A car test-drive benefit, a free guitar class and an English country dance are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
PORT ANGELES
Film screening
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Library will host a free screening of “American Promise” at 2 p.m. Saturday.
The public is invited to the screening at the library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
According to a news release: “ ‘American Promise,’ co-directed and produced by Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster, is an intimate and provocative account, recorded over 12 years, of the experiences of two middle-class African-American boys who entered a very prestigious — and historically white — private school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.”
For more information, call 360-417-8500, email discover@nols.org or go to www.nols.org.
Test-drive benefit
PORT ANGELES — Drive One 4 Ur School, Price Ford’s fundraiser for Port Angeles High School’s Career-Technical Education leadership programs, will be held Sunday.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the dealership will offer test-drives of new Ford or Lincoln vehicles at the high school, 304 E. Park Ave.
Test-drives are free to participants. The dealership will donate $20 per ride to the high school programs.
The goal is to raise $6,000, which equates to 300 test-drives, according to a news release.
There will be no pressure to buy a vehicle, organizers said.
There is a limit of one test-drive per household. All drivers must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license and valid automobile insurance to test-drive. Car seats cannot be accommodated for this event.
For event information, call Joel Elliot at 360-457-3333 or visit forddrive4ur.com.
Talk about tour
PORT ANGELES — The Newcomers’ Club will host Bruce Erlwein, who will talk about the Port Angeles Underground & Heritage Tour and its upcoming Haunted Underground tour, during a luncheon Tuesday.
Socializing will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive, after which lunch will be held.
The lunch costs $20 and the program-only fee is $5.
Reservations must be made by noon today.
Reservations can be placed by visiting www.olympicnewcomers.org, emailing warren.new comers@gmail.com or calling 630-992-5613.
Stand-down
PORT ANGELES — Voices for Veterans will hold its final one-day stand-down operation for the year at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on Thursday.
Homeless in-need veterans as well as their immediate dependent family members can receive a variety of services at the fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St.
Free transportation will be made available by Clallam and Jefferson transits. Veterans need only to identify themselves as a veteran for the benefit.
Attendees can access medical-dental, housing, counseling and employment services, as well as haircuts, food, pet supplies and clothing.
For more information, call Paul Hampton at 360-640-0296 or Jeff Reyes at 360-797-1791.
Senior bingo
PORT ANGELES — Members of the public are invited to play bingo at 12:30 p.m. today.
Bingo will be held at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St.
Bingo cards are available for $2 each.
Refreshments will be provided by donation.
For more information, call Jolinda Creery at 360-912-1684.
Swingers dance
PORT ANGELES — The Senior Swingers will host a dance at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The dance is free for new visitors. All other visits to the center at 328 E. Seventh St. are covered by $5.
The Cat’s Meow will provide music.
Veterans memorial
PORT ANGELES — A veterans memorial will be orchestrated by local service groups today at 1 p.m.
The Marine Corps League Mount Olympus Detachment Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Patriot Riders and National Guard will convene at Veterans Park on Lincoln Street for the service.
The service is free and open to the public.
Local veterans names will be read, with a replica Liberty Bell rung after each name.
The Honor Guard will fire three volleys and a bugler will play taps, after which a bagpiper will play “Amazing Grace.”
JOYCE
Benefit breakfast
JOYCE — The Crescent Bay Lions Club’s benefit breakfast will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.
The public is invited to the breakfast at the Crescent Bay Lions Club clubhouse, 181 Holly Hill Road off state Highway 112.
The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger.
The menu includes eggs cooked to order, hot cakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, ham, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice.
All proceeds will go to the Crescent Bay Lions for community projects.
FORKS
Elks bingo
FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will host bingo games at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Early bird sessions will start at 6:30 p.m. while regular bingo will start at 7 p.m. at the lodge at 941 Merchants Road.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Senior luncheon
FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will host a senior luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
After lunch at the lodge at 941 Merchants Road, information will be presented from the Senior Task Force on Aging in Place.
The event is sponsored by the Emblem Club.
SEKIU
Piano trio concert
SEKIU — The Deka Piano Trio will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sekiu Community Center.
The free concert will take place at the center, 42 Rice St., though donations will be accepted.
The trio is composed of Penny Linterman on violin, Marlene Moore on cello and Gary McRoberts on piano.
SEQUIM
Benefit rummage sale
SEQUIM — Members of the public are invited to the Sequim High School Choir rummage sale at 8 a.m. Saturday.
