Activities Guide: Spring 2015 by Port Townsend Leader

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There are rules of the road, and there are rules of the trail. Here are common courtesies that people who walk, run or ride on public trails should know:

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This map shows how public trails, sidewalks and streets may be used to get around Port Townsend without the use of a motor vehicle. The City of Port Townsend’s Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board has been steadily expanding public trail options. Map by Marian Roh\

Activity for all ages

Port Townsend’s ‘all terrain’ system is more than a bunch of trails Motorized Transportation Advisory Board (NMTAB) and has been s a newcomer to Port chairing it much of the time ever Townsend, I was since. Part of his dream was to crehappily surprised to ate an alternative system of travel learn that I could ride within the city – one that would my bicycle from home give us quiet, scenic ways to get to downtown almost all the way around town. without having to deal with much The trail development theme car traffic. Then I learned of a through these decades has been to place where I could park my car connect neighborhoods and destiand walk through miles of magical nations with a complete network of evergreen forest and open land! I pathways. am continually finding new paths, These pathways follow undeveleach beautiful in its own way. I oped City right-of-ways through all can walk to the top of ridges or sorts of terrain, while often providhills for majestic vistas, bike to ing shortcuts – even faster than by my favorite restaurant, or walk motor vehicle. on trails through natural areas. (I Walker’s idea emphasized funcsaw an otter catch and eat a fish tion, that is, designing walking/ the other day.) biking routes to popular destinaThe Port Townsend trail system tions. The network also provides started as a dream of Scott Walker, tremendous opportunities for local about 30 years ago. He also started exploration and enhancing one’s the City of Port Townsend’s Non- physical fitness. By Mike Kaill Special to the Leader

GETTING AROUND

Being the new guy, I asked how someone could sort out all these trails that I saw on the map. I certainly fumbled a bit figuring out where things were located and how everything connected. We agreed that it was time for a new map that designates major passageways within the trail/route network. To minimize confusion and give the system clarity, many trails, walk/ bike paths and back roads are highlighted into fully connected corridors on this map.

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One of the big issues of trail system development is continuity. There are missing snippets of trails here and there. Many are caused by real estate and right-of-way transfer issues from the past. NMTAB monitors these gaps and, when possible, has the City re-obtain these

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In addition to local points of interest, trails can lead to discovery of local history. The “Valley Trail” generally follows the San Juan Valley. Before 1850, the entire north end of the Quimper Peninsula was known

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snippets to improve connectivity. Another goal is to provide walking/biking routes that are separated from motorized vehicles. While maintaining trails, NMTAB also works on trails that lead to many destinations: open spaces, schools, parks, cultural resources, shorelines and employment and commercial centers. To do the most good for the most people, these trails, routes and corridors are establishing walking and biking ways near multi-family and high-density developments to encourage more “active transportation.”

Karen Andre, secretary and mistress to financier Bjorn Faulkner, is on trial for his murder. Or was it a suicide? Director Val Durling says, “This play reminds me of TV dramas such as Playhouse 90 or The 11th Hour. Lots of high drama, but also with a natural and humorous side.”

YOU decide GUILTY or NOT GUILTY because the play includes jury selection from the audience. To register for jury drawing, be at the Bay Club 1/2 hour before show time. Jury gets front-row seats. Thursday, Friday & Saturday March 26-28 at 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 29 at 2:00. Tickets $15 at the Port Ludlow Bay Club and at brownpapertickets.com.

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Trail user conflicts have been minor in Port Townsend, according to members of the City of Port Townsend’s NonMotorized Transportation Advisory Board. “Most people know how to share trails, but occasionally someone does pass another without announcing their presence or slowing down,” said Lys Burden, board member. “Frequent trail users have stories about these encounters, and some downhill sections of trails encourage higher speeds. It is wise to be wary, but always best to habitually practice trail courtesy with others; this behavior creates a happy, friendly trail user community.”

