A Read and Eat Gathering in Forks, a chili cook-off and dances in several towns are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula dailynews.com.
Advance care planning
SEQUIM — Olympic Medical Center will present a program on advance care planning at 1 p.m. today at Clallam Bay Library, 16990 Highway 112.
The free one-hour program will also be presented at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. and at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave.
Topics will include durable powers of attorney for health care, health care directives and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment.
Each presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
FORKS
Free dance lessons
FORKS — The Forks Congregational Church will offer free dance lessons at 7 p.m. today.
The lessons will be at the fellowship hall at 280 Spartan Ave.
Donations are welcome to offset traveling expenses for the teachers.
More lessons are planned Nov. 2, 16 and 30.
Read, Eat Gathering
FORKS — A Read & Eat Gathering is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday.
The event will be held at Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave., and will focus on one-pot meals.
Interested attendees are invited to check out a cookbook and then bring a dish from it to share.
Suggested books include “New Wok Cooking: Easy, Healthy, One-Pot Meals” by Rosa Ross, “One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More” by editors of Martha Stewart Living, “Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot” by Melissa Clark, “Keepers: Two Home Cooks Share Their Tried-and-True Weeknight Recipes and the Secrets to Happiness in the Kitchen” by Kathy Brennan and “Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven” by Molly Gilbert.
For more information, call 360-374-6402, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Tuesday night bingo
FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will host Tuesday Night Bingo.
Early-bird sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge at 941 Merchants Road. Regular bingo will begin at 7 p.m.
PORT ANGELES
Genealogy seminar
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Genealogical Society will host its fall seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The seminar will be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 501 E. Park Ave.
The seminar will cost $50 and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The guest speaker is Jill Morelli, president of the Seattle Genealogical Society.
For more information, call 360-417-5000 or visit www.clallamcogs.org.
Legal clinic
PORT ANGELES — Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will offer free legal services from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave.
Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers is a volunteer lawyer program serving low-income residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties since 1991.
For more information, call Shauna Rogers McClain, at 360-504-2422 or email probonolawyers@gmail.com.
Chili cook-off
PORT ANGELES — Mount Olympus Detachment, Marine Corps League, will host a chili cook-off from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Proceeds from the cook-off, at the county’s veteran center, 261 S. Francis St., will support the Marine Corps League and the 2018 Clallam County Toys for Tots campaign.
The event is open to all veterans and their families; donations will be accepted at the door.
Cooks interested in entering the competition should contact Jeff McFarland by calling 360-460-1399.
Attendees will vote for the best chili. The winning cook will receive a $100 gift certificate from Swain’s.
Snowboarders tour
PORT ANGELES — Absinthe Films will host a meet and greet with the cast from the snowboarding film “Stay Tuned” at 7 p.m. Saturday.
The family-friendly event will be held at Bar N9NE, 229 W. First St.
Tickets are available at Strait Slice Pizza and cost $7 for adults, $5 for kids under 12 years of age.
Kids’ folk dancing
PORT ANGELES — Sons of Norway will sponsor classes in Scandinavian dance from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The weekly classes, held at Scandia Hall, 131 W. Fifth Ave., will culminate with a holiday program in December.
The free classes are for elementary and middle school children.
For more information, call Jenna Rose at 360-477-3152.
Taco Tuesday
PORT ANGELES — Fairview Grange will host an all-you-can-eat taco dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The meal at 161 Lake Farm Road includes tacos, beans, rice, ice cream and coffee, water or punch.
Admission is $8; children under 12 years of age will be admitted for free.
Proceeds will support the Grange’s new septic system.
For more information, call Patti Morris at 360-461-9008.
Diabetes support group
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will host a diabetes support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The meeting will be held at Seasons Cafe Olympic Medical Center, 939 Caroline St.
Eric Van Orman of the Angeles Vision Clinic will present “Eye Complications in Diabetes.”
Diabetes support group meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 360-417-7125.
Book discussion
PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Literary Society will hold a discussion of “The Turner House” by Angela Flournoy at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The monthly discussions are held at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
For more information, call 360-417-8500 or visit www.nols.org.
Gardening Lecture
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Master Gardeners will host the lecture “Alternatives to Lawns” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday.
The lecture, presented by Master Gardener Muriel Nesbitt, will be held in the commissioners’ room at Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St.
For more information about this free lecture, call Lorrie Hamilton at 360-565-2679.
SEQUIM
Discussion group
SEQUIM — The Sequim Great Discussion Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon today.
The group meets the first and third Friday of each month at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The topic for this week’s discussion is, “What is Democracy and is it dying?”
