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WednesdayAugust 29, 2012Fall Activities Guide

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FALL YOUTH WOODWORKING 2012. The Port Townsend School of Woodworking in partnership with the Jefferson County YMCA and The Northwest Maritime Center is offering a 6 week youth woodworking class. The classes are for middle school age youth and homeschoolers ages 10-14. All classes use hand tools only and teach simple beginning projects which evolve into more challenging ones that are useful and fun. After-school classes will be offered from 3:45-5:45 on Tuesdays. The 6- week sessions are Sept. 18 through Oct. 23. The fee is $65 for the 6 weeks and includes materials. Preregistration is advised. Class is lim-ited to 6 students. A second session may be added as needed. Classes are held at the Maritime Center. I will meet the school bus as needed. Please con-tact John Edwards, 360-385-6840 or [email protected].

LEGO MINDSTORMS: A sophisticated robotics system where students learn how to build robots of infinite variety and purpose. Ages 8 and up, younger with adult. Details TBA. David Miller: 360-385-5811.

MOUNTAIN VIEW POOL OPEN FOR FALL 2012. Visit www.cityofpt.us/pool.htm for our schedule, stop by at 1925 Blaine St., Suite 400, or call 360-385-7665. Fitness classes, public and pri-vate swim lessons, and recreation pro-grams.

WOODWORKING: Learning the crafts-manship of woodworking from the basics to the advanced, the YMCA with the Northwest Maritime Center and the PT School of Woodworking have classes for ages 6 through 14. Details TBA. YMCA: 360-385-5811.

Arts and CraftsPORT TOWNSEND ARTS GUILD FAIRS. “ Crafts by the Dock Fair”, September 8-9. Hours Sat. are 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. 10 am to 5 pm Madison St. at Water and new Civic Plaza down-town. “Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair” Fri., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 24. 10 am to 5 pm both days; Port Townsend Community Center. Two floors of year-round juried arts and crafts. www.port-townsendartsguild.org for more infor-mation.

DanceDANCE JAM: WEEKLY FREESTYLE DANCE. Freestyle dance without instructions or “moves” to learn. No dance experience required, you sim-ply need a desire to move and be healthy. Ages 18 and up. 7 pm Wed. at Mountain View Gym, YMCA, $5. Alcohol and drug free event. Alana Karsch: 360-821-8335.

DISCOVER THE ART OF DANCE at O’Meara Dance Studio. Pre-registration for classes is Sept. 11, 3-6. Classes begin Sept. 12. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, break dancing and musical the-ater for kinds and adults. O’Meara Dance Studio 360-379-4951, above the Uptown Theater. Celebrating our 48th year of teaching dance in Port Townsend.

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PORT TOWNSEND LIBRARY’S HALLOWEEN HARVEST Celebration! Sun., Oct. 28, 2 pm at Mountain View gym. Free. Come join us for a fun afternoon of family entertainment with gifted comedian and human cartoon,

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New programs for kids, adults

By Tristan Hiegler of the Leader

The Jefferson County Family YMCA is expanding its offerings this fall with new youth and adult programs, a direct response to what community members have sought.

“We’re here to be helpful,” said Erica Delma of Port Townsend, local program director.

The Y’s After the Bell after-school program is returning to Blue Heron Middle School (grades 4-8, 3-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday) in Port Townsend as well as launching at Chimacum Creek Primary School in Port Hadlock (grades 2-5, 3:30-5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Activities include arts and crafts, culinary arts, athletics and home-work help.

The fall session of After the Bell runs Sept. 10 through Dec. 1. The cost for the session is $550; install-ment plans and financial aid are available.

Class dates and times are still being determined; check the YMCA website for details: jeffersoncounty ymca.org.

community connector Delma said prompt financial

aid services are available by call-ing the YMCA’s main office (385-5811), located at the Mountain View Commons campus. The forms are also available online. She said that once a family qualifies for financial aid, that qualification carries over for the entire year.

