City taking applications for Sequim 101
The City of Sequim is accepting applications for Sequim 101, a new citizens academy where residents can learn more about government structure and city operations from elected officials and city staff.
The program begins Wednesday, Jan. 13, and consists of 10 weekly, 90-minute sessions Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m.; because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the course will be offered virtually.
Sequim 101 is open to City of Sequim and Clallam County residents. There is no cost to participate, but enrollment will be limited to no more than 15 members.
Applications are due by Monday, Dec. 7. Visit the City of Sequim website at sequimwa.gov for curriculum and an application. Call 360-683-4908 for more information.
Guild’s thrift shop open, sale starts
The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, 204 W. Bell St., kicks off a November sale on Thursday, Nov. 5. The shop is open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 5-7, with an inventory that includes lots of holiday decorations, ladies and men’s outerwear, kitchenware, collectibles and gift items. Masks are required.
Free park days set
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission offers its two final free days of 2020 in November. On these free days, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access. The last two free days of 2020 are Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Friday, Nov. 27.
Since the free days were first designated in 2011, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission established Veterans Day (Nov. 11) as one of its free days to honor those who served in the armed forces. In 2017, the agency set aside the Friday after Thanksgiving as a free day — to encourage people to get outside and visit a state park in autumn.
Free days apply only to day-use access by vehicle, not overnight stays or rented facilities.
Feeding homeless initiative set
The Sequim-based Global Humanity Initiative is seeking community support to help feed 500 homeless people this holiday season.
The organization is partnering with Serenity House in Port Angeles and the Community Outreach Association Shelter Team (COAST) in Port Townsend to provide meals to people experiencing food insecurity, said Alicia Jean Demetropolis, founder-president of The Global Humanity Initiative. Every $10 donation provides one meal, she said.
Donations can be made at www.GlobalHumanityInitiative.org. The Global Humanity Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Irrigation Festival pageant hosts online meeting
Organizers for the 126th Sequim Irrigation Festival host an informational Zoom meeting on the royalty pageant at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
All junior and senior boys and girls living in the Sequim School District’s boundaries can enter.
This is the first step to becoming an ambassador for Sequim at future festivals and events in Washington with an opportunity for scholarships.
Contact Lynn Horton, pageant@ irrigationfestival.com, to get your log-on information for the call.
Alzheimer’s Association sets town hall
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a virtual Town Hall for Washington’s 6th Congressional District from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
This annual community event gives residents a chance to hear from and ask questions of local leaders about public policy and legislation related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Attendees will have a chance to learn more about federal funding for Alzheimer’s research, legislation being considered to help families affected by the disease and the progress being made on the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.
The virtual town hall is free of charge, but advance registration is required. For more information and to register, visit alzwa.org/townhalls or contact Brad Forbes at brforbes@alz.org or 425-246-6432.
