Community News Briefs — Nov. 19, 2025

Holiday Nature Mart

River Center Holiday Nature Mart at the Dungeness River Nature Center, 1943 W. Hendrickson Road, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Artisan crafters donate their time and creations, and all proceeds benefit the Dungeness River Nature Center’s ongoing operations and educational programs.

Holiday Nature Mart has been an annual tradition since 2006 and is always the weekend before Thanksgiving. It features unique, high-quality and hand-crafted gifts and ornaments, as well as sweet and savory baked goods.

Bring clippings from your garden and make a fresh wreath or purchase a pre-made wreath or fresh holiday arrangement. Have your photo taken with the River Center’s stuffed snowy owl and enjoy the thousands of lights in Railroad Bridge Park from 3-9 p.m. every evening until January 2026.

For more about the Dungeness River Nature Center, visit DungenessRiverCenter.org or call 360-681-4076.

End of Life workshop

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host a free two-hour workshop with End of Life Washington in the KSQM Community Room, 609 W. Washington St., Ste. 17, in Sequim, at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The event will offer an overview of advance care planning and end-of-life options.

End of Life Washington representatives will discuss how to prepare and complete an advance directive, how to choose a health care agent, and the legal choices for dying on your terms in Washington state. This session can boost your confidence for initiating important conversations about your end-of-life choices with those you entrust with your care.

For information, visit NOLS.org/events, call 360-683-1161, or email discover@nols.org. Registration is not needed.