Intentional Aging group to talk of coping through creative writing
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) offers Intentional Aging, a monthly discussion group for anyone who wants to live well while aging. Meetings are held on Zoom at 11 a.m the third Tuesday of every month. Monthly attendance is encouraged, and all are welcome to join any meeting. Register at nols.org/intentional-aging or by contacting a NOLS branch.
On July 18, the series offers “Synonyms for Grief: Coping with Loss through Creative Writing.” Anne Marie Wells, a poet, author, and teacher, will share techniques that can transform grief and past hurts into creative writing. This program will provide a supportive space that can serve as a cathartic outlet, a means of processing experiences, and a place to find community with others who have experienced grief.
For more about library programs and services, visit nols.org, email to discover@nols.org or follow North Olympic Library System on Facebook and Instagram.
Library’s Friends group sets meeting
The Friends of Sequim Library group hosts its annual membership meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, in the clubhouse at Pioneer Memorial Park, 387 E. Washington St.
All current members, former members and the general public are invited to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to let the club know by emailing to friendsofsequimlibrary@gmail.com.
Sequim Library branch manager Emily Sly will give a presentation on the library remodel and the programs supported by funds received from Friends of Sequim Library.
Learn about RAISE grant
Peninsula Trails Coalition members invite the community to an open house to learn about the $16 million-plus RAISE grant, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, at the Dungeness River Nature Center, 1943 W. Hendrickson Road.
In June, the City of Port Angeles was selected to receive a $16.13 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for the Puget Sound to Pacific Multi-Use Trail.
The grant will be used to plan and design approximately 34 active transportation components, addressing approximately 100 miles of gaps, community connections, and safety improvements for multi-use trails connecting Bainbridge Island on Puget Sound to the Pacific Coast.
A coalition board meeting follows from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about historic bridge, peninsula railroads
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library, in collaboration with the North Olympic History Center, presents “History of the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge and the North Olympic Peninsula Railroads” at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, on Zoom.
Ken Wiersema, a volunteer instructor at the Dungeness River Nature Center, will talk about the completion of the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge in 1915 and the subsequent rail connection to Port Townsend that brought modern land-based transportation to the area.
Built to enable transporting the Peninsula’s timber to the markets of the world, the railroad made lasting marks on the landscape and economy. Learn how the bridge was designed and built, and how it has been repaired and transformed into a walking and biking pathway for our residents and visitors.
Join through library website at library.jamestowntribe.org/home/ProgramsEvents or at us02web.zoom.us/j/81505777609 (meeting ID 815 0577 7609).
For more information about this event, call 360-681-4632 or email to library@jamestowntribe.org.
