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Events, music, dance, exhibits
• Screenings of “Island Road,” a film that confronts the reality of the global climate emergency with powerful and personal stories, at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, and 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. pencol-edu.zoom.us/j/81727615841 (meeting ID 817 2761 5841).
• Virtual tour of Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Museum, archival collections from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, on Zoom. tinyurl.com/JSTtour (meeting ID 811 0624 2936, passcode 208644).
• Celebration of Shadows Festival, Saturday, Oct. 23, at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd. Workshops from noon-4:30 p.m., gallery talk at 5 p.m., community event 6-8 p.m. pafac.org.
• *Pending county health requirements Sequim Elks Dance: Soul Shakers, 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• *Pending county health requirements Sequim Elks Dance: Cat’s Meow, 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• *Pending county health requirements Sequim Elks Dance: Sidekicks & Side Chic, 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• *Pending county health requirements Sequim Elks Dance: Stardust Big Band, 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
Auditions/Submissions
• City of Sequim accepting applications for musical performers for the 2022 Sequim Sunshine Festival, slated for March 4-5. Venues will be outdoors and under cover and power will be available at all sites. Musical performers of all genres are encouraged to apply. Applications at visitsunnysequim.com. Deadline is Friday, Nov. 12.
Exhibits
• Blue Whole Gallery October 2021 exhibit: “Season of the Harvest,” with artistsSuzan Noyes and Dennis (Doc) Pangborn. At 129 W. Washington St. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. bluewholegallery.com.
Ongoing Events
• Shipley Center classes/activities: Tai chi, exercise classes, basic meditation, computer clinic, some offered via Zoom. 360-683-6806, info@shipleycenter.org. (Note: some classes are limited in size)
Tuesdays
• Virtual storytimes toddlers and preschoolers, led by staff at North Olympic Library System. Register at nols.org/storytimes.
• Skwim Toastmasters Club. Meets every Tuesday, 7- 8:30 p.m. Currently meeting online via Zoom. Click “Join us from your home” link at 907529.toastmastersclubs.org.
Thursdays
• Olympic Peninsula Christian Writers, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third Thursday, Currently meeting online via Zoom. Email to opchristianwriters@gmail.com.
Fridays
• First Friday Art Walk. Free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim, 5-8 p.m., first Friday. SequimArtWalk.com.
Saturdays
• Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 30, Sequim Civic Center Plaza and Centennial Place, downtown Sequim. manager@sequimmarket.com, sequimmarket.com.
Local services
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office, 583 W. Washington St, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays to serve veterans who are needing help with claims or other information. Services are free; veterans do not have to be members of DAV. Office service by walk-in; no appointment is necessary. Masks required upon entrance.
