CLALLAM BAY — The basics of bread baking will be taught by Sudie Parker, an experienced baker, 4-H leader and judge, at the Clallam Bay Library, 16990 state Highway 112, starting today.
This series of free workshops will provide participants with a hands-on opportunity to learn various bread-baking techniques and practices.
Parker has interned in bakeries and spent a summer in Milan apprenticing in a bread shop.
She has taught food preserving classes at the Clallam Bay Library for two years. Workshops will take place on the following dates:
■ Today, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Yeast and quick bread basics. Learn how different fats work in breads, how to weigh and measure ingredients, and more.
■ Monday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Explore sourdough, artisanal, old-world style and “5-minute” breads.
■ Monday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Gluten-free breads.
To learn more about this and other events at the library, phone 360-963-2414, email ClallamBay@nols.org or visit www.nols.org and select “Events.”
Chorus open house
SEQUIM — The Grand Olympics Chorus is hosting an open house, Girls’ Night Out, at the QFC Plaza, Suite E-103, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
The event is open to women from teenagers on up who would like to learn to sing a cappella harmony.
There is no charge, and light refreshments will be served.
For more information, phone Nancy Anderson at 360-681-7546 or visit www.grandolympicschorus.org.
Marijuana talk
CHIMACUM — Jerry Blackburn, faculty member in the Chemical Dependency Counseling Education Program at Bellevue College, will present information on the impact marijuana use has on both the cognitive and physiological development of young people today.
The talk is at 6 p.m. in the Chimacum High School library, 91 West Valley Road.
Blackburn will consider signs of concern and discuss effective strategies for increasing protective factors and reducing those factors that put kids at risk for use.
Blackburn has worked in the field of chemical dependency for more than 18 years.
He is a graduate of the University of Washington and has been a certified chemical dependency professional since 1999.
This event is sponsored by the state Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, Chimacum Prevention Coalition, Chimacum School District and Jefferson County Public Health.
For more information on the coalition, contact Julia Danskin at 360-385-9420 or jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us, or Kelly Matlock at 360-379-4476 or kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us.