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Trail users with dogs should always have them on leash and in control whenever approaching others, and dog walkers should make a habit of picking up all dog poop and putting it in the trash. Dogs are required to be on leash within the City of Port Townsend, and within Washington State Parks.

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Pedestrians (people walking) ALWAYS have the rightof-way over any other mode or pace (horses, bicycles, runners). On wider facilities, like the Larry Scott Memorial Trail, when overtaking other trail users, it is customary to pass on the left, with a courteous greeting, “Hello,” or “Good day,” and saying “On your left.” When overtaking on narrower trails, the over-taker should SLOW DOWN, proceed with caution and give a friendly greeting to the overtaken. Then, negotiation usually happens in which the slower party usually steps aside to let the faster one pass. Gratitude for yielding party should ALWAYS be expressed. When meeting other oncoming trail users, pedestrians should use their best judgment as to who should yield the right-of-way and express it by their actions. They can remain walking, in which case the other user should stop and step aside; or they can step aside and allow the other to pass. Friendly greetings, salutations and thanks should always be expressed.

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Swim for free on Sunday, April 12, at the Mountain View pool in Port Townsend. It’s adults only from 1-2 p.m. for laps, water walking and exercise. There is a lift for those needing help getting in and out of the pool. From 2:15 to 5 p.m. the pool is open to all ages for a family recreation swim. An adult must accompany children under age 8 in the water. This collaboration between the JeffCo Aquatic Coalition, the City of Port Townsend, the YMCA and the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader brings free swims to the community the Second Sunday of every month. Download the complete pool schedule at cityofpt.us/user/image/ poolschedule.pdf.

Arts & Crafts PORT TOWNSEND ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD • hosts four annual events, each featuring a variety of artists and craftspeople. 39th Annual Rhododendron Arts and Crafts Fair, May 9-10 at Madison St. & Civic Plaza, downtown. 25th Annual Uptown Street Fair Arts & Crafts Show, August 15 at Tyler Street by the PT Community Center. 43rd Annual Crafts by the Dock Fair, September 6-7 at Madison St. & Civic Plaza, downtown. 25th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, November 28-29, at PT Community Center. Visit www.porttownsendartsguild.org or (360) 379-3813.

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RESTORATIVE EXERCISE CLASSES • at Discovery Physical Therapy. Gentle to moderately challenging exercises to improve strength, balance, bone density, and core stability. Small classes individualized for you. Meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 3 different class times: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 9:40-10:40 a.m., and 10:50-11:50. a.m. Try a class for free today! Call (360) 385-9310 for more information.

Computer PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE • Are you concerned about monitoring your child’s online activity? Learn privacy and security techniques for social media and more, June 9, at The CoLab. See the complete community-powered event calendar at www.ptcolab.com/ events PROMOTE EVENTS WITH MAXIMUM IMPACT • Enter event details once and share everywhere! Add a mobilefriendly event calendar to your website for FREE. Promote your events across multiple sites with one click! Your website, our website, and many others. Automatically post to Google Calendar, Twitter, Facebook & more. www. ptSCENE.com

Classes CEDARROOT FOLK SCHOOL REWILDING YOUTH PROGRAMS! • Saplings Preschool Nature Studies Program Spring Quarter, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting March 18, Port Townsend. Nature Studies “Early Release” After-School Program, Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m., starting March 11. Call (360) 379-5413 or visit www. cedarrootfolkschool.org for details. CEDARROOT FOLK SCHOOL SPRING CLASSES! • MARCH 14: Fruit Tree Grafting; 21-22: Intro Blacksmithing & Knife Making; 29: Farmstead Cheese & Yogurt Making. • APRIL 11: Earthen Ovens; 12: Wildlife Tracking; 18: Nature Photography; 18: Scythe Making; 19: Art of Using a Scythe; 19: Cob Building Fundamentals; 25: Rotational Grazing. • MAY 9: Art of Making Bitters; 16-17: Nature Journaling; 30-31: Rush Basketry Hats; 31: Solar Hot Water. Call (360) 3795413 or www.cedarrootfolkschool.org MARSTON ARTS PROGRAM • at Jefferson Community School. Community studio art classes for teens and adults in a bright, downtown space Monday through Thursday, 2:45-4:45 p.m. Classes include leather craft, painting, jewelry, and pottery. Drop-ins welcome. For class schedule and information, go to www.marstonarts.com, call (360) 385-0622 or visit 280 Quincy Street, Port Townsend.