Delma said that, in addition to the after-school programs, both Blue Heron and Chimacum Creek Primary will have a YMCA repre-sentative available from 1 to 5:15 p.m., weekdays. She said the new position is to allow parents, faculty and students to come in and ask questions about YMCA programs. She said if the Y doesn’t offer a par-ticular program, it will direct people to the organization that does.

“It just gets back to the Y as being a connector,” Delma said. “We’re there to be helpful in any way pos-sible.”

Delma said the YMCA lost 60 percent of its funding at the begin-ning of 2012, but has managed to expand its programs by maintaining and increasing its community col-laborations and partnerships, and by sharing resources.

“We’ve met financial challenges head on and been very focused on creating a long-term sustainability plan so we can continue to provide services to the community,” Delma said.

An example of those commu-nity partnerships includes a well-ness program created with Jefferson Healthcare. Called “Exercise and Thrive,” it’s available for patients 90 days out of cancer treatment. The class helps patients build muscle density and regain flexibility as well as providing tips on nutrition and mental health.

A program fundraiser – Enchanted Garden Soiree – is set for 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15 at Heartspace, an artist’s residence. Tickets are $50 for a gathering that includes a meal prepared by Jefferson Healthcare chef Arran Stark.

For details, call Delma at 385-5811 or [email protected].

more in Quilcene, BrinnonIn addition to the After the Bell

lineup, Delma said, more youth pro-grams are planned.

She said the Make a Difference youth mentoring program is expand-ing to Quilcene and Brinnon. The program allows high-school-age and older volunteers to spend time with young men and women, providing positive and stable role models.

Delma said “Cross Training for Girls,” with trainer Erica Dirksen, starts in September. The program aims to build up young women by working on physical fitness, self-con-fidence and positive peer relation-ships. That class is Sept. 12 through Oct. 4 and costs $5 per session. It’s also free to After the Bell partici-pants. Delma said she would like to bring an expanded and extended class back in the winter.

Swimming sessions at the Mountain View Pool are being offered Sept. 12 through Nov. 7. Students are bused from Blue Heron Middle School on Wednesdays. The cost is $55 for this After the Bell program.

Lego Mindstorms is a robot-ics program for ages 8 and older, although younger kids can sign up when accompanied by an adult.

Delma added that the YMCA’s certified after-school child care (ages 5-12) is returning. Financial assis-tance is available.

more adult programsDelma said the YMCA plans to

offer a computer literacy class for adults and seniors. The class teaches basic computer skills such as creat-ing documents and Web browsing.

Also coming this fall is an art appreciation class with Dan Groussman, a local art teacher.

Dates for “Demystifying Art” and “Leather Craft” classes are yet to be determined. Delma said the “Demystifying Art” class includes quick art critiques and the opportu-nity to attend an art walk downtown to apply the lessons learned in class.

Kevin Sanford, Blue Heron Middle School’s new athletic direc-tor, hosts an open house at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30 at the school commons.

Sanford is a Port Townsend High School teacher and track team coach. New Blue Heron prin-cipal Diane Lashinsky and new superintendent David Engle join him at the open house for an audi-ence Q&A session.

“We just kind of need to cel-ebrate sports coming back to the middle school,” Sanford said.

Because of budget decisions, the

district did not sponsor any middle school sports during the last school year. There has been no PT middle school football program for five years.

This school year, thanks to money raised by Team Port Townsend and the Redskin Boosters, all middle school (grades 7-8) sports are returning.

Seventh- and eighth-graders may register for football, cross-country and volleyball from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 30. Coaches for those fall sports should also be on hand at the open house, Sanford said.

The following programs are offered this fall through Jefferson County Parks and Recreation. The Rec Center is locat-ed downstairs in the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St. For more information call 385-2221 or visit countyrec.com/info/.

rec playRec Play is Wednesdays after school at the ICE house 12:45-2:45 p.m.

Rec Play is ideal for grades K-3. There are four sessions throughout the school year. Each session is eight to nine weeks. Cost is $50; drop-in fee is $8 per day.