For more information, call George Noa, Jr. at 360-808-9911 or email geonoa@yahoo.com.
Bunco and buffet
SEQUIM — The Sequim Guild for Seattle Children’s Hospital will hold a Bunco Party from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
The fundraiser at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., will feature prizes, a silent auction and a homemade Italian buffet.
Admission is $15; proceeds will benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital for uncompensated care.
For information contact Pam Herd at 360-683-3089 or email sequimguild@gmail.com.
Parents’ night out
SEQUIM — Clallam Parent to Parent is sponsoring Parents Night Out at 5:30 p.m. tonight.
The free gathering will be held at Baja Cantina, 531 W. Washington St.; no reservations are needed.
Parent to Parent is a support group for parents raising children with special needs.
The next Parents Night Out is scheduled for Nov. 17 at Sergio’s Hacienda, 205 E. Eighth St. in Port Angeles.
For more information, call Shawnda Hicks at 360-406-1215 or visit www.clallammosaic.org/p2p.
Breast health clinic
SEQUIM — Operation Uplift will host a free breast health clinic by appointment on Saturday.
The clinic for women without health insurance or whose health coverage does not cover breast exams or mammograms will be held at Olympic Medical Imaging Center, 840 N. Fifth Ave.
Call Operation Uplift at 360-457-5141 to schedule an appointment.
The clinic is sponsored by Operation Uplift and Soroptomist International of Port Angeles.
Focus on Rodents
SEQUIM — The Dungeness River Audubon Society will offer “Rodents,” a presentation in its “Focus On” series at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The lecture will be at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
The program costs $5 for river center members, $10 for non-members.
For more information, call 360-681-4076 or email rceducation@olympus.net.
Color of eggplants
SEQUIM — The Kids Create Art series continues from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday with “The Color of Eggplants.”
The program for kids from 7 to 12 years of age will be held at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Artist Carrie Rodlend will help children explore color mixing to develop the purples and greens of eggplants.
The program is free but, due to class size, pre-registration is required.
To register, call 360-683-1161, email youth@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Guild thrift shop
SEQUIM — The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild will open its thrift shop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The shop at 204 W. Bell St. will feature a comfy recliner, a library table and several sets of china.
For more information, call 360-683-7044.
Family scavenger hunt
SEQUIM — Olympic Nature Experience will host a Fall Family Scavenger Hunt from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The scavenger hunt will be held at Dungeness Schoolhouse, 2741 Towne Road.
Following the scavenger hunt from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be stories from guest storytellers, crafts and snacks.
Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family; proceeds benefit Olympic Nature Experience.
For more information, call 360-461-7169, email info@olympicnature experience.org or visit www.olympicnature experience.org/events.
Dogtober fest
SEQUIM — Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will hold its inaugural Dogtober Fest from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
The fundraising dinner will be held at Guy Cole Event Center, 202 N. Blake Ave.
Tickets are $45 per person or $400 for a table of eight.
Proceeds will support WAG’s ongoing efforts to shelter stray, surrendered and abandoned dogs; provide medical attention and training with the goal of placing dogs into new homes.
Tickets are available by calling Deb at 360-562-6256 or visiting wagsequim wa.com.
Partisanship discussed
SEQUIM — The next meeting of Sequim “We, the People” is set from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The gathering will be at The Lodge at Sherwood Village, 660 Evergreen Way.
The initial topic for discussion is partisanship, though group facilitator George Lindamood notes, “In light of the rapidly changing character of the political situation(s) in the U.S. and the world, it is difficult to specify a topic in advance, but we can be reasonably sure that partisanship will play a prominent role in whatever is happening.”
Another future meeting of “We, the People” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17.
Although these discussions are hosted by The Lodge in response to interest expressed by Sherwood Village residents, they are open to the community.
Lighthouse meeting
SEQUIM — The New Dungeness Light Station Association invites those interested in the history and future of Sequim’s historic lighthouse to attend the group’s annual meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday.
The meeting will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
Visitors can learn about opportunities available for those who would like to help on work parties while staying at the lighthouse. All skill levels are encouraged to join.
Refreshments will be served and visitors can enter a drawing for a free week-long stay for two at the lighthouse.
The New Dungeness Light Station has been in continuous operation since 1857 and is the oldest lighthouse on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and second oldest in Washington.
During a recent workweek, a group of 13 volunteers spent a week power washing the buildings, repairing fences, sprucing up the landscaping, painting, repairing gutters and deep-cleaning all of the facilities.
Sequim Elks bingo
SEQUIM — Sequim Elks will hold bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Games will be held at the Sequim Elks lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
Admission is free with a minimum buy-in of $10.
Players must be 18 years or older.
