Elk talk slated at Sherwood Village
The Lodge at Sherwood Village hosts “Sequim Elk vs Agriculture: An In-depth History” at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the facility’s media room at 660 Evergreen Farm Way.
Matt Blankenship, Conflict Biologist from Washington Fish and Wildlife, explains in maintaining the balance between agriculture and nature why the local elk herd size is being reduced.
He will add in-depth history, some little known facts, and a look into the studies that have been conducted and the formula for how reduction is determined. There will be a short question-and-answer session to follow.
Limited seating is available. Call to reserve a seat at 360-681-3100.
Sierra Club host climate change presentation
The North Olympic Group of Sierra Club and Western Washington University host Dr. Adelia Ritchie for “Climate Reality Project: Hope for the Future,” a talk on climate change.
This free event is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the meeting room at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The Climate Reality Project is a diverse group of cultural leaders, organizers, scientists, and storytellers committed to building a better future and solving climate change. Their work is accelerating the global shift from the dirty fossil fuels driving climate change to renewables to power our lives and economies without destroying our planet.
Ritchie is a Climate Reality Leader, trained under former Vice President Al Gore.
Birding series resumes at River Center
The Dungeness River Audubon Center hosts a monthly family-friendly birding series for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts through May, where participants will unlock the secrets of different bird families. Each class will explore the unique adaptations, habitats and life-history of local feathered friends.
The series runs 10 a.m.-noon. Sessions are $10 each; pre-registration is not required.
The next session is Saturday, March 17, featuring ducks. Other series dates are April 21 (hummingbirds) and May 19 (swallows).
For more information, call 360-681-4076 or email to rceducation@olympus.net.
Meet, greet at WAG
Sequim’s Welfare for Animals Guild (WAG) will host a “Meet and Greet” for the dogs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Halfway Home Ranch, 751 McComb Road. During this time the public is welcome to come and tour the grounds and meet the dogs living there while awaiting their forever homes. WAG asks visitors, please do not bring your own personal dog/dogs. Only WAG dogs are permitted to come onto the property.
For more information, visit or call WAG at 360-460-658.
Hospital guild’s thrift shop is open Saturday
The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild’s thrift shop at 204 W. Bell St. is open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Featured this month is a computer desk with storage, a Kenmore sewing machine with attachments and child’s table with two chairs. Winter clothing for everyone is in stock along with designer handbags, jewelry, household furniture and accessories and kitchenware. All white-tagged items are half price. Call 360-683-7044 for more information.
Free park day set
Washington State Parks turns 105 years old on Monday, March 19, and visitors are invited to help celebrate by enjoying a state park for free that day.
With the 2018 spring and summer seasons just around the corner, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reminds the public that recreation opportunities abound in more than 100 parks and recreation sites and on park trails statewide.
March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks “free days” in 2018, when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day use visits to a park.
The free days are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a one-day pass and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources.
Shellfish harvesting upgraded
The Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services recently upgraded recreational harvest of shellfish in Discovery Bay and Sequim Bay. The area is closed to butter and varnish clams only.
Shellfish harvesting from Cape Flattery east to the Jefferson County line is open to all species while there remains an extended seasonal closure of ocean beaches.
All species means clams (including geoduck), oyster, mussels and other invertebrates such as the moon snail. All areas are closed for the sport harvest of scallops. These closures do not apply to shrimp.
For more information about this closure, call the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 800-562-5632 or visit the Department of Health’s Marine Biotoxin website at www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.htm.
Learn about mason bees
Gardiner Wild Birds Unlimited hosts a presentation on the orchard mason bee from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at 275953 US Highway 101, Gardiner. Christie Lassen will be giving an hour-long, family-friendly talk on the benefits of the mason bee, how to attract them and keep them in your garden. Call 360-797 7100 to reserve a place as seating is limited. A contribution of $5 to Wild Birds Unlimited’s Community Education Fund holds a seat at this presentation; proceeds from the talk go to the Northwest Raptor Center. Call 360-797-7110 for more information.
Lake Crescent highway rehab project continues
Strider Construction will resume road work on the Lake Crescent section of US Highway 101 on Thursday, March 15. The work for 2018 includes erosion control, sub-excavation, milling, and paving beginning on the eastern end of Lake Crescent and working west.
When planning to drive around Lake Crescent, drivers are warned to expect up to half-hour delays during weekday work hours and slower travel through the construction zone. Work hours will vary according to season and day length. From April 2-Sept. 21, road work is restricted to two hours after sunrise to two hours before sunset. Work will occur on weekdays only and will not be scheduled on holidays or weekends.
Drivers can find updates and maps of the project area with current project information on the park website at go.nps.gov/LCHwy101Project.
Explore the world of invasive crabs
Learn about lessons from invasive crabs at the next Feiro Marine Life Center Speaker Series event set for 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the center, 315 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles.
Dr. Greg Jensen will speak about the life history characters and the environment that affect the success and spread of invasive crabs, with an emphasis on West Coast invaders. He will delve into the popular portrayal of invasive crabs in the press and scientific literature, and how that influences our perception of them. Jensen is an instructor and Capstone Coordinator at the University of Washington’s Department of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences.
Cost is a $5 suggested donation; center members are free. Contact Melissa Williams at melissaw@feiromarinelifecenter.org or 360-417-6254 for more information.
Have coffee with mayor, police chief
The City of Sequim’s “Coffee with the Mayor” program continues in March. Police Chief Sheri Crain joins mayor Dennis Smith at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at Black Bear Diner, 1471 E. Washington St. The mayor will be at a published location each month to listen to anyone who wants to chat, ask questions, express a concern or make a comment about the City or the community. Contact Smith at dsmith@sequimwa.gov for more information.
Get tickets for ‘Taste of Peninsula’
Habitat For Humanity of Clallam County hosts “A Taste if the Peninsula” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Sunland Golf & Country Club, 109 Hilltop Dr. Tickets are $100 per person and are on sale now; got to www.habitatclallam.org or call 360-775-3742 to order tickets or for more information.
Pinewood derby for adults set for March 24
As a “FUNraiser” for the Boy Scouts of America through the Friends of Scouting campaign, community members are invited to take part in the annual Pinewood Classic Adult Pinewood Derby contest, set for Saturday, March 24, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim.
Cars are available at the dental office of Dr. Scott Brooksby in the Safeway shopping center next to Subway. There will be a standard class and outlaw class competition as well as best Showing category. The standard class donation is $30 and the outlaw class is $50.
On race day, weigh in is at 11 a.m. and races start at noon. Food will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Brooksby at 702-274-6700 or drscottbrooksby@gmail.com, or Shana Scott at 360-504-2170 or sscott@seattlebsa.org.
Funds raised help provide insurance for the scouts on their camp-outs as well as helping to maintain BSA-owned summer camps.
Easter egg hunt set at Elks Lodge
The Sequim Elks Lodge’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at 143 Port Williams Road. The event is open to the public, designed for youths of ages 0-11. The Easter Bunny will be stopping by to greet attendees.