Kid Fit at the rec centerKid Fit sessions are: Session 1 (Sept. 18-Oct. 25), Session 2 (Oct.

30-Dec. 13), Session 3 (Jan. 8-Feb. 14) and Session 4 (Feb. 19-March 28). Classes are offered for ages 2-8. Each session includes six classes Tuesday and/or Thursday. Cost is $42 for six 45-minute classes or $49 for six one-hour classes.

youth BasKetBallRegistration starts Oct. 1 for Pee-Wee (pre-K and kindergarten) and

Junior Hoops (grades 1-6). Games are played on Saturdays. Pee-Wee is co-ed; Jr. Hoops is not. Registration deadline is Nov. 1 and the fee is $49.

Fun with the Y! M! C! A!

Swimming is one of the After the Bell after-school recreational programs being offered this fall (Sept. 12-Nov. 7) by the Jefferson County Family YMCA. The public pool in Port Townsend, supported by the City of Port Townsend, is slated to close late this year for mainte-nance. Photo by Megan Claflin

Blue Heron athletes, parents to meet Aug. 30

County adds options

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Alex Zerbe. Costumes encour-aged and as always not too scary treats. This event is FREE thanks to the Friends of the Port Townsend Library.

TEEN MURDER MYSTERY AT THE LIBRARY. Sat., Oct. 27, 7-9 pm Who killed best-selling author Emily Thornton? Join us at the Library Learning Center and see if you can solve this crime. After you solve the mys-tery, we’ll celebrate with pizza! For teens in grades 6-12. Bring a friend! For more information contact the Port Townsend Library at 360-385-3181.

TEEN READ-A-THON. Wed., Oct. 17, 12:30-3:30 pm Celebrate Teen Read Week with a 3-hour Read-a-Thon at the Library Learning Center. That’s right...dare to read for 3 hours! Plus, speed date the latest teen books. (Can you choose a book in 60 seconds???) Snacks and prizes included. For teens in grades 6-12. Stop by after

school and join the awesome-ness at the Port Townsend Library, 360-385-3181.

WANT TO WRITE A GREAT COLLEGE admission essay? Learn from a pro. Sheila Bender is the author of Perfect Phrases for the College Admission Essay and her 90 minute workshop will help you discover the words that describe yourself and grab the attention of college admis-sion officers. So join us on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 1-2:30 pm at the Port Townsend Public Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St. This free workshop is recommended for high school juniors and seniors. For more information call Jody at 360-344-3051 or 360-379-2980.

Jefferson County Library

JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS: 2012 Huntingford Humanities Lecture: David Guterson, Nov. 14, 6:30 pm, Chimacum High School Auditorium. Pacific Northwest author David Guterson will discuss his career as a writer. His debut novel, Snow Falling on Cedars, won the presti-gious PEN/Faulkner Award. His other books include East of the Mountains, Our Lady of the Forest, The Other and Ed King. The Huntingford Humanities

Lecture was established in 2001 in memory of Sara L. Huntingford. She was a longtime supporter of the Jefferson County Library. Copies of Guterson’s books will be available for purchase follow-ing the event.

EducationA STRONG FOUNDATION FOR WRITING, reading and spelling through a multi-sensory phonics course “Writing Road to Reading” is offered for elementary students Mondays, 8:45-9:45, at New Day Learning Academy; taught by Rebecca Maberry. Parents attend first four classes and students practice at home four days each week. Other Mondays classes and the teachers are Violin by Pat Yearian, German Language and Culture by native German teacher Gabriele Babik, and Early American History through sto-ries and activities taught from a Principle Approach by Maxine Peirson. Registration is by quar-ter (nine weeks) for $54 each class. Classes begin Sept. 10. Call 360-379-1334. www.new-daylearning.org

AFTER THE BELL: A compre-hensive after-school program promoting youth develop-ment, healthy living and social responsibility. Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 pm Blue Heron Middle School, grades 4 through 8. Chimacum Creek Primary: Grades 2 through 5. YMCA: 360-385-5811.

HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: Choose from a variety of mid-day academic and enrichment courses, including PE, Culinary Arts, Math, Science and more. Details TBA. YMCA: 360-385-5811.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME SCHOOLERS meet for classes three Friday afternoons a month, beginning Sept. 21. Consultation and oversight for all course work is available through local learning center for Academy Northwest. Call 360-379-1334.

Our full-time Comprehensive Sailmaking and Rigging Program is held each winter at our waterfront campus. Master Sailmaker Sean Rankins, owner of Northwest Sails, and fellow experts in sailmaking, rigging and canvaswork who are masters of their trade are your instructors. Together, they contribute their expertise to your educational experience and invite you to share in the adventure of the maritime trades. The School’s mission since 1981 has been to teach and preserve the skills and crafts associated with � ne wooden boatbuilding and the maritime arts. Our college-level programs provided high quality education and training for adult students of all ages seeking valuable skills that will last a lifetime.

You’ll learn the principles and practical hands-on skills to design and build sails for tall ships and other non-pro� t educational vessels in this unique program. We will teach you how to measure the rig, design and lay out the sails, and cut and sew sails for such vessels. Rigging theory and construction will be covered as well as sail repair and marine canvaswork. After we design and build the sails we will go sailing and experience our hand-crafted sails, rig and canvaswork in their intended environment, out at sea!

Class runs January 7th, 2013 through April 5th, 2013Tuition $4,350 Registration fee $100 Scholarships available

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KINGDOM KIDS PRESCHOOLOpenings Availablefor Fall Schedule385-6977

LUTHERAN CHURCHOF THE REDEEMER45 Redeemer Way

School Starts Sept. 11!

REC CENTER IS OPEN!

Rec Center Free Drop-In Fall Hours

(Starting in September)Mon, Tues, Thurs: 2pm-7pm,

Wed: 1pm-7pm, Friday: 10am-9pm, Sat: 9am-9pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays

Exciting Fall Youth & Adult Programs

Rec Kid Fit • Rec Play • Youth SoccerYouth Basketball (Jr. Hoops )

Winter Camps • ZumbaXperience Fitness • 50+ Exercise

Ranger Run • and More!

Questions about these or other County Rec Programs, please call 360.385.2221

or email Jess Winsheimer at [email protected]

or check our website:

www.countyrec.com

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DISCOVERY HOUSE PRESCHOOL. 360-774-2152, Amber Jones, Teacher, 816 Discovery Road, Port Townsend. I am offering a play-based home environment for children ages 3-5. My teaching philosophy draws from various aspects of my experience and study in alternative education, but overall promotes a Joy in Learning. Our days will include activities in var-ious forms such as creative play, art, music, pretend, blocks and other open-ended toys, books and reading, practical skills, yoga, nature and outdoor play. Through these activities, chil-dren will learn and improve skills in literacy, math, science, gross and fine motor skills, commu-nication, expression, commu-nity, relationships, responsibil-ity and so much more. Classes are offered Monday through Wednesday, 9-1. Families may choose between 1, 2 or 3-class sessions a week. Tuition ranges $150 - $350 per month. Class size is limited to 6 children.

FIREFLY ACADEMY PRESCHOOL is entering its 10th year as a multi-age program serving children 2.5-6 during the school year. We offer a variety of opportunities including but not limited to Spanish language and culture exposure, art, gardening, cooking, science, creative play and music. Mathematics, litera-cy and academics are blended into everything we do at Firefly. Learning is fun and natural! We believe that children learn best through the process of discov-ery in an environment that is safe, stimulating, nurturing and supportive. We are Montessori inspired and draw from many philosophies, but most impor-tantly, base our program around the participants creating a per-sonalized approach to educa-tion. We take regular field trips and are pleased to offer a com-munity based learning program Please call 360-379-1129 or visit www.fireflyacademy.com. Our hours are 9-3. Preschool-age children up to 4 hours. Pre-K/K and older, extended hours avail-able. Flexible drop-off and pick-up hours. Register for set days or use our flexible drop-in punch cards.