Proceeds will go to Elks scholarship programs, other charities and lodge operating expenses.
For more information, call Crystal Parker at 360-683-3034.
Coffee with a Cop
SEQUIM — The community is invited to meet with Sequim police officers for “Coffee with a Cop” from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The officers will be at the Sequim Starbucks, 1095 W. Washington St.
This is an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns or just get to know the officers in one’s neighborhood.
For more information, call the Sequim Police Department during business hours at 360-683-7227.
Book discussion
SEQUIM — Novel Discussion book discussion group will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday to discuss “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick.
The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The free group discussion is open to the public.
For more information, call 360-683-1161, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Learn by moonlight
SEQUIM — The Learn by the Light of the Moon Series finishes up for 2018 with “Hunter’s Moon” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
This free event will be presented by Tomas Setubal in Dungeness River Audubon Center Amphitheater, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
Setubatal is the field lead for Olympic National Park’s Mountain Lakes and Coastal Ecology team.
There is seating available in the amphitheater but attendees are welcome to bring chairs or blankets as well.
Coffee with mayor
SEQUIM — Coffee with the mayor will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
The monthly forum will be at Black Bear Diner, 1471 E. Washington St.
Each month the forum meets at a different venue to offer the chance to ask questions in an informal setting.
For more information, email info@sequimchamber .com.
Garden walk
SEQUIM — The final garden walk for 2018 will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
The walks in Woodcock Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, are conducted by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
For more information, call Lorrie Hamilton at 360-565-2679.
Community dinner
SEQUIM — A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday.
The monthly dinner is held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
The menu includes oven baked barbecued chicken, roasted potatoes, vegetables, green salad, dessert and beverages.
Although free, reservations are required by calling 360-683-5367 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or by emailing dinnerstumc @aol.com.
QUILCENE
Nature hike
QUILCENE — The Olympic Chapter of Washington Native Plant Society invites the public to explore the Interrorem Trail at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The group will meet at Quilcene Ranger Station, 295142 S. U.S. Highway 101.
The trip is weather-dependent so attendees are encouraged to contact Wendy McClure at 360-379-3820 or wendymac3@embarqmail.com ahead of time to be kept informed of changes.
CHIMACUM
Genealogical meeting
CHIMACUM — The Jefferson County Genealogical Society will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
The meeting will be at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
The meeting will feature the Brick Walls panel discussing the problems presented by common names.
Quilters meet
CHIMACUM — Cabin Fever Quilters will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday.
The public is invited to this free meeting at Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
For more information call Laura Gipson at 360-385-0441.
PORT HADLOCK
Boffer swordplay
PORT HADLOCK — Chaz Hillyard will coach boffer swordplay and exercise from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.
The free exercise program will be at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.
According to a news release, boffer sword play is a physical sport with light contact, similar in intensity to soccer and a pillow fight combined.
Boffers, constructed of foam-wrapped PVC pipe and duct tape, are used in live-action role-playing games and mock combat.
Boffers are provided by the library for anyone who can’t bring one.
This after-school activity attracts kids and teens ages 6 to 18.
Audubon walk
PORT HADLOCK — Monica Fletcher will lead a bird-watching hike from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
The walk will include Irondale Beach and the Chimacum Creek mouth.
Participants can meet at the Irondale Beach County Park, 301-353 First Ave. or meet at the south lot of the Port Townsend Park and Ride, 440 12th St.
For more information, call Monica Fletcher at 360-379-3136 or email monicaflet@gmail.com.
Dungeons and Dragons
PORT HADLOCK — Charles Reeder will lead a Dungeons and Dragons adventure from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Children from ages 10 to 18 years old are invited to participate in this continuing program at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.
The free series is open to novices as well as experienced players.
Memory cafe
PORT HADLOCK — The East Jefferson County Memory Cafe will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday
The free meeting is held at Ferino’s Pizzeria, 846 Ness’ Corner Road.
The memory cafe is a gathering of people with memory loss, their friends and families to connect and socialize.
Refreshments may be purchased.
For more information, call Patricia Smith at 360-379-4186 or email patricia andjaap@olympus.net.
PORT TOWNSEND
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
The topic for today’s conversation will be “what makes me smile.”
Discount swim
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to Mountain View Pool from 7 to 9 tonight for Discount Night.
Everyone will be admitted for $3.
There will be no lap lanes. The whole pool will be dedicated to play.
Noodles, rings and other toys are available.
Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
For more information, call 360-385-7665 or visit www.cityofpt.us/pool.
Discovery Dance
PORT TOWNSEND — Discovery dance will host Tony Petrillo and the Roundabout Quintet from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. tonight.
