Grange honors its own

Sequim Prairie Grange invites the public to Booster Night on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The event begins with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation of awards to 20 of its members for their years of grange membership. State Master Tom Gwinn will be attending and there will be a short program of entertainment by Buck Ellard. The grange is at 290 Macleay Road, Sequim.

Cybersecurity expert at PC

Peninsula College students and the public will have the opportunity to hear from Michael Hamilton, who has not only made a career in cybersecurity, but is interested in sharing the secrets of his success and encouraging others to consider the “jobs ecosystem” in this unique professional field. The event will be from 12:35-1:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in Peninsula College’s Little Theater and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kate Reavey at kreavey@pencol.edu.

League presents forum

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, the Clallam County League of Women Voters will present a forum consisting of two panels. The first will be individuals speaking “for” and “against” state initiative I-1491: Extreme Risk Protection Orders. The second panel will be the candidates for State Representative, Position 2, Steve Tharinger and John Alger. This event is co-sponsored by the North Olympic Library System.

Queen of Angels rummage sale set for Saturday

The Queen of Angels Parents’ Club will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at 213 W. 11th St., Port Angeles. Donations are needed. Drop them off at the Queen of Angels gym from 3-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Cub Scouts plan activities

Cub Scout Pack 4850 hosts Raingutter Regatta and Crafts from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Lion and Tiger Safari for kindergarten and first grade boys from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in conjunction with the Harvest Farm Tour, at Five Acre School, 515 Lotzgesell Road, Sequim.

For more information, contact Anne Kanters at 683-8708 or akanters@olympus.net.

Challenging all youths

This October, the North Olympic Library System is challenging young adults ages 12-18 to put their research skills to the test in a digital scavenger hunt for information related to this year’s Clallam County Reads club selection, “The Boys in the Boat.”

The scavenger hunt will take place from Oct. 1-29 at all NOLS libraries. Completed game sheets will be entered in a drawing for $50 in gift card prizes to local businesses. Teens may pick up a game sheet at their nearby library or download one at www.nols.org. All entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

Storytimes begin anew

Weekly storytimes for toddlers, preschoolers and babies resume Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. Toddler Storytimes for ages 18 months-3 years are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Preschool Storytimes for ages 3-5 are at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; and Baby Storytimes for ages 0-18 months are at 2 p.m. Fridays. Age recommendations for each storytime are guidelines; all children are welcome. For more information, call the library at 683-1161.

Class on Part D planned

Learn to use Medicare’s Prescription Drug (Part D) website to enroll/review prescription plans from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum. Open enrollment begins Oct. 15. Bring your computer for a free SHIBA presentation.

Printouts from the website will be available if you can’t bring your computer.

Stand down set for October

Voices for Veterans sponsors a stand down open to all veterans in need and immediate dependent family members from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 18th St., Port Angeles.

Services available include hot breakfast/hot lunch, employment services, benefits counseling, housing assistance, hair cuts, legal aid, health screening, both medical and dental, free clothing, bedding, hygiene kits and outdoor equipment.

For more information or to donate, call 360-640-0296.

New grant announced

The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International announces a new grant: The Community Education Grant. These grants will be awarded to nonprofit agencies for educational projects. Projects might include opportunities for students/participants to learn new information, skills, practices or extend previous knowledge or skills. Grants will be awarded on a one-time basis, but consideration will be given to re-occurring projects. Applying agencies must serve people living in areas served by the Sequim and Port Angeles school districts. The specified project must be carried out under the direction of a qualified educator.

For more information and to apply, visit www.betanuchapter.com. The first application will be due on Nov. 15. Call Sue Clary, 683-3552.

DSHS mobile office comes to Sequim Food Bank

The Department of Social and Health Services will bring its mobile office to the Sequim Food Bank, 144 W. Alder St., Sequim, from 8-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7. You can apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance and medical assistance. You also can complete an Eligibility Review, Mid-Certification Review or make changes to your existing case.

Coffee Chat with Sequim superintendent is Oct. 13

Sequim community members can meet and have discussion with Superintendent Gary Neal at an informal coffee chat from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Rainshadow Coffee Roasting Company, 157 W. Cedar St. Coffee chat discussions center on current educational issues. Contact M. Patsene Dashiell at mdashiell@sequim.k12.wa.us with questions.

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, Sept. 29: Green salad w/cottage cheese, Italian sausage/peppers/onions, steamed rice, fruit cup

Friday, Sept. 30: Broccoli salad, lemon dill fish, potatoes au gratin, baked tomato, asparagus, sherbet

Tuesday, Oct. 4: Green salad, beef gravy, mashed potatoes, cut corn, baked apples

Wednesday, Oct. 5: Green salad, chips/salsa, chicken taco soup, fruit, ambrosia cake.