Driftwood art, St. Paddy’s Day fetes among festivities on Peninsula this week

A driftwood art show, a celebration of a spiritual reading endeavor and celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.

SEQUIM

Driftwood Art Show

SEQUIM — The Olympic Driftwood Sculptors will host its ninth annual Driftwood Art Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The show will be at the Dungeness River Audubon Center.

Unique member-crafted driftwood art will be on display at the center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

For information, go to www.olympicdriftwoodsculptors.org.

Book discussion

SEQUIM — “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford will be discussed at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

All are welcome to drop in and participate at the Sequim Library at 630 N. Sequim Ave.

“Henry Lee is a 12-year-old Chinese boy who falls in love with Keiko Okabe, a 12-year-old Japanese girl, while they are scholarship students at a prestigious private school in World War II Seattle,” according to Reed Business Information.

“Henry hides the relationship from his parents, who would disown him if they knew he had a Japanese friend. His father insists that Henry wear an ‘I am Chinese’ button everywhere he goes because Japanese residents of Seattle have begun to be shipped off by the thousands to relocation centers.”

Copies of the book are available at the Sequim Library in various formats including regular print, large print, e-book and audio e-book.

They can be requested online by visiting the library catalog at www.nols.org.

Fly-fishing meeting

SEQUIM — The Sequim Greywolf Fly Fishers’ meeting will convene at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The free open meeting will be held at the Sequim Fire Department, 323 N. Fifth Ave.

A fly raffle will be held at the meeting.

Those interested are invited to bring fly-tying equipment, materials and small tarp to tie a fly.

For more information, phone Erik Simpson at 360-683-6684.

Thrift shop

SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild’s thrift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Many new and gently used items await purchase at the shop located at 204 W. Bell St.

Featured will be furniture with accessories, dishware and kitchenware, jewelry and designer handbags as well as books and puzzles.

New consignors and volunteers are always needed.

For more information, phone 360-683-7044.

St. Patrick’s celebration

SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge will host a public St. Patrick’s Day celebration and membership drive from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.

For $5, attendees can see what lodge members do and what they are about at the lodge, located at 143 Port Williams Road.

Food, drink tasters, games, raffles and prizes will be available.

For more information, phone Charlie Johnson at 605-520-3385.

Elks bingo

SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Admission will be free at the lodge at 143 Port Williams Road.

Minimum buy-in for the game is $10, and the Elks will offer popular bingo games, including progressive.

Players must be 18 or older.

Snacks and refreshments will be available.

All proceeds will go to the Elks scholarship program, charities supported by the Elks and lodge operating costs.

Spontaneous writing

SEQUIM — All levels of writers are invited to join in a Spontaneous Writing workshop at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Sequim Library.

Ruth Marcus will host the free workshop at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.

Participants write from prompts for 15 minutes and are encouraged to read what they have written. This is not a critique group; it is intended to fire up creative juices and help writers enjoy the writing process.

Writers should bring paper and pen, not electronic devices.

For information, contact Marcus at rmarcus@olypen.com.

PORT ANGELES

Celebration

PORT ANGELES — Interfaith Community of Clallam County will host a “Celebration of Our Journey” for those who read “Finding Peace Through Spiritual Practice — The Interfaith Amigos Guide to Personal, Social and Environmental Healing” at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The celebration will be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles.

Reading groups formed across the North Olympic Peninsula to share the book written by the Interfaith Amigos — Pastor Don Mackenzie, Imam Jamal Rahman and Rabbi Ted Falcon, who had worked together in Seattle.

The “Celebration of Our Journey” in Jefferson County was March 5.

St. Patrick’s party

PORT ANGELES — Park View Villas will host a St. Patrick’s party from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.

Attendees can eat corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread and Bailey’s cheesecake at the villas, located at 1430 Park View Lane.

Those interested are encouraged to reserve spots and invite family and friends.

Reservations can be made at the villas’ office.

Celtic jam

PORT ANGELES — A free Celtic jam will be held each first and third Saturday of every month — until further notice — at Strait Music.

Led by fiddler Derek Stallman, the first jam will take place Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1015 E. First St.

This event is open to the public, and those interested in playing are asked to bring their own instruments.

