Poet to read from new work

Tess Gallagher will launch her newest collection of poetry, “Is, Is Not” (Graywolf Press) with two readings in her hometown of Port Angeles. The first will be a Studium Generale presentation, May 9 at 12:35 p.m. in the Peninsula College Little Theater, and the second is slated for May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Room of the Port Angeles Library. Both readings are co-sponsored with Port Book and News & the Foothills Writers Series.

Gallagher has served as Writer in Residence at Peninsula College, and contributes to the teaching and learning of literature, arts, and humanities on the campus through her class visits, and collaborations with other poets and artists. She is the author of 11 books of poetry, including “Midnight Lantern: New and Selected Poems,” “Dear Ghosts” and “Moon Crossing Bridge.” She spends time in county Sligo, Ireland, and also in Port Angeles.

Both readings are free and open to the public.

Sequim Accordion Social set for May 19

The Sequim Accordion Social will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Sequim Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St. A $2 to $3 admission donation is requested at the door to pay for the rental of the room.

The featured players for May are Jeannie and Steve Berg. All players are encouraged to bring their accordion and a song or two to play for the crowd, while accordion lovers and dancers are invited to attend for some great music.

Waltz, two-step classes set

The Strait Wheelers present choreographed waltz and two-step lessons at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St. Organizers say this class is excellent for beginners and those with experience and will run through the summer. The group meets each Wednesday; from 5-6 p.m. are waltz lessons, and 6-7 p.m. are two-step lessons. The class is open to new students through May 22.

Cost is $2 for center members, $4 for non-members.

Contact Janolyn at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com for more information.