The sale will be held in the school cafeteria, 301 W. Hendrickson Road, until 4 p.m.
Those who wish to drop off items for the sale can do so today between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria.
Gently used clothing and household items are accepted.
Funds from the sale will benefit the school’s Carnegie Hall trip.
For more information, call Kim Bedinger at 360-797-4012.
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge invites those 18 and older to play bingo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free.
The minimum buy-in for the game is $10 at the lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
Snacks and refreshments will be available.
For more information, call Crystal Parker at 360-683-3034.
Meet the artist
SEQUIM — The Fifth Avenue invites the public to visit its art gallery from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday to meet artist Deni Young.
The free showing and reception will be at 500 W. Hendrickson Road.
For information, contact A.J. Hitchcock at 360-683-3345 or aj@thefifthavenue.com.
Grange breakfast
SEQUIM — The Sequim Prairie Grange will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
The breakfast will be at the grange hall at 290 Macleay Road.
The cost is $5 per person, $3 for youths younger than 10.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.
For more information, call Joy Barrett at 360-683-7021.
Beginner’s guitar
SEQUIM — Instructor Susan Hove-Pabst will host free guitar classes for beginners starting Tuesday.
Classes will be from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Pacific Pantry, 229 S. Sequim Ave., Sequim.
Participants do not need to be able to read music but are asked to bring a guitar in working condition. Attendees will be asked to buy a book after the first week.
Space is limited, so instruction is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants can sign up in advance at the Pacific Pantry.
Hove-Pabst, a retired professor emerita of music, has taught guitar in many settings throughout the years, including at The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and the former “Haystack” summer program of Portland State University.
For more information, email princessonionblossom@hotmail.com.
Garden Club
SEQUIM — Professional storyteller Ingrid Nixon will speak at the next meeting of the Sequim Prairie Garden Club at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
The public is welcome to the meeting at the Pioneer Memorial Park Clubhouse at 387 E. Washington St.
PORT TOWNSEND
Gospel opry
PORT TOWNSEND — The New Life Church will present Port Townsend’s Gospel Opry from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The concert will be at the church at 1636 Hastings Ave.
The performance will feature fiddler Jon Parry.
For more information, see www.newlifept.org/gospel-opry.html.
Breast cancer talk
PORT TOWNSEND — Daniella Chace will present a breast cancer nutrition talk at 6 p.m. Thursday.
The public is invited to the event at the Charles Pink House, 1256 Lawrence St.
She will discuss her books and research about healing breast cancer.
Chace is the creator and host of “Nutrition Matters,” a National Public Radio show covering health topics including nutrigenomics, toxins, microbes, epigenetics and whole foods nutrition.
Ukulele rendezvous
PORT TOWNSEND — Ukuleles Unite will meet for its monthly happy hour and open mic at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The meeting will be at the Highway 20 Road House, 2152 W. Sims Way.
For more information, call 360-385-2233.
Downsizing workshop
PORT TOWNSEND — Lisa B. Martin will lead a workshop and discussion Thursday.
The public is invited to the free event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.
Martin describes herself as a “simplicity coach and downsizing expert.”
Attendees can discover support and local resources for decluttering, storage problems, donating excess items and estate sale and item value resources and realities.
Those interested are encouraged to come with questions.
For more information, contact Martin at 508-284-0078 or lisa@lisabmartin.com.
Discount swim
PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Pool will hold a discount swim night from 5 to 8 tonight.
Admission will be $3 at the pool, 1925 Blaine St.
Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
For information, call 360-385-7665 or email ascalf@cityofpt.us.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet at 11:45 a.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
The topic for this week is “Stigma.”
For more information, visit www.conversationcafe.org.
Dance, potluck
PORT TOWNSEND — An English country dance will be held at the RoseWind Common House from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
A $5 donation is suggested for the dance at RoseWind, 3131 Haines St.
Nan Evans will lead the dance, with the Rosewood Country Dance Band providing the music.
Following the dance, a potluck will be held.
The facility is fragrance-free, and no street shoes are allowed, with the exception of dance shoes or slippers, event organizers said.
For more information, email Dan Post at dan.post@fandango.org.
Harmonica union
PORT TOWNSEND — Those who would like to learn harmonica are invited to the Port Townsend Harmonica Union at noon Saturday.
