OLYMPIA — Today is the last day of a special statewide emphasis patrol by the State Patrol.
The emphasis patrol is to raise awareness of a law concerning driving in the left lane on highways.
“Many Washington state drivers are unaware that driving in the left lane for extended periods of time can be against the law,” Chief John R. Batiste said in a news release.
“The left lane is designed to operate as a passing lane.”
Last year, the State Patrol stopped 13,909 they said violated the left lane law.
The law, RCW 46.61.100(2), says that on roadways having two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, “all vehicles shall be driven in the right hand lane then available for traffic, except for overtaking and passing another vehicle in the same direction, when traveling at a speed greater than the traffic flow, when moving left to allow traffic to merge or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted.”
Colon cancer talks
Olympic Medical Center will offer free community presentations for Sequim and Port Angeles featuring Dr. Duane Webb, gastroenterologist, as the featured speaker.
On Tuesday, Webb will speak at 6 p.m. in Port Angeles’ Olympic Medical Hospital, Linkletter Hall, 939 Caroline St.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, he will speak in the Sequim Medical Services Building Conference Room, 840 N. Fifth Ave.
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. for both men and women combined, according to a news release.
Webb’s presentation will cover the importance of screenings as part of the early detection and prevention of colon cancer.
Tour guides sought
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to train as walking tour guides and historic house docents.
“If you are interested in local history and enjoy sharing it with others, we’d love to have you on our team and will provide all of the necessary training,” said Bill Tennent, historical society executive director.
“We are particularly looking for guides to assist with the upcoming cruise ship shore excursions and for assisting at the Rothschild House Museum during the summer.”
For more information, call Brooke Weber at 360-385-1003.
Students get dollars
PORT ANGELES — In their third year supporting local firefighters participating in the Seattle Columbia Center Climb, Stevens Middle School students recently collected $502.74 in the “Bring a dollar. Share a dollar . . . with a friend” event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
The climb will start at the Columbia Center, 701 Fifth St., Seattle, in the second tallest building on the West Coast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Climbers will ascend 69 flights, 1,311 steps, up to 788 feet of vertical elevation.
Students brought in their dollars to add to the collection.
The goal was to provide an opportunity to teach and show students how to “be a part of something bigger than yourself,” according to a news release.
Maundy Thursday
PORT TOWNSEND — Unity of Port Townsend will offer a special Maundy Thursday communion service for those who wish to attend at 7 p.m. this Thursday.
The CommUnity CommUnion Service is an evening of hospitality, prayer, song and ritual.
The Revs. Pam Douglas-Smith, Barb Laski and Simon Ruth de Voil will lead.
Music will be provided by Simon.
The Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center is located at 3918 San Juan Ave.
Phone 360-385-6519 or visit www.unitypt.org for more information.
Unity speaker
PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., will hold a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday featuring the Rev. Deborah Brandt, whose lesson will be “Spiritual Spring Cleaning.”
Brandt is an award-winning journalist who spent more than 30 years in broadcasting.
She is an ordained metaphysical minister.
A time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. for those who wish to participate.
Child care is available.
Fellowship time follows the worship service.
Unity also will feed young people at The Answer for Youth on Saturday. Donations should be at the church by 3:40 p.m.
The public is invited to all church activities.
Palm Sunday music
SEQUIM — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., will hold a 10 a.m. Palm Sunday service this Sunday.
St. Luke’s Chancel Choir will present “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” from Johannes Brahms’ Requiem.
The accompaniment includes cello, violin and piano.
For Communion, the choir will sing an early baroque composition, “Sing Hosanna to the Son of David” by Bartholomaus Gesius, and Negro Spiritual’s “Were You There.”
The public is welcome to the service.
Palm procession
SEQUIM — A procession of children and choir members carrying palm branches into the sanctuary will begin the Palm Sunday service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
A community Holy Week service at Trinity will take place at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a light lunch at 12:30 p.m.
A day later, the church’s Maundy Thursday service with communion will start at 6:45 p.m., preceded at 6 p.m. by a soup supper.
Then, on Good Friday, the sanctuary will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for prayer and meditation.
Easter Sunday, March 27, will begin with a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m.
The 10 a.m. service will feature music by the Trinity Singers and the Handbell Choir, in addition to the Easter message by the Rev. Bill Green.
A light brunch will be available from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and immediately after the service.
Eggs and other treats will be offered to children after the service.
For details, phone 360-683-5367.
Holy Week
PORT ANGELES — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., will celebrate Holy Week the last week of this month.
All are welcome to attend any of the following services:
■ Sunday, March 20, 9:30 a.m., Palm Sunday.
■ Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m., Agape Meal: Join in an experience of the first Lord’s Supper as part of a ritual meal. Reservations are required via 360-452-2323.
■ Friday, March 25, 6 p.m., Good Friday Service: Commemorate Jesus’ “Stations of the Cross” with readings and Lenten hymns.
■ Saturday, March 26, 6 p.m., Easter Vigil: Light the first Easter fire and experience ancient Biblical stories brought to life in recitation and performance.
■ Sunday, March 27, 9:30 a.m., Easter Sunday: Service and Easter egg hunt in the Memorial Garden.
PT Holy Week
PORT TOWNSEND — First Presbyterian Church of Port Townsend will hold the following Holy Week observances:
■ 10 a.m. Sunday — Sunday of Palms and Passion.
■ 6 p.m. Thursday — Maundy Thursday meal and service.
■ 7 p.m. Friday, March 25 — Good Friday observance.
■ 6:45 a.m. Sunday, March 27 — Easter sunrise service on the Labyrinth.
■ 10 a.m. March 27 — Resurrection morning celebration.
First Presbyterian is located at 1111 Franklin St.
For more information, phone 360-385-2525, email firstpres@cablespeed.com or visit www.fpcpt.org.
