Sequim Bay closes to shellfish harvesting
Sequim Bay is closed to all species for recreational shellfish harvesting, county officials said on July 2.
The Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services’ Environmental Health Division posted the downgrade announcement to the presence of biotoxins found in Sequim Bay.
Discovery Bay, Dungeness Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Low Point/Lyre River east to Discovery Bay are closed to butter and varnish clams.
Strait of Juan de Fuca from Low Point/Lyre River east to Dungeness Spit is open to all species, however.
Ocean beaches are closed to all species — meaning all clams (including geoduck), oysters, mussels and other invertebrates such as the moon snail. All areas are also closed for the sport harvest of scallops. The closures do not apply to shrimp.
For more information about the closure, call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 800-562-5632, or visit the Washington state Department of Health’s shellfish safety website at doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.
Sunbelt Apartments gets renovation
Sunbelt Apartments in Sequim recently received a full remodel courtesy of funding provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Housing Preservation Program, representatives with Serenity House of Clallam County said last week.
Sunbelt was built in 1948 and the location was secured for use as permanent supportive housing through the Housing Trust Fund.
Serenity House provides housing support services at Sunbelt, and full ownership of the property was transferred to Serenity House in October 2019.
With the change of ownership, funds were provided to update the sewer line, Serenity House representatives noted last week. After site assessment, it was determined that a full renovation was required. Serenity House applied for and was awarded a $428,795 housing preservation grant from WA Commerce, providing interior finishes for all 16 apartment units and common areas.
‘Scavenger in the Lavender’ set for July 20 kick-off
Olympic Nature Experience’s self-guided Scavenger Hunt event, one that seeks to “provides outdoor fun and adventure for the whole family,” runs July 20-Aug. 31 at B&B Family Farm, 5883 Old Olympic Highway, and Jardin du Soleil, 3932 Sequim-Dungeness Way.
Organized by Olympic Nature Experience’s all outdoor classroom teachers, the scavenger hunt leads families around the local farms to discover more about lavender while spending time together in nature as a family. Families can purchase a two-farm scavenger hunt card in the gift shop at either Jardin du Soleil or B&B Family Farm for $15 by donation. Funds raised go to Olympic Nature Experience programs.
See olympicnatureexperience.org/donate.
Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild’s thrift shop to be open July 15-17
The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, 204 W Bell St., will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 15-17.
The shop will feature vintage china, including a Blue Willow service set, and a variety of jewelry.
Donations are welcome between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
All proceeds are donated to local medical organizations such as Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, the Sequim Free Medical Clinic, Peninsula College for nursing scholarships Clallam County Fire District 3 (Sequim) EMT needs.
The guild is also seeking volunteers for the shop, who serve about six hours per month, Applications are available at the shop.
For more information, call 360 683 7044.
Volunteers sought for Renaissance Faire
Volunteer auxiliary/atmosphere actors needed for Olympic Theatre Arts’ first outdoor Renaissance Faire, slated to take place Aug. 21-22.
In creating a Renaissance atmosphere, event organizers are in search of beefeaters, wenches, pagers and game players, amongst other roles. Casting is being done now.
The faire is also in need of a flute player, face painters and crystal ball reader. The games will be from the Renaissance era and will be taught beforehand. No acting experience is necessary, but “a keen interest in having frolicking fun is a must,” organizers say.
For more information, email to office@olympictheatrearts.org or call OTA at 360-683-7326.
Locals to celebrate city staff
The Good Governance League is inviting the community to show appreciation for City of Sequim staff from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St.
“With all of the challenges and difficulties in operating the City over the last 18 months, the one constant Sequim residents have seen and come to depend on, is the Sequim city staff,” Karen Hogan noted in a press release last week.
Library Friends group hosts sale
The Friends of Sequim Library hosts its 2nd Saturday Book Sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 10, at the Rock Plaza at Old Olympic Highway and Sequim-Dungeness Way. This month the sale will feature a large selection of classics and classic sets, books on quilting, and books about sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, bees and many other critters.
All proceeds go to fund special programs for children and adults at your library.
