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The annual Concerts in the Barn series in Quilcene runs July 9 through Sept. 4. (Concerts in the Barn)

Concert series returns to iconic Quilcene barn

Reservations taken now for free seats

The annual Concerts in the Barn series in Quilcene runs July 9 through Sept. 4. (Concerts in the Barn)

Cribbage tournament scheduled

The Fourth of July Cribbage Tournament is set for 6 p.m. Saturday. The annual tournament is in the fellowship hall at Forks Congregational… Continue reading

Jefferson County students receive scholarships from Port Ludlow Art League

The Port Ludlow Art League has awarded scholarships to two Jefferson County students. Audrey Drake, a graduate of Port Townsend High School,… Continue reading

Emily Volz of NatureBridge, left, explains how erosion changes the landscape as members of the Jacobs family of Port Angeles, from left, Monica, Emerson, 11, and Jack, 9, create a miniature flood plain during the Forever StreamFest environmental fair at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. The Saturday event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club, featured a variety of displays and educational activities, along with music and guest speakers, geared toward protection of the air, water, forests, land and wildlife. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Learning about erosion at Forever StreamFest

Emily Volz of NatureBridge, right, explains how erosion changes the landscape as members of the Jacobs family of Port Angeles, from left, Monica, Emerson, 11,… Continue reading

Emily Volz of NatureBridge, left, explains how erosion changes the landscape as members of the Jacobs family of Port Angeles, from left, Monica, Emerson, 11, and Jack, 9, create a miniature flood plain during the Forever StreamFest environmental fair at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. The Saturday event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club, featured a variety of displays and educational activities, along with music and guest speakers, geared toward protection of the air, water, forests, land and wildlife. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau seeks applications for tourism project grants

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is seeking applications for qualified tourism project grants. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, July 12; applications will… Continue reading

Peninsula residents named to University of Washington dean’s list

Dozens of Olympic Peninsula residents have been named to the University of Washington’s winter 2021 dean’s list. To qualify, a student must have… Continue reading

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Stevens Middle School students awarded Pollanz Promise scholarships

The 2022 Pollanz Promise scholarships have been awarded to three students at Stevens Middle School. Maya Garrison, Ruby Johnson and Tallulah Meneely… Continue reading

Maya Garrison

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County to hold volunteer orientation sessions

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will conduct both an online orientation and in-person sessions for potential volunteers. The in-person session will be… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Volunteer Eric Lalonde, 15, of Port Angeles carries a roll of sod during a community work day on Friday at the pump track being built at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The track, designed primarily for bicycles and other wheeled play vehicles, is being constructed by the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction the Lincoln Park BMX Association with funding from a $350,000 grant from the state Recreation and Conservation Office, $100,000 in lodging tax grants from the city and Clallam County, business sponsorships, individual and community donations and a grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Organizers have scheduled a grand opening for the facility for 5:30 p.m. on July 6.
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Work on pump track proceeds

Volunteer Eric Lalonde, 15, of Port Angeles carries a roll of sod during a community work day Friday at the pump track being built at… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Volunteer Eric Lalonde, 15, of Port Angeles carries a roll of sod during a community work day on Friday at the pump track being built at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The track, designed primarily for bicycles and other wheeled play vehicles, is being constructed by the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction the Lincoln Park BMX Association with funding from a $350,000 grant from the state Recreation and Conservation Office, $100,000 in lodging tax grants from the city and Clallam County, business sponsorships, individual and community donations and a grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Organizers have scheduled a grand opening for the facility for 5:30 p.m. on July 6.

Knot-tying classes scheduled at North Olympic Library branches

The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading Program will host knot-tying workshops at branches this week. The workshops are part of the… Continue reading

Skwim Toastmaster champions to coach others via Zoom

Skwim toastmasters Kyle Hall and Lindy MacLaine will assist district champions to prepare for the 2022 World Championship of Public Speaking during the… Continue reading

Sue Boyd of Vancouver, B.C., explores a backyard garden at 806 E. Sixth St., in Port Angeles on Saturday, one of six locations featured in the 27th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Taking in the glory of Petals & Pathways Garden Tour

B.J. Bjork of Gig Harbor, right, talks with homeowner David Whiting about his bed of walking Egyptian onions during Saturday’s 27th annual Petals & Pathways… Continue reading

Sue Boyd of Vancouver, B.C., explores a backyard garden at 806 E. Sixth St., in Port Angeles on Saturday, one of six locations featured in the 27th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Summer fun, but some are garden chores

SO HERE WE go, finally warm/hot weather! Theoretically, summer means dry, sunny, warm Peninsula weather. But what does that mean for your yard and garden?… Continue reading

Photo by Kris Lenke BCH Buckhorn Range member and Dutch Oven “Queen” Kim Merrick serves dessert to Martin Knowles (WTA) and fellow chapter member Larry Sammons during a LaBar/Skok trail clearing work party.

HORSEPLAY: Horse groups join forces to clear trails

BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN’S local chapter trail warriors rock! If you walk, run, bike or ride any of the trails used by horses on the North… Continue reading

Photo by Kris Lenke BCH Buckhorn Range member and Dutch Oven “Queen” Kim Merrick serves dessert to Martin Knowles (WTA) and fellow chapter member Larry Sammons during a LaBar/Skok trail clearing work party.

Clallam County Genealogical Society to present class Saturday

The Clallam County Genealogical Society will present “I Know Nothing About Genealogy” at 1 p.m. Saturday. The free class will be taught… Continue reading

Clothes Closet reopens Wednesdays

First United Methodist Church will reopen its Clothes Closet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. The closet is located in the… Continue reading

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Discovery Club offers nature, science, art activities

As part of the Summer Reading Program, North Olympic Library System is hosting a weekly Discovery Club geared toward youths in grades K-5, their families… Continue reading

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Members of the Polge family from Raleigh, N.C., from left, parents Tami and Steven, and siblings Sebastian, 18, Anna, 15, Christina, 18, and Nico, 7, exmaine an informational display at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge north of Sequim on Thursday. The refuge is sanctuary to a variety of Northwest wildlife and serves as the access point to the Dungeness Spit and the New Dungeness Lighthouse.
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Dungeness visit for family

Members of the Polge family from Raleigh, N.C., from left, parents Tami and Steven, and siblings Sebastian, 18, Anna, 15, Christina, 18, and Nico, 7,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Members of the Polge family from Raleigh, N.C., from left, parents Tami and Steven, and siblings Sebastian, 18, Anna, 15, Christina, 18, and Nico, 7, exmaine an informational display at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge north of Sequim on Thursday. The refuge is sanctuary to a variety of Northwest wildlife and serves as the access point to the Dungeness Spit and the New Dungeness Lighthouse.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Thinking our way through Juneteenth and Pride Month

Friends of mine who I trust and who read my columns have been trying to get me to write on the topic of Juneteenth for… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2022
  • By Keith Dorwick For Peninsula Daily News

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to host TED Talks

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host “TED Talks: Your Mood/Your Attitude/Your Brain” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The free program… Continue reading