Intentional Aging:
Monthly Discussion Group
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce Intentional Aging, a new monthly discussion group for adults. This program will explore Intentional Aging topics and practices through book discussions, activities, presenters, and more. Meetings are held on Zoom at 11 a.m. on the Third Tuesday of every month. Attending monthly is encouraged, but all are welcome to join any meeting. Drop-ins are welcome. Register to receive Zoom login information and free resources.
On Tuesday, January 18, at 11 a.m. there will be a book discussion of The Neuroscience of Memory: Seven Skills to Optimize Your Brain Power, Improve Memory, and Stay Sharp at Any Age by Sherrie D. All, Ph.D. The group will complete and discuss worksheet activities from the book, and explore other resources on the topic. To borrow a print copy of the book, email cmartin@nols.org or call 360-417-8500 x7708. Digital eAudio copies of the book are also available for instant download on hoopla; ask any staff member for help using hoopla.
Find full information about each session and register for the program at www.nols.org, or by contacting your NOLS branch.
This program is generously supported by local Friends of the Library Groups. For additional information on programs and services happening at your library, visit www.nols.org, email Discover@nols.org, or follow North Olympic Library System on Facebook and Instagram.
FREE TAX-AIDE SERVICE
STARTS IN FEBRUARY!
IRS-certified AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers will be available again this year to prepare and electronically file tax returns at several sites in the Clallam and Jefferson County area.
The service is free of charge. The TAX-AIDE program is sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation and is available for low-and-middle-income taxpayers of ALL ages.
The IRS certified TAX-AIDE volunteers will be available starting on Feb. 5, 2022, and throughout the tax season, which extends until April 15th, 2022. You must make an appointment at all locations. There will be no walk-in services provided. We will begin taking appointments in January.
Service Locations
Forks Concerned Citizens Center
945 South Forks Avenue
Appointment Required 360-461-3642
Port Angeles Senior Center
328 East 7th Street
Appointment Required 360-457-7004
Sequim Shipley Senior Center
921 East Hammond Street
Appointment Required 360-452-6147
Tri-Area Community Center
10 West Valley Road, Chimacum
Appointment Required 360-390-4014, option 4
Port Townsend Community Center
620 Tyler Street
Appointment Required 360-390-5250 (NEW)
Quilcene Community Center
294952 US-101 Appointment Required 360-316-1339 (NEW)
Weather forces crews to
reschedule overnight SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closures for repairs
Critical maintenance work on the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge has been rescheduled due to unfavorable weather. Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will close the bridge to vehicle traffic for three consecutive nights for more than five continuous hours.
Nightly beginning 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning:
Tuesday, Jan. 4
Wednesday, Jan. 5.
Thursday, Jan. 6.
Due to the nature of the work, the bridge will not open for any traffic including emergency response. The work is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled.
The overnight closures allow crews to continue work on a project that replaces and bolsters bridge equipment.
Travelers can get information about the Hood Canal Bridge via WSDOT email alerts, and the WSDOT app.
