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Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus plans barbershop, doo-wop shows Saturday

The Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus, in conjunction with Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim, will present two shows of “Barbershop and Doo Wop” on… Continue reading

Master Gardener Bob Cain. (Clallam County Master Gardeners)

Plant disease topic of Port Angeles gardening talk

EDITOR’S NOTE: This has been corrected to show that the lecture will be on Thursday, May 11. The original version, published on May 3, simply… Continue reading

Master Gardener Bob Cain. (Clallam County Master Gardeners)
Sequim plans activities for Bike Everywhere Month

Sequim plans activities for Bike Everywhere Month

The Sequim Bicycle Alliance is among the groups planning to celebrate the national Bike Everywhere Month… Continue reading

Sequim plans activities for Bike Everywhere Month

Band offers flower baskets for sale

Northwinds Homeschool Band is offering flower baskets to fund expenses. Baskets are available for $30 each or $28 for four or more.… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Get in gear for May Day with bulb upkeep

TOMORROW IS MY absolute favorite holiday of the year, and with the arrival of the new month, April showers are definitely going to produce a… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: In ‘Lost Battalion,’ hopes that a hero gets a proper salute

“CHER AMI AND the Lost Battalion” sounds like the title of a French movie. These words don’t bring visions of pigeons to mind unless you… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember: ‘Not getting worse’ matters

WE’RE GOING TO bounce around a few different things today, but allow me to begin with the one that really rubs me the wrong way:… Continue reading

Bilingual book day set at Port Angeles, Sequim libraries

The North Olympic Library System will join hundreds of libraries across the nation in celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: God changed everything for us with Easter

In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and… Continue reading

Plant sale, tree giveaway among weekend activities

A plant sale, a tree giveaway and a benefit concert are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Amanda Rosenberg                                Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardener Jeannette Stehr-Green will present “What Do Your Blueberries Need to be Happy?” at noon today.

Growing blueberries topic of talk

Veteran WSU Clallam County Master Gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green will talk about blueberry plants at noon today. The free presentation will be in… Continue reading

Amanda Rosenberg                                Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardener Jeannette Stehr-Green will present “What Do Your Blueberries Need to be Happy?” at noon today.
A GROWING CONCERN: A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to pruning

A GROWING CONCERN: A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to pruning

WHILE I’VE BEEN severely trimming down various plants these past few weeks, the gasps (along with horrified looks from homeowners and neighbors alike) have been… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to pruning

BIRD WATCH: What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually

A FRIEND SENT me a newspaper clipping recently. It was from a newspaper in Alabama and carried an article I found interesting. It was primarily… Continue reading

HELP LINE: There are ways to get extra help

MONEY, MONEY MONEY. I’m hoping to get your attention. How did I do? Some of you with better long-term memories than mine (which is almost… Continue reading

William Kummerfeldt greets and learns how to safely give a treat by using a Frisbee as a plate at the Olympic National Park Junior Ranger Day at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center. The Back Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter was there to promote trail safety when encountering livestock. (Kris Phillips)

HORSEPLAY: Remember to Stop, Stand, Speak on trails

Y’ALL HAVE HEARD about the Leave No Trace Program, right? Officially adopted by the United States Forest Service in 1990, its main goal is to… Continue reading

William Kummerfeldt greets and learns how to safely give a treat by using a Frisbee as a plate at the Olympic National Park Junior Ranger Day at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center. The Back Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter was there to promote trail safety when encountering livestock. (Kris Phillips)
PENINSULA KITCHEN: Food says what you can’t when times are tough

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Food says what you can’t when times are tough

HOW DO YOU show your support when someone is hurting? A death in the family, illness, marital separation, a lost child … it can be… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Food says what you can’t when times are tough

ISSUES OF FAITH: Through Passover, building a bridge to the repair of the world

DURING THE RECENT Jewish holiday of Passover, we celebrated spring’s new birth and a journey from slavery to freedom. We were told to personally “experience”… Continue reading

Nine kitchens prepped for view in Saturday tour

The 20th annual AAUW/UWF Kitchen Tour is Saturday. This year’s self-guided tour, “Kitchens Bay to Bay,” will be from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

Take your ‘Measure’ of Sequim author’s latest thriller at Saturday meet-greet

Take your ‘Measure’ of Sequim author’s latest thriller at Saturday meet-greet

It doesn’t take a detective to see Lisa Preston’s career is on the rise. The 53-year-old… Continue reading

Take your ‘Measure’ of Sequim author’s latest thriller at Saturday meet-greet
Sequim’s Student Film Festival premieres nine movies Friday night

Sequim’s Student Film Festival premieres nine movies Friday night

Students in Sequim Middle and High schools have created nine films for the 12th annual Student Film Festival and Art Show on Friday.… Continue reading

Sequim’s Student Film Festival premieres nine movies Friday night