Fundraiser to boost school district

Sequim Domino’s Pizza is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 3, to help the Sequim School District. From 4-7 p.m. on that date, 50 percent of all sales go to the district.

County updates website

Clallam County’s website and address have changed. Find information and contacts for county departments at clallamcountywa.gov. Those trying to reach the county’s former website URL (clallam.net) will be redirected to the new website.

JAC group sets ‘Back in Time’ event

The Clallam County Junior American Citizens will host a Step Back in Time Fair from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the American Legion Hall, 107 E. Prairie St.

All students in grades kindergarten-12 and their families are welcome to participate in hands-on learning activities, presentations and stories from across American history.

For more information, email Marianne Burton at mtc1918jac@gmail.com.

Burn ban lifted

The Clallam County burn ban has been lifted, effective Oct. 24, county fire marshal George Bailey announced this week. Recreational fires, residential burns and permitted debris burns are now allowed.

Urban Growth areas, including Sequim, Carlsborg, Port Angeles, Forks, Joyce, Clallam Bay and Sekiu, are restricted from outdoor debris burning according to Washington State law, Bailey noted.

Those living outside UGA areas are advised to contact their local fire district for burning regulations and permit requirements.

Studium to explore climate anxiety, community resilience

Melanie Greer, WSU Extension 4-H program coordinator, will talk about climate anxiety as well as building community resilience at the Thursday, Oct. 27 Studium Generale.

The event, free and open to the public, is set for 12:35 p.m. at Peninsula College’s Little Theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd. Greer’s presentation will look to introduce a common language and knowledge about the range of reactions people are reporting, and strategies to take towards personal and community resilience. This is the culminating presentation for Resilience Month, a community-wide effort, program organizers said.

Greer has a master’s degree in Environment and Community and has been working with WSU Extension as the 4-H program coordinator for four years.

For more information, visit nols.org/resilience and the United Way/ Clallam Resilience Project website at unitedwayclallam.org/clallam-resilience-project.

Hood Canal Bridge closure set

Late night travelers who plan to use the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge during late evening hours of Nov. 3 will want to plan for additional travel time next week, state transportation officials said.

Between 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 and 12:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, Washington State Department of Transportation Hood Canal Bridge maintenance crews will conduct annual winter storm training. During those two hours, crews will repeatedly open and close the draw span. Traffic will cross the bridge about every 30 minutes.

Marine weather workshop slated

Washington Sea Grant and the Port Angeles Yacht Club are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the yacht club, 1305 Marine Drive.

Topics to be covered include: atmospheric pressure and wind; coastal winds; daily briefing; fog; getting current weatherinformation; global winds; strong wind systems; waves; weather charts, and weather models.

The class will include a hands-on opportunity to develop an individualized daily weather briefing for paddle, sail and power boats. Students may work individually or in small groups. Students need to bring a laptop computer to access weather and ocean data.

Cost is $60. Because space is limited, registration is required. Register at bit.ly/wsg-marine-weather-11-05-22. For more information, contact: Sarah Fisken at 206-543-1225 or sfisken@uw.edu.

Clallam Transit offers discounted passes

The Clallam Transit System (CTS) offers a program where nonprofit and governmental organizations throughout the County can apply for discounted bus passes in order to better serve their low income constituents and customers.

Each year, CTS solicits applications from interested organizations. Organizations awarded an allotment of discounted bus tickets can then purchase them at a 50 percent reduced price.

This program is now “open” for 2023, with applications due at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Apply at clallamtransit.com/discountedpassprogram.