Annual Salmon Bake
The Clearwater-Kalaloch Lions Club will hold their annual Salmon Bake on Saturday, July 20 from noon – 3 p.m. at the Hurst Creek Park in Clearwater, the public is invited. The cost for the salmon bake is $17 adults, $10 for ages 6-12. Hurst Park is 45 miles south of Forks, turn at Mile Marker 147 on US Highway 101, about 3 miles in on the right.
There will also be raffle prizes, tickets are $1.
For more information contact Anita Hickam at 360-962-3461.
Senior Legal
Advice Clinic
Free legal consultation is available to eligible seniors aged 60 and over, for civil issues such as Powers of Attorney, Simple Wills, Estate Planning, Medicaid, etc. The next clinic is on Aug. 12 by appointment only. Call Susie at 360-374-9496 to schedule an appointment.
Immunization Clinic
An Immunization Clinic, by appointment only, will be held on Monday, July 22 at the Clallam County Health and Human Services Office in Forks, 140 C St., from 9:30 a.m. – Noon.
Call 360-374-3121 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Payment is cash or checks only, Medicaid can be billed.
Drink and Draw
Drink-n-Draw: July 21, Clallam Bay Inn upper room, 7 p.m. to 9ish. Come to a traditional comics-industry meetup. Bring your own art materials, find out about APAs (Amateur Press Associations). Planned to be held monthly. No charge except for whatever you order at the bar.
Tidepool Exploration with Feiro Marine Life Center and NOLS
As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is partnering with Feiro Marine Life Center to lead a Tidepool Exploration in Clallam Bay. Learn about sea stars, anemones, and other treasures of the Salish Sea on Friday, July 19 at 9 a.m. Participants are to meet at Slip Point Lighthouse at the end of Frontier Street in Clallam Bay. Attendees should wear sturdy, non-slip shoes. All ages are encouraged to attend. Youth 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
July Men’s Christian Breakfast
This months’ Men’s Nondenominational Fellowship Breakfast will be held at Forks Congregational Church, 280 S. Spartan Ave., this Saturday, July 20 at 8 a.m. This month’s topic is “Living as a Christian during these changing times.” Pastor Johnson with the assistance from others will be providing the breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits with scrambled eggs, and coffee/juice. Breakfast is by donation. The Reading and Prayer for Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. sharp.
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and have a morning of fellowship, renewal and prayer with men of the Christian faith. For more information call Pastor Warren Johnson at 360-640-8239.
Color Run Fundraiser
For their Senior Project Sylvia and Isabel will hold a Color Run on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. starting at Forks High School, to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital. The event is in honor of Jacob Anderson and Orlando Camacho.
For more information or to sign up call or text 360-640-8357 or sign-up in person at Subway/76.
Plein Air Painting
Workshop
Messy Palette Art League of Clallam Bay/ Sekiu is hosting a Plein Air Workshop taught by award-winning, Poulsbo artist, Robin Weiss. Come and have a fun time painting in the open air, painting from life. Dates are Tuesday, Aug. 13, and Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Sekiu Community Center, in Sekiu Washington.
The class will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $150. you will need to bring your own supplies, i.e. paints, brushes, and easel, etc.
All participants must pre-register as class size is limited, payment is due at registration. For more information or to register, call Flora at 360-640-0359.
Robin is an accomplished painter and has won many awards, his work can be viewed on Pinterest or his website, www.robinweissfineart.com This is a fun class, not to be missed.
Volunteers needed
Sunshine and Rainbows is seeking volunteers to help with their annual Family Fun Day. The event will take place at Concerned Citizen, 947 S. Forks Ave., on Aug. 2, from noon – 2:30 p.m.
This event is open to the public, with food, games, the little train to ride, and admission is free.
To volunteer contact 360-374-9340.
Becoming a Foster
Parent Training
Orientation designed to help guide participants through the licensing process, and provide a brief overview on what foster parenting is all about will be held Aug. 1, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Port Townsend DCYF Office, 915 Sheridan St # 201, in Port Townsend.
Orientation will also be held on Sept. 5 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Port Angeles DCYF office, 201 W. 1st St.
Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is the mandatory 24 hours total of training for Washington State’s caregivers to become licensed. Register at Allianceforchildwelfare.org. CTT will be held on August 3 and 4, 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Port Townsend DCYF Office, 915 Sheridan St #201, in Port Townsend.
Caregiver Core Training will be held in Port Angeles Sept. 7 and 8, 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Port Angeles DCYF Office, 201 W 1st St.
Classes are also available online. Please contact Linda Cortani for help registering classes or more information at:Linda-cortani@olivecrest.org
Calm Waters Fundraiser July 27
Calm Waters will be holding its 8th annual Fundraiser/Auction and Garage Sale at the Sekiu Community Center on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
There will be BBQ available, thanks to WindSong Charters. Calm Waters’ mission is to provide fishing events for Alumni from the Wounded Warrior Project and for the residents from Sarge’s Place Homeless Veteran Program.
A portion of the money raised will be used to cover expenses for the event and the remainder will be used for activities and holiday gift bags and meals for local homeless Veterans’ shelters.
The Lucky Band at NOLS
As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to host world-famous The Lucky Band on Monday, July 22! The Lucky Band will perform at the Forks Branch Library at 10:30 a.m.
Families and kids of all ages—get ready to move and shake to these fresh pop tunes!
This Grammy and Emmy Award-winning group performs music for the whole family to enjoy with smart, crafty lyrics, and irresistible beats. Dubbed “the face of kindie music” by the Washington Post, husband and wife duo, Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis have been featured on NPR, CNN, Univision, and PBS. Previously known as Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, they now tour as The Lucky Band. Their latest album Buenos Diaz is a bilingual celebration of family life that Zoogobble claims are “eleven tracks of pop joy.”
