SEQUIM — The 18th annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for cancer survivors will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.
The annual event will be at Sunland Golf & Country Club, 109 Hilltop Drive.
The tea party will include refreshments, guest speakers, a performance by vocalist Janice Parks and, of course, strange hats.
Tickets for the event are $30 and can be reserved by calling Stephanie Swensson at 360-681-8410.
All proceeds will go to Operation Uplift of Port Angeles and the Olympic Medical Cancer Center of Sequim.
The tea party is a tradition dating back to October 1998, when friends of the late Jan Chatfield gathered together for a potluck in her honor, said Vonnie Putnam of Sequim, event chairwoman and a breast cancer survivor of 18 years.
Chatfield, who was receiving chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, wore a hat to the potluck because her hair had fallen out, Putnam said, so others began wearing hats to the event.
‘Yes Men’ events
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Climate Action, in conjunction with the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, will kick off an occasional film series with “The Yes Men are Revolting” on Monday.
This film is a comedic romp through the dark side of corporate culture and will be shown at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St.
Doors open with snacks available at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7 p.m.
Admission is by donation ($5 suggested).
In this movie, the Yes Men take on their biggest challenge: climate change.
Underlying all the mirth is the pathos of trying to make a difference before it’s too late, according to a news release.
“Yes Men” films have received numerous international awards, including the United Nations Association Film Festival Grand Jury Award, Best Documentary Award at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and the Audience Award at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam.
The movie is not rated; however, it does contain some strong language.
For more information, phone Janet Marx at 360-457-6605.
Anglers to meet
PORT TOWNSEND — The East Jefferson Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers will hold its next meeting in the port commissioners’ office, 333 Benedict St., at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
There will be a discussion about boat and beach fishing for coho salmon, plus updates on the success of the crab opening Oct. 1.
Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.
Gardening talk
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Cathy Lucero will present ideas to help gardeners design their gardens to save time and energy weeding today.
The free presentation will be at noon at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St.
She will provide tips to prevent weeds from growing and share ideas for low-maintenance yards and gardens.
Lucero studied botany at the University of Washington and completed her degree in environmental science through the Huxley program at Western Washington University.
She has been in her present position for 17 years.
The presentation is part of the “Green Thumbs Garden Tips” brown bag series sponsored by the WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners on the second and fourth Thursday of every month in Port Angeles.
For more information, call 360-417-2279.
