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A GROWING CONCERN: Ensure your arrangements make the cut

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Despite the current political and health atmosphere, all is going mostly well as many Americans celebrate this special day. As someone who… Continue reading

The painting of Port Angeles, its harbor and the Olympic Mountains by Count Johan Gustaf Kalling created for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. (Courtesy of North Olympic History Center)

BACK WHEN: Painter gives view of Port Angeles to world

MOST OF US have access to the world through the internet. It has made it incredibly easy to share our lives with the world. You… Continue reading

The painting of Port Angeles, its harbor and the Olympic Mountains by Count Johan Gustaf Kalling created for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. (Courtesy of North Olympic History Center)
Randy Radock is the featured artist at the Harbor Art Gallery in July and August.

Radock is featured artist at Harbor Art Gallery

Block print artist Randy Radock will be in the spotlight in the Featured Artist Room at the Harbor Art Gallery during the… Continue reading

Randy Radock is the featured artist at the Harbor Art Gallery in July and August.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding the courage to stand up for truth

The Talmud says, “Truth is the seal of the Holy One, blessed be He.” Rabbi Luzzatto (1707-1746) taught “Truth is one of the very foundations… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “True Freedom” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “True Freedom” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “True Freedom” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Jeffco Vamonos founder Amy Bartlett, pictured at Chetzemoka Park in late May, has established a nonprofit organization to provide mentorship and experiential learning for local teens. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jeffco Vamonos plans youth trips to Seattle and beyond

Organization aims to work with youth who enter ‘loop’

Jeffco Vamonos founder Amy Bartlett, pictured at Chetzemoka Park in late May, has established a nonprofit organization to provide mentorship and experiential learning for local teens. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
“Gothic Earth 1” is by Deborah Harrison, a featured artist this July at the Blue Whole Gallery.

Blue Whole Gallery features watercolors, stained glass

Layered glass sculptor Deborah Harrison and watercolorist Jolene Sanborn are the featured artists of the month of July at the Blue Whole Gallery… Continue reading

“Gothic Earth 1” is by Deborah Harrison, a featured artist this July at the Blue Whole Gallery.

Consumer protection, fraud prevention topic of talk

Karen Hallis will speak on consumer protection and fraud prevention from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hallis’ Zoom presentation is part… Continue reading

Strait Turners to meet Tuesday

Strait Turners, a local woodturners group, will meet at noon Tuesday. The meeting will stream on Zoom. Laurent Niclot will demonstrate how to… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: How does you garden grow? Organically

as promised last week — the advice for worm castings and your soil… Continue reading

Photo by Katharyn Rivers

Cutline: Congratulations to PA’s high school equestrian team for winning medals  at the WAHSET State Finals held last weekend in Moses Lake. Sara Holland, left, won the bronze while  Sydney Hutton’s high score gained  her first place and the gold medal in Hunt Seat Equitation over fences.  Amelia Kinney, right, triumphed over all with a first place time of 3.89 that helped her bring  home the gold in Breakaway roping.

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles equestrians place at state finals

SUMMER FUN, BLUE skies, green pastures and long days of sun are finally upon us. It’s certainly a favorite time of the year for most… Continue reading

Photo by Katharyn Rivers

Cutline: Congratulations to PA’s high school equestrian team for winning medals  at the WAHSET State Finals held last weekend in Moses Lake. Sara Holland, left, won the bronze while  Sydney Hutton’s high score gained  her first place and the gold medal in Hunt Seat Equitation over fences.  Amelia Kinney, right, triumphed over all with a first place time of 3.89 that helped her bring  home the gold in Breakaway roping.
Over four years, Black Bear Diner customers have donated to the Captain Joseph House Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers. Last week, foundation executive director Betsy Reed Schultz shared a sign thanking the restaurant with owner Bret Wirta and manager Linda Donaghay accepting the sign. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

Black Bear Diner continues support for Captain Joseph House

The founder of the Captain Joseph House Foundation recently thanked representatives of the Black Bear Diner in Sequim with a sign for customers’… Continue reading

Over four years, Black Bear Diner customers have donated to the Captain Joseph House Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers. Last week, foundation executive director Betsy Reed Schultz shared a sign thanking the restaurant with owner Bret Wirta and manager Linda Donaghay accepting the sign. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash
PORT ANGELES —  Terry Barrett will present "It’s a Beautiful World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 

Barrett is an intern at Unity in the Olympics.

Unity speaker set for Sunday service

Terry Barrett will present “It’s a Beautiful World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Barrett is an intern at Unity in the Olympics. The… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES —  Terry Barrett will present "It’s a Beautiful World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 

Barrett is an intern at Unity in the Olympics.
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Green Thumb lecture scheduled today

Christine Heycke will present “All About Galls” at noon today. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series… Continue reading

Christine Heycke

Port Angeles resident named to president’s list at Coastal Carolina University

Jacklyn Jung of Port Angeles was named to the spring 2021 president’s list at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. Jung is… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Worm your way into vermiculture

SINCE I PROMISED, as a New Year’s resolution, to give all you gardeners more eco-friendly information in order to better both your yard and planet,… Continue reading

NOLS offering kits to build a planter or toolbox

The North Olympic Library System will hand out kits to build a planter or a toolbox starting Monday. The kits are designed… Continue reading

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Port Angeles Fine Arts Center welcomes new executive director

Christine Loewe is the new executive director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The organization earlier this month announced the hiring… Continue reading

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Urban sketchers to meet in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday. The group will meet at Sunrise Coffee, 308 10th St., before… Continue reading