Shellfish harvesting closes along Strait
Shorelines in Clallam County are closed for recreational harvest of all species of shellfish along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, from Lyre River/Low Point east to the Jefferson County line (excluding Dungeness Bay), Clallam County Health & Human Services-Environmental Health Division officials said last week.
Sequim Bay is also closed to all species harvesting.
There are no such closures at Dungeness Bay or along the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Cape Flattery to the Lyre River/Low Point. Discovery Bay is closed to butter and varnish clams only.
All species means clams (including geoduck), oysters, mussels and other invertebrates such as the moon snail. 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.
Audubon society meeting is Sept. 19
The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society meets for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
The program is free and open to the public. Potluck attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and your own plate and utensils.
Guest Judy Larimore presents, “My Favorite Birds of California, Mexico, and Sequim: Herons, Egrets, Pelicans and More.”
An avid photographer since she was 12, Larimore has photographs in several private collections including the Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C., the Hewlett Packard Corporate headquarters and the Monterey Beach Hotel. Five of her photos appear in a new book, “Art State: Washington” that highlights 33 artists in Washington state. One of her photos shows the Dungeness River in Sequim, where she has lived for the last 16 years.
While living and traveling in California and Mexico, Larimore photographed a variety of birds, including the stately herons, flashy egrets and pelicans.
Fundraisers set for Sequim Community Aid
Sequim Community Aid, a nonprofit in the community helping residents with utility bills, rent deposits and more for more than 70 years, is taking part in a pair of fundraisers thanks to two local businesses this month.
From 8-11 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, Black Bear Diner, 1471 E. Washington St., donates 15 percent of food and beverages purchased to the organization. There will also be raffle tickets for a chance to win a hand-made quilt, a Starbucks gift basket and homemade jams and jellies.
In addition, WeDo Fudge, 11 Valley Center Place, is donating a portion of all sales to Sequim Community Aid.
For more about the organization, see sequim communityaid.com, call 360-681-3731 or email to sca@olypen.com.
Commission to consider zoning amendments
The Clallam County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles; enter via the after-hours public meeting entrance from Fourth Street.
The agenda includes a Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe application for a zoning map amendment of about 4.9 acres near Zaccardo Road from Rural Low to Public Land zoning, and Clallam County’s application for a zoning map amendment for property in the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area from Urban Low Density to Public Land zoning.
For more information, call 360-417-2277.
Night out for mom, dad
Clallam Parent to Parent, a support group for parents raising children with special needs, is sponsoring a Parents Night Out beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Sergio’s Hacienda, 205 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles.
This group is “a caring, supporting opportunity to discuss and share information about dealing with difficult parenting situations, further advocacy for your child, how to obtain respite for yourself and find support for emotional and self care issues,” organizers say.
No reservations are needed.
For more information, call Shawnda Hicks, Clallam Parent to Parent coordinator, at 360-406-1215.
For more information about Parent to Parent, visit www.clallammosaic.org/p2p. The next Parents Night Out is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19, at Baja Cantina in Sequim.
Bunco fundraiser set in Sequim
Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s hospital is sponsoring its September BUNCO Party from noon-3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. 5th Ave. Participants can win prizes playing Bunco, enjoy a lunch made by guild members and bid on items at a silent auction.
All proceeds go to Seattle Children’s Hospital for uncompensated care.
Cost is $15 at the door; doors open at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Pam Herd at 360-683-3089 or sequimguild@gmail.com.
Birding field trip set in Sequim
Join local bird enthusiasts for a walk at the Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim at a “Fall Birding for Beginners and Newcomers,” set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, outside the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
All levels of birders are welcome, and the field trip is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring binoculars; some may be available to borrow.
For more information, see olympicpeninsulaaudubon society.org or contact Marie Grad at mlgrad53@gmail.com or 360 620-4035.
