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Resilience celebrations in October occur statewide and culminate around bringing people together to learn more and promote resilience. Annually since 2019, the Resilience Project has co-facilitated interactive cross-Peninsula events and multi-cultural presentations using a number of platforms, to reconnect, inform, and introduce neighbors across the Olympic Peninsula.
The month long series of events is designed to offer current wellbeing, hope, and health research and resources to the Olympic Peninsula. Resilience Month Events and Kits provides hundreds of attendees with accessible tips and strategies.
2025 Event Schedule (subject to change)
Screening of "Cuts"
Where? Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room - 16990 WA-112, Clallam Bay, WA 98326
When? October 1st, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Watch the 1981 documentary that offers a glimpse into the lives of local sawmill workers.
Huntingford Humanities Poetry
Where? Jefferson County Library District 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
When? October 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30pm.
Description: Poets Derek Sheffield and Mathew Nienow will talk about how poetry can help with mental health. During their conversation, they will share some of their own poems and also share works from other poets. After they finish talking, they will answer questions from the audience.
In-person or watch livestream
Okee Dokee Brothers
Where? Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA
When? October 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm
Come listen to live music and curate positive childhood experiences!
How to Break the Cycle
Where? Port Townsend Farmer's Market, 650 Tyler St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
When? October 4th, 9:00am - 2:00pm
More information to Come.
Yarn Circle
Where? Sequim Library Temporary Location, 609 W Washington St UNIT 21, Sequim, WA 98382
When? October 4th, 9:30 - 11:00am
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sew by hand, or enjoy another portable craft, there is a seat for you in the circle. Make progress on your project while enjoying warm company and a cozy beverage. All experience levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and cocoa will be provided.
How to Break the Cycle
Where? Chimacum Farmer's Market, 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum, WA 98325
When? October 5th, 10:00am - 2:00pm
More information to Come.
2nd Screening of "Cuts"
Where? Forks Branch Library - 171 South Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331
When? October 6th, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Watch the 1981 documentary that offers a glimpse into the lives of local sawmill workers.
Yarn Circle
Where? Sequim Library Temporary Location, 609 W Washington St UNIT 21, Sequim, WA 98382
When? October 4th, 9:30 - 11:00am
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sew by hand, or enjoy another portable craft, there is a seat for you in the circle. Make progress on your project while enjoying warm company and a cozy beverage. All experience levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and cocoa will be provided.
Fire Rescue Fest
Where? Station 1, 701 Harrison Street, Port Townsend
When? October 4th, 10 am-2:00 pm
Family Fun for Kids and Adults! All are welcome.
Celebrating the history of Fire Service in Jefferson County. Fire fighter demos. Skills competitions. Fun and interactive games. Antique and new fire engines.
Puzzle Contest
Where? Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 South Peabody Street, Port Angeles, WA, 98362
When? October 11th, 10:30 am - 12:30pm
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
Bring your own team of up to four people, or join up with others at the event. All teams will be provided with a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The first team to finish wins!
Sharing Hope (Compartiendo Esperanza)
Where? Forks Branch Library - 171 South Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331
When? October 11th, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Join a community conversation on mental health with NAMI Washington in this bilingual workshop.
Tony Montegna, Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager, from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Washington, will present this community workshop on mental wellness. This program will be offered in a bilingual format and is open to the public.
Night at the Cafe
Where? 939 Kearney St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
When? October 11th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
More to come...
Free Jazz Sunday
Where? Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA
When? October 12th, 12:00 - 1:30pm
LIVE MUSIC in the Sunset Lounge from 12:00 to 1:30PM. Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar available in the Sunset Lounge 11:00AM – 2:00PM. The Waterfront Coffee Bar will be open and offering food and drink from 8:00AM-3:00PM.
Indigenous Peoples Day Poetry Reading
Where? ʔaʔkʷustəŋáw̕txʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse, 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
When? October 13th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Native/Indigenous poets are invited to share at an open mic after members of The Native Poets Group offer readings from their original work.
TANF Fair
Where? Akalat Center, La Push, WA
When? October 16th, 10:00 am- 2::00pm
The Quileute Dept. of Human Services TANF program invites you to the October 2025 TANF Fair.
Everyone is welcome to this public event.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We will have Quileute community support
programs present as well as support programs in the area.
Come learn more about programs and sign up for
services!
The Things Around Us
Where? Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
When? October 16th, 7:00pm
The Things Around Us is a dazzling new work from acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist, Ahamefule J. Oluo, that layers live music and narrative exploration to create an introspective evening about the things that connect us all. It is the third in a trilogy of shows from Oluo, following NOW I’M FINE and SUSAN.
Yarn Circle
Where? Sequim Library Temporary Location, 609 W Washington St UNIT 21, Sequim, WA 98382
When? October 18th, 9:30 - 11:00am
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sew by hand, or enjoy another portable craft, there is a seat for you in the circle. Make progress on your project while enjoying warm company and a cozy beverage. All experience levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and cocoa will be provided.
