Public forum slated for OPHS Bark House update

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society’s efforts to open Bark House back up is moving forward. Board members and staff have developed a working plan necessary to make the facility safer for workers, and more healthful and supportive for the dogs in the organization’s care.

OPHS is hosting a public forum focused on the Bark House reopening plan, set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Moose Lodge, 809 S. Pine St., Port Angeles.

DRNC partners with Tribe for ‘Dawnland’ screening

In observance of Native American Heritage Month, the Dungeness River Nature Center will host a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary “Dawnland.” A matinee viewing is set for 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Rainshadow Hall at the center, 1943 W. Hendrickson Road. Tickets are $10 per person, with proceeds supporting the River Center’s educational programs.

“Dawnland” explores the profound impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act through the lens of the Maine Wabanaki people. It uncovers the stories of Native families who were separated and the ongoing journey of cultural reclamation and healing. The documentary looks to shed light on the resilience of Indigenous communities and the importance of preserving their heritage.

Get tickets and register at tinyurl.com/SEQdawnland.

For more information about the screening or to reserve tickets, contact the Dungeness River Nature Center at 360-681-4076 or Montana@DungenessRiverCenter.org.

Nov. 13 screening set for ‘The Wanted 18’

The Clallam Palestine Action Group, a community coalition, hosts a free screening of “The Wanted 18” from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Raymond Carver Room at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

Described at “humorous and thought-provoking,” the film follows the Israeli army in hot pursuit of 18 dairy cows in the town of Beit Sahour in occupied Palestinian Territories in 1987. The cows are declared a threat to Israel’s national security after a group of Palestinians begin producing milk for the town’s residents.

For more information, email to ClallamPalestineAction@proton.me.

City seeks Lodging Tax committee member

The Sequim City Council seeks a representative to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The appointee must be a representative of a business required to collect lodging tax such as a hotel, motel, or vacation rental within the Sequim city limits.

This committee consists of five voting members appointed by the City Council. One member shall be a Sequim City Council member, who will serve as Chair. Two members shall be representatives of businesses required to collect the lodging tax and two members shall be persons involved in activities eligible to be funded by revenue from lodging tax funds. The voluntary board meets quarterly. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications are available at sequimwa.gov/214/Boards-Commissions-Committees and can be submitted by email to clerk@sequimwa.gov or by mail to City of Sequim, Attention: City Clerk, 152 West Cedar Street, Sequim, WA 98382. Call 360-681-3428 with questions.

Workshop to show how to ‘Scam the Scammers’

The L.O.D.G.E. (Life’s Opportunities Developed thru Growth & Enrichment) Lecture welcomes guest speaker Philip L. Trowbridge, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, for “How to Scam the Scammers,” a presentation and discussion set for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at The Lodge at Sherwood Village, 660 W. Evergreen Farm Way.

Trowbridge will help attendees identify scams and provide practical methods for avoiding and neutralizing them. His extensive experience as a financial advisor qualifies him to navigate and expose the complexities of today’s most common scams, program organizers say.

Learn the tricks scammers use and how to stay protected.

Due to limited seating, attendees are asked to reserve a spot by calling 360-681-3100 by Sunday, Nov. 17.

Guild sets holiday bazaar

The Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital is holding its 18th-annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road.

The sale includes bargains and treasures for the holiday season in the Guild Room, homemade by Guild members. Additionally, there will be 35+ local handcraft artists, and a “Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen” serving homemade chili, turkey-noodle soup, rolls, coleslaw and desserts.

All profits go to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s funds for uncompensated care and research. Last year, Children’s provided more than $4.32 million in uncompensated care and services to 1,367 Clallam and Jefferson County children, Guild representatives noted.

Local office open to help disabled veterans

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office at the Sequim Museum & Arts administration building at 544 N. Sequim Ave., is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday to serve veterans who are needing help with claims or other information.

Services are free and veterans do not have to be members of DAV to receive assistance. The office is by walk-in; no appointment is necessary.

For more information, call 360-775-6482.