The dance, at Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., will include a lesson on the swinging foxtrot.
Admission is $12.
For more information, call Sally Chapin at 360-385-7789, email discovery dancept@gmail.com or visit www.discoverydance.org.
Songwriter showcase
PORT TOWNSEND — Songwriters Marv and Rindy Ross will perform at 7 tonight.
The concert will be at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St.
Advance tickets are $12 at rossesnorthwind.brown papertickets.com, or $15 at the door.
Rindy and Marv Ross are known for founding Seafood Mama, Quarterflash and The Trail Band.
The Rosses wrote five top-40 songs with Quarterflash.
For more information, call Northwind Arts Center at 360-379-1086 or email songwriters@northwind arts.org.
Mind-reading show
PORT TOWNSEND — The Psychic Dynasty will perform at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday.
The shows are at the Chameleon Theater, 800 W. Park Ave.
The show features Joey and Phina Pipia in what is billed as the “world’s only father-daughter mind reading team.”
The duo have been performing together since 2012.
Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 360-774-2202, email phinapipia @gmail.com or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Library 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.
Members will be admitted at 8 a.m. to sale at Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.
The sale will feature books, CDs and DVDs for all ages.
Navigation class
PORT TOWNSEND — A class introducing students to marine navigation will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The free class will be at Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St.
The class will cover paper charting, rules of the road, aids to navigation, vessel lights, electronic navigation and radar.
For more information, call 360-385-3628, ext. 104 or email programs@nwmaritime.org.
Tech Trek students
PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend branch of American Association of University Women will welcome attendees from Tech Trek from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The public is invited to meet these middle schoolers at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St.
The Tech Trek is a weeklong science and math summer camp held in July.
For more information, call 360-437-5163 or email fayebeuby@yahoo.com.
Ukuleles Unite
PORT TOWNSEND — Ukuleles Unite will hold its monthly rendezvous from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The meeting will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St.
For more information, email germaine@olympus.net.
Care workshop
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare will present a free workshop on advanced care planning from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The workshop will be held in the Dirksen Conference Room at Jefferson Healthcare, 834 Sheridan St.
The workshop will use the Five Wishes methodology.
For more information call John Novak at 360-385-2200, ext. 2036.
Flower show
PORT TOWNSEND — Tri-Area Garden club will put on a garden show from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The show, at Kala Point Community Clubhouse, 310 Sailview Drive, will be held to National Garden Club standards.
The theme for the free show is “Concert Under the Moon.”
For more information, call Peggy Adkins at 206-780-2536 or email hahaon theisland@hotmail.com.
Sadie Hawkins prom
PORT TOWNSEND — Jubilee Arts will hold a 1920s-inspired Sadie Hawkins prom from 7 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.
The dance will be at the Oscar Erickson Building, 4907 Landes St.
Admission is $25 per person.
Tickets are available at www.missgracelove.com/new-events.
For more information, call 360-385-1013.
Contra dance
PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Contra Dance will host a dance from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
The dance will be held at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., and begins with a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m.
Susan Michaels will be calling with music by The Heliotropes.
Admission is $6. Children 16 years of age and younger are admitted free.
Vivaldi concert
PORT TOWNSEND — Salastina will perform Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The performance will be at Fort Worden’s Joseph F. Wheeler Theater, 25 Eisenhower Way.
Tickets are $36 to $40 and are available at www.centrum.org/tickets.
Story swap
PORT TOWNSEND — Quimper Story Guild will hold its story swap from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
The story swap at Port Townsend Library, 1220 Lawrence St., will be followed by refreshments and a business meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call Perry Spring at 360-316-9600 or email quimper storyguild@gmail.com.
Weather class
PORT TOWNSEND — A maritime weather class, “Clouds: A Sailor’s Telltales in the Sky” will be presented from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The free class will be at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St.
For more information, call 360-385-3628, ext. 104 or visit www.nwmaritime.org.
Business class
PORT TOWNSEND — Deborah Craig will present “Secure Your Business Future: Convert to a Cooperative” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday.
The lecture will be held at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St.
The free lecture is geared toward rural baby boomers who may be having difficulty selling their businesses.
For more information, call 360-385-1928 or email dweise55@yahoo.com.
Changeling meets
PORT TOWNSEND — A Shakespeare reading group called Changeling will meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The group meets at Charles Pink House, 1256 Lawrence St., to read Shakespearean plays.
For more information, call 360-385-3181 or email bobbinsdream@gmail.com.
Travel Tales
PORT TOWNSEND — Dean Brock will speak on “Cycling the Sunshine Coast” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Brock will speak at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St.
For more information, visit www.olympic discoverytrail.org.
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