UPDATE: Legal aid clinic slated in PA is postponed

An event sponsored by the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers — “Law at The Landing,” a free, drop-in, legal advice clinic for members of the public — has been postponed because of inclement weather.

The event had been set for noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at The Landing Mall in Port Angeles.

Notice of the postponement came after the Gazette’s print deadline for the Feb. 6.

For more information, contact Shauna Rogers McClain at 360-504-2422 or probonolawyers@gmail.com, or Mary Margolis at 360-504-2422 or probonoMary@gmail.com.

Panel examines compassion as dynamic force

A panel of presenters speaking at Peninsula College’s Studium Generale presentation looks at making compassion a “clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at PC’s Little Theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

The panel, comprised of contributors from across the community, will focus on ways to use compassion to “understand, lead, influence and create better outcomes in healthcare, education, business, social service and community well-being,” program organizers say.

Presenters include: Aleilah Lawson, wellness coordinator for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe; Amy Miller of Rediscovery Program PAPD/VIMO; Upward Bound educators Hilary Powers; mediator/business coach Laura O’Neal; Dr. Lissa Lubinski; Marilyn Eash of the interfaith community, and attorney Michael Hatch. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Janet Lucas at jlucas@pencol.edu.

Rally in the Alley set, Feb. 9

The City of Sequim, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County and Olympic Disposal, hosts the next Rally in the Ally community clean-up on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. — or until the dumpsters are full.

Dumpsters are will be located at Seventh Avenue and West McCurdy Road, and Sixth Avenue and West Maple Street.

Volunteers will be on site to assist city residents with discarding unwanted items at no cost to residents. No tires, appliances, liquid paint, gas, fuel or oil will be accepted.

Volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the Seventh Avenue/West McCurdy Road location for assignments. Contact Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Colleen Robinson at 360-775-3742 or colleen@habitatclallam.org for more information.

Cemetery board to meet

The Gardiner Community Cemetery meeting for Thursday, Feb. 14, has been rescheduled to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Gardiner Community Center, 1040 Old Gardiner Road; the public is invited to attend.

Friends group sets library sale

The Friends of Sequim Library hosts its monthly book sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. Newly-donated items include large selection of audio books on CD and books by Janet Evanovich. DVDs are half-price. Also featured are Pacific Northwest Lighthouses, books of interest to automobile enthusiasts, a section devoted to Great Britain, and a small leather bound set of JRR Tolkien’s works.

Proceeds from the sale benefit children’s and adult programs at the Sequim Library.

Senior singles group to meet Saturday

The Sequim Senior Singles, an organization for single, widowed, divorced individuals over 55, hosts the group’s February meeting from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Las Palomas Restaurant, 1085 E. Washington St. Sequim Senior Singles members meet for game days, walking activities and other social events; it is not a dating group.

On Feb. 9, the group we will be having an off-the-menu Mexican meal and a guest speaker with a presentation, “Call 911: Then What?” All are welcome.

Gathering to talk birds, enjoy beverages

Organized by the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, Birds and Beverages is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities. Meet other birders, ask where to find birds, share favorite spots, ask bird feeding questions, share photography tips, discuss research and more starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W Washington St. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available for purchase. For more information, see olympicpeninsulaaudubonsociety.org.

Commission to review wireless communications

The Clallam County Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. The agenda includes a wireless communications facilities review. For more information, call 360-417-2277.

Genealogy group talks photo use in research

Guest speaker Andrea Betts presents ”Who Are These People? Using Photos in Genealogy” at the next Genealogy Society of Clallam County meeting, set for 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 9, at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave.

There is no cost to attend the meeting and anyone interested in old photos and/or genealogy is welcome to come. It is recommended that attendees arrive at least 15 minutes early to register, visit and have some refreshments.

For more information, call 360-417-5000, Tuesday-Friday, or look up their website at www.clallam cogs.org.

Bill addresses long-term care

Representatives of the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) Education Fund will present information on legislation to help address what they call the growing need for affordable long-term care from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1033 Barr Road, Port Angeles.

Three presenters — Robby Stern, President of the PSARA Education Fund; Karen Richter, PSARA Membership Vice President, and Tim Wheeler, a Sequim resident and a family caregiver — will answer questions about proposed House Bill 1087, the Long Term Care Trust Act.

KSQM offers ‘memories’ program cookies and milk

At its new location at 609 W. Washington St. #17, the nonprofit KSQM 91.5 FM radio station is hosting its 10th-annual “Precious Memories Program.” With help from volunteer staff, record you memories at the station and hear it played on the air with a requested tune.

Also, from noon-4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, KSQM hosts its 10th-annual Valentine’s Day Cookies & Milk Celebration. Meet the announcers, enjoy refreshments and check out the new location.

Call 360-681-0000 or see www.ksqmfm.com for more information.

Send a singing Valentine

Hot Apple Pie, a registered quartet with Sweet Adelines International, will deliver “Valograms” in Sequim from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). For $35, the ladies a cappella quartet will provide two love songs, a rose and a card with your personalized message.

To schedule a Valogram for a loved one (sweetheart, parent, friend), call Roberta Cooper at 360-809-0730 or email your request to hotapplepiesings@gmail.com.

Schanfeld is guest speaker at yacht club meeting

The Sequim Bay Yacht Club hosts Dr. Darlene Schanfald, who has been working on sewage waste issues for nearly two decades, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at John Wayne Marina, 2577 W. Sequim Bay Road. Schanfald will talk about the water quality in Clallam County with her presentation, “Once It Goes Down the Drain, Where Does It End Up?”

Call 530-945-9234 or email to drandreawilliams@aol.com for more information.

Senior menu set

Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4 p.m. at Suncrest Village Retirement Apartments, 251 S. Fifth Ave. Suggested donation is $5 (60 and over), $8 guest and a 24-hour advance reservation is needed. RSVP (at least 24 hours in advance) to 360-683-8491. Menus are subject to change.

Thursday, Feb. 7: Coleslaw, polish dogs w/sauerkraut, baked beans, fruit cup, dessert

Friday, Feb. 8: Green salad, meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, peas/carrots, dessert

Monday, Feb. 11: Black bean slaw, taco salad w/chips and salsa, dessert

Tuesday, Feb. 12: Fruit cup, chicken noodle soup, tuna salad on wheat bread, baked fries, dessert

Wednesday, Feb. 13: CLOSED.