New in town?

If you are new to Sequim or considering relocating to Sequim, the “New in Town Conversation” gathering has been designed for you. The monthly event is from 3-5 p.m. each fourth Wednesday every other month at First Federal, 333 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. The next is July 22. Other dates this year are Sept. 23 and Nov. 18.

Meet other newcomers, learn more about the history of Sequim, volunteering opportunities and about how to handle the stresses and strains of relocation. RSVP to Catherine Mich at 582-1081 or cath@terrific-transitions.com.

County commission talks marijuana zoning

The Clallam County Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. The agenda includes zoning regulations pertaining to marijuana producers, processors and retailers, and a review of a Draft Clallam County Shoreline Master Program and public comments received. Call 417-2277.

EDC board to meet

The Clallam County Economic Development Corporation announces that the Clallam County Opportunity Fund Advisory Board will hold a board meeting from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16, at the Lincoln Center, 905 W. Ninth St., Port Angeles, in Room 208.

The meeting is being convened to hear a presentation from the City of Port Angeles, requesting funding from the Opportunity Program Fund for the Waterfront Transportation Improvement Plan Phase 2. oners regarding the funding request.

To get an agenda, contact Jennifer Linde at jlinde@clallam.org or call 457-7793.

Sanctuary Advisory Council holds Friday seminar

NOAA’s Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary host a meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council from 9:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, in Room 205 in The Landing Mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles.

During the morning session Dr. Julia Parrish presents about the 2014-2015 Cassin’s auklet mortality event, followed by a presentation by Department of Ecology on sanctuary-related aspects to the Washington Marine and Rail Oil Transportation Study. In the afternoon there is a summary of ecosystem indicators work by Dr. Chris Harvey of NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center, an overview of Olympic Culinary Loop and an update on progress to expand marine debris cleanup in the Pacific Basin region. The meeting is open to the public, with a public comment periods at noon and 2:40 p.m.

Rock walk on tap

Geologist Dave Parks with Washington Department of Natural Resources will lead “Rock Walk” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Walks are set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, July 18 at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Voice of America Road. Parks will discuss the geologic history and coastal evolution of Dungeness Spit, examine the stratigraphy of the bluffs and share recent research on rates of coastal bluff erosion. The walks are free. For more information visit www.dungeness100.com or call the Refuge office at 457-8451.

Public meeting set for      Fir Street improvements

The City of Sequim is holding a meeting to gather public input on future West Fir Street improvements. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Civic Center, 152 West Cedar St.

The street improvement area is West Fir Street between North Sequim Avenue and North 5th Avenue. This is a preliminary public input meeting. No timeframe has been established for the work to begin.

Contact Troy Saghafi in City of Sequim Public Works Department at 582-2479 or tsaghafi@sequimwa.gov for more information.

Thrift shop open Saturday

The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild’s Thrift Shop, 204 W. Bell St., in Sequim, will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Featured will be summer fashions for the entire family, furniture item, kitchenware, fine jewelry and fashion accessories, books, puzzles and more. All white-tagged items will be marked at half-price. Volunteer and consigners always are needed. Call 683-7044 for more information.

Sequim Soroptimists selling See’s Candy for fundraiser

The Soroptimist International of Sequim will be at Heather Creek, 122 W. Washington St., Sequim, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, to sell See’s Candy as an ongoing fundraiser. When you purchase a box of See’s Candy, you help support scholarship funding for high school seniors, as well as women returning to school or continuing their education, providing personal items for victims of domestic violence, funding and support to community agencies.

Air Affaire seeks vendors, music, sponsor

Organizers of the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire, set for the final weekend in August (Aug. 29-30), is seeking vendors, music and a sponsor for events.

See olympicpeninsulaairaffaire.com for full details. Call Kelly Jo Hill at 461-3950 for more information.

EAA hosts meeting

The July meeting of Experimental Aircraft Association 430 is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, in Hangar 10 at the Sequim Valley Airport, 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane. All interested aviators are invited. The meeting presenter is Judy Stipe with “History of 12 Sequim Airstrips.”

Port commissioners set contract for KPly cleanup

The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Port Angeles on July 13 unanimously agreed to a $3.575 million contract with Engineering Remediation Resources Group, Inc., to clean up the former KPly mill site. The project includes excavating and hauling to a licensed landfill soil contaminated soil and replace it clean fill. ERRG will begin work in early August and is expected to have the project substantially complete by mid-November 2015, Port officials said this week.

The PenPly mill operation ceased in December of 2011 and the structures were later demolished between the fall of 2012 and the spring of 2013.

Lutherans collecting for garage sale goodies

The Men’s OutReach Endeavor (MORE) of the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church announces its annual garage sale event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at 925 N. Sequim Ave.

Over the past years MORE has distributed over $25,000 to causes from this event. This year the major giving will be to the Sequim Community Help Center, the DreamCenter and its Vine Street Cottage Project, temporary housing for homeless teenagers, and the OMC Foundation Patient Navigator Fund.

Drop off your “gems” the week of July 20 (not later than Friday). Give the church office a call at 681-0946 for pick-ups and additional information. No major appliances or floor model TVs are accepted.

HRKC dog shows, trials scheduled for summer

The Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club hosts All-Breed Dog Shows, Rally and Obedience Trials July 24-26 at the Sequim High School sports stadium off of Fir Street. Entries for the event are closed.

The club also hosts agility trials, Aug. 7-9, on SHS’s soccer fields. Entries for the trials close at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20. See www.hrkc.org for more information.

Senior Nutrition menu set

Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4:30 p.m. at Suncrest Village Retirement Apartments, 251 S. Fifth Ave. Suggested donation is $5 (60 and over), $8 guest and a 24-hour advance reservation is needed. RSVP to 683-8491. Menus are subject to change.

Thursday, July 16: Coleslaw, barbecued chicken, corn cobbett, steamed greens, cherry cobbler

Friday, July 17: Waldorf salad, baked ham, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrot cake

Monday, July 20: Potato salad, Reuben sandwich, baked tomato, cantaloupe

Tuesday, July 21: Green salad, tomato soup, ham/cheese sandwich, grapes

Wednesday, July 22: Caesar salad, grilled chicken, pasta Alfredo, steamed broccoli, watermelon.