KINGDOM KIDS, 360-385-6977, is a Christian-oriented preschool where children enjoy learning through play in a sunny,

spacious environment. Teachers provide center-based hand-on activities including art, science, music cooking, dramatic play and field trips. The goal is for students to leave for kindergar-ten both socially and academi-cally prepared and with a love of learning. The school is located at the Lutheran church of the Redeemer at 45 Redeemer Way, off Chimacum Rd. just south of Port Hadlock. Class meets 3 days a week. Children ages 2 to 5 attend from 9 am to noon Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Cost is 120 mo., plus a $50 registra-tion fee.

KRIS LOGUE’S CASTLE HILL PRESCHOOL. 360-385-3708. Single class ages, 3-5 in Port Townsend. Class is 9 am -1 pm Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. Cost for 4 days per week is $228 per month; 3 days per week, $171. Kris has developed a curricu-lum incorporating language, art, music, literature, preschool skills and outdoor play. Highlights of the year include a Christmas program, a farm trip, the Rhody Kiddie Parade and graduation.

NEW DAY LEARNING ACADEMY welcomes children age 3-5 to venture into a faith-centered learning community that is designed to stimulate the various developing intelligences. The program offers Montessori-based work stations to strength-en self-discipline and build up perseverance, with plenty of time for a child’s natural creativ-ity and curiosity to guide their learning and play. Preschool hours are 8:45 - 1:00 on Tues., Weds. and Thurs. Classroom visits are encouraged for inter-ested parents. Tuition is $150 for the 2 day program and $180 for the 3-days. The school is located at Calvary Community Church, 82 Roman’s Road, Port Townsend. www.newdaylearn-ing.org 360-379-1334.

SUNFIELD WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, 360-385-3658, honor the whole-ness in body and spirit of every child age 1-6. A reverence for

the magical time of childhood is a guiding philosophy. All classes are taught by trained early childhood Waldorf edu-cators and meet on Sunfield Farm in Port Hadlock. Buttercup Parent-Child class is open to children ages 1-3 years and their families. This group gathers on Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon, in seasonal sessions. Cost is $150 for the fall 8-week session starting Oct. 6. Mixed age Preschool, Kindergarten classes for ages 3-1/2 -6 meet 9 am -1 pm, Mon. through Fri. The multi-age structure teaches leadership and cooperation. Cost varies depending on num-ber of days per week chosen. The day is structured in a rhyth-mic way, with time for free play both inside and outside. Each day includes a long walk, across the farm fields and perhaps into the forest of Sunfield. Other activities include painting, bees-wax modeling, sewing, caring for the farm animals, gardening, fairy tales, puppet plays, sing-ing verses and movement. Visit sunfieldfarm.org for details and photos, or call 360-385-3658 with any questions.

SWAN SCHOOL DISCOVERER’S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, 360-385-7340, 2345 Kuhn St. in Port Townsend, Mon. through Fri., 9 am-1 pm, geared toward ages 3 and 4. Swan Preschool operates on a balanced calendar sched-ule. Taught by Loida Santana Robles, the class provides rich, child-centered classroom expe-riences that engage students in the exciting process of learn-ing. The cooperative classroom community invites hands-on exploration of art, music, read-ing, writing, Spanish, mathemat-ical concepts and problem-solv-ing skills, science and the natu-ral world, drama, movement and yoga. Monthly tuition is $299 for three days, $339 for four days, and $380 for five days, per week. Visit swanschool.net

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Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader Wednesday, August 29, 2012 • C 3

By Tristan Hiegler of the Leader

Quilcene School District’s principal since 2005 has stepped down to once again pursue a teaching career.

Jim Betteley confirmed in an Aug. 15 interview he is starting at the Chimacum School District this month as a special education resource room teacher. His last day at Quilcene is Aug. 27.

“I’m going to miss it here, I loved working here,” Betteley said.

