Memorial Day activities, City Council meeting rescheduled and Sekiu Fly-In are just some of the upcoming activities for this three day holiday.
How would you like your artwork to be seen by the multitudes of Forks? Well, this is your chance. The Forks Forum is holding a contest to have the seven Forum newspaper vending machines decorated by local artists.If you are an artist or would be artist, submit your design idea to the Forks Forum office, 490 S. Forks Ave.
lallam County Health and Human Services Environmental Health Section will be holding a Septics 201/DIY class from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June, 5 at the Clallam County Courthouse Public Meeting Room 160.This free class is for homeowners who wish to become certified to inspect their own septic system.
Join Forks Elks Cub Scout Pack 4467 and others, at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, for a Memorial Day ceremony at the monument at City Hall. Following the conclusion of that ceremony, participants will then travel to the Transit Center for a short ceremony there. The public is invited to attend.
As many know, Forks lost its only surf and skate shop about a year ago. As of May 1, Wilderness Creative opened its doors, located in the heart of Forks at 51 N. Forks Ave. This is a new surf and skate shop with new people. The space is small, but the environment is huge! Inside is starting to fill with skate decks, surf boards, shoes and clothing.
In Christyland, obituaries would make people smile and maybe even laugh. Unfortunately, as I discovered while writing my gram’s obituary, the rule book states that they must be serious. This is unfortunate because laughter is the best medicine … after Nyquil anyway.
Do you ever drive to Port Angeles and think about what used to be “there” during your drive? After finding some old photos of what used to be at Fairholm, I thought I would jog some old memories.There are two theories on who named Fairholm (sometimes with an e) one being Carolyn Jones Rixon named the spot in the late 1890s; another is Postmistress Mrs. George Machelle gave the spot the name in 1893 when the post office needed a name.
Forks eighth-grader Jeremiah Salinas has won the top prize, in his age division, in the 11th Annual Voices of Children Contest. This contest is for children in Washington who are being raised by a relative other than their parents.
West End resident Chris Kloppman will present his seventh annual recital of classical piano music on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 250 N. Blackberry. Vocalist Pastor Pam Hunter and Megan Munk will also perform. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Prince of Peace building fund.
Sheriff Bill Benedict announces the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office sponsorship of 11-year-old Forks resident Ethan Gossard as Clallam County’s honorary sheriff at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s (WSJCJTC) Chief for a Day Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21.Chief for a Day is about celebrating the lives of children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or chronic illness.
What is going on this weekend and beyond? Tons of fun. A Fun Run for Oso, a grand opening at Concerned Citizens, plant sale and the Open Aire Market are just some of the activities!
The Weaver family of Forks has a lot to look forward to in 2014 as the newest Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County homeowners. Work is set to begin this spring in Habitat’s Maloney Lane development in Forks, groundbreaking for the first new home was held at noon Saturday, May 10. Mark, Trina, Mark Jr., Kenneth, Tia and Chris Weaver currently are living in a home that is literally falling down around them.
As a Habitat partner family, the Weavers
Gordon and Gracie Goose of Lake Crescent are pleased to announce the hatching of two of their eggs. While they were hoping for triplets, one egg didn’t hatch, they are just thrilled with the twins.The event, much anticipated by U.S. Highway 101 drivers, took place a couple weeks ago.