PORT TOWNSEND — Animal lovers and art lovers alike are invited to an open house this Saturday celebrating the release of the “Forever Friends” calendar, a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Jefferson County.
The gathering will go from noon to 5 p.m. at the shelter, 112 Critter Lane, with snacks, prizes and, as ever, pets available for adoption.
Visitors can purchase a copy of “Forever Friends” for $18 via cash or check at the Humane Society on Saturday.
The calendar is also available at a number of other Port Townsend locations including Bonita’s, 1433 Sims Way, and local veterinary clinics.
The artists involved in this project are Mena Quilici, Penny Shephard St. John, Louisa Smith-Adam, Marie Amerson, Sandy Offutt, Dawn Sagar, Elizabeth Reutlinger, Pat Sandmann, Diane Ainsworth, Diana Whitney, Sandy Guinup and Virginia “Ginny” King, with photography by Myron Gauger.
For information, phone 360-385-3292, see hsjcwa.org or visit the Humane Society of Jefferson County page on Facebook.

