Shoreline buffers discussion set for Sept. 16
The Clallam County Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
The meeting agenda includes a continuation of a review of the Draft Clallam County Shoreline Master Program.
The work session will include discussion on-shoreline buffers standards. Call 417-2277.
Seed-cleaning course set
Organic Seed Alliance and Nash’s Organic Produce hosts a hands-on course on seed cleaning techniques and equipment from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. The event is at Nash’s Farm Store, 4681 Sequim-Dungeness Way in Sequim, and is free and open to the public.
Participants learn the fundamentals of post-harvest seed handling, including drying, threshing, screening and winnowing. Instruction also will include training on small- and large-scale seed cleaning equipment.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch to the event. It will take place regardless of the weather and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately.
Register ahead of time at www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRFXLTT.
OPAS topic is birds of northeastern Colorado
The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a potluck dinner followed by the program at 7 p.m., at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road in Sequim.
The presentation will be given by Pete Walker on “Birding the Prairies of Northeastern Colorado.” Pete and Nancy Walker lived in Fort Morgan, Colo., for 30 years, compiling a list of about 300 species of birds, including regional specialties. Pete’s career as a fishery biologist, fish pathologist and serious birder in Maine and Colorado taught him many lessons about natural and human history.
The Walkers retired to Sequim in 2013, where he is now a regular attendee of the Wednesday morning bird walks. Bring a dish to share, your own plate and utensils.
The evening is free and open to the public.
Beaches closed for shellfish
The Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Division, announces updated shellfish harvest information for beaches in Clallam County.
Effective immediately, the State of Washington Department of Health updated harvest closures are on all beaches along the Strait of Juan de Fuca except Dungeness Bay and from the Lyre River/Low Point eastward to Dungeness Spit.
For more information, call the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 800-562-5632.
PC users group to meet
The Sequim PC Users meeting will be from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim.
There will be presentations on how to use KeePass2 and TrueCrypt computer applications.
Lecture on mental illness set
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clallam County will feature Dr. Joshua Jones, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, with a presentation on how the stigma of mental illness affects people’s ability to respond with compassion and improved treatment strategies.
A brief business meeting for all NAMI members will be held prior to the presentation at 6:30 p.m. in Linkletter Hall in the basement of Olympic Medical Center. Call 452-5244.
Recovery and Remembrance Walk set for Saturday
As part of September’s National Recovery Month, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, individuals and families will gather at the Masonic Temple, 622 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles, for a walk to the Eighth Street Bridge to celebrate and recognize Recovery Works.
At the bridge, there will be a pause for a moment of silence to remember those who have lost their battle with chemical dependency.
The walk will then return to the Masonic Temple for a spaghetti dinner.
Walkers and participants are asked to wear purple or recovery-related clothing. Please bring side dishes or desserts for the spaghetti dinner.
Local Master Gardeners asked to speak at state conference
Local Master Gardeners Judy English and Jeanette Stehr-Green will speak at the Washington State University 2015 Master Gardener Advanced-Education Conference in Vancouver on Sept. 17.
English will talk about sharing gardening information on the radio and Stehr-Green will report on the Growing Healthy Project.
Sequim guild’s thrift shop is open Saturday
The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild’s Thrift Shop, 204 Bell St. in Sequim, will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Featured this month are new fall fashions for the entire family; lots of furniture and household accessories, glassware, fine jewelry, puzzles, books, shoes and kitchtenware.
All white-tagged items will be marked half-price and new volunteers and consignors always are needed.
Call 683-7044 for information.
School bond kickoff set
Citizens for Sequim Schools hosts a Sequim school bond kickoff event, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St. Attendees can learn more about the proposal, pick up campaign buttons, signs, bond information packets and sign up to help with efforts to pass the measure. Children are welcome.
See www.facebook.com/CitizensForSequimSchools.
Clallam marine resources committee to meet
The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in Port Angeles at the Clallam County Courthouse commissioners meeting room. Enter the courthouse through the door north of the bus shelter on Fourth Street.
