The Strait Stamp Society is hosting its first meeting of 2014 at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. Come take a trip around the world through the magic of stamps which provide windows to science, history, industry, pop culture, geography, nature, nations and more. Bargain items are often available. There is usually something of interest to everyone. The club meets the first Thursday of every month. See www.straitstamp.org or visit a meeting.