Workshops also will be held for intermediate players at the Friends Meetinghouse, 1842 Sheridan St.
Lick and riffs for improvisation in genres such as swing, blues and folk music will be covered through teaching, jamming and discussion, as well as question-and-answer sessions.
Film screening
PORT TOWNSEND — Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a free film screening at 7 tonight.
The film shown will be “Path of the Horse: Exploring our Relationship to Animals” and will serve as an introduction to the fellowship’s Animal Ministry at the fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.
A question-and-answer session will follow the screening.
For more information, contact Terri Teas at 619-322-4310 or territeas@gmail.com.
Book club play
PORT TOWNSEND — Key City Public Theatre will host productions of “The Book Club Play” beginning Thursday.
Tickets are $20 for the showing Thursday at the playhouse, 419 Washington St., and $24 for Oct. 6-8.
Showings also will be held Oct. 12-15 and Oct. 19-21.
According to a news release: “ ‘The Book Club Play’ is a dangerous comedy about community, loving books, high and low culture and the absolute terror of group dynamics.”
The play is by Karen Zacarías and directed by Denise Winter.
For more information, call 360-385-5278 or email sales@keycitypublictheatre.org.
Swing dance class
PORT TOWNSEND — Those interested in brushing up on swing dancing are invited to Swing Dance II at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The class, to be held Thursdays in October in the Mountain View Pool gym, 1919 Blaine St., is designed for dancers who have had some partner dance experience, event organizers said.
For more information, call 360-379-8052 or email vickietownsend@gmail.com.
CHIMACUM
Rhododendron society
CHIMACUM — The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will convene for a meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday.
The public is invited to hear Robert Zimmerman of the Chimacum Woods Nursery speak during the meeting in the back room of the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
His speech is titled “The World Species of Rhododendrons.” He also will have plants for sale.
Refreshments will be served.
Open garden
CHIMACUM — Chimacum Woods will host a free open garden walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Attendees are invited to bring lunches to the 7-acre rhododendron garden, 2722 Thorndyke Road.
Tables will be available, if weather permits, and the woods will provide beverages and light snacks.
Bob Zimmermann will lead attendees on tours through the garden.
Event organizers urge those interested to follow these directions:
• Travel approximately 3 miles west of the Hood Canal Bridge and turn south from state Highway 104 onto South Point Road.
• After 1.5 miles, turn right onto Thorndyke Road (you will see a large sign to Coyle on the right just before the turn).
• Drive 2.7 miles to the driveway on the right with the Chimacum Woods sign (across from an orange newspaper box and two mailboxes).
• Go up the driveway and turn right or park to the right of the gate.
Fruit club gathering
CHIMACUM — The North Olympic Fruit Club will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
Local growers will gather to talk about growing and harvesting fruit that can be grown successfully in the area.
Attendees don’t have to join the club to attend, though membership is $20.
For more information, call 360-385-3978 or email sidandrita@yahoo.com.
PORT HADLOCK
Open house
PORT HADLOCK — Washington State University Jefferson County Extension invites members of the public to its open house at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The extension recently relocated to its new offices at the Kivley Center, 121 Oak Bay Road.
Its new community classroom will be showcased.
For more information, call 360-379-5610 or visit jefferson.wsu.edu.
Singalong
PORT HADLOCK — Families are invited to bring their children to a multicultural singalong at 10:15 a.m. Monday.
The event will be held at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.
For more information, call 360-385-6544.
Employment resources
PORT HADLOCK — An employment specialist from WorkSource will be available to help with employment resources at 5 p.m. Monday.
The drop-in session will be held at the Jefferson County Library, 620 W. Cedar St.
According to a news release: “How do you land the job? Do you need to go back to school to retrain for a new career? How about resume or interviewing assistance? What resources are available while looking for work? Explore answers to these and other questions in this drop-in session.”
For more information, call 360-385-6544.
Book club
PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host a meeting of the Front Porch Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The library will provide a book club kit for “To Kill a Mockingbird” to prospective members at 620 Cedar Ave.
The club is for adult readers who want to celebrate the works of Southern writers, both traditional and contemporary.
For information, email mhundley500@gmail.com.
BRINNON
School open house
BRINNON — Members of the public are invited to Brinnon School’s open house at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
A vendor fair and a dinner from the Booster Club will be available at the school, 46 Schoolhouse Road.
For more information, visit the school’s Facebook event page.
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