Anglers set meeting, host NOSC speaker
The Puget Sound Anglers-North Olympic Peninsula Chapter hosts an open-to-the-public general meeting on Wednesday, July 19, at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. People start gathering at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
The featured speaker is Nate Roberts, stewardship coordinator for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC). He will give us an overview of the coalition and its history as a Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group (RFEG), what NOSC does towards restoring salmon habitat and educational programs for communities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
He will also highlight recent large-scale activities done by NOSC and tell us of upcoming restoration projects.
Following the presentation, the group will have a short business meeting, offer current fishing reports and have raffle drawings. Raffles are for members only, though attendees can join that night to take part. An annual individual membership is $25, and a family membership is $35. Membership also includes The Reel News monthly newspaper.
Junior livestock auction set
The Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in the kitchen at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St., Port Angeles.
Community member are invited to attend, ask participants questions, learn about theirs project and enjoy desserts.
Guild’s thrift shop opens
The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop at 204 W. Bell St. is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, June 20-22. The shop will featuring lavender items and more, with restocking of new items each day.
All proceeds are donated to local 501(c)3 organizations. Donations are welcomed from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and when the shop is open for business.
The guild is also seeking new members and thrift shop volunteers.
Organizers seeking homes for ‘Petals’ tour
The Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County is looking for home gardens in the greater Port Angeles area for the 2024 Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour.
Gardens selected need ample parking and creative design.
“We are looking for diversity in landscape design and sustainable ways of gardening,” event organizers say.
The homeowners will receive a personalized carved plaque for their garden and the gardens will be featured in the advertising.
Proceeds from the ticket sales support the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, plots at Fifth street gardens in Port Angeles and other community outreach and educational programs sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Clallam County.
For more information or to submit a home, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 360-565-2678.
Port picks new executive director
Paul Jarkiewicz was selected by the Port of Port Angeles Commissioners on July 11 to lead the Port of Port Angeles as its executive director.
Jarkiewicz served as interim executive director since the departure of Geoff James on June 1.
Jarkiewicz has been with the Port for 10 months as its director of operations.
“Paul brings a breadth of knowledge, experience, leadership, and collaboration skills that make him an exemplary fit for the leadership position,” port commission president Connie Beauvais said in a press release.
Jarkiewicz has extensive maritime and port operations’ experience in positions around the world and as far away as Antarctica and Dubai. He has a master’s degree in business administration from Middlesex University in London.
He said looks forward to leading the Port team in “furthering the Port’s mission of bringing people, resources, and industry together to foster economic prosperity and living wage jobs,” the Port said in a press release.
Gardiner cemetery board changes meeting date
The Gardiner Community Cemetery commissioner July meeting has changed from July 13 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 20, downstairs at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road.
The remainder of the year’s meetings will remain on the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Celebrate Christmas in July
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, at 301 E. Lopez Ave. Port Angeles, hosts its Christmas in July Annual BBQ Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25.
The barbecue offers tangy Carolina pulled pork barbecue, while the vegan option is a barbecue pulled jackfruit. Also included sides such as coleslaw, hush puppies (cornmeal fritters), and macaroni and cheese.
Meals are $10. To pre-order a meal, go to tinyurl.com/htlcchristmasinjuly. Meals are offered in drive-through pick-up service between 5-6 p.m.; to make the reservation, visit tinyurl.com/htlcchristmasinjuly by July 20.
For those who prefer to join in person, attendees are asked to bring a potluck dish to share. People will be gathering outside the church on the east side by the playground at 5 p.m.; donate as able.
Tor those attending on-site, the event will feature a range of engaging activities for attendees of all ages, including decoration making and a hymn carol sing-along.
This fundraiser looks to raise funds for various Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ministries, particularly its music ministry.
Local office open to help disabled veterans
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office in the Worksource building, 810 W. Brackett Road, is open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Wednesday to serve veterans who are needing help with claims or other information.
Services are free and veterans do not have to be members of DAV to receive assistance.
The office is by walk-in; no appointment is necessary. Masks are optional.
For more information, call 360-775-6482.
Learn how to be ‘End of Life Ready’
Volunteers from End of Life Washington offer “End of Life Ready” from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, July 27, at the KSQM 91.5 FM Community Room, 609 W. Washington St, Suite 17.
This free presentation is designed to provide resources for planning ahead and reducing anxiety for one of life’s major transitions. Participants will learn about advance directives, including new dementia directives; choosing a healthcare agent; and the POLST (Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment).
The second section of the presentation will cover Washington state’s Death with Dignity Act and other end of life options, such as Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking.
A question-and-answer session will follow each section. No registration is necessary.
For more information, call Kelly at 206-854-4302.
PC selects new trustee board member
Celeste Schoenthaler has been appointed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, replacing outgoing member Mike Glenn this fall, as his term ends after 14 years, the college announced last week.
Schoenthaler is the Executive Director of Olympic Community of Health. She collaborated with the college this year to connect PC’s at-risk students to community-based wraparound services on campus.
“Celeste was instrumental in bringing those organizations to the college, and now she is working on replicating the model at our Forks and Port Townsend campuses,” Peninsula College president Suzy Ames said.
“The college is really fortunate to have someone with her community connections represented on our Board of Trustees.”
Schoenthaler has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Montana in Missoula, Mont.
She has lived on the Olympic Peninsula for 10 years and said she is excited to deepen her connections and commitments to support healthy people and thriving communities, college representatives said.
Free housing seminar set in early August
The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers hosts an in-person presentation aimed at helping people navigate landlord-tenant issues from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Clallam County PUD, 104 Hooker Road, Carlsborg.
Open to the public, the event is primarily focused on tenant rights. Attorneys Ted Howard and Steve Robins will discuss recent changes in eviction laws and resources in Washington state.
There will also be a representative from Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) to offer information on local low-income housing and utility resources.
Once the presentations are complete, participants will be able to ask questions and consult one on one with local volunteer attorneys on a first come first serve basis.
For more information or to register ahead of the event, contact Shauna Rogers McClain at 360-504-2422o or probonolawyers@gmail.com, or Mary Margolis at 360-504-2422 or probonomary2@gmail.com.