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LEARN TO ROW • with the Port Townsend Rat Island Rowing and Sculling Club! Classes May - July. Course schedule and registration information available at www.RatIslandRowing. com or RatIslandRowingandSculling@ googlegroups.com NOW BOOKING SPRING FLY FISHING TRIPS • on salt water beaches and rivers. Sea-run cutthroat trout, steelhead, salmon. Veteran guide and instructor. (360) 385-9618. See www. olympicpeninsulaflyfishing.blogspot. com

FOR YOUR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS • Nan Toby Tyrrell will play your favorite songs! Make any event memorable with live music, be it a birthday party for your child, an anniversary party, or a small dinner party. Please call (360) 386-6653 for more information.

Camps SUMMER LANGUAGE CAMPS • Now in their 19th year, Northwest Language Academy’s “Language Day Camps” allow students to explore a country’s culture while learning the language with lasting results. Campers enjoy a week filled with the joys of summer camp in a picturesque natural setting, while being immersed in the target language. Led by native teachers, the dynamic, fun activities include cultural games, music, sports, cooking ethnic foods, drama, arts, and crafts. The week culminates with the presentation of an original play to the community. CHINESE * FRENCH * JAPANESE * SPANISH * Programs for Parent & Preschoolers, 7-12 year olds, and teen students available. Lodging on-site in our charming Guesthouse. Reserve your place today! (360) 321-2101, www.nwlanguageacademy.com/camps.php

YMCA: Youth ACTIVITIES AT YMCA • For more details or to sign up for any classes please call (360) 385-5811 unless otherwise noted. See also www.jeffersoncountyymca.org AFTER THE BELL • After school Enrichment Program, available in Chimacum. Monday-Friday for ages 5-12, immediately after school until 6 p.m. BUILDING FUTURES MENTORSHIP PROGRAM • School-based mentoring program matching local students with caring, supportive, and stable adult mentors in Chimacum, Port Townsend and Quilcene. (360) 385-5811. CHILDCARE ENRICHMENT • MondayFriday after school for children ages 5-12. State licensed, DSHS accepted, financial aid available. We cover early release Wednesdays! Buses from all schools! Call for pricing and registration details, (360) 385-5811. EARLY RELEASE SWIMMING • Wednesdays after school at Mountain View Pool; bus service provided! FLY THE Y • Ages 8-adult. Children 5-7 allowed depending on skill. Fridays, 3:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Pilot remote control helicopters and airplanes in the safety of Mountain View Gym. RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE • Ages 12+. Scheduled when we have enough participants. Call to express your interest (360) 385-5811. YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS • Woodworking on Mondays and Ceramics on Tuesdays in Port Townsend. Taught by John Edwards.

YMCA: Adults ACTIVITIES AT YMCA • For more details or to sign up for any classes please call (360) 385-5811 unless otherwise noted. See also www.jeffersoncountyymca.org AQUATICS • Monday-Friday, “Deep Water Aerobics.” Tuesday and Thursday Mornings, “Balance and Movement.” CERAMICS FOR ADULTS • Contact the Y office (360) 385-5811 to put your name on the interested list. EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR WELLNESS • Formerly titled Healthy For 2, for pre- and post-natal women, in partnership with SnapEd and Jefferson Healthcare. Call for more information or speak with your doctor to register for this free program. EXERCISE AND THRIVE • Post Cancer Treatment Wellness Program for adult survivors 90 days post treatment. In partnership with Jefferson Healthcare and Fred Hutchinson. This 12week program focuses on the health needs of cancer survivors, including exercise, nutrition and cancer support group. Call (360) 385-5811 to learn more and be put on the list. NURTURED HEART PARENTING CLASS • Taught by Kimberly Montgomery. Begins in March. To be added to the list please contact the Jefferson County YMCA office at (360) 385-5811. TUTORING • Tutors needed for grades K-6 in Chimacum and grades 4-8 in Port Townsend. YOGA • with Terry Wagner at the YMCA Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m.

