SARC offers health talk

The Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center will have a free health talk in the gymnasium from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, featuring community educator and heart health expert Judy Tordini.

She has over 30 years of experience with cardiac health education and her presentation is part of SARC’s Health Talk Series, where health experts from around the area are brought in to talk about wellness issues affecting members of the community. No reservations are required.

New discussion group begins

The DUCK Discussion will commence at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 4, at the Rainshadow Coffee Company, 157 W. Cedar St., Sequim, and will continue weekly thereafter.

Hosted by local writer George Lindamood, the group is billed as “A Shared Exploration of the Second Half of Life.” Using Lindamood’s 2012 novel, “The Accidental Peacemaker,” as a point of departure, the discussion will help participants “find their duck” by focusing on lessons learned — actual experiences, especially defeats and disappointments — that can make one’s latter years qualitatively different and more satisfying.

For more information, contact Lindamood at 681-3475 or george@extraforma.com.

Planning commission to meet on shoreline plan

The Clallam County Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at John Wayne Marina, 2577 West Sequim Bay Road. The meeting includes a Regional Public Hearing of the Draft Clallam County Shoreline Master Program (SMP).

The commission also will hold regional public hearings on Feb. 12 in Sekiu and Forks and Feb. 18 in Port Angeles. The Draft SMP and information is available at the Clallam County Department of Community Development, Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles, during normal business hours and online at www.clallam.net/LandUse/SMP.html.

Workshop on oil spills

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee will have a workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Port Angeles City Council chambers, 321 E. Fifth St. The workshop will cover such topics such as what happens when a major spill occurs near area shores, who is in charge and how volunteers can help when oil is spilled.

Bee talk set in Gardiner

The Gardiner Wild Birds Unlimited store invites the public to one of two presentations on the orchard mason bee. The first class will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and the second class will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Christie Lassen will be giving an hour-long talk on the benefits of the mason bee and how to attract them and keep them in your garden.

Call 360-797-7100 to reserve a place as seating is limited. A contribution of $5 is requested and proceeds from the talk will go to Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue.

OCA sets annual meeting

Olympic Climate Action will have its annual general-membership meeting from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St., Port Angeles. Agenda items include a review of 2014 activities and plans for 2015. A buffet and a raffle are included.

Singing Valentines offered

Those looking for a special way to show sentiments Valentine’s Day may want to consider giving parents, spouses or sweethearts a “Valogram” or singing Valentine.

For $35, Hot Apple Pie, a Sweet Adelines registered quartet, can provide two love songs, a sweet treat (or request non-sugar) and a card with a personalized message delivered to a designated location in Sequim or Port Angeles.

To schedule a Valogram for Saturday, Feb. 14, call Roberta Cooper at 582-9549.

OMC support programs set

Olympic Medical Cancer Center offers the following support programs:

• 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Women’s Cancer Support Group, OMCC library, drop-in group, Facilitator: Maggie Jamison, Ph.D.

• 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, Look Good, Feel Better, OMCC conference room. Program: skin and hair care during cancer treatment. Wig fitting also available. RSVP required at 582-5627.

• 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Women’s Cancer Support Group, OMCC library, drop-in group, Facilitator: Maggie Jamison, Ph.D.

For information, call patient navigator Susan Clements at 582-2845.

‘Healthy Heart’ is WOW topic

Dr. Alexander Pan, Olympic Medical Center cardiologist, will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness Forum entitled “The Healthy Heart” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim. The presentation focuses on cholesterol concerns, blood pressure management and exercise for a healthy heart. Pan will explain how an unhealthy heart can affect other organs will identify strategies and choices that can improve heart function.

Save the date for anglers’ Feb. 21 fundraiser

The Puget Sound Anglers/North Olympic Peninsula Chapter hosts the club’s annual fundraiser auction and dinner starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Sunland Golf and Country Club, 109 Hilltop Drive. Proceeds from the auction provide the majority of funding for the annual Olympic Peninsula Kids Fishing Program, held at the Sequim water reclamation pond.

For more information about the club and the latest information about the auction/dinner, visit www.psanopc.org.

Senior Nutrition menu set

Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4:30 p.m. at Suncrest Village Retirement Apartments, 251 S. Fifth Ave. 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, Feb. 5: Spring greens w/three-bean salad, spinach lasagna, steamed carrots, garlic bread, fruited gelatin

Friday, Feb 6: Broccoli slaw, fish/chips, cantaloupe, lemon poppy seed cake w/berries

Monday, Feb. 9: Spring greens, pasta salad, baked tomato, grilled chicken, red grapes, oatmeal cookie

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Carrot salad, beef tips w/peppers, rice w/barley, cornbread, apple crisp

Wednesday, Feb. 11: Green salad, hot turkey sandwich w/whipped potatoes, steamed peas, pumpkin cookies.