First amendment focus at Studium Generale
Join Peninsula College professor Rich Riski and students from PC’s journalism department for “Understanding the First Amendment and New Voices,” the next Studium Generale presentation, slated to begin at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, in the college’s Little Theater at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
Journalism students from the Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning college newspaper, will share experiences attending a conference in New York City, where they focused on the First Amendment.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Riski at rriski@pencol.edu.
Genealogy group to host open house
The Genealogy Society of Clallam County hosts an open house from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Society’s Research Center at 402 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. The public is welcome to explore the facilities, do research and/or enjoy refreshments. A free “I Know Nothing About Genealogy” beginners class will be offered starting at 1 p.m; it is recommended that attendees call the society beforehand to reserve a seat.
For those further along in their family research, a “Brick Wall” session hosted by some of the society’s top researchers begins at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, call the center at 360-417-5000between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, or see www.clallamcogs.org.
Sequim garden club sets annual spring sale
The Sequim Prairie Garden Club will hold its Annual Spring Garden Sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at its clubhouse at Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 E. Washington St.
This annual event features annuals, perennials, succulents, bulbs, house plants, veggie starts and more from garden club members’ own gardens, as well as garden art, planted containers, a raffle, bake sale and more. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection.
The sale is the club’s main fundraiser; proceeds are used to maintain Pioneer Memorial Park and for local scholarships.
The clubhouse is also available for rent.
For information about garden club activities, membership or clubhouse rental, call 360-808-3434 or visit the website www.sequimprairiegardenclub.org.
Family science event set in Port Angeles
“Celebration of Science & Technology,” a free family event, is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Feiro Marine Life Center, 315 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles, and the Port Angeles City Pier. The event, hosted by the Feiro Marine Life Center, Olympic Climate Action and Sierra Club-North Olympic Group, invites the community to engage scientists, explore booths and displays and hear presentations explaining how science effects us in our daily lives and the world around us. The event also offers profiles of local active and retired scientists and science educators. There will also be fun activities for “budding scientists.”
United Way to thank donors at May 1 event
United Way of Clallam County board members and staff will thank donors at the organization’s annual campaign celebration, set for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at The Cedars at the Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road.
The celebration, sponsored this year by Crestwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Olympic Veterinary Clinic and Sound Community Bank, will honor donors, organizations and businesses that went above and beyond supporting United Way’s 2017 campaign.
Last year marked United Way of Clallam County’s 65th anniversary in our community. The nonprofit support entity has raised more than $27.7 million dollars for the community since its establishment in 1952, said Christy Smith, United Way of Clallam County chief executive officer.
For more about the United Way of Clallam County, visit www.unitedwayclallam.org or email info@unitedwayclallam.org.
Caregivers series starts May 1
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a class that helps those who care for a loved one also take care of themselves, starts Tuesday, May 1, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
The class will meet from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on six Tuesdays, ending June 5. The only cost is a $30 fee for the textbook.
Topics include how the caregiver can reduce personal stress, deal with emotions, solve problems, communicate effectively with other family members, make difficult decisions and use community services. The class does not focus on hands-on care for the care receiver.
Pre-registration is required and may be done by calling class leaders Barbara Parse at 360-683-2113 or Judy Croonquist at 360-582-1370.
Track team raising funds for equipment
Members of the Sequim High track and field team are selling tickets for an Applebee’s flapjack fundraiser set for Sunday, May 6. The team, head coach Brad Moore said, is raising funds to replace to top cover of the pole vault pit (estimated cost of $1,500), construct a school record board, travel money for district and state meets, as well as continue to replace hurdle boards and replace implements as needed such as discs, javelins, etc. Call 360-582-3600 for more information.
Newcomers’ brunch set for May 1
Community members are invited to Olympic Newcomers’ Club members for their May Brunch starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Dr., Port Angeles.
The guest speaker is Clallam County Assessor Pam Rushton, who will talk about the responsibilities of the assessor’s office including setting property values, appraisal of real and personal property and calculating levy rates.
Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person; a program only fee is $5. RSVP by Friday, April 27, at www.olympicnewcomers.org/news/monthly-luncheon, warren.newcomers@gmail.com or 630-992-5613.
Information night set at Peninsula College
Peninsula College hosts an event to highlight some of the business and information technology programs the school offers starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the school’s Pirate Union Building (PUB), 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Join instructors, students and local representatives to get a feel of the programs the college offers.
The May 2 programs featured include: Administrative Office Systems; Business Administration; Computer Applications Technology; Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics; Hospitality and Ecotourism; Information Technology-Systems Administration; Multimedia Communications; Entrepreneurship, and Bachelor of Applied Science.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sara Rinearson at srinearson@pencol.edu or 360-417-6471.
Support group to meet starting May 2
A confidential, supportive group meets on Wednesdays in Sequim starting May 2. The group meets from 4-5:15 p.m., for practical and creative ways of living with depression and anxiety. The group limit is eight and pre-registration is required by calling 360-531-4157.
The group is facilitated by Diane Porter, a Ph.D candidate in somatic psychology.
Free talk discussion/set for May 5
A free talk and discussion titled “Time is Not a Factor in Your Life” describes how to “gain dominion over time by understanding better how you can live in the timeless, constant present of the spiritual now,” set for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Quality Inn & Suites, 134 River Road, Sequim. The sponsor is First Church-Christ Scientist, Sequim.
In the talk, Dave Hohle, a spiritual healer and teacher of Christian Science, shares some of the spiritual ideas he has employed in his healing work for others – and his own cross-country motorcycle trips – to break stressful limitations imposed by time.
The ideas are based on the Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy.
For more information, contact Alan Halfhill at 360-204-4545 or halfmac@mac.com.
Beta Nu grant application deadline set
The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International — a women educators’ professional and philanthropic organization — announced this week a May 15 deadline for applications to their Community Education Grant.
These grants are awarded to nonprofit agencies for educational projects; projects might include opportunities for students/participants to learn new information, skills and practices, or extend previous knowledge or skills.
Grants are awarded on a one-time basis, though consideration will be given to re-occurring projects. Applying agencies must serve people living in areas served by the Sequim and Port Angeles School Districts. The specified project must be carried out under the direction of a qualified educator.
More information and applications are on the Beta Nu’s website at www.betanuchapter.com. Call Sue Clary at 360-683-3552 for more information.