Those who are interested in listening are invited as well.

For more information, phone Stallman at 360-640-2362.

Jet Set meeting

PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International Port Angeles Jet Set will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Held at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St., the meeting will cover local community issues regarding girls and women.

For more information, phone Danatta Rutten at 360-452-9900.

Microchip clinic

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS) will host a microchip/license clinic and collar exchange from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Home Again microchips will be available for $20, including registration at OPHS, located at 1743 Old Olympic Highway.

Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and can help a lost animal find its way home.

Annual licenses are $5 and lifetime licenses are $20 for a pet getting a microchip and is spayed or neutered or if the pet is already chipped and spayed or neutered.

Dogs and cats living in Clallam County, Sequim and Port Angeles are legally required to be licensed.

A Heavy Metal Collar Exchange will also take place during the event.

Shelter employees will fit dogs with a no-pull harness or head halter and teach the owner how to use it in exchange for any prong, pinch, choke or shock collar.

Gently used harnesses or halters will be available at no-cost — while supplies last — or owners can purchase a new one.

For more information, phone 360-457-8206.

Hiring fair

PORT ANGELES — Those seeking employment or networking opportunities are invited to a Clallam County hiring and resource event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

This free and open event will be held at the Vern Burton Community Center, located at 308 E. Fourth St., and will feature about 50 business and workshops, resources, employment providers and employers with current openings.

Attendees also can learn about college and other training programs.

Event planners advise those interested to dress work ready and have a resume.

Plant clinic

PORT ANGELES — A Master Gardener plant clinic is planned from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about plants, pest control, composting and vegetable gardening at the Extension, 223 E. Fourth St., Suite 15.

For information, call 360-417-2279.

Weed ID and Control

PORT ANGELES — Cathy Lucero of the Clallam Noxious Weed Board will present a lecture on weed ID and control at noon Thursday.

The free lunchtime lecture will be at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St.

For more information, call 360-417-2279.

Coast Guard retirees

PORT ANGELES — Retired Coast Guard members meet the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.

They gather for coffee, breakfast and camaraderie at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive.

JOYCE

Coalition meeting

JOYCE — The public is invited to attend Crescent United Community Coalition’s monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Held in the Crescent School library at 50350 state Highway 112, the meeting will focus on issues pertaining to drug and alcohol information for youths in the community.

Plans will be made for events that give evidence-based information about marijuana and other drugs.

For more information, phone Danetta Rutten at 360-452-9900.

Benefit breakfast

JOYCE — The public is invited to Port Angeles Lions Club’s benefit breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.

The breakfast will be 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 their community projects.

FORKS

Pro bono lawyers

FORKS — Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will present its West End drop-in clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

The clinic will be at the Forks Athletic & Aquatic Center at 91 Maple Ave.

Volunteer attorneys will answer legal questions and direct people to local resources.

This drop-in clinic is intended for non-English-speaking community members and low-income clients who are financially unable to otherwise access an attorney and do not qualify for other programs.

Translation and interpretation services will be available at the clinic.

It is anticipated that demand for this clinic will be high, so those interested are advised to arrive on time to ensure being seen by an attorney.

For more information, contact Rogers McClain at 360-504-2422 or probono lawyers@gmail.com.

Lego-Mania

FORKS — Children ages 6 to 14 can create masterpieces with Legos at the Forks Library on Wednesday.

Lego-Mania is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the library at 171 S. Forks Ave.

Each week will present attendees with a new theme. All materials will be provided, and the Lego creations will remain in the library after each session.

Elks bingo

FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will host bingo games starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Regular bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the lodge at 941 Merchants Road.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Reading practice

FORKS — Children can practice readings skills by reading to Tally the therapy dog at the Forks Library on Wednesday.

The session will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the library at 171 S. Forks Ave.

“Children can build their reading skills and find encouragement and reading success by reading aloud to dogs that are trained to listen and be attentive,” library officials said.

Tally and her trainer are members of Olympic Gentle Paws.

Prime rib dinner

FORKS — The Forks Emblem Club will host a prime rib dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Proceeds from the dinner at the Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road, will benefit local charities.

Prime rib, chicken or Cornish game hen will be served with tea, coffee, water and dessert.

For more information, call 360-374-2524.