He said he’s looking for-ward to getting back into the classroom. Betteley spent four years in the South Kitsap School District as a special education teacher and four

years in the Central Kitsap School District teaching spe-cial ed, history, the humanities and health.

The move to Quilcene as an assistant principal and direc-tor of special education took place in 2005. Betteley said he was appointed to the principal position in 2007.

“You can imagine being an admin is much more on the negative side of things,” he said, adding that he’s looking forward to taking his admin-istrative skills into his new position.

“Chimacum is a much larg-er district with more opportu-nities for me,” he said.

The resource room teach-ing position involves design-

ing individualized special edu-cation courses and fostering reading, writing and math skills.

This spring, Betteley was a finalist for the Blue Heron Middle School principal open-ing in Port Townsend.

“The Quilcene School District is really losing some-one that brought talents to the district,” Quilcene-Brinnon Superintendent Wally Lis said.

After he graduated from high school in Mattawan, Michigan, Betteley said he immediately enrolled in a police academy. He worked with a sheriff’s office and police department in Michigan.

After his time in law enforcement, he said he spent 11 and a half years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service.

“It was an important job,” he said. “It was great until I got married and have a kid.”

Betteley said while enroll-

ment in Quilcene’s traditional schools has been dropping, alternative programs have been making up that ground.

Superintendent Lis said the Homeschool Exploration Program (HEP) has experi-enced a surge of popularity over the last few years.

“It’s come all the way from a dozen students to 300 stu-dents,” Lis said.

He said due to staffing limitations, the program was capped at 350. According to the HEP page on the school district’s website, enrollment is already full for the 2012-2013 school year.

“We’re providing a really quality program.” Betteley said. “The home school com-munity is a really tight knit group of families, and they talked to each other, word gets around.”

Lis said based on a state ruling on alternative educa-

tion, HEP is available for grades K-8. There won’t be high school level HEP classes for the 2012-2013 school year.

While alternative pro-grams are seeing success, Lis said changes could be coming to the school structure.

“We have declining enroll-ment, it will impact the grade level configuration if the enrollment continues to decline,” he said.

He said the school board delayed those changes this year to provide more time for community outreach. Meetings with the public on changing grade level configurations could happen in December or January, Lis said, after the preliminary state budget is available.

The district’s most recent newsletter said the 2012-2013 grade configuration is a mix of combination classes: K/1, 2/3, 4/5 and 6th grade.

As for the search for Betteley’s replacement, Lis said the school board could decide to hire a retired princi-pal on a one-year basis or post the job and seek candidates.

Port Townsend’s first Junior Triathlon was staged Aug. 25 at Mountain View Commons and Blue Heron Middle School.

“Everyone seemed to have a good time,” noted Penny Westerfield, an organizer and president of Soroptimist International of Port Townsend/East Jefferson County.

The event was co-pro-duced by Soroptimists, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County Parks & Recreation. The Port Townsend Marathon Association and Jefferson Healthcare also lent major support.

Here are the results for both recreational and “Iron Kid” divisions (names are spelled as provided).

Rec Kids 7-81) Cooper Day 13.69; 2) Graham Baskin Thompson 13.76; 3) Sam Carlson 16.24; 4) Aidan Vrentas 16.46; 5) Jason Ramey 19.04; 6) Camryn Hines 19.84: 7) Maya Dow 19.95; 8) Aiden Murrey 20.13; 9) Will Hiegel 22.25; 10) Griffin Shoeman 22.34; 11) Grace Wentzel 24.14; 12) Connor Lehosky 24.45; 13) Elizabeth Krajewski 27.05.

Rec Kids 9-111) Annika Carlson 20.9; 2) Alex Oathout 23.07; 3) Solomon McCready 25.2; 4) Tristen Herbig 25.48; 5) Nylah Garling 26.48; 6) Clara Dale 26.52; 7) Gwen Cooley 26.98; 8) Paige Wickens 28.4; 9) Sam Day 28.41; 10) Makaila Nelson 35.94; 11) Jenna Hiegal 40.23; 12) Emily Solly-Tanner 40.3.

