MV Coho adds more sailings for summer

Black Ball Ferry Line began its summer schedule June 15, increasing to four round-trip sailings on the M.V. Coho’s scenic, 90-minute journey between Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. The ferry adds a 9:30 p.m. daily departure from Port Angeles. Earlier sailings depart Port Angeles at 8:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. Departures from Victoria are at 6:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily. The expanded summer schedule remains in effect until Sept. 5. Visit CohoFerry.com or call 877-386-2202 for reservations and full details on special offers and trip planning information.

Classes set at Purple Haze

Purple Haze Lavender will be offering both culinary classes and vinegar classes this summer. Culinary classes are June 24, July 8 and July 29. Vinegar classes are July 1, July 15 and Aug. 5. Sign up for classes online at purple hazelavender.com/farm/classes-purple-haze/.

Local caregiver to aid in Nepal

LifeBridge Wellness announces that Alicia Demetropolis will be traveling to Nepal from August-December, where she will volunteer in end of life care and elder care in Kathmandu. She will assist in the medical center and stay with a host family locally for the first two months. During the third month, she hopes to travel about 155 miles to assist with earthquake reconstruction in Okhaldunga. She is a Washington state-certified caregiver and nurse delegate and also is certified in spiritual care for the end of life client.

Demetropolis is an orthopedic exercise specialist who sees clients at Sequim Gym. She has set up a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the cost of the trip and in paying customs fees for the badly needed medical supplies donations which she is collecting. For more information, see www.gofundme.com/elder-care-in-nepal.