by Libbey Lincoln, Staff Writer
Chocolate: A Complicated History—first in a series of articles on chocolate
Edibles—Kitchen Chemistry: Chocolate
Editorial
by Mary Ronen, Staff Writer
As I am writing this, it looks like spring is just around the corner. Oh, sure, it is still pretty chilly, but the sun is shining! We survived getting through daylight saving time, and now can be out a little later without having to drive in the dark. Easter is coming up soon as well, and that always signals spring for me.
Continue reading “Editorial”Community Theater Opportunity
by Randy G Powell, LVP, Staff Writer
The clown with his pants falling down, the dance with a dream of romance, the scene where the villain is mean, That’s entertainment!—The song “That’s Entertainment!”
Continue reading “Community Theater Opportunity”Jefferson County Library District News & Events
Library District Unveils New Hagen Building
The Library District is excited to celebrate the completion of our new Hagen Building, an expanded mobile services project named in honor of former Library Trustee Tom Hagen. All are invited to a ribbon cutting on Saturday, April 8, from 3 – 4 p.m. The celebration will include a tour of the new building, refreshments, and music from the Unexpected Brass Band. Don’t miss the fun!
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Port Ludlow Garden Club: All About Fruit
The Port Ludlow Garden Club extends an invitation for all to join us on Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the Bay Club.
The speaker will be Master Gardener, Doug Van Allen. Growing food has been a constant for him spanning 50-plus years. He became interested in growing small fruits approximately 35years ago and fruit trees about 20 years ago.
First Wednesday Luncheon
Do you have a Victorian hat? Be sure to wear it to the First
Wednesday Luncheon on Wednesday, April 5, from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the Bay Club.
Wildfire Preparedness for Your Home and Family
Now that we are into a new season it’s time to prepare for
the possibility of wildfires in Jefferson County.
East Jefferson Fire Rescue strongly encourages homeownders
to begin now to move any flammable maerial from exterior
walls to include bark chips, flammable plants, leaves and
needles, firewood – anything that can burn.
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Financial Focus – Can You Count on Social Security?
by Rick Smith, Guest Writer and Financial Advisor
If you’re getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social Security. Can you count on it to contribute part of the income you’ll need as a retiree?
There’s been a lot of talk about Social Security’s potential financial troubles in the future, but because Social Security is a highly popular program, it’s likely lawmakers will find a way to keep its funding intact.
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My Travel Addiction
by Melissa Rosaaen, Guest Writer
It all started as a fluke. I was bored and slightly depressed. It was 2017 and my husband and I were living in Bangkok, Thailand. I was working in an international school while my husband worked remotely. Rick was returning to the United States for a month to assist our adult son with surgery aftercare, and a colleague asked if I’d be interested in watching a cat, Hickory, for a few days. I could stay in a luxury apartment in downtown Bangkok, for free. Just feed the cat and change the kitty box. Why not?
Continue reading “My Travel Addiction”KCTS Presents REDD by Kat Agudo
REDD is a magical retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, adapted with the setting of Spanish-Colonial Philippines. The tale follows Rue, a mysterious orphan who is a trapped Princess, betrothed to a Spanish Viceroyal Huntsman in the sheltered town of Intramuros, Manila. Rue is then accompanied by their spirit guide, Rin, who has protected her bloodline for centuries as a means to escape. Rue and Rin journey to Grandmother’s house, who introduces the magic which has been dormant within Rue until this moment—her 18th birthday. What follows is a magical battle fueled by the sacrifice of Rue’s ancestors and a chance