An Olympic Discovery Trail fundraiser and a children’s safety fair are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
PORT TOWNSEND
Trail fundraiser
PORT TOWNSEND — The annual Olympic Discovery Trail fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday.
The Freddy Pink 10-piece rock and soul band will perform at the event at the McCurdy Pavilion in Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way.
The cost is $20, with a dinner served by Farm Fresh $15. Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
More than 150 items will be featured during the silent auction.
Food, beer, wine, cider and soft drinks will be available.
Proceeds will benefit the Peninsula Trails Coalition to support the development of the Olympic Discovery Trail.
For more information, visit www.olympicdiscovery trail.org.
Puppet show
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Library invites the public to a Pappenspiel at 6:30 p.m. today.
Eberhard “Max” Eichner will stage his all-ages play at the library, 1256 Lawrence St.
Pappenspiel is a bicycle-traveling, trunk-size, tabletop stage derived from a type of 1850s central European puppetry and storytelling form using paper figures as illustrations, according to a news release.
Eichner is an artist who was born in Berlin.
For more information, call 360-344-3054 or visit www.ptpuliclibrary.org.
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 “Inspiration.”
For more information, visit www.conversationcafe.org.
Rainshadow show
PORT TOWNSEND — Ben Bochner will perform at the Rainshadow Recording Studio at 7:30 tonight.
Tickets are available at Crossroads Music, 2100 Lawrence St.; Quimper Sound, 211 Taylor St., Suite B; and online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
At 7 p.m., doors will open at Rainshadow, 200 Battery Way, Building 315, Fort Worden State Park.
Bochner, of Eugene, Ore., will be joined by David Jacobs-Strain.
For more information, email centrumrecording@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com.
Book sale
PORT TOWNSEND — The Friends of the Port Townsend Library will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Friends members can enter the sale at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., an hour early, at 8 a.m.
Adult books are $1 and children’s books are 50 cents.
Books are divided by fiction and nonfiction, with the nonfiction sorted into categories.
Beginning at 1 p.m., a bag of books will cost $4, or $3 for Friends members.
Proceeds from the sale benefit adult and children’s programs at the library.
Second Sunday swim
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to Mountain View Pool’s free swim Sunday.
The pool will be open to adults for laps, water walking and exercise from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the pool, 1925 Blaine St.
From 2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., the pool will be open to all ages for recreation.
An adult must accompany children younger than 8 in the water.
For more information, call 360-385-7665.
Film screening
PORT TOWNSEND — Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s October Meaningful Movies will present a screening of “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy” at 7 p.m. Monday.
Admission is free to the showing at the fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.
According to a news release: “Investigative reporter Greg Palast takes a hard-hitting, noir detective-style look at voter suppression, election rigging and the role of big money in the 2016 presidential election.”
Following the film, a panel discussion will be held.
Child care and assisted hearing devices are available.
For more information, call 360-390-4545.
Anglers meeting
PORT TOWNSEND — The East Jefferson Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers will convene for its next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The public meeting will be held at the port commission office, 333 Benedict St.
At 6:30 p.m., chef Arran Stark will talk about knife maintenance and preparation of salmon for the table.
Refreshments will be served.
4-H Club meeting
PORT TOWNSEND — The Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club of Jefferson County will hold its first meeting for its new year at 6 p.m. Thursday.
New members, returning members and all parents or interested adults are encouraged to attend the meeting in the club’s building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.
An overview of the 4-H Program, its Cat Project and the club’s activities will be addressed.
Event organizers ask attendees to not bring cats to the meeting.
For more information, email club leader Laurie Hampton at catwoman@olympus.net.
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.
Fungi presentation
PORT TOWNSEND — Daniel Winkler will present about mushrooms at 7 p.m. Thursday.
He will also present about some of his various adventures at the library, 1220 Lawrence St.
He is the author of the field guide “Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest.”
For more information, call 360-385-3181.
SEQUIM
Book signing
SEQUIM — Kate McDermott will sign copies of her book “The Art of the Pie” at 5 p.m. today.
Members of the public are invited to the event at the Lamb Farm Kitchen, 272 W. Bell St.
For more information, call 360-681-5108.
Guild thrift shop
SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The shop at 204 W. Bell St. will feature a small game table, Halloween costumes and decor, as well as fall fashions.
Also featured will be furniture, home accessories, dishware, designer handbags, jewelry, books and puzzles.
White-tagged items will be marked at half-price.
Consignors and new volunteers are always needed.
For more information, call 360-683-7044.
Conflict workshop
SEQUIM — Joy Helmer will hold a free community workshop titled “Ending the Suffering: Finding Peace After Painful Conflict” on Saturday.
