This Week
YMCA Family Fun Night – Fri, Nov 3rd *New*
Kids and families can join for a fun night of crafts and activities for kids in the gymnasium, free swim in Mountain View Pool (subject to capacity limitations), and parents can learn more about the Early Learning and Family Support Center. For more information, see here. Time: 5-7 p.m. | Location: 1919 Blaine Street, Port Townsend
Quilcene Repair Event – Sat, Nov 4th
This is a free community gathering in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Volunteers will donate their time to help repair small appliances and electronics, textiles/clothes, tool sharpening, and other household items. Limit of 2 items per person. If you know the specific part needed to repair your item, please bring it along. Bring your toaster that no longer toasts, sweater with a hole in the elbow, and excitement to get these belongings repaired while also learning how they did it and ways you could do it yourself next time! Learn more here. Questions? Contact Mandi.
Time: 10am – 1pm | Location: Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene
Practicing Presence Silent Retreat – Fri, Nov 5th
The group will practice together in companionable silence and with guided meditation, both seated and moving. A day of practicing mindfulness allows attendees to be with both the pleasant and unpleasant moments that arise and disappear continuously – thoughts, emotions, sensations – in a spacious and supportive environment, and see possibility and gain insight into our humanity. Course fee: sliding scale from $60 – $90. Registration here.
Time: 11am – 4:30pm | Location: Yoga and Wellness Studio, 629 Fillmore St., Port Townsend
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