The Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Congregational Church, 280 S. Forks Ave. This breakfast is for all Christian men that want to have fellowship with fellow believers and make their community a better place to live. The topic of this month’s breakfast will be: What are our goals for the New Year and how can we accomplish them as Christian men? Pastor Johnson of the Congregational Church will be providing breakfast and donations are accepted.

 

Bogachiel Garden Club Tea

The Bogachiel Garden Club will hold its annual tea at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 551 Fifth Ave. The theme this year is “Among the Shadows” which should be very appropriate for West End gardens and gardeners that don’t always get a lot of sunshine.

The guest speaker will be Enid Roberts from Cotton Bay near Shelton. The cost of the tea is $9 at the door and the event also will offer some raffle baskets, one of the baskets includes a trip for two to Victoria.

 

Bench Press Competition

The Forks Athletic and Aquatic center will host a Bench Press Competition on Saturday, Jan. 17, starting at 3 p.m. There are two divisions, Men’s and Women’s and several weight classes.

Men’s:

0 – 140

140 – 170

171 – 210

211 and up

Women’s:

0 – 110

111 – 140

141 and up

First-second-and third-place prizes, $10 entry fee. Call 374-6100 or Brandon at 360-670-2265 for more details.

Friends Book Sale

The Friends of the Forks Library will be having a book sale from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave. All proceeds will be used to support library activities such as the children’s summer reading program.

 

Emblem Club prime rib dinner

The Forks Emblem Club #488 will serve a full-course prime rib dinner from 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchant Road. Cost is $18 per person, seniors 60-plus $17, children 12 and under $9. All proceeds benefit Emblem Club charities.

 

RCA Meeting

The next general meeting of the Rainforest Council for the Arts will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Forks Library. Plans will be discussed for the upcoming events for Rainfest Weekend and the dedication of the new Rainforest Arts Center on April 18. This special weekend will be filled with fun events and the RCA will be offering different activities for all ages and interests. Come be part of the fun.

 

Get ready for Relay

It’s time to “Give CANCER the BOOT!” at Relay For Life. The first meeting for 2015 will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Community Health Conference Room behind the hospital administration building to begin planning for the July 31-Aug. 1 event.

What is Relay For Life? It is an overnight community fundraising walk to support the American Cancer Society. It’s food, games and entertainment. It’s a family friendly environment for the entire community. It’s a time to celebrate survivors and remember those we lost to cancer. It’s your chance to get involved and fight back against cancer.

Cancer is an issue that affects all of us. Relay For Life is an opportunity for you to make a difference and to help “Finish the Fight.” If you are interested in forming or joining a team or would like to learn more about cancer resources, join us or contact Cindy Mesenbrink at 374-5718.

 

Got knee pain?

Learn about today’s knee pain solutions at a free seminar from 6-7 p.m., Jan. 21 at JT’s Sweet Stuffs, 80 N. Forks Ave. Dr. Tristan McGovern will be the speaker at this event hosted by JT’s and the Bogachiel Clinic.

RSVP to Donna at 360-461-5077 ext. 734 or walk-ins are welcome, too. Refreshments will be provided and all attendees will receive a free souvenir.

 

Missoula is back!

The Missoula Children’s Theater will be returning to Forks again this January. “The Little Mermaid” will be presented in two performances Saturday Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Auditions for the production will take place at 1 p.m. Monday Jan. 19, in the Forks Intermediate/Junior High School gym, doors will open at 12:45 p.m.

 

Congregational Church to hold annual meeting

The First Congregational Church of Forks, 280 S. Spartan Ave., will hold its annual meeting following worship service on Jan. 25. Those interested in the activities and outreach of this community church are welcome to attend. A potluck will be held. For questions or additional information contact Bob Henry, moderator, at 374-9558.

 

 

Marine Resource Committee to meet

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Port Angeles at the Clallam County Courthouse commissioners small meeting room. Follow the signs to enter the courthouse through the eastmost door north of the bus shelter on Fourth St. An agenda for the meeting will be available at www.clallam.net/ccmrc the week prior to the meeting.

 

Cape Flattery public hearing

The Cape Flattery School District #401 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to discuss federal impact monies at 6 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 28, at the Neah Bay School Library in conjunction with their regular school board meeting.

Story Time at the library

The Forks Library is now offering winter story times for preschoolers through May 12. Weekly story times for preschoolers between the ages of 3-5 will be at 10:30 a.m. each Friday.

Story times are always fun and dynamic, and feature rhymes, songs, dancing, and the best books for young children. Activities such as talking, reading, playing and singing all play an important role in early childhood development, which is why they are included in story times at NOLS. These activities support skill development and encourage children to interact with their caregivers and peers in a fun and literacy-rich environment. Library story times also provide support to parents and caregivers by offering tips for effective ways to read, talk, sing and play with children. These are important skills which help prepare children for successful school and social experiences.

The Forks Library is at 171 S. Forks Ave. in Forks. For more information, visit www.nols.org and select “Youth,” or contact West End Youth Services librarian Pam Force at 374-6402 or Youth@nols.org.