Rec Kids 12-141) Levi Golden 27.11; 2) Jeremiah Thetford 39.68; 3) Alex Montanez 41.68.

iRon Kids 7-101) Seamus Fraser 28.97; 2) Kincaid Gould 29.02; 3) Jarred Lehosky 34.52; 4) Maya Wickens 33.63; 5) Lucia Long 34.53.

iRon Kids 11-141) Corinne Pierson 1:01.7; 2) Jacycee Fraser 1:09.5; 3) Nathan Ramey 1:15.6.

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NURTURED HEART PARENTING: Eight hours of instruction and training designed to build up and strengthen parent-child relationships and greatly reducing conflicts by intensifying parents responses and interactions with their chil-dren in the positive moments. Kimberly Montgomery, NHA Certified Advanced Trainer, 360-643-0135.

YMCA BUILDING FUTURES: School-based mentoring pro-gram that matches elementary and middle school kids with supportive adults. Mentors meet with their mentees, one hour a week. These children learn trust and self-confidence and improve in school. Kim Hammers: 360-774-6342.

ClassesKID FIT AT THE REC CENTER: Session 1 (Sept. 18-Oct. 25) Session 2 (Oct. 30-Dec. 13) Session 3 (Jan. 8-Feb .14) Session 4 (Feb. 19-Mar. 28) Classes are offered for ages 2-8 years old. Each session includes 6 classes Tues. and or Thurs. The classes are $42 for six 45 min. classes or $49 for six 60 min. classes. For more informa-tion call 360-385-2221 or visit: www.countyrec.com/info/.

GymnasticsTWISTERS GYMNASTICS. Recreational to competitive; all ages, all levels, including parent, tot, all-boys tumbling, and adult and teen. Twisters is a non-profit organization keeping gymnas-tics alive in Port Townsend. Visit us on the second floor of the Post Office building or twister-gymnastics.wetpaint.com. 360-531-0748.

Child CareWEDNESDAY REC PLAY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Rec Play is held on Wed. after school at the ICE house from 12:40-2:40 pm Rec Play is ideal for grades K-3. There will be 4 sessions throughout the school year. Each session will be 8-9 weeks long. Each session is $50; drop-in fee is $8 per day. For more information call 360-385-2221 or visit: www.countyrec.com/info/.

YMCA AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE: Licensed child-care for ages 5-12. Full-time, part-time and drop-in rates avail-able. Financial assistance avail-able, DSHS accepted. Children ride the bus from Blue Heron or

Grant Street to the YMCA. 360-385-5811.

MusicPIANO LESSONS FOR ALL AGES. Kathie Sharp, an expe-rienced teacher and performer, provides the tools to learn and develop musical skills to last a lifetime. 360-437-7928 or [email protected].

PIANO LESSONS for chil-dren and adults; beginner and intermediate levels. Begin your music adventure by Dec. 31 and receive your starter book, music notebook and free Piano Explorer magazine! Call Pat Bomar at 360-379-9262 or email [email protected] for details.

PIANO LESSONS FOR CHILDREN and ADULTS. Patient instructor with 20-plus years experience teaching clas-sical piano. Emphasis on ear-training, theory and artistry with year-round performance oppor-tunities. Fall semester begins Sept. 3. Contact Jenny Pipia at 360-379-8086 or [email protected]

SANDPIPERS PRESCHOOL MUSIC GROUP for ages 3-4. Explore rhythm, movement and song in a playful and nurturing environment. Thurs. 11-11:50 am First 4-week session begins Sept. 6. Space is limited. Contact Jenny Pipia at 360-379-8086 or [email protected].

