Intro to tarot sessions on tap
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) welcomes guest presenter Joanne Clarkson to lead two upcoming “Introduction to Tarot” sessions.
Participants can choose to attend in person from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., or 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, on Zoom.
Registration at nols.org/tarot is only required for the virtual session to receive the Zoom link. A recording will be available after the Zoom event.
Clarkson will talk about the history and meaning of Tarot, and how the set of cards can be used for readings and reflection. She will discuss ways to interpret the cards, and show how to do a quick reading, followed by an opportunity for participants to practice. There will be a chance to receive a free Tarot deck.
Retired from careers as a librarian and a home health and hospice nurse, Clarkson lives in Port Townsend, and gives readings and hosts workshops. Her books include, “There’s Always a Miracle: True Stories of Life Before and After Death,” and the poetry collection, “Hospice House.”
This program is funded in part by local Friends of the Library groups.
For more information about this and other programs for adults, visit nols.org, call 360-417-8500 or email to discover@nols.org.
Author visits Sunland book club
Pacific Northwest author Charlie Sheldon visited the Sunland Book Club on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, to discuss his Strongheart Trilogy: “Strongheart,” “Adrift” and “Totem.” Set on the Olympic Peninsula, the story, club members note, is a suspense-filled series about a fictitious local tribe and a mining company’s struggle to come to terms over cultural, environmental and historical issues that takes you from modern times, to the ice age and back.
Sheldon uses his experience as a tribal liaison, a seaport project manager, as a bosun on board the USNS Shughart and hikes through Olympic National Park to “weave a multigenerational tale of history, magic and legend,” they said.
Sheldon brought a huge map of the Olympic Peninsula and nation park to show club members where all the action in the book took place.
“We all had a wonderful Valentines day feast and listened as he explained his process of how he came up with this fascinating story,” club members said.
Submitted photo Buttercup Lane brings its dance tunes to the Sequim Elks Lodge on SUnday, Feb. 26.
Buttercup Lane to hit stage at Elks
The band Buttercup Lane will be playing dance music for couples and free dancers featuring classic rock and roll, blues, R&B, country, swing and other genres that will get folks on the dance floor from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
There is a cover charge at the Elks Sunday dances: $10 for members and $12 for guests.
Buttercup Lane members include: Mike Johnson, electric uke and lead vocals; Diane Johnson, lead vocals and harmony; Rodger Bigelow, lead guitar and vocals; Dave Keyte on the Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI); Bob Rhodes on bass guitar, and Joe Schipani on keyboard.
The band has played at many events and venues on the Olympic peninsula such as the Clallam County Fair, Sequim Lavender Weekend, Sequim Irrigation Festival, Sequim Grange and others.
Accordion social set
The Sequim Accordion Social will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.
All players are invited to bring their instruments and play a selection or two. Accordion lovers and dancers are welcome. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested for room rental.
The social’s featured player is Toby Hanson of South Pierce County.
Irish folk tales coming to OTA
The Story People present Irish folk tales starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave.
William Kennedy Hornyak tells the tales of Erin’s Daughters: Irish goddesses, hags, and heroines.
“It’s a fun and wild ride through tales, poems, songs and lore in honor of the unfettered Celtic feminine,” organizers note.
Subject matter is for mature audiences only.
Tickets are $15 and are available online at olympictheatrearts.org or by calling the box office (360-683-7326) between 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
Yoga session scheduled
Learn about and practice pranayama, the practice of yogic breathing, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Blue Mountain Yoga+, 803 Carlsborg Road, Suite D.
All are welcome, particularly those who want to dive deeper into meditation techniques.
There is no charge; donations are accepted. Register by emailing to rhomsang@gmail.com.
Attendees will be sitting on the floor, cushions or chairs, depending on their comfort level. They are urged to bring loose-fitting clothes, a yoga mat and water.
The session is led by Rho Sang, a yoga and meditation teacher; read more about the instructor at juliabuggy.com/instructors.
Beginner rumba lessons on tap
A four-part group dance lesson for couples in beginner rumba is set for 6-7:30 p.m. on March 6, 13, 20, 27, at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.
Partners are required. Cost $20 per person for all four lessons, with proceeds donated to Shipley Center.
Pre-registration is required (not open to drop-ins).
For information and to register, call Beth at 360-582-9038.
Submitted photo / Author Charlie Sheldon speaks with a book club in Sequim’s Sunland neighborhood last week.