Those interested in attending are asked to reserve a spot by 5 p.m. today. To place a reservation, call Helmer at 206-601-6563.
The location of the event will be given after placing a reservation.
Helmer is a recently retired psychiatric nurse who will “share the peace and happiness she discovered from her years of experience in personal and professional settings to help those determined to resolve the unhappiness of chronic conflict,” according to a news release.
Dance at Elks
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks will host a dance from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Round Trip will play rock ’n’ roll, country and oldies at the dance at the lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
The cost is $8, a portion of which supports charities.
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.
Boating meeting
SEQUIM — The North Olympic Sail & Power Squadron will gather at Sunland Golf & Country Club on Monday.
Social hour begins the event at 5 p.m., followed by a business meeting, dinner and a presentation by Kaci Cronkhite at the country club, 109 Hilltop Drive.
This event is free and open to the public; a dinner can be purchased for $22 per person.
Cronkhite didn’t see the ocean until she was 21, didn’t sail until she was 31, but by age 40, she had sailed around the world and her book, “PAX,” is the story of 10 families she met during her travels, according to a news release.
For more information visit www.northolympicboaters.com or call Bob Stem at 360-681-8466.
Relaxation bowls, yoga
SEQUIM — Singer-songwriter Sophia Engkvist and yoga instructor Julia Buggy invite the public to an evening of deep relaxation Monday.
The cost is $15.
Due to limited space, event organizers urge those interested to reserve a spot.
To place a reservation, call 360-460-7455 or 360-809-0717.
At 6 p.m., the event will begin with gentle movements and stretching while Engkvist plays her crystal bowls at Blue Mountain Yoga, 803 Carlsborg Road Suite D.
Following the stretching, a time for deep relaxation will be held.
Attendees are encouraged to bring mats, cushions or blankets.
Paws to read
SEQUIM — Members of the public are invited to read with service dogs at the Sequim Library at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Every second Tuesday of the month, Olympic Gentle Paws Therapy dogs and their trainers will be available at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
According to a news release: “Reading to a dog or other pet creates a supportive and fun environment in which readers of all ages and abilities can practice their skills with confidence and joy.”
For more information, call 360-683-1161, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
PORT ANGELES
Farmers market move
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Farmers Market will be held at the Vern Burton Community Center on Saturday.
Its hours of operation — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — will remain unchanged at the center, 308 E. Fourth St.
The change of venue is due to allow the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival the use of The Gateway pavilion.
For more information, call 360-460-0361.
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.
Pinewood derby
PORT ANGELES — The Boy Scouts of America will host its inaugural Adult Pinewood Derby at 1 p.m. Saturday.
The derby will be at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St.
The entry fee is $30 per person or $50 per business.
Cars were delivered to the applicants for construction, along with the rules for each category.
For more information, contact Shana Scott at 360-461-6154 or sscott@seattlebsa.org.
Benefit film screening
PORT ANGELES — The public is invited to a screening of the film “Sing” at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is by donation to the showing at the Lighthouse Christian Center, 304 W. Viewcrest Ave.
Bags of popcorn and a drink will be available for $5.
Funds raised from the event will benefit Jolinda Creery’s stem cell therapy treatment for multiple sclerosis.
For more information, call Creery at 360-912-1684.
Children’s safety fair
PORT ANGELES — Families with children up to 6 years old are invited to First Step Family Support Center’s Children’s Safety Fair at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Families can sign up for free car seats at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St.
Attendees can participate in hands-on games and activities, receive free home safety supplies and learn about safe sleep for babies, dental care and health, and more information about supporting a child’s well-being.
Free giveaways will also be available, such as electrical outlet covers and Mr. Yuck stickers.
For more information, call Minnie Whalen at 360-457-8355.
Contra dance
PORT ANGELES — Community members of any dance experience are invited to the Black Diamond Contra Dance on Saturday.
The event will begin with a beginner-review workshop at 7:30 p.m. at the Black Diamond Community Hall, 1942 Black Diamond Road.
Admission is a requested donation of $8 for adults and $4 for those younger than 18.
At 8 p.m., the dance will begin with CounterCurrent providing music and Susan Michaels calling.
For more information, visit www.blackdiamonddance.org.
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.
Teen advisory board
PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System invites seventh- through 12th-grade students to its Teen Advisory Board meeting Tuesday.
Youths can drop by the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., at 3:30 p.m. and share their thoughts about future teen library programming.
The board meeting is being organized to encourage middle and high school-aged students to become lifelong library users through the promotion of reading, volunteerism and participation in the library, and to help assist the library in developing and implementing programs that serve local teens, according to a news release.
