Community News Briefs July 27, 2016

Published 11:24 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Dog obedience/rally trials set at SHS field

The Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club will be holding its annual All Breed Conformation/Obedience/Rally trials at the Sequim football field Friday-Sunday July 29-31. Friday will be Obedience and Rally with Conformation being added on Saturday/Sunday. Come see the noontime entertainment on Saturday which will be “dog dancing” performed by the Emerald City K-9 Freestyle Dancers. On Sunday there will be a demonstration of nose work presented by Merriam Rose, a Kennel Club member, during the lunch break. Obedience starts at 10 a.m. Friday; shows start at 9 a.m. on Saturday/Sunday. For more information, go to www.hrkc.org.

Hear history, basics of homeopathy tonight

The Natural Healing Clinic, 162 S. Barr Road, Port Angeles, offers “Homeopathy — Mystery of Healing,” with a film and discussion from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Learn the history and about Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, and basics for the family.  Homeopathic physician Dr. Scott Jamison will answer questions. Register at 457-1515. Admission is by donation.

Climate change is topic

The Sequim Great Decisions Discussion Group will meet from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 5, in the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. The topic is “Climate Geopolitics.” In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. Now, it is expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. New members are welcome.

Grange potluck planned

Sequim Prairie Grange invites its members and the community to the July 27 potluck picnic starting at 6 p.m. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. A few friendly challenges at horseshoes already have been made and others are welcome to join in the fun. The grange is at 290 Macleay Road, Sequim.

NOLT hosts family picnic

The team at North Olympic Land Trust invites the public to a potluck for its 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned Land Trust Family Picnic. From 2-5 p.m., Sunday, July 31, NOLT will be celebrating the community and the lands of the North Olympic Peninsula.

This year’s picnic will be hosted by Mickie Vail on her 35-acre property just east of Port Angeles. In late 2015, Vail placed her property in a conservation easement with the Land Trust and she is excited to share her property with Land Trust supporters for this event.

The Dukes of Dabob will play and there will be s’mores and artisan sausages to roast over the fire. Bring a side dish or dessert, your favorite beverage and a friend. For questions, contact Alana Linderoth at alana@northolympiclandtrust.org or 417-1815.

Scouts selling fruit

Boy Scout Troop 1492 of Sequim is holding its 4th annual Fruit Fundraiser. Now through Aug. 3 you can purchase cases of organic peaches, pears and nectarines that will be delivered to Sequim in mid-August, with cases of apples and cider available through October with delivery in early November. This fundraiser assists in supporting the troop and its various activities. Order online at www.scoutfruit.com. For more information, call Deborah at 360-504-1960.

Bonsai buffs have guest speaker

The Aug. 2 meeting of the Dungeness Bonsai Society will feature guest speaker Joshua Dullen, an arborist certified by the International Society of Arbor-culture. His presentation at 10 a.m. in the Garden Clubhouse of Sequim’s Pioneer Park, will be entertaining and informative for any homeowner interested in enhancing trees in their landscape. He will address pruning techniques for those who do their own projects as well as the cues to hiring the right professional for bigger jobs. The meeting is free and the general public encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Clint Cummins at 582-0388.

Tour de Lavender seeks volunteers

The 2016 Tour de Lavender, the Olympic Peninsula’s biggest organized road cycling event, is seeking volunteers to help with rider support and other areas at the nine lavender farms featured on this year’s route.

This year’s ride is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6. More than 300 riders from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia are expected to participate in either the Century Ride (100 kilometers/65 miles) or the Farm Tour (35 miles).

All proceeds after expenses go to support the Olympic Discovery Trail.

To date this ride has contributed nearly $4,000 to construction of the peninsula-wide trail. For more information, call Tom Coonelly at 681-7053 or email to coonelly@olypen.com.

Sing hymns at inn

Come and sing with hymn lovers at the third annual “Hymn Sing by the Sea” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, on the front lawn of George Washington Inn. This year Jim Giger will lead the song service with accompanists Marlys Prociw on piano and Janet Abbott on organ. Google 2016 Hymn Sing By The Sea for a printable copy. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The event will happen rain or shine. The inn’s oceanfront piazza makes a great alternative space if the weather doesn’t cooperate, but this year the weather’s looking perfect. There is no admission fee.

Gem group hosts open house

The Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association will be hosting its fall open house from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the club’s shop at 81 Hooker Road, Unit 5, Sequim. If you have rocks you would like to identify; if you would like to see and know how to cut rocks; if you would like to see and know how to polish stones for use in jewelry or for display, come to the open house. Club members will be available to show you the shop and its facilities as well as answer your questions. For more information, visit www.sequimrocks.com or call president Scott Thornhill at 360-912-1520.

Benefit concert planned

There will be a benefit concert beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Naval Elks Lodge, 131 E. First St., Port Angeles, to assist in the full-time care of Barbara Gooding, a former nursing supervisor at Olympic Medical Center, who broke her neck in 2012. All of the funds raised will be used for her rehabilitation and caregiving needs, much of which is not covered by any medical plan. The musical lineup includes folk, country and bluegrass.

The event is $20 for adults; children 12 and under are free. The event is organized and coordinated by Gooding’s brother, John Siemion. For more information, see www.facebook.com/events/525999154276450 or www.facebook.com/barbara.gooding.79.

Annual salmon bake on tap

Sequim Noon Rotary President Ed Ebling announces that the club will be sponsoring its 48th Annual Salmon Bake & BBQ on Aug. 14 at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club from noon-4 p.m. Adults will have the choice of either alder-fired wild salmon or a pulled pork plate for $16 with purchase of a pre-sale ticket and $18 at the door. Adult meals will include baked beans, coleslaw, a roll and an ice cream cup and drink. A jumbo all beef hot dog and a drink will be available for children under 12 years of age for just $5.

Tickets are available from Noon Rotary Club members, at ticket booths or at the door.

Live music will be performed from noon-4 p.m. All proceeds benefit Sequim children, local charities and Sequim Rotary projects.

Club plans annual picnic

Sequim Single Seniors will have a picnic at Pioneer Park, 387 E. Washington St., Sequim, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. Entrée dishes are provided, side dishes are brought by members. The cost is $10. Contact Lillian Chapman (683-5932) or Bobbie Dahm (582-9873) for more information.

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, Wednesdays and 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.

Friday, July 29: Spinach salad, spaghetti w/meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, sherbet

Tuesday, Aug. 2: Green salad, split pea soup, corned beef/Swiss sandwich, apricots

Wednesday, Aug. 3: Coleslaw, pulled pork sandwich, applesauce, berry cobbler.

Below, Kylie Graham of Sequim captured this image of lightning shooting over the top of the Sequim Worship Center on July 21. Graham said she loved the wild weather. “It’s rare to have stormy weather like that in Sequim,” she said.