VFW coffee

FORKS — The Forks VFW Post 9106 invites all veterans for a cup of coffee at 7 a.m. every Thursday.

Membership is not required for this program at the post, 110 Spartan Ave.

Vets are invited to swap tales, share sea stories and enjoy comradeship.

For information, call 360-374-5489.

Bingo at VFW

FORKS — The Forks VFW hosts bingo games every Monday at 7 p.m.

Funds from the bingo games at 110 Spartan Ave. support the post and veterans in need.

BLYN

Preparedness class

BLYN — An informational meeting on the current threat of a 9.0-magnitude earthquake will convene at 6 p.m. Thursday.

The open meeting will be delivered by Clallam County Fire District No. 3 Assistant Fire Chief Dan Orr at the Jamestown Tribal Center at 1033 Old Blyn Highway.

The projected earthquake is anticipated as a result of a rupture of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a 750-mile-long fault that runs along the Pacific coast.

According to a news release, the earthquake would be 2,000 times more powerful than the Nisqually earthquake in 2001.

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias said, “While Clallam County will do everything possible within its limited resources, it is incumbent on our neighborhoods to become educated and prepared for what may be the largest ever natural disaster in North America.”

Gardening luncheon

BLYN — The Jamestown S’Klallam will host an Economic Gardening Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the tribal center.

The luncheon at 1033 Old Blyn Highway is free, but an RSVP is required by calling Jennifer Linde at the Clallam EDC, 360-457-7793, ext. 2.

For information, go to www.clallam.org.

PORT TOWNSEND

Irish folk songs

PORT TOWNSEND — The Uptown Pirates will sing Irish folk songs at the Uptown Pub on St. Patrick’s Day.

Music will be performed from 6 to 8 tonight at the pub at 1016 Lawrence St.

There is no cover charge at the 21-and-older venue. Food is available, prepared by chef Dov Hayes.

Uptown Pirates is a new quartet with a long tradition, organizers said. Its members come from area groups that are gone but not forgotten — Trevor Hanson sang Irish folk songs and sea chanteys with Discovery Bay Pirates; Larry Costello and Michael Mallon sang folk music with Shady Grove, drawing from the Kingston Trio, the Brothers Four and others.

They are joined by singer-songwriter Lis Nagy.

Today’s music at the Uptown will be all-acoustic with no amplification.

An amplified band, LoWire, will begin playing a different style of music at 9 p.m.

Evening talk

PORT TOWNSEND — Parents and youths ages 9 to 18 are invited to a free speaker event about mindful self-compassion from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Lorraine Hobbs and Tim Burnett will discuss how to reduce stress and tools for challenging times in adolescence as well as introduce the program “Making Friends with Yourself” at the Quaker Meeting House at 1847 Sheridan St.

Hobbs is the director of family programs at University of California, San Diego’s Center for Mindfulness and co-creator of “Making Friends with Yourself.”

Burnett is the executive director of Mindfulness Northwest.

Those interested are encouraged to register in advance.

This event is sponsored by Jefferson Healthcare.

For more information or to register, visit www.thebenjiproject.org.

Meeting speaker

PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to the Friends of Fort Worden annual meeting at 5 p.m. today.

Kathleen Wolf will speak from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fort Worden Commons, 200 Battery Way.

She will talk about her research about individual and community health outcomes related to the experience of nature.

This event is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.

A silent auction will be held. A no-host bar and appetizers will be available.

Wolf is a research social scientist at the University of Washington College of the Environment, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences.

For more information, email membership@fwfriends.org or visit www.fwfriends.org.

Crab pot sale

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Search & Rescue will host a sale of crab pots and related gear from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

The sale will be at 2355 W. Sims Way.

Commercial and recreational crab pots will be available for sale, along with bait boxes, weighted rope and floats.

The reclaimed and refurbished equipment for sale was donated by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, which attempts to return each pot to its identified owner and donates them only if that is impossible.

Proceeds will fund equipment and training.

For more information, phone 360-797-5011.

Film screening

PORT TOWNSEND — A screening of a film about climate change in the Salish Sea is set for 6:30 p.m. today.

The Green Sanctuary Committee of Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will present “Reaching Blue” at the fellowship at 2333 San Juan Ave., for $10 per person.