Diabetes support group
Olympic Medical Center hosts a diabetes support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Seasons Café at Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles. Marge Stewart of the Port Angeles Senior Center presents “Getting the Benefits to Manage Diabetes.”
Diabetes support group meetings are free and open to the public. Call 360-417-7125 for more information.
Fairview grange hosts dinner, auction
Fairview Grange hosts a spaghetti dinner and Chinese dessert auction starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 161 Lake Farm Road between Sequim and Port Angeles.
Cost is $10 all you can eat with children under 12 admitted free. The dinner includes all the spaghetti, bread, salad and ice cream you can eat; water and coffee are served as well.
Event organizers are seeking more desserts for the auction, which starts at 6 p.m.
The grange group is looking to raise fund for a new septic system.
For more information, call Patti 360-461-9008.
Volunteers sought for CrabFest
There are plenty of volunteer positions still open for the 2018 Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, set for Oct. 5-7 in Port Angeles.
Volunteers are needed for the information/merchandise booth, the Grab-A-Crab Derby, for crab sales, crab feed line control, greeting attendees, diner assistance (table clean-up, etc.), car sales, set-up and cleaning.
Helpers receive a Crab Crew T-shirt, and those who work two or more four-hour shifts during the weekend receive a certificate for a half-crab dinner.
A volunteer training is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Crab Central tent in the Red Lion Hotel parking lot, 221 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles.
For more information, contact Kelly Jo Hill at Crab FestVolunteer@Crab Festival.org or 360-461-3950. See Crab Festival.org for more about the festival.
Free dinner scheduled at Trinity United
A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
The meal includes meatballs, potatoes, vegetables, carrot salad, dessert and beverages.
Reservations are required and may be made by phoning the church at 360-683-5367 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before the dinner, or by email to dinnerstumc@aol.com.
The church presents the dinners on the last Thursday of each month.
Veterans event slated for Sept. 27
Assured Hospice of Clallam and Jefferson Counties hosts a free educational presentation, “Better Serving Those Who Served” from 9 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Linkletter Hall at Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles. The guest speaker is Dr. Peter Schmidt of the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attendees can received Community Education Units (CEUs). Refreshments will be served.
Call 360-582-3796, see www.assuredhospice olympicpeninsula.com or email to charla.wright@lhc group.com.
Pancake breakfast to boost Coast for Kids
The Knights of Columbus of Saint Joseph Church are hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 30, in the church hall, 121 E. Maple St. Donations benefit the Coats For Kids Program.
For more information, call Mike Schmidt at 360-460-0331.
Fundraiser features public lands commissioner
Hilary Franz, Washington State’s 14th Commissioner of Public Lands, is keynote speaker for the Clallam County Democratic Party 2018 annual fundraiser, the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner and Silent Auction, set for Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7 Cedars Casino’s Club 7, 270756 US Highway 101, Blyn.
Franz will speak on “strengthening our lands and rural communities.” She administers the state Department of Natural Resources and its 1,500 employees, directs management of more than 5.6 million acres of state-owned lands, supervises wildfire protection state and private forest lands and chairs the state’s Board of Natural Resources and the Forest Practices board.
Tickets for the dinner are $60 and are available at: Democratic Headquarters, 124-A W. First Street, Port Angeles; online at www.clallamdemocrats.org, or at Port Book & News, 104 E. First St., Port Angeles.
Stand Down set for Oct. 4
The Voices for Veterans Stand Down, an event to provide resources and information to veterans, is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St., Port Angeles.
The event provides hot meals — both breakfast and lunch — and looks to connect veterans with medical/dental screening, screening information for colon and breast cancer, housing information, employment and education, veteran benefits, counseling, legal aid, haircuts, food, pet supplies, new clothing and more.
Free transportation is available on Clallam and Jefferson Transit buses.
The event is also a day for community members to stop by to say “thank you” to veterans.
This one-day operation is offered in May, July and October. All funding is received through donations and grants.
For more information, call 360-797-1791 or 360-640-0296.
