:30 p.m. introductory level; 7:30 p.m., level 2, 8:30 p.m. level 3. Sequim Prairie Grange Hall, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim. $60 per person; $15 per class/$20 for two classes for drop-ins. Pre-register at www.TerryWestProductions.com; CutARug@gmail.com or 206-786-3421.
Tuesdays
• Senior Swingers of Port Angeles. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., Port Angeles. 457-7004.
• For dance lesson information, call: line dance, 681-2987; Western line dancing, 681-2826; hula dance for teens, adults and seniors, 253-288-0450.
events
Thursday Dec. 31
• New Year's Eve Cruise to Protection Island. Naturalist on board. 1 p.m. departure from Point Hudson Marina and return around 4 p.m. $55 per person, $50 for Port Townsend Marine Science Center members. 360-385-5582 or cruises@ptmsc.org.
• Third annual First Night. Alcohol-free New Year's Eve community celebration in and around Port Townsend's historical City Hall includes musical sing-alongs, a photography exhibit, musicians and actors, history bingo, a maritime history project and children's games. 6-9 p.m. 540 Water St. and surrounding area. $5 suggested donation, proceeds benefit Jefferson County Historical Society programs. 360-385-1003 or jchsmuseum@olympus.net.
• Third annual New Year's Eve bash. Basketball, pool, foosball, air hockey, the metal music of Against All Hope and 7 Horns 7 Eyes, and pop/rock music of The New Divide. 8 p.m. Sponsored by Sequim Vineyard Church. Boys & Girls Club of Sequim, 400 W. Fir St., Sequim. Free with canned food item, open to all ages. 460-4556.
Friday Jan. 1
• Olympic Peninsula Explorers Volkssport Club's New Year's Day walk. Discovery Trail to Robin Hill Farm County Park, 5-kilometer and 12-kilometer options available. Meet at 9 a.m. at Sequim QFC, 990 E. Washington St. Free. 681-5405 or opepresident@hotmail.com.
• Senior Swingers of Port Angeles New Year's Day dinner/dance. Bring a salad or dessert to share. 2 p.m. dancing; 4-5:30 p.m. potluck. Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., Port Angeles. 457-7004.
Sunday Jan. 3
• Ginger Nichols shares her experiences as a lighthouse keeper on Destruction Island in the 1960s for Clallam County Historical Society's History Tales. 2:30 p.m. Port Angeles City Council chambers, 321 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles. 452-2662.
Friday-Saturday Jan. 8-9
• Twelfth Night in British style for Olympic Theatre Arts' second Holiday High Tea. 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day. Gathering room, 414 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. $22. 683-7326 or www.olympictheatre@tfon.com.
Friday Jan. 8
• ART ROCK includes high-energy music from Port Angeles-based band SuperTrees, January's artist-in-residence Doug Parent, and food and drink from Michael's Seafood and Steakhouse. $3 cover charge.
ongoing
events
Wednesdays
• Bird walks at the Dungeness River Audubon Center's lower Dungeness riparian forest. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Railroad Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim. 681-4076.
• Blood pressure checks. 9 a.m.-noon. Second floor, Cardiac Services, Olympic Medical Services Building, 840 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 417-7486.
• Bridge at the Sequim Senior Activity Center. 1 p.m. All playing skill levels welcome. Other activities: senior workout, 9 a.m.; poetry, first and third Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Thursdays
• Weekly Sequim writers' workshop. Immersion into creative writing, including poetry, nonfiction, memoir and fiction. Patty Kinney. 10 a.m.-noon. Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 W. Washington St., Sequim. 360-477-4529 or contact sequim writers@gmail.com.
• Trivia night. 5:30 p.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 W. Washington St., Sequim. $1 per team. 582-3143.
Mondays
• Blood pressure screening. 9-11 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 382 W. Cedar St., Sequim. Free. 681-0103.
• Senior workout, bridge, walking group, 9 a.m.; art with Judy Priest, 10 a.m.; knitting and crocheting, 10:30 a.m.; gentle yoga and chair exercise, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; yoga, 2-3:45 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Tuesdays
• Crafts, 10 a.m.; SHIBA health insurance advice, 10 a.m.-noon; dominoes, 1 p.m.; pingpong, 1-3 p.m.; Middle Eastern dancers, 7-9 p.m.; potluck, second and fourth Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.; and bunco, 1 p.m. second Tuesdays, Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
• Encore! Adult Day Care. Supervised activities, 9 a.m.-
2 p.m. Lunch included. 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles. Call 457-6801.
classes
& demonstrations
Monday Jan. 4
• "Control That BP Naturally in the New Year." Judy Tordini, cardiology program director. Noon. Second floor conference room, Medical Services Building, 840 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. 417-7486 or www.olympicmedical.org.
Tuesday Jan. 5
• "What Foods Are Good for My Blood Cholesterol?" Judy Tordini, cardiology program director. Noon. McCarter Education Room, Olympic Medical Center, 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles. 417-7486 or www.olympicmedical.org.
Wednesday Jan. 6
• Writers workshop for beginning through advanced Indian/Native American writers. 3 p.m. Longhouse at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. Free. 417-6215 or tparker@pencol.edu.
Peninsula College
• Registration is available for Peninsula College Community Education classes, including yoga. Classes start as early as
Jan. 4. www.pc.ctc.edu or 417-6255.
ongoing
classes
• Yoga. 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. 460-1864.
calls for artists,
volunteers
Through March 14, 2010
• Sequim Arts seeks entries for its 34th annual juried art exhibit May 6-9, 2010. Work in both two- and three-dimensions will be accepted. Detailed information, including a prospectus and an entry form, is available at www.sequimarts.org, juriedshow@sequimarts.org, caroleichler@yahoo.com or 582-0927.
• Sequim Arts is looking for studio artists to participate in the Sequim Arts Tour during the 2010 Lavender Festival, July 16-18. Call 683-4518.
• Waterfront Cooperative Art Gallery has openings for an artist who paints in oil, acrylic or mixed media; a woodcarver or woodturner and a fabric artist. Prospective members are invited to pick up an application at the gallery, 120 W. First St., Port Angeles. 452-8165.
• Sequim Museum and Arts Center needs volunteers to meet and greet people during museum hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 457-1991 or www.macsequim.org.
• Sequim's Museum and Arts Center's Second Chance Consignment Shop needs volunteers for one shift per week or to do consignments. No experience necessary, complimentary museum membership. 681-2257 or director@macsequim.org.
The deadline for items appearing in this section is
5 p.m. Wednesday one week in advance of publication. News releases, photos, posters, playbills and other graphics may be mailed to P.O. Box 1750, Sequim, WA 98382, delivered to the Sequim Gazette office at 147 W. Washington St., Sequim, e-mailed to donnam@sequimgazette.com or faxed to 683-6670.