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The Owl Cigars mural is one of many stops on the Jefferson County Historical Society’s “Vanishing Murals” walking tours starting in July. Owl’s message was among the company’s numerous advertisements on walls across the country. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Historical walks set to explore Port Townsend murals

Advertisements on buildings featured on new 1-mile walk

The Owl Cigars mural is one of many stops on the Jefferson County Historical Society’s “Vanishing Murals” walking tours starting in July. Owl’s message was among the company’s numerous advertisements on walls across the country. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Library System to present ‘Amazing Mammals’

The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading program will present “Amazing Mammals with Northwest Trek” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. No registration is… Continue reading

Gathering by Pamela Raine is among the works in the online group show, "Celebrate."

Ludlow Art League celebrates

The Port Ludlow Art League offers celebration in its online group show in July, while honoring its featured artists, Carol Nielsen and… Continue reading

Gathering by Pamela Raine is among the works in the online group show, "Celebrate."

Music where you park in Sequim

KSQM Radio will host “Music Where You Park” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Buck Ellard Band will perform at the… Continue reading

Folksinger John McCutcheon will give a live concert Sunday on the streaming platform Mandolin to benefit community radio stations including KPTZ-FM 91.9. (Photo by Irene Young)
Folksinger John McCutcheon will give a live concert Sunday on the streaming platform Mandolin to benefit community radio stations including KPTZ-FM 91.9. (Photo by Irene Young)
Douglas Francisco brings his band, the Shaky Barbers, to Marrowstone Vineyards' outdoor stage Saturday evening. photo courtesy of Douglas Francisco

Outdoor music returns to Marrowstone Island

Saturday evening shows include jazz, blues

Douglas Francisco brings his band, the Shaky Barbers, to Marrowstone Vineyards' outdoor stage Saturday evening. photo courtesy of Douglas Francisco
Katherine McGuire, left, and Jae Dvorak are among the students who've partaken in Joey Pipia's theater programs. Pipia will offer theater day camps for adults, teens and children this summer. photo courtesy of Joey Pipia

Theater camps open for adults, kids, teens

Pipia: GoFundMe campaign saved Chameleon

Katherine McGuire, left, and Jae Dvorak are among the students who've partaken in Joey Pipia's theater programs. Pipia will offer theater day camps for adults, teens and children this summer. photo courtesy of Joey Pipia
Olympic Theatre Arts newcomer Ashley Burton rehearses with veteran actor and director Ron Graham for the late Jim Guthrie’s “Searching for a Heart."

Tickets on sale for inaugural Olympic Theatre Arts showcase

Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s inaugural New Works Showcase has been cast and is in rehearsal, with tickets available now for the July 16-18… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts newcomer Ashley Burton rehearses with veteran actor and director Ron Graham for the late Jim Guthrie’s “Searching for a Heart."

Jefferson County Toastmasters Club to host “Storytime for Grownups” on Thursday

The Jefferson County Toastmasters Club will host “Storytime for Grownups” from noon to 1:30 p.m. today. The free presentation will stream on… Continue reading

Port Townsend Story Slam scheduled today

The Church of BuVu of Port Townsend will host PT Story Slam from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. The free open… Continue reading

Abakis, a singer-songwriter from Port Townsend, brings her vintage folk and pop to the second show in Port Angeles' Concerts on the Pier series. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Concerts on the Pier return in Port Angeles

Blues, rock, reggae fill eight-week lineup

Abakis, a singer-songwriter from Port Townsend, brings her vintage folk and pop to the second show in Port Angeles' Concerts on the Pier series. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Hollow Moon will perform Thursday evening in the online Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist.

Hollow Moon to perform at Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concert Online

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts Online will host Hollow Moon, a new indie-psych-pop band performing their original music, at 7 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Hollow Moon will perform Thursday evening in the online Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist.
Novelist Rachel Fordham of Marrowstone Island has published a historical saga, “A Lady in Attendance,” about a 19th century woman who starts a new life after time in a reformatory. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Marrowstone Island author releases new book

Novel’s background is different, but not challenges of life

Novelist Rachel Fordham of Marrowstone Island has published a historical saga, “A Lady in Attendance,” about a 19th century woman who starts a new life after time in a reformatory. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital to hold bake sale

The Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital will conduct a baked-goods sale from 8 a.m. until they are sold out on Saturday. The… Continue reading

Two free workshops slated at Fort Worden State Park

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops Sunday. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nate Rees will discuss the strategy of… Continue reading

United Way hiking program begins Monday

United Way of Clallam County will host “United We Hike” beginning Monday and continuing through the end of July. Hikers will join… Continue reading

The newly rebuilt trail to the summit of Hurricane Hill was opened by Olympic National Park in August 2020. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
The newly rebuilt trail to the summit of Hurricane Hill was opened by Olympic National Park in August 2020. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
"Half Opened Pink Parasol Under Green Lime Sun" by Annell Livingston of El Prado, N.M. is among the selections offered in a Northwind Art Best Gallery exhibit.

Lost Words theme of new exhibit at Northwind Art gallery

Northwind Art Best Gallery presents Lost Words: A Juried Exhibit of Art and Poetry. The exhibit, a national showing of poets and… Continue reading

"Half Opened Pink Parasol Under Green Lime Sun" by Annell Livingston of El Prado, N.M. is among the selections offered in a Northwind Art Best Gallery exhibit.
Woodbridge Farm’s Peter Mustin and singer and chef Grace Love look forward to celebrating Juneteenth at the Chimacum farm on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Black business owners create a celebration

‘Healing with unity’ focus of Saturday’s feast

Woodbridge Farm’s Peter Mustin and singer and chef Grace Love look forward to celebrating Juneteenth at the Chimacum farm on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The Midnight Train Blues Band -- from left, Chicago Bob Longmire, Dan Stacy, Dave Olsen, Jayme Ryan and Barb Dawson -- will host the open blues jam at  Port Townsend's Discovery Bay Brewing this Sunday afternoon. photo courtesy Chicago Bob Longmire

Blues jam open to players, listeners

After a 16-month suspension, the Midnight Train Blues Band is coming straight out of the dark and into the Discovery Bay Brewing… Continue reading

The Midnight Train Blues Band -- from left, Chicago Bob Longmire, Dan Stacy, Dave Olsen, Jayme Ryan and Barb Dawson -- will host the open blues jam at  Port Townsend's Discovery Bay Brewing this Sunday afternoon. photo courtesy Chicago Bob Longmire