Community News Briefs — Sept. 10, 2025

September 10, 2025 1:30 am
Photo courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child A little girl in Quito, Ecuador enjoys one of the shoe box toys she received from Operation Christmas Child. Locals can learn how to assist in the global initiative at an Open House scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at Eastern Hills Community Church in Carlsborg.
Photo courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child A little girl in Quito, Ecuador enjoys one of the shoe box toys she received from Operation Christmas Child. Locals can learn how to assist in the global initiative at an Open House scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at Eastern Hills Community Church in Carlsborg.

9/11 ceremony

The Sequim Police Department invites the public to attend the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony planned for 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at 152 W. Cedar St.

For those choosing to attend virtually, a livestream of the ceremony will be accessible via the City of Sequim’s website, sequimwa.gov/1323/September-11th. Further details on accessing the livestream will be updated on the website.

Solana hosts Marine Science Center talk

Do you know what to do if you encounter an injured sea mammal in need of assistance? Join the Solana General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Solana Clubhouse at 135 Solana Parkway, Sequim.

Betsy Carlson, citizen science coordinator for Port Townsend’s Marine Science Center, describes the valuable work of the Marine Stranding Network. Part of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the network responds to harbor seals, sea lions, porpoises and or whales in distress, works to keep shoreline users and their pets safe, and collects data on dead animals.

NOLS seeks teen input

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites teens and tweens to connect with their peers, have fun and help shape future programs at their local library.

All NOLS branches offer opportunities for teens to build leadership skills and earn community service hours. The Sequim and Port Angeles libraries host monthly Teen Advisory Board meetings, where teens can collaborate with staff to plan events and create an engaging, supportive library environment.

In Sequim, Teen Advisory Board meetings are held at the library on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Live Your Dream Awards

Soroptimist International of Sequim is inviting applications for the Live Your Dream Award. This award provides $2,000 to women who are the primary financial supporters of their families.

The Live Your Dream Awards aim to give women the resources they need to enhance their education, skills, and employment opportunities. The funds can be used for any purpose that helps them achieve their career and educational goals.

Applicants must either reside in Sequim or have attended Sequim High School. The application deadline is Nov. 15.

For more information and details on how to apply, visit sisequim.org.

Geological Society meeting

The Quimper Geological Society is hosting Tom Badger, retired Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) chief engineering geologist, for an in-person presentation at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Badger is currently working on a study for Washington State Route (SR) 112 that has many deep-seated landslides, many of which have the capability of stranding thousands of people on the northwest tip of the state. Particularly unfavorable geology underlies the western half of SR 112 and this, combined with steep topography and an exceptionally wet winter climate, make it one of the most landslide-afflicted highway corridors in the state, according to the Quimper Geological Society’s meeting announcement.

Badger will summarize the results of a planning-level study commissioned by the WSDOT.

The lecture will take place at Port Townsend’s First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St. Attendees may enter at the back of the building. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Visit quimpergeology.org for more information.

Call for vendors

The Sequim Elks Lodge will once again host a Holiday Bazaar. It will be on Nov. 29, and there will be more than 50 vendors. Those interested in applying can email Judy Chilson at jchilson2023@gmail.com.

Operation Christmas Child

On Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-2:30 p.m., Eastern Hills Community Church at 91 Savannah Lane in Carlsborg will host an Open House to encourage help with filling Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and personal care items for children in need around the world.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Find out more at samaritanspurse.org.

The event will share, through a first-person report, how shoe boxes are distributed to children and the joy that they bring.

There will be door prizes and snacks, as well as ideas and tips about packing shoe boxes.

Call Paul Muncey at 206-817-5634 for more information.

The goal is for locals to collect at least 6,500 shoe box gifts by Collection Week, the third week of November, to contribute to the 2025 global goal of reaching 12.6 million children around the world.

Sequim Accordion Social

The Sequim Accordion Social will be held Sunday, Sept 14 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.

Join fellow accordion players and enthusiasts for an afternoon of music and dancing. David Locke of Whidbey Island will be the featured player. There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door. Snacks and coffee will be provided.