Autumn Arts
Where? Rainforest Art Center, 35 N Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331
When? October 18th, 10:00 - 12:00am
Register to join an Neurographic art class, which is a form of expression and stress relief. Neurographic art involves creating intricate and colorful patterns through the repetition of lines and shapes. No prior experience needed.
Registration Link to Come
Celebration of Shadows Fall Festival
Where? Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
When? October 18th, 5:00-8:30pm
Join us in Webster’s Woods as we welcome the changing seasons. Enjoy forest paths lined with pumpkins during the Pumpkin Walk and contest, food and drink, hear live readings of spooky stories in the courtyard, and enjoy an evening performance.
How can I help a friend in an abusive relationship?
Where? Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
When? October 22rd, 1:00 - 2pm
Join Us for an Educational Workshop on Supporting a Friend. Learn tangible ways you can help break the cycle of violence.
PURPLE DAY
Today we wear purple to visually show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence, spark conversation, and raise awareness.
Arts & Music Meditation for Adults
Where? Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
When? October 23rd, 10:15 - 11:15am
Let your thoughts and paintbrush flow freely as your mind relaxes in peace and contemplation. Enjoy a short, inspirational reading before you mix colors and create, letting art take shape while listening to peaceful music. Supplies will be provided, but space is limited. This program is for adults 18 years old and over.
Peninsula College's Studium Generale with Carmen Watson-Charles
Where? Peninsula College, 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
When? October 23rd, 12:35pm
Studium Generalé is grateful to collaborate with the Clallam Resilience Project as we welcome Carmen Watson-Charles, a Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal member, the Lower Elwha Klallam Culture Manager, & Port Angeles School District Native American Liaison.
We are honored to welcome her as the Keynote Speaker for Resilience Month. For over 20 years Carmen has been advocating for her tribal community by sharing her Klallam culture and history in hopes of creating solidarity. She will share about her life experiences and how she perseveres with resilience and empathy.
You are invited to join Carmen Watson-Charles on October 23 to learn how creating common ground through collaborations and partnerships has helped shape where we are in this time and space we call present.
The Resilience Project provides education about why resilience matters in daily interactions as individuals, within organizations, and on a community level. Over the course of the month, Clallam Resilience will showcase events across the community.
Caregiver Career Fair
Where? Clallam Bay Branch Library, 16990 WA-112, Clallam Bay, WA 98326
When? October 23rd, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Learn about caregiving as a career and meet potential employers.
Attend a 30-minute information session to learn about the role of a caregiver, the training and testing process, and the places caregivers work.
After the information session, local employers looking to hire caregivers will be available to meet with you to answer questions and discuss employment opportunities.
Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
Where? On Zoom, register here.
When? October 24th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brain Injury and Domestic Violence: Intersections, Impact, and Support. A zoom meeting where we will discuss brain injury and domestic violence.
Yarn Circle
Where? Sequim Library Temporary Location, 609 W Washington St UNIT 21, Sequim, WA 98382
When? October 25th, 9:30 - 11:00am
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sew by hand, or enjoy another portable craft, there is a seat for you in the circle. Make progress on your project while enjoying warm company and a cozy beverage. All experience levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and cocoa will be provided.
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Resiliency Kits are designed to create tangible relational health opportunities to develop knowledge, practical skills, and build connections.
300 Resiliency Kits will be distributed, at no cost to the recipients, by partners and Trusted Ambassadors to help strengthen relationships, and offer tangible forms of connection.
Resiliency Kits will be handed out in various locations throughout October, including at:
NOLS Bookmobile sites, while supplies last (see Bookmobile locations and calendar here)
Oct 7th 3-5 pm & Oct 9th 12-5, at the Forks Food Bank's Marketplace
October 18th, 10am-12pm Autumn Arts at the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks
October 18th, and at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s Celebration of Shadows Fall Festival.
Below are a few examples of Resiliency Kits:
See this year's conversation cards below!
Conversation Cards are designed as questions and guided discussions that can encourage sharing life experiences, listening to each other, and celebrating relationships. We hope these cards support your relationships, can help create feelings of satisfaction and security, and strengthen your sense of resilience. Thank you to Olympic Medical Center for producing and sponsoring these cards.
Conversation Cards are designed as questions and guided discussions that can encourage sharing life experiences, listening to each other, and celebrating relationships. We hope these cards support your relationships, can help create feelings of satisfaction and security, and strengthen your sense of resilience. Thank you to Olympic Medical Center for producing and sponsoring these cards.
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Contact clallamresilience@gmail.com to get more information on the project
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) offers the Four R’s as a helpful way to think about trauma informed care:
“A program, organization, or system that is trauma-informed
realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery;
recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system;
and responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices, and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization.”
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