Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press
OLYMPIA — State Sen. Jim Hargrove will be the ranking Democrat on the Ways & Means Committee when the 2015 legislative session begins next month.
Hargrove, who is from Hoquiam, is the Senate’s most experienced legislator. When the legislative session begins Jan. 12, he will begin his 31st year serving in Olympia.
He also will serve on the Senate Human Services, Mental Health and Housing Committee.
He represents the 24th District, which covers Clallam and Jefferson counties and part of Grays Harbor County.
“There’s no doubt we have serious budget challenges ahead of us in 2015,” Hargrove said.
Hargrove has previously served as chair and was the ranking member of the Senate’s budget-writing committee during the past two sessions.
Charter review meet
PORT ANGELES — The inaugural Clallam County Charter Review Commission meeting originally set for last Thursday night was postponed until Tuesday.
Legal counsel said the commission’s first meeting was not properly noted in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, said Trish Holden, clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, late Thursday afternoon.
Specifically, notice of the meeting was not posted on the Clallam County website, Holden said.
Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room (160) at the Clallam County Courthouse at 223 E. Fourth St. in Port Angeles.
Port Angeles High School concert to air on radio this Tuesday
PORT ANGELES — All Port Angeles High School bands, choirs and orchestras performed recently at he school’s Performing Arts Center during its annual holiday concert.
KONP radio will replay the concert at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Tune in to 1450 AM or visit www.konp.com to listen.
Candy Cane report
PORT ANGELES — Local fire departments have reported that the 2014 Operation Candy Cane has brought in 11,219 pounds of nonperishable food items — up from last year — plus $1,083.43, which is down from last year.
A total of 268,942 pounds of food and $51,781.83 have been collected since Operation Candy Cane began back in 1986.
All of the proceeds go to local food banks in Port Angeles.
‘Quiet Day,’ service set at PA church
PORT ANGELES — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Ave., will hold a “Quiet Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The day will open with prayer and then silence, continuing with a provided lunch, will conclude with prayer.
Two contemplative prayer “sits” will be led by Elizabeth Kelly in the afternoon.
Meditation and reading materials will be available, or bring your own.
Gentle incense will be used.
On Sunday, the church will hold a Blue Christmas/Longest Night service 7 p.m.
This is a nondenominational service that recognizes the holidays are not a season of joy for everyone.
All are welcome.
Men’s Breakfast
FORKS — The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be held at First Congregational Church, 280 S. Spartan Ave., at 8 a.m. Saturday.
This breakfast is for all Christian men who want to have fellowship with fellow believers in an effort to make their community a better place.
The topic of this month’s breakfast is “How Can We Be the Light of the World in This the Darkest Time of the Year?”
Donations are accepted.
Sunday service
PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., will hold a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday with guest speaker Niobe Weaver.
The lesson is “Celebrate the Light,” honoring the Christ light within.
Following the service, Christmas songs will be sung.
Free child care is available during the service.
A time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome.
Christmas events
PORT TOWNSEND — First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St., is planning Christmas events.
On Sunday, a Christmas celebration service will take place at 9:30 a.m.
A special offering will be taken for the building of freshwater wells through Living Water International.
Christmas treats and visiting will follow the service.
On Wednesday, the church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight communion service at 6 p.m.
For more information, phone 360-385-2752 or email Skipnbekah@aol.com.
Christmas Cantata
PORT TOWNSEND — A Christmas Cantata, “Love Comes Down at Christmas,” will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.
The public is invited to attend.
The cantata, composed by Joel Raney, was inspired by Christina Rossetti’s 1885 poem of the same name. Lines from the poem are scattered throughout the cantata, which also includes many familiar carols and Christmas favorites woven into the work.
The church’s Chancel Choir, directed by Jack Reid, will perform the cantata.
Elisabeth Heiner will be the accompanist.
The Rev. Dennis Hughes serves as the church’s interim pastor.
Candlelighting
SEQUIM — A Christmas Eve candlelighting service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Choirs will perform and carols will be sung. There will be a special story for children, who will receive a “treat bag.”
The congregation will light candles and sing “Silent Night” to conclude the service.
For information, phone the church at 683-5367.
