Shipley Center’s open house slated for Thursday

Celebrate National Senior Center Month with the Shipley Center’s 14th-annual Open House, scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at 921 E. Hammond St.

Tour the facility, check out the center’s activities and learn about other senior-related community resources. The event, with the theme “Powered By Connection,” is designed to show members new activities and for non-members to become familiar with what resources the center provides.

The event also feature entertainment, refreshments, demonstrations, a bake sale, door prizes and more. Local dignitaries and Shipley Center board members and staff will be introduced at 2 p.m.

Event sponsors include Bill Mair Heating and Air, Dungeness Courte Memory Care, The Fifth Avenue, 1st Security Bank and Ridgeline Homecare.

The Women’s March for Humanity set

Organizers are planning The Women’s March for Humanity, set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the intersection of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Sequim.

“We will march to promote the values of democracy, to honor every citizen’s right to build a better life, and to become a force for change by voting democratic in the November 5th election,” organizers said.

After opening remarks, participants are invited to march to Fifth Avenue, then return to the starting spot and hear additional speakers.

“By marching together, we will show that despite our many differences, America is made up of individuals who stand united for freedom, who want to make this country the best that it can be, and who all have a stake in the future of democracy,” organizers said.

Washington State Senator Emily Randall (D‑26), currently running to succeed retiring U.S. congressman Derek Kilmer, will be the event’s keynote speaker.

For more information, email to thewomensmarchforhumanity@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564945327581.

ONF, ONP ease temporary campfire restrictions

Thanks to favorable weather conditions and seasonal changes, Olympic National Park (ONP) and Olympic National Forest (ONF) officials rescinded temporary fire restrictions last week.

Campfires and wood-burning camp stoves are only allowed below the 3,500-foot elevation. Those fires may only be built within established rings, stoves, grills or fireplaces, park officials said.

Campers are required by law to stay with their campfire from start to finish.

On ocean beaches, fires may not be kindled closer than 10 feet to the nearest beach logs. Fires may not exceed 3 feet in diameter, ONP officials said.

Campers are encouraged to keep campfires small, as a campfire is less likely to escape control if it is kept small, ONF officials said. Dispersed campfires should be built well away from flammable vegetation, and forest litter.

To help reduce forest fire danger, ensure one’s fire is dead out before leaving and extinguish all campfires before leaving – even if gone for a short period of time. Bring a shovel and a bucket of water to extinguish any escaped embers.

Get more campfire and wildfire safety information can be found at smokeybear.com or by contacting the Olympic National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 360-956-2402.

Free ‘Walkabout’ at garden offered

Local Master Gardeners invite community members to enjoy a free “walkabout” to enjoy the fall colors and learn more about the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.

This will be the free last “Walkabout” of the season. Attendees are encouraged to pick up a self-guided tour brochure to help navigate the gardens alongside the presenters.

Photo by Cathy Wagner The Woodcock Demonstration Garden’s final “walkabout” of the season is slated for 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.

The highlight this month is the orchard garden full of apple, pears and cherries, as well as new fruits garden curators are experimenting. Master Gardeners will be on hand guide attendees through the orchard and answer questions.

The 2.74-acre Woodcock Demonstration Garden, in operation fore more than 35 years and open to the public for education purposes, has more than 20 themed gardens on display.

County offering free legal books

The Clallam County Law Library is disposing of surplus legal books at no cost.

Interested parties can contact the Loni Gores, clerk of the board of county commissioners, at 360-457-2256 or loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov.

Those interested are asked to leave a message with their name and phone number no later than Monday, Sept. 30.