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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Kris Foulk of Port Angeles and his daughter, Lulu Foulk of Broomfield, Colo., along with her dog, Jazz, walk along near water's edge at Freshwater Bay County Park west of Port Angeles on Thursday. A marine layer of clouds dissipated by afternoon, creating pleasant conditions for a beach stroll.
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Pleasant day for a stroll on the beach

Kris Foulk of Port Angeles and his daughter, Lulu Foulk of Broomfield, Colo., along with her dog, Jazz, walk along near water’s edge at Freshwater… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Kris Foulk of Port Angeles and his daughter, Lulu Foulk of Broomfield, Colo., along with her dog, Jazz, walk along near water's edge at Freshwater Bay County Park west of Port Angeles on Thursday. A marine layer of clouds dissipated by afternoon, creating pleasant conditions for a beach stroll.
The Rev. Donna Little will present “White Stone Ceremony” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Sunday service begins at 10 a.m.

Unity speaker slated for weekend service

The Rev. Donna Little will present “White Stone Ceremony” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present “White Stone Ceremony” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Sunday service begins at 10 a.m.

Birding hike set Saturday at Fort Flagler

Beverly McNeil will lead a birding hike from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The group will meet in front of the Beachcomber… Continue reading

Members of the Sequim Wheelers break out all four of the nonprofit’s adaptive bikes for the first time on June 21, the first day of summer. (Photo by Tom Coonelly)

Sequim Wheelers are on a roll again

Nonprofit group now has four adaptive bicycles

Members of the Sequim Wheelers break out all four of the nonprofit’s adaptive bikes for the first time on June 21, the first day of summer. (Photo by Tom Coonelly)
Quimper Grange garden volunteer Jo Yount cultivates greens and flowers especially for the clients of the Port Townsend Food Bank. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

The Peddler delivers from garden to food bank

Trips also include groceries to paying subscribers in town

Quimper Grange garden volunteer Jo Yount cultivates greens and flowers especially for the clients of the Port Townsend Food Bank. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Free radio forum to spotlight types of COVID-19 vaccines

Vivian Brown from Walgreens Pharmacy will present “The COVID-19 Vaccine,” a free WOW! Working on Wellness radio forum from 2 p.m. to 3… Continue reading

Swan School staffer April Thompson admires a feelings illustration kept inside Emily Gohn’s classroom, which has become a storage room since Swan went all outdoors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

During pandemic, school takes learning outside

Heat, winter weather not obstacles for private organization

Swan School staffer April Thompson admires a feelings illustration kept inside Emily Gohn’s classroom, which has become a storage room since Swan went all outdoors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Workshops scheduled at Fort Worden State Park

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nate Rees… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Turn up the flower power

LAST WEEK’S FIREWORKS should have bedazzled us with their colorful displays. It is already July, our independence from spring is history and gardens are leaping… Continue reading

Backcountry Horseman Peninsula Chapter members Judy Dupree, left, and Linda Morin host guest riders from the Olympic Riders and Scattercreek chapters of BCH on a 12-mile ride through Miller Peninsula State Park (Photo courtesy of Linda Morin)

HORSEPLAY: Be considerate of neighbors, four-footed friends

IMAGINE YOURSELF SETTLING down for the night, perhaps dozing in front of the TV or curled up in bed reading a book, when suddenly you… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2021
  • By Karen Griffiths for Peninsula Daily News
Backcountry Horseman Peninsula Chapter members Judy Dupree, left, and Linda Morin host guest riders from the Olympic Riders and Scattercreek chapters of BCH on a 12-mile ride through Miller Peninsula State Park (Photo courtesy of Linda Morin)

Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team workshop scheduled Saturday

The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will host an online workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. To register for… Continue reading

Genealogy webinar slated for Saturday

Genealogist and author Dave Obie will present “A Sense of Place and Time: Putting Ancestors in Context” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Obie… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Be a light to the world

A FEW YEARS ago, the youth group of our church decided to hike to the top of Mount Timpanogos, located in Utah. They decided that… Continue reading

Newcomers meetup slated in Port Townsend

The Chamber of Jefferson County will host a newcomer meetup via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 17. The… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - #1” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - #1” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - #1” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Neville inducted into honor society

Sarah Neville of Port Townsend was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Neville was initiated at Central Washington University… Continue reading

Emiliano Maldonado received a $1,000 scholarship from Jim’s Pharmacy. The Port Angeles High School graduate is the 11th recipient of the annual scholarship award. --
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Jim’s Pharmacy scholarship awarded

Emiliano Maldonado has received a $1,000 scholarship from Jim’s Pharmacy. The Port Angeles High School graduate is the 11th recipient of the annual scholarship award.… Continue reading

Emiliano Maldonado received a $1,000 scholarship from Jim’s Pharmacy. The Port Angeles High School graduate is the 11th recipient of the annual scholarship award. --
The Sequim City Band entertains a crowd at the James Center for the Performing Arts on July 4, 2019. The band hasn't held rehearsals or concerts since its March 1, 2020, event. File photo by Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim City Band plans first rehearsal since February 2020

Volunteer concert ensemble seeking new members

The Sequim City Band entertains a crowd at the James Center for the Performing Arts on July 4, 2019. The band hasn't held rehearsals or concerts since its March 1, 2020, event. File photo by Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
A new mural on the east side of A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe depicts some of the dairy farm history of Sequim/Dungeness. Muralist Andy Eccleshall completed it in about 12 days. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Quilt shop commissions mural of Sequim’s dairy history

Town’s landmarks depicted in eye-catching work

A new mural on the east side of A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe depicts some of the dairy farm history of Sequim/Dungeness. Muralist Andy Eccleshall completed it in about 12 days. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
YEA Music Camp instructor Mike McLeron leads the Band I ensemble in the end-of-camp concert at Fort Worden State Park on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Young musicians delight listeners

Donation program to have two more summer sessions

YEA Music Camp instructor Mike McLeron leads the Band I ensemble in the end-of-camp concert at Fort Worden State Park on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)