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OMC Foundation amends annual fundraiser events

Olympic Medical Center Foundation has canceled two events scheduled for the annual Festival of Trees because of the recent rise in COVID-19… Continue reading

Serenity House program changes provide more rent help

Serenity House of Clallam County has announced changes to the guidelines of the existing Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) funded by federal… Continue reading

Santa Claus (Mac Macdonald) will be the star of a special parent Xoom storytime on Nov. 30 and a drive-by event on Dec. 5 at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, a pair of events hosted by Sequim's Parenting Matters Foundation. Submitted photo

Santa to appear on Zoom, in a drive-by

Like dozens of other community happenings in 2020, the annual Breakfast With Santa event is going to look a little different this year.… Continue reading

Santa Claus (Mac Macdonald) will be the star of a special parent Xoom storytime on Nov. 30 and a drive-by event on Dec. 5 at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, a pair of events hosted by Sequim's Parenting Matters Foundation. Submitted photo
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Lights and decorations adorn a tree on display at this weekend's Festival of Trees in Port Angeles.

Festival of Trees to be part virtual, part in-person event

This year’s Festival of Trees has been reorganized into a trio of fundraising events presented in a part virtual, part in-person format… Continue reading

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Lights and decorations adorn a tree on display at this weekend's Festival of Trees in Port Angeles.

Peninsula College offering accelerated one-year AA degree

Earn the same degree in half the time. Looking to help North Olympic Peninsula residents juggling careers, family and other commitments who… Continue reading

Joe Holtrop, Clallam Conservation District Executive Director, provides information about landscaping with native plants on Nov. 12, part of the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series. Submitted photo

Landscaping with native plants topic of lecture

Techniques for creating sustainable landscapes that thrive while requiring less maintenance, less water and contributing to the natural habitats of native fauna… Continue reading

Joe Holtrop, Clallam Conservation District Executive Director, provides information about landscaping with native plants on Nov. 12, part of the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series. Submitted photo
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Free WOW! forum to detail eye/vision ailments, treaments

Dr. Eric Van Orman will present “Common Ocular Conditions & Current Treatments” at the next WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum, set for… Continue reading

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Opulent Art Show goes online

The Opulent Art Show will launch its first Virtual Studio Tour on Wednesday. The Opulent Art Show is a collaborative arts showcase and… Continue reading

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Blue Whole Gallery opens ‘Roots of Fertility’ exhibit

Art in fractals and glass are the spotlight in November at the Blue Whole Gallery in Sequim. The gallery’s “Roots of Fertility: Natural… Continue reading

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Sequim’s Lowe named to state Women’s Commission

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed three commissioners to the Washington State Women’s Commission in September, including Sequim resident Vicki Lowe, who serves as executive… Continue reading

View a free screening and participate in a discussion of the 2020 film “Gather” online this month, part of a Peninsula College program exploring indigenous food sovereignty.

Screening, Studium event to spotlight food sovereignty

Studium Generale, House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse and Magic of Cinema will host a two-part event featuring a free film screening… Continue reading

View a free screening and participate in a discussion of the 2020 film “Gather” online this month, part of a Peninsula College program exploring indigenous food sovereignty.
Tyler Johnson displays his United Way of Clallam County "Live United" award that features the artwork of  Todd Fischer.The 2019 campaign chair, Johnson went above and beyond to help United Way reach the campaign goal, the organization said. Submitted photo

United Way of Clallam County honors supporters for 2019 campaign efforts

The United Way of Clallam County is honoring outgoing board members, event sponsors, outstanding volunteers, partner agencies and workplace campaigns on social… Continue reading

Tyler Johnson displays his United Way of Clallam County "Live United" award that features the artwork of  Todd Fischer.The 2019 campaign chair, Johnson went above and beyond to help United Way reach the campaign goal, the organization said. Submitted photo

Sequim to host broadband meeting

The city of Sequim will host a Community Broadband Meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Interested parties can access the meeting… Continue reading

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League of Women Voters offers voting tools

With voting under way in Washington state for the Nov. 3 general election, the League of Women Voters is offering a number of resources to… Continue reading

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Sequim Gazette staff earns WNPA Better Newspaper Contest honors

virtually — from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2020 Better Newspaper Contest,… Continue reading

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Green Thumbs series takes virtual look at spiders

Laurel Moulton presents over Zoom

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Sequim crafter fills 43 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts

Looking for something to do from her home as the COVID-19 pandemic grew, Sequim resident Lori Esget began putting together some holiday cheer… Continue reading

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Free WOW! workshop to focus on healthy caregivers

“Increasing Positive Health Outcome for Caregivers” radio forum set

Harvest of Hope event raises $102,000 for cancer center

Going virtual for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s 2020 annual fundraiser didn’t keep its supporters from reaching six figures in backing local… Continue reading