Prep football officials to meet Monday
PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Football Officials Association will meet in the Vern Burton Community Center meeting rooms, 308 E. Fourth St., at 7 p.m. Monday.
The association trains and schedules officials for high school and middle school football games.
New rules and books will be reviewed at this meeting and plans made for the upcoming football season.
Those interested in becoming a high school football official should plan on attending this meeting.
For information, email Mike Wilson at seahawk75@msn.com or phone 360-808-3076.
Troll run readied
GARDINER — Valley of the Trolls, a four-race event will be held again at the Troll Haven Bandy Farms in Gardiner after a strong showing in its inaugural kick-off in 2015.
The Friends of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation are hosting USAT&F Certified half-marathon and 10-kilometer races, plus a 5-kilometer and a Kid’s Sprint for Health races.
Troll Haven is, as race organizers describe, “a magical, mystical sanctuary that has been created for families, friends and especially for children.” The privately owned estate occupies 150 acres along Discovery Bay in Gardiner, between Sequim and Port Townsend.
This year’s half marathon features a pacer group.
Start time this year is a bit earlier, with the starter’s gun set for 8 a.m. for the half marathon, 8:15 a.m. for the 10K and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K.
The cost for adults (18 and older) is $60 for the half marathon, $45 for the 10K and $35 for the 5K. Those 18 and younger are $5 less.
T-shirts are included in the entry fee. Those registering will receive shirts either race day or by mail.
Packet pickup is Friday, Aug. 19, from 5-8 p.m., or on race morning starting at 6 a.m.
Commemorative awards are presented to the overall male &female in the half-marathon, as well as age groups: 12 &Younger, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80-plus.
For more information, email sailing@payc.org Jane Storm at thestorms@q.com or phone 360-774-6066, or Rebecca Krajewski rjkrajewski@hotmail.com or phone 206-779-2979).
See aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls to register.
Sailing lessons
PORT ANGELES — A sailing class for intermediate and advanced youth sailors will start Monday.
Port Angeles Yacht Club for youth ages 10 to 18 and adults.
The camp will run from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Cost for the course is $100.
U.S. Sailing certified instructors will lead the classes.
Attendees will learn how to sail the Yacht Club’s fleet of Vanguard 15s and Ericson 29-foot sailboats.
For more information, email sailing@payc.org.
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