Giving Tuesday fundraiser among Peninsula activities

Giving Tuesday fundraiser among Peninsula activities

A Giving Tuesday fundraiser, an evening of hygge and a birding trip are offered on the North Olympic Peninsula today and Wednesday.

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

PORT ANGELES

Teen lounge

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host a teen lounge from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.

The lounge is open for young adults age 11 through 19 years at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

The free program runs Tuesdays through June 9 except for Dec. 24, Dec. 31 and Feb. 25.

For more information, call 360-417-8500, email youth@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.

Giving Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — #ClallamGives will host trivia night from 5 to 9 today.

The trivia fundraiser is at Barhop Brewery, 124 W. Railroad Ave.

During the event Barhop will donate $1 of every pint sold to #Clallam Gives.

For more information, visit clallamgives.mightycause.com.

Bricks and Beers

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host “Bricks and Beers” at 6 p.m. today.

The event will be held at the Midtown Public House, 633 E. First St.

Library staff will bring Lego bricks and attendees can relax and play.

Food and beverages are available for purchase; attendees must be 21 years or older.

For more information, call 360-417-8500, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.

Senior dance

PORT ANGELES — Cat’s Meow will perform for a swing dance from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

The dance will be in the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St.

Refreshments will be served from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person; first-time attendees are admitted free.

Masonic bingo

PORT ANGELES — Mason’s Lodge 69 will host bingo from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

The lodge is located at 622 S. Lincoln St.

Proceeds benefit Lodge programs.

For more information, visit www.pamasonic.org.

Book discussion

PORT ANGELES — The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group will discuss “The House of Broken Angels” by Luis Alberto Urrea at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The group meets at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

The group will not meet again until Jan. 22 when they will discuss “There There” by Tommy Orange.

For more information, call the library at 360-417-8500, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.

SEQUIM

Memory class

SEQUIM — Barbara Paschal will present “Boost Your Memory” from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. today.

The free class is in the meeting room at the Sequim Library, 6:30 N. Sequim Ave.

The class will discuss seven ways to boost memory.

Amputee support

SEQUIM — The North Olympic Peninsula Amputee Support Group will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The group meets in the Lake Crescent Boardroom at the Clallam County Public Utility District building, 104 Hooker Road.

The group offers support for those anticipating an amputation as well as providing discussions and ongoing education pertaining to amputees.

For more information, email Judy Mann at jjmann@olympus.net.

Story of water

SEQUIM — The Clallam County League of Women Voters will present the film “From Source to Sea: Dungeness Watershed” at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The film will be screened at the Jamestown S’Klallam Community Center, 1033 Old Blyn Highway.

The 20-minute film is part one of the Story of Water Series presented by the league.

For more information, visit www.lwvcla.org.

PORT HADLOCK

Tech Tuesday

PORT HADLOCK — Library staff will present “Hour of Code” from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. today.

The class is part of the Tech Tuesday series at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.

The presentation will demystify code, and show that anybody can learn the basics of computer coding, organizers said.

Tech staff will be available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. after the class for drop-in tech assistance with phones, tablets or other devices.

For more information, call 360-385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info.

Hygge night

PORT HADLOCK — Adults are invited to an evening of hygge from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The free program will be held at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.

Hygge is a Danish concept of happiness through enjoying the simple pleasures in a cozy environment.

The library will dim the lights, play mellow music and serve tea while patrons work on simple crafts.

For more information, call 360-385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info.

PORT TOWNSEND

Loss support group

PORT TOWNSEND — Survivors of Suicide will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.

The group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide meets monthly at Dove House, 1045 10th St.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information, call the Jill or John Hamilton at 360-302-0569 or email sos.jeffco@gmail.com.

Birding trip

PORT TOWNSEND — Gary Eduardo Perless will lead a birding trip at Point Hudson from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Participants should meet at the parking lot at the end of Jefferson Street.

The public is welcome on this free field trip sponsored by the Admiralty Audubon Society.

The group will look for the annual return of the brants, a type of goose.

For more information, call Perless at 360-643-3529 or email gperless@gmail.com or visit www.admiraltyaudubon.org.

Ukulele open mic

PORT TOWNSEND — Ukuleles Unite will host a happy hour open mic event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The free open microphone gathering will be at the Highway 20 Roadhouse, 2152 W. Sims Ave.

The public is welcome to come to play or just to listen.

For more information, call 360-385-2233.

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