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Clallam County Fair royalty coronation set for Jan. 27

The 2024 Clallam County Fair royalty coronation will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Exposition Building at the Clallam… Continue reading

Human trafficking subject of Studium Generale

Special Agent Laura Marroquin will discuss human trafficking on Thursday during Studium Generale presented by the International Soroptimist Clubs of Clallam County… Continue reading

Northwind Art seeks new executive director

Northwind Art, a nonprofit visual arts organization with deep roots in Port Townsend, is hiring a new executive director to guide its… Continue reading

Guitarist to play at downtown Port Townsend gallery

The Beatles classic “Till There Was You,” Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Girl from Ipanema” — these tunes are part of guitarist Scott Braman’s… Continue reading

Evette Allerdings of Port Angeles created “Orangy,” a silk painting, for the “Burst of Color” show opening today at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Evette Allerdings)
Evette Allerdings of Port Angeles created “Orangy,” a silk painting, for the “Burst of Color” show opening today at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Evette Allerdings)
Michael Hale’s acrylics of Port Townsend buildings and boats are on view at Gallery-9.

First Saturday Art Walk of 2024

A variety of artwork will be on view during the First Saturday Gallery Walk in Port Townsend. The monthly walk is from… Continue reading

Michael Hale’s acrylics of Port Townsend buildings and boats are on view at Gallery-9.
Glo Lamson, left, and a fellow artist worked on projects at a Northwind Art School open studio last year. Lamson will host another free creative studio this Saturday. (Northwind Art)

Free open art studio Saturday in Port Townsend

Northwind Art School will open its classroom from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for creative studio time, complete with art supplies… Continue reading

Glo Lamson, left, and a fellow artist worked on projects at a Northwind Art School open studio last year. Lamson will host another free creative studio this Saturday. (Northwind Art)
From left, Matt McCoy, Kathy McCoy and Gary Brundige join Lorraine Eckard (not pictured) in hosting “Native Plants for Better Backyard Birding,” the next Backyard Birding series event scheduled for Jan. 6 at the Dungeness River Nature Center.

Lecture deals with improving property for backyard birding

A quartet of presenters will look to help locals learn more about improving their yards’ flora for native birds at “Native Plants for… Continue reading

From left, Matt McCoy, Kathy McCoy and Gary Brundige join Lorraine Eckard (not pictured) in hosting “Native Plants for Better Backyard Birding,” the next Backyard Birding series event scheduled for Jan. 6 at the Dungeness River Nature Center.

Whodunit, prints, yarn circle among Peninsula entertainment

The first weekend of 2024 offers a host of activities to warm participants on the North Olympic Peninsula. • First Friday Art Walk in Sequim… Continue reading

Hanif Fazal.

Anti-racist speaker to launch new series in Port Townsend

Young Hanif Fazal, born in Chicago to a full Mexican mother and a full Indian father, struggled to find a place where… Continue reading

Hanif Fazal.
Skiing at Deer Park is pictured in this historic photos. (U.S. National Park Service archives)

Perspectives series begins Jan 9

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series will be presented in a hybrid format via Zoom and in person once a month… Continue reading

Skiing at Deer Park is pictured in this historic photos. (U.S. National Park Service archives)
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Port Angeles Winter Ice Village volunteers Rich Johnson, left, and Sarah Fixter check in used ice skates on a busy Friday afternoon skate session.

Ice Village season drawing to a close

Sixth season promising total high attendance

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Port Angeles Winter Ice Village volunteers Rich Johnson, left, and Sarah Fixter check in used ice skates on a busy Friday afternoon skate session.

Mythsinger celebration today

A year-end celebration highlighting the stories, song and teachings of the late Daniel Deardorff around the virtual StoryFire Hearth is planned on… Continue reading

Seattle artist Xin Xin will teach “The Joy of Abstract Art,” an online Northwind Art School workshop, on Jan. 20. (Xin Xin)

Online art class offers history, practice

If you want to feel free, this woman has an art style for you. “The Joy of Abstract Art,” a new class… Continue reading

Seattle artist Xin Xin will teach “The Joy of Abstract Art,” an online Northwind Art School workshop, on Jan. 20. (Xin Xin)
The Port Ludlow Art League's artists of the month for January at the league's board of directors. Work will be on view that month at Sound Community Bank and online at www.portludlowrt.org.

Port Ludlow Art League highlights set in January

The Port Ludlow Art League will recognize the artistic work of its board of directors and its other volunteers who are honored… Continue reading

The Port Ludlow Art League's artists of the month for January at the league's board of directors. Work will be on view that month at Sound Community Bank and online at www.portludlowrt.org.
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Several hundred people took advantage of a warming bonfire on the night of the Winter Solstice at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Thursday night. Stews by Chef Arran Stark, music, tractor rides, a market and fire dancing were offered alng with the crowing of a solstice queen/king.

Winter fire

Several hundred people took advantage of a warming bonfire on the night of the Winter Solstice at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Thursday night. Stews… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Several hundred people took advantage of a warming bonfire on the night of the Winter Solstice at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Thursday night. Stews by Chef Arran Stark, music, tractor rides, a market and fire dancing were offered alng with the crowing of a solstice queen/king.
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Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during Friday's pre-Christmas lunch at the corps facility. The meal included a clothing giveaway and gifts for participants. For information about free comunnity meals planned on Christmas Day, see Page A?

Holiday cheer

Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during… Continue reading

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Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during Friday's pre-Christmas lunch at the corps facility. The meal included a clothing giveaway and gifts for participants. For information about free comunnity meals planned on Christmas Day, see Page A?

Christmas meals offered on Peninsula

Free community feasts are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Day. The Salvation Army in Port Angeles offered a free meal on Friday.… Continue reading

Jean Joseph is the Port Ludlow Art League’s artist of the month for December.

Port Ludow Art League members show work throughout town

Port Ludlow Art League members have their work on display all over town through January. Along with art exhibits at the Port… Continue reading

Jean Joseph is the Port Ludlow Art League’s artist of the month for December.

OTA sets ‘Charlotte’s Web’ youth workshop, performances in 2024

Olympic Theatre Arts is hosting a youth workshop in January and the cost is $21 cheaper if registration is before Dec. 31. Young… Continue reading