Port Townsend Library FAMILY READ 2015: “Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra” • March 18, 1-3 p.m. meet author Jason Fry at the Port Townsend Public Library. Jason will talk about Jupiter Pirates, his Star Wars books, and more! Bring your books to be signed.

READ TO ROVER • Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beginning (and not-sobeginning) readers come to the library to read to one of our special real, live reading dogs for 15 minutes each. Free! Sign up at the children’s desk when you arrive. For more info call 3853181, www.ptpubliclibrary.org ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING • for Teens & Tweens. April 9 and April 16, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Port Townsend Public Library. If you’re between 9-17 years old and you want to make robots do your bidding, come learn how to program LEGO Mindstorms robots to play basketball or follow a maze. This is a great introduction to programming for anyone who is thinking about joining the library’s FIRST LEGO League robotics team in the fall. You are signing up for both days, April 9 & April 16. Class is free but space is limited! Call the library or go online to the library calendar to sign up. For more info call 385-3181, www.ptpubliclibrary.org

Jefferson Co. Library BOOK ARTS & BOOK TALK • Ages 6-11. Thursdays, March 19, April 23 and May 21, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Paper arts and book talk! Kids ages 6 to 11 are invited to join in a monthly exploration of paper arts and conversation about books. All materials provided. BOOK DISCUSSION @ YOUR LIBRARY • Thursdays, March 12, April 9 and May 14, 6:15-7:45 p.m. All are welcome to sign-up for Jefferson County Library’s monthly book discussion. Attend one session or every session, no on-going commitment is required. Copies of the book title for each month will be loaned by the library when you sign-up. Participants are asked to read the entire book before the scheduled session. Visit www.jclibrary.info to see a list of the monthly book titles. DAY HIKING AROUND THE SALISH SEA • Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. “Day Hiking the San Juans and Gulf Islands,” with Craig Romano. Learn about day hikes on the San Juan and Gulf Islands with award winning guidebook author Craig Romano. Drawing from this new release, Craig will be spotlighting the best hiking destinations within the Salish Sea. Romano, author of over a dozen trail hiking books covering the Olympic Peninsula, North Cascades, Eastern Washington, Idaho, and the Columbia River Gorge, hiked nearly a thousand miles on 28 islands researching this book. Learn how he discovered trails on undeveloped islands and trails to secluded beaches, bays and coves; trails on rugged coastal ledges and bluffs; and trails through magnificent old-growth forests that were old even when George Vancouver sailed into the Salish Sea. GREAT DECISIONS: Privacy in the Digital Age • Thursday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. Produced by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), Great Decisions is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. This series is brought to the library from the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program (ALPs). Programs are held every Thursday evening from May 14 to July 2 and are facilitated by Joyce Francis, PhD. This week, we will discuss how the idea of “privacy” has undergone significant changes in the digital age, as has the idea of privacy “harm.” Fearful of British spying, influence and intervention, the founding fathers granted citizens significant protections in the Constitution. Now, the tables have turned; Concerns about what some see as a U.S. “dragnet” and unwarranted privacy intrusions have compelled other countries to revamp their own privacy protections. Legislation, both at home and abroad, hasn’t kept pace with technological developments, leaving some wondering if privacy as we know it is long dead. GREAT DECISIONS: Russia and the Near Abroad • Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., with guest Galen Clark, Russian expert and linguist. Produced by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), Great Decisions is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. This series is brought to the library from the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program (ALPs). Programs are held every Thursday evening from May 14 to July 2 and are facilitated by Joyce Francis, PhD. This week we will discuss how, as calls for closer ties with the European Union failed to be met, Ukrainians took to the streets in November 2013. As the movement later known as the Euromaidan, or “Euro Square,” pulled western Ukraine closer to its European neighbors, another powerful force threatened to tear away the country’s eastern half: Russia. Putin’s pushback against European expansionism has the West wondering: If Putin’s Russia isn’t afraid to take an aggressive stance against Europeanization in Ukraine, what does that mean for the rest of Russia’s neighbors?

