April 9th, 2011 by contributor
Forks just experienced a very wet March! The total rain for the month was 21.04 inches. The average rainfall for Forks in March is 13.01 inches, so it was wetter than normal here in Forks.
Here are a few comments from certain days in March by Jerry King, local weather recorder: “1 inch of snow; damaging wind, hail and rain; hail and snow flurries, rain and windy; cloudy and showers; partly cloudy; windy and rain; thunder and heavy wind and rain; cloudy with light showers most of the day; cloudy with a few spits of rain; cloudy and rain all day; windy and heavy rain.”
Of course this March was not the wettest March on record. That happened in 1997 when 29.42 inches fell. So the next time you feel bad about rain where you live, just think about Forks that gets on average 120 inches (10 feet) each year. Currently for 2011 (January – March), Forks has had 52.96 inches.
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March 26th, 2011 by contributor
The Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction was another wonderful success here in Forks on March 19th & 20th. Over $60,000 was raised for scholarships for students. It took a huge coordinated effort on behalf of the community and those efforts paid off tremendously!
Sara Decker is auctioneer, while senior Taylor Morris looks on.
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March 12th, 2011 by contributor
Auctioning signed baseballs!
There’s a major Forks event taking place March 19 & 20 at the Bank of America building, 481 S. Forks Ave. and everyone (residents & visitors alike) are invited to be a part of the fun! The Quillayute Valley Scholarship auction, an annual spring event, brings in thousands of dollars for Forks High School graduates’ further education. It’s one of the biggest social events of the year in Forks. From 9am to 9pm on Saturday, March 19th and from 10am to 8pm on sunday, March 20th the action will be taking place. Last year (2010) over 900 items were sold and over $64,000 was raised.
The Forks High School graduating class of 2011 is in charge with assistance from a committee of volunteers. Live bidding will take place at the bank building for those two days. Donated items are accepted up to and during the event and every dollar is dedicated to helping students get the education and training to prepare them for the working world. Forks takes pride in its graduates, and in the success of this unique community-supported activity. There is no charge to attend and the fun of bidding can keep one amused all day! Also, plan to eat at the Senior Parent Cafe on-site and make a day of it. A new way to bid this year – log into the folllowing website: http://qvsdauction.com. SEE YOU AT THE AUCTION!
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March 5th, 2011 by contributor
We encourage visitors to come to the Olympic Peninsula to visit Twilight sites in Forks or the many beautiful locations close by. Here on the peninsula the ecosystems are diverse. There are a variety of locations, many in Olympic National Park, from wilderness beaches, to lakes, rainforests, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, etc.. We recommend spending no fewer than three days to see much of what there is to see.
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February 16th, 2011 by contributor
It’s still Winter here in Forks as can be seen by these scenes the morning of Thursday, February 17, 2011.
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February 10th, 2011 by contributor
February 11th is the 14th anniversary of 44 foot Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat #44363 capsizing in La Push. Three crewmen perished in an attempt to rescue a man and woman from a capsized sailboat. Killed in the accident were Seaman Clinton Miniken of Snohomish, Petty Officer 2nd Class David Bosley of San Mateo, CA and Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Schlimme of Whitewater, Mo. Seaman Apprentice Benjamin Wingo of Bremerton, WA survived. It’s not necessary to look as far as the Middle East to find heros. Thank you, USCG. We salute and revere you!
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January 21st, 2011 by contributor
It doesn’t always rain in Forks in the Winter! Sometimes our town gets an occasional snowfall as can be seen at night a little over a week ago. Nothing like Connecticut though…
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January 8th, 2011 by contributor
Lest anyone thinks the Twilight craze has run it’s course, the January 4th People’s Choice Awards named Robert Pattinson (Edward), Kristen Stewart (Bella), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob) as their favorite “on-screen team” which should dispel that rumor. Twilight Saga Eclipse was also voted by fans as their favorite overall movie and drama. Though the days in Forks are currently dark and wet, fans continue to come see the place that Stephenie Meyer named as their home. The visitor center in Forks continues to greet them (73,000 in 2010) and help perpetuate the fantasy.
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January 5th, 2011 by contributor
Total rainfall in Forks for 2010 calendar year was above the normal average with 136.36 inches (11 1/2 feet)! This amount of rain is graphically shown on the front of the Forks Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center as seen in this photo. Now the red arrow will start all over again at ground level for 2011.
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December 28th, 2010 by contributor
Happy New Year! Here are few 2010 Forks area photos to highlight the year:
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December 21st, 2010 by contributor
A reflection of Christmas is from the Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rainforest annual Festival of trees in Forks. The tree on the left was named “All that Glitters is Gold” and was the Best of Show. It was sponsored by the Emblem Club and decorated by Joni Eades. The tree on the right named the “Princess Tree” was sponsored by Forks Outfitters and was a finalist in this festive show.
Merry Christmas to all!
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December 10th, 2010 by contributor
Across the street from the Forks Information Center on the airport runway, a herd of elk gather daily for weeks at a time, then disappear for months, then reappear. We wonder if they notice all the activity going on at 1411 South Forks Avenue, better known as the VIC. We think it likely some of these things have occurred to them:
*Sure a lot of vehicles going in and out of that parking lot over there. And many of those cars have writing on them, like “Team Edward” or “T
eam Jacob” or “La Push or bust” or “Vampires Rule, Werewolves Drool.”
*Lots of lights flasing across the street. What’s a “camera?”
*Seems to me there are a lot of youngish visitors climbing out of their cars and squealing. I wonder if they are squealing about me?
*Sure would like to sample the grass over there. It looks greener.
*I don’t understand why people over there are always staring at us. Haven’t they ever seen a hairy, antlered, grass-munching four-legged animal before?
*I think I’ll turn around and let them see how I look from the back
(Contributed by Marcia Bingham, Director, Forks Chamber of Commerce)
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December 6th, 2010 by contributor
The Forks Chamber of Commerce Best of the Year awards have been awarded to Marcia Yanish – Citizen of the year, Ken Bechtold Logging – Business of the Year and Christi Baron – Volunteer of the year for 2010. Congratulations go to these outstanding Forks citizens!
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November 22nd, 2010 by contributor
Yikes, it is white out! Could we be in store for a white Thanksgiving? For the second day flakes are flying in Forks and around the rest of the Olympic Peninsula.
Tags: snow, Thanksgiving
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November 11th, 2010 by contributor
The metal sculpted elk at the Forks Chamber of Commerce visitor center was mounted last week by metal sculptor/metal artist Clint Beyer with help from his dog Nikki. Clint, who settled in Forks after retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard, began his business: CK Custom Design. If you travel to the Quileute Oceanside Resort in La Push you will also see Clint’s work at the two motel units: Whale and Thunderbird, which are represented by beautiful sculptures of these two creatures. Clint is also a specialist in producing high quality rifle barrels.
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November 2nd, 2010 by contributor
Giving children good books at an early age will encourage them to be well read and smart individuals. Reading with children will encourage them even more so. Reading a story with children at bedtime is a part of many families’ bedtime routine and is an excellent way to let the kids relax just before they are to sleep. Not only will the children learn to love reading and become well-read, but they will love the time spent and the memories they are left with.
Saturday November 6th from 11 am -1 pm is Family Literacy Day at all Clallam County Libraries. This year the theme is “Fit To Read”. All kids that stop by the Forks Library will get a free book! Come celebrate National Literacy Day and be “Fit to Read.”
Tags: Clallam County, Forks Library, National Literacy Day, Reading
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