An agenda for the meeting will be available at www.clallam.net/ccmrc prior to the meeting.
Expand your skills at fair
On Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., learn, create and connect at the free North Olympic Library System’s Third Annual Skill Share Fair, a free community expo at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., for learning and teaching practical, handy skills.
Morning classes cover topics such as vegetable fermentation, beekeeping, sewing, drawing and gardening.
Afternoon topics will range from bicycle maintenance and food preservation to home-brewing, woodworking and more.
Sweet changes made
Soroptimist International of Sequim is making some sweet changes. The women of Soroptimist will be locating the sale of See’s fine chocolates at two new locations.
In Sequim, the See’s fundraising project will be moved from Heather Creek to Sequim Spice and Tea, located in its new location at 139 W. Washington St.
In addition, See’s soon will be sold at Inspired in Port Angeles, beginning in October. Inspired is under new ownership at 124 W. First St.
Join others ‘new in town’
If you are new to Sequim or considering relocating to Sequim, the “New in Town Conversation” gathering has been designed for you.
The monthly event is from 3-5 p.m. each fourth Wednesday every other month at First Federal, 333 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. The next is Sept. 23, with another set for Nov. 18.
Meet other newcomers, learn more about the history of Sequim, volunteering opportunities and about how to handle the stresses and strains of relocation.
RSVP to Catherine Mich at 582-1081 or cath@terrific-transitions.com.
Trinity dinner on tap
A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The meal includes meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, green salad, desserts and beverages.
Reservations, which are requested to ensure that enough food is prepared, may be made by calling 683-5367 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before the dinner or by e-mail to dinners@sequimtumc.org.
The church presents the dinners on the last Thursday of each month.
‘Free day’ at state parks
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission wants the public to know that Saturday, Sept. 26, is a state parks “free day.”
Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks. “Free days” apply only to day-use access by vehicle, not overnight stays or rented facilities.
Washington State Parks will have one more “free day” on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
DSHS is bringing mobile unit to town
The Department of Social and Health Services will have a mobile unit in Sequim from 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 2, at the Sequim Food Bank, 144 W. Alder St.
At the event you can apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance and medical assistance plus drop off paperwork, complete an eligibility review, mid-certification review or make changes to an existing case.
Human trafficking is topic
The Sequim Great Decisions Discussion Group meets from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 2, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. The topic is “Human Trafficking in the 21st Century.” New members are welcome.
For more information and a schedule of future meetings, see tinyurlcom/SequimGreatDecisionsDiscussion.
Newcomers to meet
The Newcomers’ Club of the Olympic Peninsula will be hosting its next luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at The Cedars at Dungeness in its Legends Room, 1965 Woodcock Road, Sequim. Socializing will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a buffet lunch.
The featured speaker for October is Tutti Peetz. She will be bringing some of her pieces with her and will describe how she gets her beautiful effects out of found wood.
RSVP by noon Friday, Oct. 2, at 630-992-5613.
PEO plans luncheon
All Philanthropic Educational Organizations (PEO) on the Olympic Peninsula and their guests are invited to attend the annual Reciprocity luncheon on Oct. 17, at 7 Cedars Casino, at 270756 Highway 101, Sequim.
Pre-luncheon activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch starting at noon. Cost is $18 per person.
Call Carol Wilhelm at 417-8841 for information. PEO is devoted to promoting and funding education for women on a local, national and international basis.
For more information about PEO, visit www.peointernational.org.
Senior Nutrition menu set
Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4:30 p.m. at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Suggested donation is $5 (60 and over), $8 guest and a 24-hour advance reservation is needed.
RSVP to 683-8491.
Menus are subject to change.
Friday, Sept. 18: Salad, hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, vegetable, ambrosia
Tuesday, Sept. 22: Broccoli slaw, vegetable egg roll, beef/vegetable stir-fry, steamed rice, fresh pineapple
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Applesauce, stuffed pork chop, roasted red potatoes, asparagus, banana pudding.