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KIDS & TEEN THURDAYS: A TRIBUTE TO CALDER’S CIRCUS • May 7. Alexander Calder is famous for his large-scale mobile sculptures, but the artist also created many smaller works, including “Calder’s Circus.” Participants will take a look at his circus through books and video, and then work with Jeanne Simmons to create a circus using wire, found objects, and other engaging materials. Teens start at 2:45 p.m. with younger kids (ages 6-11) joining in the fun from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Jeanne Simmons has a BFA in sculpture and has been working with youth for many years in both library and school contexts. KIDS & TEEN THURDAYS: FOREST SPIRIT SCISSOR ART • March 12. Create a wintry scene inspired by the Japanese nature spirit, Totoro. Join artist Catherine Motteler for an afternoon of scissors and chalk. Teens start at 2:45 p.m. with younger kids (ages 6-11) joining in the fun from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library.

KIDS & TEEN THURSDAYS: GAME TIME • April 9 and May 14. Teens are invited to play card games, board games and group games starting at 2:45, with younger kids (ages 6 to 11) joining in the fun from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library. KIDS’ LEADERSHIP GROUP • Ages 6-11. Thursdays, March 26 and April 30, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Kids ages 6 to 11 are invited to participate in activities designed to develop leadership skills while helping plan library programs, create displays, and more. STORYTIME: BABYTIME • Ages birth-12 months. Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. This 20-minute lap sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development as well as the enjoyment of music, language and books. STORYTIME: FOR TODDLERS • Ages 12-30 months. Every Monday, 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime features movement, music, puppets and fingerplays as well as flannel stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind. STORYTIME: PRESCHOOLER • Ages 3-5 years. Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Please join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more, designed to promote early learning. Preschool Storytime is followed by a craft or activity that encourages social, literacy and fine motor skills.

TECH TUESDAY CLASS • “The Future of Libraries.” March 24, 3-4 p.m. What are some new innovations sweeping libraries worldwide? How are libraries adapting in their communities? Some of the results are surprising. Join us for a tour of some incredible innovations and see if you recognize the library of the future. TECH TUESDAY CLASS • “The Great Outdoors: There’s an App for That!” May 26, 3-4 p.m. Going Hiking and need a map? Want to identify that peak over yonder? Or, maybe you are just looking for a nice simple hike near you. Join us for an exploration of how apps and technology can be used to meet these needs. TECH TUESDAY CLASS • “What is an App?” March 31, 3-4 p.m. Join us for a discussion of Apps and find answers to: What is an App? What is the difference between an App and a program? Why would I use an App, or for that matter, when might I want to use a program or browser? We will also share some of our favorite apps. TECH TUESDAYS: DROP IN TECH ASSISTANCE • 4-6 p.m. Tech Tuesday classes (running from 3-4 p.m.) are followed each week by individual dropin assistance with your devices and/or technology. Bring your device or use laptops provided by the library. TEEN LEADERSHIP GROUP • Ages 11 and older. Thursdays, March 26 and April 30, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Participants are invited to join in activities designed to develop leadership skills while helping plan library programs, create displays, and more. TEEN WRITERS’ CLUB • Ages 1118. Thursdays, March 19, April 23, and May 21, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Teens are invited to take part in the Jefferson County Library’s Teen Writers’ Club, providing an opportunity for young writers to join together to share, support, and grow as writers. Jolie Stekly, author and teacher, leads the group, providing writing exercises as well as moderating critique and discussion.

