Tribal library to screen ‘For the Rights of All’

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe hosts a screening of “For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library, 1033 Old Blyn Highway.

The film highlights the Native Alaskan struggle for equality in the first half of the 20th Century and the efforts of Tlingit woman Elizabeth Peratrovich.

Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Clallam County will lead a discussion about voting and voting rights following the film.

The screening and discussion, part of the Native Film Night series, are open to the public and appropriate for all ages, event organizers say.

For more information, call 360-681-4632 or email to library@jamestowntribe.org.

Sequim garden club set to meet Monday, host guest

Pam Larsen, founder of Sequim Organic Gardeners and co-founder of Community Organic Gardens of Sequim, is the featured speaker at the Sequim Prairie Garden Club meeting set for 10:30–11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, in the clubhouse at Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 E. Washington St.

Larsen has significant knowledge from plant research sources not found in garden magazines or books, club members say. Her presentation of the “Volatile Language of Plants” highlights a key language a plant uses to communicate within itself as well as with other plants, microbes, insect friends and pests. The language these neighbors understand and react to is used to ward off pests and to call-in flying insects (plant-defenders) in the event of a serious pest problem. Gardeners will learn how to cultivate the beneficial activities of these neighbors.

Breakfast a fundraiser for Mujeres de Maiz

A special fundraising Mexican breakfast is set for 8:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday, March 1, at the Macleay Hall, 290 Macleay Road.

All proceeds go to educational programs and projects of Mujeres de Maiz Opportunity Foundation, a Sequim-based 501(c)(3) providing access to education to women and children in Chiapas, Mexico.

The breakfast includes corn tortillas, cheese and scrambled eggs, tomato-chili salsa, black beans and freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Cost is a suggested donation of $12 at the door; no advance tickets are available. For more information, call 360-809-0393.

Organic gardeners host speaker at March 3 meeting

The Sequim Organic Gardeners will hear from Harold Vadset, a local resource on the topic of “Soil Testing & Amendments,” at their next meeting set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at KSQM Radio, 609 W. Washington St.

Vadset is the creator of Sequim Prairie Star Worm Tea and will focus on using soil amendments for added nutrients, without toxic pesticides. All are welcome; there is no charge to attend.

Legal, estate planning seminar set for March 3

A free legal and estate planning seminar is set for 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 3, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.

Richard Tizzano, local elder law and estate planing attorney and best-selling author of “Accidental Safari,” details life care planning solutions while providing legal peace of mind. Hear about topics such as healthcare (learn roles of Medicare, Medicaid and long term care insurance), housing (aging “in place” and retirement communities), finances (protect one’s wealth from taxes, uncovered medical costs) and legal (estate and supplemental needs trusts planning). Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

To reserve a spot (seating is limited), call 360-779-5551 or go to www.sherrardlaw.com.

Genealogy group to hear about ‘Home Disasters’

Rod Fleck will speak on “Home Disasters and the Genealogist” at the monthly meeting of the County Genealogical Society, set for 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 7, in the community meeting room at KSQM FM, 609 W. Washington St.

When a disaster resulted in a loss of his family records, Fleck became an expert on how to recover and save one’s genealogical research. He has given numerous presentations on tracing German family lines and how to research the military connections of ones ancestors.

There is no fee to attend and the community is invited. See www.clallamcogs.org.

Grange flea market in April

The Sequim Prairie Grange Spring Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the grange, 290 Macleay Road. Tables are $20. The event includes a scavenger hunt during the day designed to attract and involve customers. For more information call Philomena Lund at 360-477-4742.

Port Angeles pub crawl is United Way fundraiser

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend by shuffling or running through downtown Port Angeles with friends during the Shamrock Shuffle Pub Crawl, a fundraiser for the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club, Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Team and United Way of Clallam County, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.

This pub crawl features 11 venues. Registration at the Red Lion, 221 N. Lincoln St., opens at 5 p.m. and festivities kick off at 6 p.m. Start the evening off with a complementary brew at the Crab House and move on with four drink tokens redeemable at 10 different venues.

Cost is $45 ($10 for designated drivers); fee includes St. Patrick’s Day Swag, and prizes will be awarded for the best St. Paddy’s Day inspired attire, as well as for fastest female and fastest male.

Register at www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=207241. For more information, call 360-457-3011

Summer backpack, education programs available

NatureBridge is seeking participants for its Summer Backpacking programs in Olympic and Yosemite National Parks. Enrollment is open for students entering grades 7-12.

Each summer, NatureBridge, the largest nonprofit educational partner of the National Park Service leads one- and two-week environmental science programs. Participants build leadership skills, conduct hands-on field science projects and explore spectacular wilderness while backpacking with their peers.

One-week programs are available for middle school students; high school students may choose between one- and two-week programs. No backpacking experience is necessary. Pricing options and financial assistance are available.

Early registration is encouraged as programs are first-come, first-served. Interested students and parents can contact NatureBridge Summer Programs Manager Katie Draude at 415-598-9832 or kdraude@naturebridge.org. Learn more and enroll online at nature bridge.org/summerbackpacking.