New in town?

If you are new to Sequim or considering relocating to Sequim, the “New in Town Conversation” gathering has been designed for you. The events are from 2:30-4:30 p.m. each third Wednesday every other month at First Federal, 333 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

The next is March 15, with guest Jenna Ziogas, one of the volunteer coordinators at the Dungeness River Audubon Center. Future dates include May 17, July 19, Sept. 20 and Nov. 15.

RSVP to Cath Mich at 582-1081 or email cjmich@gmail.com.

Chat with the super

Sequim schools superintendent Gary Neal hosts an informal coffee chat from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at Starbucks in Sequim Village Marketplace (1095 W. Washington St.).

Sequim Boy Scout troop offers lawn aeration

As a fundraiser, Sequim Boy Scout Troop 1498 offers lawn aeration services Saturday-Sunday, March 18-19. Cost is $59 for up to 1/4 acre. Owners need not be home for the service but need to have lawns mowed, underground sprinkler heads marked and dog waste picked up.

Make checks payable to Boy Scout Troop 1498. To sign up for the service, call 775-8074 or email sueanelson@msn.com.

Commissioners to talk at opioid epidemic

The Clallam County Board of Commissioners are attending the Community Opioid Roundtable to discuss the opioid epidemic at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

Shelter Providers to meet

The Shelter Providers Network of Clallam County meet from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Room 160 of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

Everyone who is interested in ending homelessness in Clallam County is welcome. Sign-in begins at 9:45 a.m. There is no charge to attend.

For more information, contact Network coordinator Martha Ireland at 452-7224 ext. 307, or email shelterprovidersnetwork@gmail.com.

Mushroom meeting set

The Olympic Peninsula Mycological Society meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road. The presentation, “What to look for when you look at mushrooms,” is led by Lee Whitford, who shares her experience and knowledge of local mushrooms and how to find them. Working with locally collected mushrooms, Whitford will talk about what to look for when trying to identify them. Afterward will be a potluck and social hour. The public is welcome. For more information, go to olymushroom.org.

Show off your family heirlooms, artifacts

The next Clallam County Genealogical Society monthly meeting, set for 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 11, features an “Antiques Roadshow & Tell.” Bring in inherited or found family treasures to show off, but not for appraisal. The event is at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave. Contact Marilyn Santiago at santiago@olympus.net or 360-928-0150 for more information.

1,000 books challenge

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge encouraging parents/caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years, providing their children with essential early literacy skills.

To get started, register at the nearest North Olympic Library System branch anytime throughout the year to pick up a free reading log to track your progress. NOLS will give away a small prize for every 100 books. Earn a library tote bag for 500 books and a celebratory book at 1,000. For more information, email to Youth@nols.org or contact library staff.

Learn more about homeschooling

An introductory meeting about homeschool options is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. Hosted by Ann Marie Henninger, the event is designed for those families considering homeschooling or who are currently homeschooling and have questions.

In the first hour, Henninger talks about testing/assessments, keeping records, subjects, what qualifies as homeschooling and more. In the second hour, teen homeschool students field questions.

Sign up at washhomeschool.org/homeschooling/intro-to-homeschooling-seminars. For more information, send an email to whooffice@washhomeschool.org.

Land Trust breakfast planned

The North Olympic Land Trust will host its 9th annual Conservation Breakfast, at 9 a.m. Friday, March 17, to celebrate the community that together conserves the diverse North Olympic Peninsula. This year, the Land Trust team will honor the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and its Natural Resources Department with the 2017 “Out Standing in the Field” Award. The event is at the Naval Elks Lodge Ballroom, 131 E. First St., Port Angeles. Breakfast is complimentary, however donations are appreciated. Space is limited — RSVP by March 14 online at www.northolympiclandtrust.org or via email to alana@northolympiclandtrust.org or by calling the Land Trust at 417-1815.

Free cancer support groups offered

Olympic Medical Cancer Center will offer several free cancer support groups this month.

• March 14 and March 28, 1-3 p.m., Women’s Cancer Support Group meets at the OMCC library, 844 N. Fifth Ave.

• March 27, 2:30-4 p.m., “Skin & Hair Care during Cancer Treatment” class is held at Studio 121, 1222 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. To make an appointment, call 417-0388.

Also offered are free new wigs, head shavings and stylings, available at Studio 121, 417-0388 or The Hair School, 452-3048 in Port Angeles.

For more information, call patient navigator assistant Elizabeth Thomas at 582-5627.

Native activist honored

Celebrate Billy Frank Jr. Day from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2333 San Juan Ave., Port Townsend. Join the Native Peoples Connections Action Group in honoring Frank’s lifelong efforts to defend native treaty rights and restore habitat for fish and shellfish. Marlin Holden, a Jamestown S’Klallam elder, will introduce the movie, “Back to the River,” a short documentary produced by Salmon Defense, which will be followed by a discussion.

Lake Crescent rehab project to begin

The contracting process for rehabilitation of 12 miles of the Lake Crescent section of Highway 101 and 4 miles of East Beach Road is underway and this spring’s construction schedule has been adjusted. Construction is now slated to begin in late April. Most delays will be 30 minutes and work will occur on weekdays only and will not be scheduled on holidays or weekends. All four-hour and six-hour overnight delays must be scheduled and announced two weeks in advance.

Libraries offer free certification exams

The North Olympic Library System, in partnership with the Washington State Library, is offering multiple testing sessions for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams at no charge from March 21-23. The Microsoft Technology Associate certification exams also will be available for free during all test sessions. Testing will be at the Port Angeles Library, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22; and the Sequim Library, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 23. Register at www.nols.org/events. Multiple one-hour sessions are available but it is only possible to take one exam per session. If you wish to take multiple exams, register for multiple sessions. If you’re unable to attend one of the designated testing sessions, contact ehelp@nols.org to schedule an individual testing appointment with library staff.

Lots of DVDs at Friends of Library book sale

The Friends of Sequim Library will hold its monthly book sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Friends building behind the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. This month’s sale features a large selection of sheet music, a selection of popular history books by David McCullough and DVDs of current and past TV shows. Proceeds benefit children’s and adult programming at the Sequim Library.

Donate used footwear

In collaboration with Angel Bins, the Sequim High School Class of 2017 is holding a footwear drive to help people in developing nations.

Donate your new or gently-used shoes, including athletic shoes, heels, boots, sandals and sneakers, by March 27 at these sites: QFC, Sunny Farms, Safeway, YMCA, Kitsap Bank, 1st Security Bank, U.S. Bank Branch or KeyBank. Pair the shoes by the laces or rubber bands.

Boat safety course offered at Ediz Hook

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the About Boating Safely Course from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Coast Guard Station on Ediz Hook.

This course will satisfy Washington and federal boating requirements.

The course provides lifetime coverage.

Persons interested should call 452-1135 for full details and reservations on or before March 9.

Certificates are available at 4 p.m. the same day.

Senior Nutrition menu set

Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4:30 p.m. at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., on Tuesdays-Fridays. Suggested donation is $5 (60 and over), $8 guest and a 24-hour advance reservation is needed. RSVP to 683-8491. Menus are subject to change.

Thursday, March 9: Carrot salad, beef Stroganoff, whipped potatoes, broccoli, dessert

Friday, March 10: Green salad, corn chowder, fish fillet sandwich, apple pie

Tuesday, March 14: Bed of greens, cranberry salad, turkey pot pie, asparagus tips, pumpkin dump cake

Wednesday, March 15: Fruit cup, chef salad, garlic bread, oatmeal cookies, ice cream.