After the film, filmmaker and former Port Townsend resident Ian Finkle will be available for a question-and-answer period.

A reception including raw oysters, cheese, smoked salmon and drinks from Port Townsend Brewing, Bob’s Bakery and Finnriver Cidery will follow at 8 p.m.

Free child care will be available.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Port Townsend Food Co-op, 414 Kearney St.

This event is sponsored by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.

For more information, contact Kees Kolff at 206-295-2275 or kkloff@ olympus.net.

Near death

PORT TOWNSEND — Tom Satre will present “Alaskan Waters Near Death Experience” at this month’s meeting of the Point Wilson Power Squadron on Tuesday.

Satre will tell of a man-overboard experience that almost claimed his life. The talk will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Port Townsend Yacht Club at 2503 Washington St.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Satre is a third-generation Alaskan and former 10-year port manager with more than 40 years of recreational boating experience.

For more information, phone Linda Newland at 360-437-9350 or visit www.pointwilson.org.

Toastmasters

PORT TOWNSEND — Kyle Hall will present “Decoding Humor” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The free talk will be at the Jefferson County Toastmasters’ meeting at Seaport Landing Retirement and Assisted Living Community at 1201 Hancock St.

Hall is a 2003 World Championship of Public Speaking finalist and will speak about how to develop humorous speeches, inject humor into a speech and make a message powerful and memorable.

Boating workshop

PORT TOWNSEND — A boating workshop co-sponsored by Washington Sea Grant and Washington State University Jefferson County Extension will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The workshop about preventing common engine problems will be at Walt Trisdale’s Shop at 81 Workman St., Suite 7.

The workshop will cover troubleshooting and maintenance of fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling and exhaust systems in marine diesel engines.

The class costs $60, and registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact Sarah Fisken at 360-543-1225 or sfisken@u. washington.edu.

Ukulele rendezvous

PORT TOWNSEND — Free ukulele lessons will be offered during a Ukuleles Unite session at Grace Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Lessons will be provided for all skill levels at the church at 1120 Walker St.

Loaner ukes are available.

For more information, contact Germaine at 360-385-2233 or germaine@olympus.net.

Park work party

PORT TOWNSEND — A work party is planned at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park at the park from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.

The public is invited to help remove spurge laurel, holly and scotch broom or pick up trash.

Scotch broom pullers, five trash grabbers and tea and snacks will be provided.

Directions to the park are to drive east on state Highway 20, turn left at the Kearney stoplight, then left into the parking lot of Chase Bank, located at 419 Kearney St., to park.

For more information, phone 360-385-0307 or email ptrose53@gmail.com.

Cruising Tahiti

PORT TOWNSEND — Ace Spragg will tell about her experience cruising in Tahiti from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

She also will provide photos of the trip when she speaks at the Northwest Maritime Center at 431 Water St.

The lecture is free.

After cruising her own sailboat extensively in the Pacific Northwest, Spragg chartered a boat in Tahiti with a group of friends.

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 “Generation.”

For more information, go to www.conversationcafe.org.

Whitman poetry

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Bruce Bode will host a free lecture on the poetry of Walt Whitman at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The seminar will be at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.

Bode is also a faith columnist for the Peninsula Daily News.

For information, email Bode at bruce@olympus.net.

Guitar workshop

PORT TOWNSEND — A Dadgad Irish Backup Guitar Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crossroads Music.

The free workshop will be at 2100 Lawrence St.

Instructor Josephina Hunner will teach participants how to play in the Irish tuning. Students will have an introduction to Dadgad and learn how to use it all over the guitar in all 12 keys.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 360-385-1471.

Participants should have a good working knowledge of standard tuning.

UFO meetup

PORT TOWNSEND — Olympic UFO Meet Up will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The meeting will be at the Port Townsend Friends Meeting House, 1841 Sheridan Ave.

Attendees will be invited to continue their discussions at another location following the meeting.

Space will be available for people to meet in private.

For more information, call 360-344-2991 or email olympic.ufo@gmail.com.

Rhody fundraiser

PORT TOWNSEND — A Rhody Dessert Auction Fundraiser will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Lodge.