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INQUIRING MIND LECTURE: Washington’s Music Pioneers • with Amanda Wilde. Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Radio host, producer, and musical journalist Amanda Wilde, well known for her eclectic knowledge of music and interviews, will present this final 2015 Inquiring Mind lecture. Washington state holds the unique position of being ‘on the edge of the world’ from both musical and geographic standpoints. This placement provided a rich breeding ground for three distinct and revolutionary artists who pushed artistic and technological limits to forge new musical and cultural territory. Wilde will discuss how the music of artistic giants and Washington sons Bing Crosby, Jimi Hendrix, and Kurt Cobain spans generations. Wilde will also highlight unusual and universal themes and threads that weave three distinct artists with three groundbreaking musical eras: the 1930s, the 1960s and the 1990s. Along the way, she will show how they have influenced the technology, business, and notoriety of Washington State. Wilde was a key figure in the development of cutting-edge Seattle music station KEXP and hosted their afternoon drive show for 12 years. In 2003, Wilde joined KUOW where she hosts and produces the acclaimed music program, “The Swing Years and Beyond.” Co-sponsored by Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.

KIDS & TEEN THURDAYS: TERRA COTTA POTTERY • Ages 6-18. April 16. Join Christine Hulburt in an exploration of clay. Build a coil vessel and pinch pot, with emphasis on texture and surface design. Experiment with sculpture by making birds and other whimsical creatures. Teens start at 2:45 p.m. with younger kids (ages 6-11) joining in the fun from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Christine Hulburt graduated from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC, where she studied ceramics. She pursued further ceramics study after graduation from the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, also in Asheville. Today she is a production potter at Daily Bird Pottery in Port Townsend.

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TECH TUESDAY CLASS • “An Introduction to Facebook (Session 1 of 2)” March 17, 3-4 p.m. In this first ses- 18th ANNUAL AAUW/UWF KITCHEN sion of a two-part class (Intermediate TOUR • April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Facebook class scheduled on April 21) lovely Marrowstone Island. Self-guided we will cover: Facebook and social me- tour of 8 beautifully designed kitchens. dia in general (i.e., social media is not Start your tour at the Hospitality Cendesigned for privacy); the terminology ter located at 231 Garden Club Road of Facebook defined; how you sign-up for ticket passports, raffle baskets, for an account (you must have an email free light refreshments, and seminars. address); how you follow pages and Proceeds fund scholarships and educaTAGLINE invite “friends” to follow you; and how tion projects in East Jefferson County. Sponsored by AAUW Port Townsend you “post” content your—site. Theto tagline “Community Owned” — must appear above the Quimper Mercantile Co. logo.The tagline can also be Women’s Foundation. and its University displayed separately from the logo and when using the logo and CLASS Port Townsend, WA. TECH TUESDAY • “How to Tickets are $15. Call (360) 379-4024. Download Library eBooks.” April 7 LUDLOW VILLAGE PLAYERS • Preand May 5, 3-4 p.m. Discover the variPRIMARY VERSION senting “Night The logo and tagline lock-up should notof be January 16th” by ous titles of eBooks and eAudio books altered in any way and should always be Courtroom drama, death, reproducedAyn from anRand. approved electronic file. available through your library. Learn The tagline typeface is Oldstlye. how to prepare your computer or de- biz empire crash, gigantic fraud. Audivice to enable downloading the titles ence decides verdict. Jury drawn 1/2 hour before show. Thursday, Friday & you wish to read, and how to check-out ALTERNATE VERSIONS Saturday, March 26-28, 7 p.m.; Sunday versions shown below should and return the books you borrow. The only be used when appropriate. matinee, March 29, 2 p.m. $15 at LudTECH TUESDAY CLASS • “Interme- low Bay Club or brownpapertickets.com diate Facebook (Session 2 of 2),” April 21, 3-4 p.m. This second session SWIM FREE • Second Sunday of evof our two-part class (Introduction to ery month at the Mountain View Pool. Only for laps, Facebook class scheduled on March From 1-2 p.m., Adults Port Townse n d, WA Port Townse n d, WA 17) is designed for current Facebook water walking and exercise. From 2:15users. We will begin this class with 5 p.m., Family Recreation Swim for all the understanding that you are already ages. An adult must accompany chilsigned up and are using Facebook. We dren under 8 in the water. Questions, will review security settings; show you call (360) 385-7665. how to make a page attached to your personal Facebook site, review “tagging” and show you how to refine your Facebook settings to limit who can see your posts.