For more information, call 370-417-8500, ext. 7705; email youth@nols.org; or visit www.nols.org.
Community dance
PORT ANGELES — A community dance is planned at Studio Bob from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Tickets for $15 a person are available at the door of Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front St. Discounted advance tickets ($40 for four) are available at Harbor Arts Gallery, 110 E. Railroad Ave.
Proceeds from the dance will help purchase a stair climber for Studio Bob.
Mary Alice Long, creator of Play=Peace, will lead the community dance.
Food and drink will be available for purchase in the Loom.
For more information, contact Long at 206-200-4542 or maryalice@playequalspeace. com.
Kiwanis connections
PORT ANGELES — The Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles will host a “Kiwanis Community Connections” meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The public is invited to the informal discussion about local forms of volunteerism, projects and events at the Camp Fire Club clubhouse, 619 E. Fourth St.
The club is hoping to engage with the public on future plans for the club and hear feedback from individuals, groups and organizations on what they are willing to participate in regarding service projects, volunteerism and social meetings, according to a news release.
The meeting will serve as helpful inputs for the generation of ideas, gathering of feedback and perspectives, and understanding of community sentiments, according to the release.
Light snacks and beverages will be served.
For more information, call Darcey Beck at 360-461-4846 or visit www. facebook.com/kiwanisportangeles.
Neighborhood watch
PORT ANGELES — The Fairmont Avenue Neighborhood Watch will meet from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The meeting will be in the Vern Burton Community Center’s meeting room, 308 E. Fourth St.
The topic will be “Community Oriented Policing [COP] & Neighborhood Empowerment.”
FORKS
Flea market
FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will host a Flea Market Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Tables are $20 at the lodge, 941 Merchants Road, and can be reserved by calling 360-640-8155.
Proceeds from the table rent will go to support the Elks National Foundation.
Plant, garage sale
FORKS — The Bogachiel Garden Club will host a plant and garage sale at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The sale will be held at 631 Fifth Ave.
For information, contact Kris Ayers at 360-963-2550.
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.
JOYCE
Fall flea market
JOYCE — Crescent Grange 1123 will host its fall flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday.
The grange’s kitchen will have sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, clam chowder, a spaghetti dinner, pie and 25-cent coffees and teas available.
A bake table with cookies, fresh bread and a variety of other baked goods will also be available for purchase.
For more information, visit the grange’s page on Facebook.
Benefit breakfast
JOYCE — The Port Angeles Lions Club will host a benefit breakfast 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.
PORT HADLOCK
Evening with author
PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host author Julie Christine Johnson for a presentation of her latest book at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Johnson will read excerpts from “The Crows of Beara” at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.
According to a news release: “Beautifully crafted with environmental themes, a lyrical Irish setting, and a touch of magical realism, ‘The Crows of Beara’ is a breathtaking novel of how the nature of place encompasses everything that we are.”
For more information, call 360-385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info.
PORT LUDLOW
Backpack fundraiser
PORT LUDLOW — Members of the public are invited to Brewfest by the Bay’s fundraiser at noon Saturday.
The cost is $25 for six tastings and a bratwurst and $10 for designated drivers at the Port Ludlow Resort Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place.
Featured at the event will be local brews, brats, live music and a silent auction.
Proceeds will benefit the Jefferson County Backpack for Kids program.
For more information, call 360-437-8211 or email jeffcobpforkids@gmail.com.
Meeting speaker
PORT LUDLOW — The public is invited to attend the Republican Women of Jefferson County’s meeting Thursday at the Inn at Port Ludlow.
Gene Farr, former chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Central Committee, will speak at 11:30 a.m. at the inn at 1 Heron Road.
He will address potential flaws in Proposition 1.
Reservations are required for this event.
To place a reservation, call Peggy Reep at 360-385-4953.
CHIMACUM
Agricultural gathering
CHIMACUM — The public is invited to Olympic Peninsula Regenerative Agricultural Alliance’s monthly meeting and potluck at Compass Rose Farm from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Held every second Sunday of the month at the farm at 1463 W. Uncas Road, the meetings focus on agroforestry, silvopasture systems, planned grazing, permaculture, no-till food production, renewable energy and natural building.
For more information, phone 360-531-1173.
QUILCENE
Tech Tuesdays
QUILCENE — Jefferson County Library staff will offer a technology class and assistance Tuesday.
Library staff will cover Google Office basics at the Quilcene Community Center, 294952 U.S. Highway 101.
The class will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. An open tech assistance period will be offered until 4:30 p.m.
The basics of Google Docs, Sheets and Slides as well as how to make documents accessible to others will be covered.
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