CCGS library has resources

The Clallam County Genealogical Society Research Library, 402 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, will have an open house from noon-4 p.m. to learn about resources available at the library. A free class is offered from 1:30-3 p.m. on what to do when you hit a brick wall in your genealogical research. For more information, call 417-5000.

Community explores tools to tackle blindness

At the 4th annual Vision Loss Fair hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Clallam County, attendees with varying degrees of visual acuity were able to glean information on adaptive aids and specialized training locally available. It’s estimated within Clallam County that 24,000 people have some degree of vision loss that’s not correctable, said Kyle Parrish, president of the federation’s local Clallam County chapter.

To help those experiencing vision loss, in addition to the annual fair, the local chapter meets from 12:30-2 p.m., on the first Saturday of every month at Bell Creek Bar & Grill, 707 E. Washington St. For more information, call 582-6931 or email nfbclallamcounty@gmail.com.

Spring bazaar set

The Olympic Peninsula Academy will have its spring bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in the Sequim High School gymnasium, 601 N. Sequim Ave.

The fundraiser will feature 40 vendors, plant and book sales, a worm bin demonstration, raffle and silent auction. There also will be entertainment.

Parade cars needed

Do you own a convertible? Do you know somebody who does? The Sequim Rotary Club, sponsors of the Irrigation Festival Parade, is looking for four-passenger convertibles for the Irrigation Festival grand parade on May 14.

It’s your chance to meet with high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and a wonderful experience for you (and your car) that you will be able to share with friends, neighbors and grandchildren for years to come. No pay, but very high prestige. If you can help, call John Lovett at 683-1880.

Seeking volunteers for arts, crafts fair

The Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair is looking for volunteers to help during the weekend of May 6-8. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help set up on Friday and tear down on Sunday and during the weekend in various positions.

Fill out the online application on the Sequim Irrigation Festival website (www.irrigationfestival.com) or by emailing Kelly Jo Hill at JustAskKelly@olypen.com.

Title VII meeting for parents

There will be an informational meeting for parents about Title VII Indian Education from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, with dinner included, at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Social & Community Services Building, 72 Zacarrdo Road, Blyn. Contact Carmen Maxwell with any questions at cmaxwell@jamestowntribe.org or 681-4647.

Food recovery and gleaning kick-off set

Calling old and new gleaners and anyone interested in food waste. Come to one of WSU Extension’s two events to learn about the impacts of food waste and how to turn it into a resource.

Meet WSU’s new food recovery coordinator at these fun events.

The meeting is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.; and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

To report excess produce or join the gleaners, contact Dan Littlefield at WSU Clallam County Extension, 417-2279 or daniel.littlefield@wsu.edu.

Conference on orcas in PT

The Puget Sound Partnership’s Leadership Council will meet from 11:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 28, and from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Fort Worden’s Commons Conference Room, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.

The agenda includes information on the status of resident orca on Thursday and updates to the 2016 Action Agenda on Friday.

If you need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, notify the Special Assistant to the Boards, Dominique Hampton, at 360-464-1229.

For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov.

Books, books, books

The Strait Mac Users Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. Keri McIntyre and Kecia Gilliam will share how to enjoy electronic books on Apple devices.

They will discuss basic usage of eBook apps including iBooks and Kindle. They will demonstrate how to check out eBooks using the North Olympic Library System’s eBook catalogue and the Overdrive app. They also will share some tips such as where to find free eBooks.

Encouraging bees to gardens

Selinda Barkhuis will discuss how home gardeners can a provide bee-friendly environment in their gardens at noon Thursday, April 28, in the county commissioners meeting room of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

Barkhuis will discuss the various local bee species, their behaviors and needs, and simple ways to attract them to the garden, where they serve many important functions. She will identify bee-healthy herbs, bee-happy fruits and berries, and bee-needy vegetables.

Her presentation is part of the Green Thumb Gardening Tips brown bag educational series sponsored by the Clallam County WSU Master Gardeners.

The Green Thumb Gardening Tips series is presented on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Clallam County Courthouse. It is free and open to the public, however donations are accepted to help cover copying costs for handouts.

Attendees are invited to bring a lunch. For more information, call 417-2279.

Volunteers sought to sort tack

The Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, Peninsula Chapter, will be having a tack sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim.

The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network will be the featured charity and will have a table set up with many items for sale. Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, and Saturday, April 30, at 554 Roupe Road in Sequim to sort and clean the tack OPEN plans to take to the sale.

Call Diane at 582-9455 to donate tack.

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, Wednesdays and 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.

Friday, April 29: Baked chicken, baked beans, steamed greens, baked tomato, fruit cup, apple crisp.

Tuesday, May 3: Cheddar broccoli soup, sub sandwich, sun chips, orange slices, chocolate chip cookie

Wednesday, May 4: Carrot salad, Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, baked tomato, peach cobbler.