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Early Childhood Education ALSO SEE LISTINGS • for the Port Townsend Library, the Jefferson County Library, Camps, Classes and the YMCA for additional preschooler & early education activities. CHIMACUM CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL • FREE full-day kindergarten registration for 2015-16 is now open. Parents are asked to register early to assist the school in planning for the next school year. Register your child between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Chimacum Creek Primary office, located at 313 Ness Corner Road, Port Hadlock. Call the school office (360) 344-3270 about the required registration documentation. Not sure? Bring your kindergarten-age child to the Kindergarten Round Up on April 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. to visit the school, meet teachers, explore a school bus, and eat pizza.

LITTLE WINGS PRESCHOOL • is a Reggio Emillia inspired pre-school for children ages 3-5. It is designed with the freedom to play, develop relationships, and voice individual opinions & interests about the world around them. Teachers listen deeply and ,using a wide variety of rich materials, offer inquiry-based projects to explore these interests. Teachers and children are true collaborators through this process. Tuition starts at $220 for two days per week. Call Lisa Leporati for further inquiries at (360) 643-0663.

NEW DAY LEARNING ACADEMY • Visit the Preschool and Kindergarten at New Day Learning Academy by calling for a walk-through! We are located at the Calvary Community Church of Port Townsend. Preschool meets 2 or 3 days for 4 hours; Kindergarten for 4 days and a 16 hour week. (360) 3791334 or www.newdaylearning.org

NOW ENROLLING PRESCHOOL • Swan School Discoverers’ Preschool Program. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., geared toward ages 3 & 4. Swan School operates on a balanced calendar schedule. The program provides rich, child-centered classroom experiences that engage students in the exciting process of learning. The classroom community invites hands-on exploration of art, music, reading, writing, Spanish, mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills, science and the natural world, drama and movement. Preschool children may enroll for 3-, 4-, or 5-days per week. To learn more about Swan School call (360) 385-7340 to arrange a visit. www.swanschool.net

OPEPO OPEN ENROLLMENT • Now through May 1. OPEOP is a multi-age 1st to 5th grade community-focused classroom offering exciting field trips, enrichment, family involvement and inquiry-based learning. Applications and information available at Grant Street School. Phone Carrie, (360) 774-2521 or email carriespender@ gmail.com SUNFIELD WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS • Honor the wholeness in body and spirit of the young child. A reverence for the magical time of childhood is a guiding philosophy. Buttercup Parent-Child class is open to children ages birth-3 years and an accompanying adult. Two classes are offered both spring and fall semesters. This class meets once a week, your choice of a Tuesday or Friday class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool at Sunfield offers a class specific to children ages 3-4. This program follows the Kindergarten curriculum but is geared to the needs of the younger child. Parents choose a 2-, 3-, or 5-day program that meets from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Kindergarten programs for children ages 5-6 are offered for 4-day (Mon.-Thurs.) or 5-day (Mon.Fri.) schedules, meeting from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The day is structured in a rhythmic way, with time for free play both inside and outside. Each day includes a long walk across the farm, fields, and forests of Sunfield. Other activities include painting, beeswax modeling, sewing, caring for the farm animals, gardening, fairy tales, puppet plays, singing, verses, and movement. Visit www.sunfieldfarm.org for info, call 360-385-3658 or email info@sunfieldfarm.org with any questions, to sign up for a visit, or to enroll.

