What’s happening?

2022 Senior Parent meeting

Senior parents, for FHS class of 2022, are encouraged to attend a meeting at Pacific Pizza on June 30 at 6 p.m.

Flag Retirement Ceremony

The Forks Elk Lodge, 941 Merchant Rd., will host an official Flag Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m., at the fire pit at the Lodge RV Park.

Community members are invited to bring their old, worn-out flags for proper retirement preparation and disposal.

Forks Food Bank Vaccine Clinic

The Forks Food Bank, 181 Bogachiel Way, will offer a vaccination clinic on Tuesday, June 29 from 3-5 p.m. The clinic will be using Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines. Anyone receiving a vaccine will get a $25 gift card for Outfitters.

Gift cards are being provided by First Step Family Support Center and the Vaccine Equity Initiative.

Community AA Meeting

Community members are invited to attend weekday AA meetings, M-F, at 7 p.m., at the Burke Place Community Room, 287 Founders Way. A hybrid option is also offered on Zoom at meeting ID 75064267302 the password is ForksPMAA.

If you attend in person Peninsula Housing Authority asks that you wear a mask. Everyone is welcome.

Young life Rummage Sale

Help local teens get to camp this summer by supporting the Young Life Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26 from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. each day. The sale will take place at The Family First Center across from Forks Outfitters, rain or shine!

WESC 22-shoot

West End Sportsmen’s Club will host a 22 Shoot on Sunday, June 27 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m at the Clubhouse on Sportsmen’s Club Rd. The cost is $1 per set; silhouette, target and poker, (sorry not speed steel).

The winner receives 50 percent of the pot. Come out and have some fun …BYOB …Bring your own bullets.

Davila Family Drive-through Dinner Fundraiser

There will be a fundraiser dinner of spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad, drive-thru by donation, Fundraiser for Maria Davila and Family, at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road, Saturday, June 26, 4 – 6 p.m.

Upcoming Pop-up Vaccinations Clinics

On June 24 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., there will be a COVID Vaccination clinic, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, at Alder Grove Mobile Home Park 1886 Calawah Way. On July 1 the Forks Public Health office, 140 C. St., will offer Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, vaccines from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Also on July 1 second dose Pfizer vaccines will be available at Peninsula College-Forks from 12:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.

All Public Health Office events have Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer available and are by appointment only. Call (360) 417-2274 to schedule. All other events are walk-in, no appointment needed. Please wear a short-sleeved shirt.

Weekly Kids Programs on Zoom

This summer, libraries in Clallam and Jefferson counties are teaming up to offer programs to communities on the Olympic Peninsula as part of the Summer Reading Program!

From June 22 through July 27, North Olympic Library System, Port Townsend Public Library, and Jefferson County Library patrons can log in weekly at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for fun, interactive programs geared towards kids and families, but open to all ages. Visit nols.org/kids-events to find out more and get Zoom links. These events are made possible by the support of local Friends of the Library groups in Clallam County and Jefferson County.

Amazing Mammals with Northwest Trek: June 29

Learn about a variety of mammals that make their homes in the Pacific Northwest.

Science Magic with Jeff Evans: July 6

Follow along with fun STEM projects that look like magic.

Glass Blowing with Bao Thao: July 13

Tour the Morean Glass Studio and watch a live glass blowing demo.

Doodle with Dana: July 20

Learn cartooning in a workshop with Dana Sullivan.

Draw and Chat with Kazu Kibuishi: July 27

Draw and chat with New York Times bestselling author and artist Kazu Kibuishi. Watch a live drawing demo and join the virtual studio tour.

Take the Summer Reading Challenge!

Sign up at www.nols.org/srp or at your local NOLS library to join the Summer Reading Challenge. For every 30 days you read, you can receive an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing (up to two entries). Each Grand Prize Drawing winner will be able to select one of the following prizes: a $100 gift card to a local book store or restaurant, or a LEGO® set (up to $100 in value)! Read for 30 days and earn a color-by-number Summer Reading Challenge T-shirt— express your creativity by filling it in yourself! Whether you read for 20 minutes or 20 hours, it counts as a reading day! Track your reading through August 20.

Summer Reading Program grand prizes, T-shirts, books, and events are generously supported by Friends of the Library groups at all four NOLS branches. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, visit www.nols.org/srp, call 360.417.8500, or email Discover@nols.org.

Comic-Book Reality: Superheroes and the Power of Representation

As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) presents Comic-Book Reality: Superheroes and the Power of Representation, presented by Humanities Washington speaker T. Andrew Wahl on Tuesday, June 29 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Register at nols.org or your local NOLS branch to receive Zoom link.

Since their debut in the 1930s, comic books have been a regular part of the pop-culture landscape. While often dismissed as escapist entertainment, these pulp treasures also provide a fascinating lens through which to view our nation’s past, present, and potential future. In this interactive presentation, Humanities Washington speaker, journalist, and educator T. Andrew Wahl explores how everything from social movements to business concerns to changing demographics have shaped the reality seen in the pages of comics. Drawing from comics including Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Captain America, and others, Wahl shows how four-color heroes aren’t merely confined to paper—they shape the world we live in.

T. Andrew Wahl is a journalist who has worked as an editor and editorial cartoonist. Wahl is a lifelong comic book aficionado, focusing on the Bronze Age (1975-85) of the American comic book. Wahl studied comic-books as a part of his MA in the humanities at Fort Hays State University. He currently teaches journalism at Everett Community College.

About Humanities Washington

Humanities Washington sparks conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across the state. Speakers Bureau is one of Humanities Washington’s oldest and most popular programs. For more about Speakers Bureau, visit www.humanities.org/programs/speakers.

Take the Summer Reading Challenge!

Build a Planter Box Program

As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites kids to build their own planter or toolbox using kits available for pick up beginning Monday, June 21. The kits are designed for kids ages 4-12 to build with an adult. Boxes can be used as a planter, toolbox, book crate, or whatever you’d like— use your imagination! This building project is an opportunity for kids and adults to connect with each other by talking, learning, and creating together.

Hammers are not provided. Follow along with provided instructions and a demonstration of how to assemble the kit on NOLS’ Facebook or YouTube. Limited kits are available; call your local branch to check on availability. Kits were created by Glen Humphrey of the Wood Connection, utilizing material generously provided by Angeles Millwork.