Jefferson County Library (JCL) has expanded its operating hours. In-library and curbside services are now offered Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the computer lab is open from noon to 4:45 p.m. for both drop-in visitors as well as those with reservations. Short-term laptop loans are available for use in the library parking lot.
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Port Ludlow resident Walter B. Biondi has published a book titled The Plant Food Diet Miracle, which emphasizes the health benefits of plant and whole food diets.
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by Keppie Keplinger, Public Information Officer, Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue
With June here and warmer weather to come, it’s time to protect the area around your home from the risk of fire. Your local fire department provides these guidelines:
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On Tuesdays, June 1, 15, and 29, at 11:30 a.m., Tony Hinson will host an online estate planning session with a focus on retirement-account inheritance planning in a changing landscape.
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On Thursday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m., Compass & Clock will sponsor a virtual discussion on guardianships. Fiduciaries Elaine Morgan and Kathy Traci of Caring Choices for Seniors will address questions such as these:
Continue reading “Free Forum on Legal Guardianships”Quilcene Brinnon Garden Club Sale, Memorial Day Weekend
The annual Quilcene Brinnon Garden Club Sale will be Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The location has been changed from Quilcene to the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 Highway 101. Plant selections will include geraniums, crocosmia, hosta, hollyhocks, sunflowers, tomatoes, lamb’s ears, grasses, and more. Sale proceeds will go to local charitable groups.
Master Gardeners Online Plant Sale Ends May 6
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation is sponsoring their annual plant sale, online this year, April 26 to May 6.
Experienced master gardeners have spent months selecting, seeding, and propagating close to 5,000 plants. That means you can choose among a wide range of small trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground covers, vegetables, fruits, and succulents for your garden.
Continue reading “Master Gardeners Online Plant Sale Ends May 6”Virtual Smart Driver Course Coming in June
AARP is offering an online Smart Driver course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15, 17, 22, and 24. Attendance is required at all four sessions. Presented via Zoom, the classes will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
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May was established as National Bike Month in 1956. You can participate the obvious way—by riding outdoors—or by attending a free learning event. On Thursday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m., Compass & Clock is hosting a virtual discussion on cycling options and cycling health.
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Due to Covid-19 considerations, Strait Turners will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, May 25, at noon. Established in 2016, the club is a local chapter of the American Association of Wood Turners.
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