NEWS BRIEFS: Flora discussion set today in Port Townsend . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — A “What’s New on the Olympic Peninsula Talk” focusing on flora will take place at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., today.

The talk, sponsored by the Olympic Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society, kicks off with social time at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. program. All are welcome to the free event.

Flora of the Olympic Peninsula by Nelsa Buckingham, Janis Burger and others was published in 1995 by the Northwest Interpretive Association with the support of the Washington Native Plant Society.

In the intervening years, over 100 additional species have been discovered growing on the Olympic Peninsula.

Fred Weinmann will briefly describe the history of botanizing on the Olympic Peninsula and provide an update of the flora.

He also will refresh memories with illustrated examples about the number and nature of rare and endemic species on the Peninsula.

For more information, email Weinmann at fweinmann@cablespeed.com.

Senior nutrition

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Senior Nutrition Site dinners will be served at 4 p.m. today through Friday at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St.

A suggested donation is $5 for those who are 60 or older. People younger than 60 can attend for $8. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance to 360-457-8921. Menus are subject to change.

■ Today: Tossed salad, tomato soup, grilled cheese, grapes and brownies.

■ Wednesday: Pea salad, liver and onions, whipped potatoes, dill carrots and sherbet.

■ Thursday: Closed.

■ Friday: Spinach salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, cauliflower, garlic bread and fruit cup.

Sequim parks board has 2 vacancies

SEQUIM — The City Council is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

This voluntary board meets once a month and advises the council on issues involving city parks and public spaces.

One term expires this June 30 and the other ends June 30, 2017. The positions are open to residents within the Sequim city limits.

Applications are available at the Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St., or online at www.sequimwa.gov. The positions are open until filled.

For more information, contact Joe Irvin, assistant to the city manager/parks manager at 360-582-2457 or jirvin@sequimwa.gov.

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