Shelter Providers meet today

The Shelter Providers Network of Clallam County will meet from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Room 160 of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. Proposed changes to the Uniform Building Code to guide construction of tiny houses, 400 square feet or less, will be reviewed, continuing the discussion of ways to increase the supply of a affordable housing and services. Sign-in begins at 9:45 a.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, contact network coordinator Martha Ireland at 452-7224 ext. 307.

County commission to examine Carlsborg zoning

The Clallam County Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. The meeting agenda includes a public hearing regarding draft updates to the Clallam County Comprehensive Plan, including proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for the 560-acre Carlsborg Urban Growth Area. Call 417-2277 for more information.

MOPS meeting set

MOPS of the Olympic Peninsula hosts chef Jeff Cameron as its featured speaker at the group’s Oct. 20 meeting, set for 9-11:30 a.m. at Fairview Bible Church, 385 O’Brien Road, Port Angeles. MOPS is a nonprofit group of moms with children of ages 0-6. The meeting includes brunch and snacks, creative activities and a chance to share advice and information. See www.facebook.com/MOPSOlympicPeninsula.

OPHS to have low-cost microchip/license clinic

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society will hold a low-cost microchip and license clinic from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the shelter, 1743 Old Olympic Highway, Port Angeles. Cats and dogs living in Clallam County are required by law to be licensed. Proceeds from license sales are used by OPHS to care for the animals at the shelter.

Residents of Clallam County can purchase a microchip and lifetime license for just $50 during the clinic. This is a savings of $35. To qualify for a lifetime license, pets must be spayed or neutered.

Individual prices for the clinic are microchip: $20 including chip and registration. The cost is normally $35; licenses: $10 for one year, $40 for lifetime. The lifetime cost is normally $50.

Fairview Grange is serving up breakfast

Fairview Grange, 161 Lake Farm Road, Port Angeles, will have a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, serving all the pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, milk and coffee you want for $10. Children under 12 are free with an adult. For more information, call Patti Morris at 461-9008.

NDLSA plans annual meeting

The New Dungeness Light Station Association will hold its annual general meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. in Sequim. This year’s speakers, Fred S. Blomshield and Cynthia M. Privoznik, will share stories about being modern day lighthouse keepers at Seguin Island Light Station, Maine; Battery Point Light Station, California; Big Sable, Little Sable and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouses in Michigan.

They have been keepers at the New Dungeness Light Station many times. There will be refreshments, door prizes and items for the silent auction. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase as well as a variety of New Dungeness Lighthouse merchandise.

You do not need to be a member to attend this event.

OPA group to host fundraising dog wash

The Olympic Peninsula Academy’s Parent-Teacher Organization hosts a fundraiser dog wash from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Blissie’s Bonetique, 459 W. Washington St., Sequim.

Dog washing/drying are by donation; nail-clippings are $5. All donations will go to benefit OPA program, supplies and events for the 2016-2017 school year. Profit on products bought by Blissie’s Bonetique customers go to OPA students, event organizers say. Email joybiehler@yahoo.com or call 461-1568 for more information.

Peach, Johnson to speak to RWCC Oct. 22

The Republican Women of Clallam County will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at Clallam County Republican Party headquarters, 509 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles.

District 3 Clallam County Commissioner Bill Peach and Independent candidate for District 2 Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson will speak about the importance of county commissioners.

The RWCC also will pack another round of shoebox gifts to mail to people with local connections who are serving overseas in the U.S. military. A list of needed items is posted at rwclallamcounty.org. RWCC meetings are open to all interested people. There is no charge.

Masons invite first responders

The Port Angeles Masonic Lodge No. 69 offers a free pancake breakfast from 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the lodge, 622 S. Lincoln St., Port Angeles.

The breakfast is open to all emergency response personnel and their families, including those in law enforcement, firefighting, Customs, Border Control, first responders/EMTs/paramedics, U.S. military veterans and U.S. Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees. General admission for the public is $5.

Libraries closed Oct. 24

All North Olympic Library System locations will be closed on Monday, Oct. 24, to allow staff to attend an in-service training day. Library branches in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks will reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. The Clallam Bay Library will reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Due dates have been adjusted to prevent late fees from incurring during the closure.

Trinity hosts dinner

A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The meal includes meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, green salad, dessert and beverages. Reservations are required and may be made by phoning the church at 683-5367 between 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. on the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before the dinner or by email to dinnerstumc@aol.com. The church presents the dinners on the last Thursday of each month.

Mini-grants available to area educators

The Clallam County School Retirees Association is offering mini-grants to teachers in the Sequim and Port Angeles school districts. For an application, email serving4ever@gmail.com or call board president Lora Brabant at 670-5183.

Dining fundraiser to benefit Peninsula Friends of Animals

Dine with Peninsula Friends of Animals and celebrate National Cat Day from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, the H2O Waterfront Bistro, 222 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles. Join in the fun of a lively auction and raffle for gift baskets and surprise items.

A percentage of the dining proceeds will be donated to assist with medical expenses for recent special need rescues. For more information, contact pfoa@olypen.com, 452-0414, ext.3 or www.safe havenpfoa.org.

Armstrong to speak at hospital guild meeting

The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild will hold its monthly speaker series and business meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the community hall of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave. in Sequim.

The public is invited to the first portion of this meeting and will feature Kia Armstrong, manager of Nash’s Organic Produce Farm, who will speak on the “seed bank” and history of farming methods in the area. A short recess will follow her talk, followed by the business meeting of the guild. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Call 683-7044 for more information.

Name that park

The Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities Department is asking for input on naming a new disc golf park in the Blyn area. Deadline for name proposals is Oct. 30.

The Parks Advisory Board will select a name at a future meeting. Park name suggestions should reflect a distinctive feature of the area or the county, e.g., Salt Creek, Cline Spit, etc.

Proposals can be submitted by email to parks@co.clallam.wa.us or by mail to Clallam County Parks Department, 223 E. Fourth St., Suite 7, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

The park’s completion is anticipated early next year.

Senior Nutrition menu set

Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4:30 p.m. at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St. on Tuesdays-Fridays. 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, Oct. 20: Bed of greens w/three-bean salad, combination pizza, fresh pineapple

Friday, Oct. 21: Bed of greens w/pickled beets, lemon dill fish, potatoes au gratin, mixed vegetables, banana pudding

Tuesday, Oct. 25: Green salad w/cottage cheese, lentil black bean/sausage soup, garlic bread, fruit cup

Wednesday, Oct. 26: Tossed salad, spaghetti w/meat sauce, cauliflower, garlic bread.