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Parents are invited to register their kindergartner as soon as possible for free full-day kindergarten for 2015-16 school year. Early registration assists us in our planning for the next school year. Please register your child between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Chimacum Creek Primary office, located at 313 Ness Corner Road, Port Hadlock. According to state law, kindergarten students must have had their fifth birthday by August 31st of the entry year. Parents with children whose fifth birthday falls after August 31st, but before October 31st may apply for early entrance. Bring your child’s original birth certificate and current immunization records. If those records are unavailable, still register the child, realizing that documentation will be necessary before the child’s first day of school. For more information about kindergarten registration please call the Chimacum Creek Primary office at 344-3270.

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39th Annual Rhododendron Arts & Crafts Fair May 9th & 10th Madison St. & Civic Plaza, downtown 25th Annual Uptown Street Fair Arts & Crafts Show August 15th Tyler Street, by Community Center 43rd Annual Crafts by the Dock Fair, September 6th & 7th Madison St. & Civic Plaza downtown 25th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair November 28th & 29th PT Community Center (two floors) Lawrence & Tyler Streets, Uptown

Come Join Our ‘Kindergarten Round Up’ April 16th from 5:30-6:30 *Chance for upcoming kindergarten students and parents to come to school *Visit classrooms and meet our teachers *Explore a school bus

*Eat pizza!!

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Arts & Crafts Guild celebrates 43 years as a self-supporting non-profit arts organization, providing arts scholarships to local students and helping to fund other cultural activities in Jefferson County.

Applications for fairs and scholarship applications available at

www.porttownsendartsguild.org

Trails: Travel by foot or bike

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The City of Port Townsend’s Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board, along with other volunteers, has greatly expanded the public trail options here. Pictured are board members (from left) Pat Teal, Hendrik Taatgen, Richard Dandridge, Scott Walker, Lys Burden and Jolly Wahlstrom. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

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as “Kah Tai” which means “pass through” for this important valley connecting Port Townsend Bay to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This portage route was used by indigenous people to avoid the hazardous waters around Point Wilson. At the north end of the Valley Trail is a hotbed of trails located at Fort Worden State Park, which served as a U.S. Army Coast Artillery defense installation from 1902 to 1953. The harbor defense system never fired a shot in anger, and the last guns were removed in 1944. Impressive concrete gun em-

Why use the trail system? Why not? By Patrick J. Sullivan of the Leader

The City of Port Townsend has $80 million worth of street repairs on backlog. “That amount of work will never get done,” said Scott Walker, a member of the City’s Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board, and godfather of the public trail system. “We need to get people out of their cars and that means providing alternatives.” Walking or biking the trail system, which includes sidewalks and streets, is a healthy alternative along with a transportation choice. “The principal cause of chronic health issues is a sedentary lifestyle,” Walker noted. “We moved here because of the trail system,” said Lys Burden. “We wanted to live as much as we could without a car, and live an active lifestyle.” Hendrik Taatgen moved away from Port Townsend 12 years ago and was “so pleasantly surprised” upon his return to see the trail system has expanded. Long-time resident Sally Chapin uses public trails every day as she rides her bicycle to work. “If you are

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not out using the trails, you need to ask yourself why,” she noted. Pat Teal walks an hour a day. She’s involved with the NMTAB to help monitor access for people with disabilities. Jolly Wahlstrom said he has always enjoyed walking, and usually does it 90 minutes a day. “It’s pleasant to not have to drive to the Olympics and still be able to have a walk in the woods.” Richard Dandridge likes the idea of improving bicycling options because combustion engines contribute to climate change. “I think bicycles are going to save the world.”

placements remain at Fort Worden’s Artillery Hill, and roads and trails are now great for walking and biking. Artillery Hill, the beach area and the campgrounds are managed by Washing-

ton State Parks, and a Discover Pass is required for visitors parking a motor vehicle at trailhead locations. The NMTAB meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at City Hall. The board has a full complement of members; general public interest is always welcome. Right now, only a handful of people do the most for our trail system, although a recent work party had 27 people, thanks to participation by the local youth mountain bike team. People can volunteer to help the PT Trail Crew by sending a message to pttrailcrew@gmail.com or calling 360-301-0982.

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