WHETHER YOU PLAY FIDDLE TUNES, jazz, orchestral music, solo concerts, or just noodle around, all musicians need to play their scales. And just as it’s much easier to do aerobics in a class with an instructor, it’s easy and even fun to play your scales in this exciting new for-mat. But that’s not all. In addition to concentrated scale work you will also practice yoga stretches and martial art forms benefi-cial to string players. Tuesdays 7-9 pm, begins Sept. 18 at the Community Center in uptown Port Townsend. Class 1: 7-8 pm for all strings and violins in first position. Class 2: 8-9 pm for advanced violins in higher positions. Cost: $10 per person per class, or both for $15 (ask about our special family rates). For more information contact Cliff Self 360-379-8134. http://cliffself.net

HealthJEFFERSON HEALTHCARE’S (JHC) 8-WEEK MINDFULNESS STRESS REDUCTION PRO-GRAM works to develop inner calm and well being, mental focus, emotional balance, com-munication, body awareness and strategies for coping with pain. Sept. 25 through Nov. 27. Tues. 7-8:30 pm. Location: JHC room to be announced. Cost $100, includes practice CDs and workbook. Scholarships avail-able. Pre-registration required. Class limited to 20 students. Contact Jackie Levin RN, MS 360-385-2200 ext. 2235.

The Gilman Studiocorner of Cherry & L St., Port Townsend

Call 385-5027 for more information, or visit www.gilmanstudio.com

Tai Chi Chuan - “Supreme Ultimate Exercise”

39th Year of Teaching Michael GilmanDirector, World-recognized Expert

Tai Chi ChuanChi Kung

Morning Exercises

New Schedule begins Oct. 1

First Class Free!

SCALEsthenicsA fun new approach to scales for strings

More e� ective practice techniques Better body mechanics Melodic scale patterns

A new way to “map” the fingerboard

The secret of playing in tune

Tuesdays 7-9 pm beginning Sept. 18 at the Community Center, uptown Port Townsend

Class 1: 7-8 pm: for all strings and violins in � rst positionClass 2: 8-9 pm: advanced violins in higher positions

Cost: $10 per person per class, or both for $15 (ask about our special family rates)For more information contact

Cli� Self 379-8134 • cli� self.net

More e� ective practice techniques A new way to “map” the


More e� ective practice techniques


More e� ective practice techniques A new way to “map” the Learn:

Located at 82 Romans Road, Port Townsend

Phone: 379-1334 www.newdaylearning.org

PIANO LESSONS for children & adults

Begin your music adventure this fall!

Call Pat Bomar at 360-379-9262

or email [email protected]

for details.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Children’s Choir


[email protected]

8-12 yrs.5:45-6:30 pm

5-7 yrs.5-5:45 pm

Mondays

Port Townsend Computers, Inc.

PCs, Macs & Cell Phones The peninsula’s only authorized service

center for Apple warranty repairsCompTIA A+ Certi� ed Service Center

We make house calls & do networking!

M-F: 10-6; Sat: 10-41200 W Sims Way, Suite. B

360-379-0605


[email protected]

SANDPIPERSPRESCHOOL MUSIC GROUP

Ages 3-4Thursdays 11 am

First Session begins Sept 6th!

Keeping Jefferson County warm

since 1980.Local employee-owned Co-op

360-385-5797 360-683-4010

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Sunshine Propane

Connie SegalLICENSED ESTHETICIAN

360.821.1718www.ConnieSegal.com

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360-385-7340www.swanschool.net

REAL ESTATE

BRUCE CANNAVARO“The House Whisperer”360.379.4555

Discover the Art of Danceat O’Meara Dance Studio

Pre-registration for classes September 11, 3-6 pm

Classes begin September 12Ballet • Tap • Jazz

Hip Hop • Break Dancing Musical Theater for kids and adults

O’Meara Dance Studio360-379-4951

above the Uptown TheatreIn our 48th year of teaching dance

in Port Townsend

Elect

Keith Harper

Superior Court Judge

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These young runners were among the 40 youths, ages 7-14, who participated Aug. 25 in a junior tri-athlon sponsored by Soroptimist International of Port Townsend/East Jefferson County, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation and the City of Port Townsend. Photo by Megan Claflin

Kids take on triathlon

Quilcene principal leaves for teaching job

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