There will be basket raffles and a dessert auction. Raffle tickets will be $5 each or five for $20 at the lodge, 1360 Jefferson St.

The dessert auction will begin at 2 p.m.

For information, go to facebook.com/rhodyfestival or email rhodyfest@gmail.com.

Plant, seed exchange

PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to bring over-abundant seeds, plant starts, divisions, bulbs and other plants that need a new home to the Quimper Grange’s sixth annual Plant and Seed Exchange at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Refreshments will be provided at the grange, 1219 Corona St.

Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the event, which is co-sponsored by the grange.

For information, call 360-384-0456 or go to www.quimpergrange.com.

St. Patrick’s band

PORT TOWNSEND — The Happenstance band will play at the Pourhouse from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight.

The band will play songs of an Irish past for free at the bar, located at 2231 Washington St.

Improv at Key Theatre

PORT TOWNSEND — Improv at the Key will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Key City Public Playhouse.

The performances are on a pay-what-you-wish basis, but the suggested donation is $10 at the theater, 419 Washington St.

The shows are designed to be a night of wild laughs, wicked characters and fun — created on the spot, organizers said.

The theater’s troupe gets a workout, using audience suggestions and imaginations.

For information, call 360-385-5278 or email sales@keycitypublictheatre.org.

CHIMACUM

Genealogy speaker

CHIMACUM — The public is invited to Jefferson County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Evelyn Roehl, a professional genealogist and owner of Kin Hunters Historic Research Service, will present “Pledging Allegiance: The Paper Trail to Naturalization Records” at the meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.

Donations are suggested.

For more information, visit www.wajcgs.org.

Quilting group

CHIMACUM — Cabin Fever Quilters will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Tri-Area Community Center.

The group is open to the public at the center, 10 West Valley Road.

For information, call Laura Gipson at 360-385-0441.

COYLE

Concerts in the Woods

COYLE — Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers will perform in the Concerts in the Woods series at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Their show will be at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road.

Admission is by donation. Complimentary cookies and coffee are served at intermission.

Since Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers was founded in 2012, the group has established itself with two CDs.

The group puts its own spin on classics, often adding a touch of funk for danceability.

For information, go to www.coyleconcerts.com.

PORT HADLOCK

Boating class

PORT HADLOCK — A boating class sponsored by Washington Sea Grant and Washington State University Jefferson County Extension will be offered Sunday.

The hands-on class — about preventing common corrosive problems — will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding at 42 N. Water St.

Facilitated by certified instructor Kevin Ritz, the class will cover varying corrosion of stainless steel, aluminum and bronze; advantages and disadvantages of different types of anodes; analysis of wood damage from zinc; controlled potential systems for wood boats, propeller and prop shaft coatings; as well as methods for detecting AC/DC stray current.

The class costs $60, and registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact Sarah Fisken at 360-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu.

Toddler storytime

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host toddler storytime at 10:15 a.m. Monday.

The free event will take place at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.

Toddler storytime is for children ages 12 months to 30 months.

It features movement, music, puppets and fingerplays as well as flannel stories and readings of short books with toddlers in mind.

For information, call 360-385-6544 or email mashenfelter@jclibrary.info.

Preschool storytime

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host toddler storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The free event will take place at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.

Preschool storytime is for children ages 2 to 5 years old. There will be stories, songs, fingerplays and other features.

Storytime will be followed by a craft or activity that encourages networking.

For information, call 360-385-6544 or email mashenfelter@jclibrary. info.

Babytime

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host Babytime for newborns to those up to 12 months old at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The free 20-minute lap program will be held at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.

Babytime features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development as well as the enjoyment of music, language and books.

Swordplay

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host boffer swordplay at 3 p.m. today.

The free program will take place at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.

Boffer swordplay is a physical sport with light contact, similar in intensity to soccer and a pillow fight.

Boffers, constructed of foam-wrapped PVC pipe, duct tape and imagination, are used in live-action role-playing games and mock combat.

The activity attracts children age 6 to 18.

Chaz Hillyard coaches participants, and boffers are provided.

Radio history

PORT HADLOCK — The Friends of the Jefferson County Library will host radio historian and broadcaster Feliks Banel for a presentation about Northwest radio history at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The free program will be held at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.

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