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ISSUES OF FAITH: Never too late to learn to pray

I grew up saying prayers regularly. My mother was not very religious when I was young, but I spent a lot of time with my… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2022
  • By Jason Bringhurst For Peninsula Daily News

ISSUES OF FAITH: On Easter, faith is a victory

Something that I missed during the COVID-19 pandemic was the choir at church. Music touches my soul in ways I cannot easily describe. One favorite… Continue reading

Bracelet weaving kits at Jefferson County Library

The Kids Make-it series will finish up with “Kids Make It at the Library: Bracelet Weaving” during May. Supplies and equipment to… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library hosts Tech Tuesday

The Jefferson County Library will host Tech Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The free class, “Find Your Next Great… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to offer two-part lecture on India

Anu Pujji will present “The Enlightened Indian: a Two-Part Series on India” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free online lecture series is… Continue reading

Jefferson County Master Gardeners to present online plant clinics

Jefferson County Master Gardeners will offer online plant clinics from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays through September. The 30-minute Zoom sessions will… Continue reading

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Spring bulbs and plants lead garden guests along pathways with tempting colors.

A GROWING CONCERN: May Day celebrates the opportunities of spring

HOORAY, HOORAY! THE first of May… My International holiday begins and ends Sunday. That’s right, in my May family household, May Day is our absolute… Continue reading

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Spring bulbs and plants lead garden guests along pathways with tempting colors.

Relive prom, support local nonprofits at United Way event

United Way Clallam County is going all out for its 2022 Live United Awards, complete with a “prom” theme. The Live United PROM… Continue reading

Dinner with doctors slated Sunday in Port Angeles

The public is invited to Dinner with Doctors at 6 p.m. Sunday. The free community service is at the Port Angeles Seventh-day… Continue reading

How Your City Works lectures kicks off with wastewater

Bliss Morris will present “What Happens After You Flush? The Story of the City’s Wastewater” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The zoom lecture… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith when belief is hard

Thomas. Doubting Thomas. Thomas the skeptic. That’s the Gospel from last Sunday; we’ve heard this story read in churches and retold many times, and it… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2022
  • By Keith Dorwick For Peninsula Daily News
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will explore Sacred Song at Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will explore the theme of Sacred Song at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service is at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Nonviolent communications course set Thursdays

The Natural Healing Center will host a course on nonviolent communication from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. The classes are in… Continue reading

Marielle Eykeman, a volunteer, sells a Duck Derby ticket to Vonda Hartman at the downtown Safeway earlier this week. This year’s Duck Derby will be on the Port Angeles waterfront. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Annual Duck Derby tickets now on sale

Races to be in person for first time in two years

Marielle Eykeman, a volunteer, sells a Duck Derby ticket to Vonda Hartman at the downtown Safeway earlier this week. This year’s Duck Derby will be on the Port Angeles waterfront. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim Community Orchestra sets 10th anniversary concert

Event will be free, but registration required to attend

Soroptimists’ online garden show auction begins today

Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Online Garden Show Auction kicks off today and runs through Sunday. More than 140 items are available for bidding.… Continue reading

Jamestown Family Health Clinic staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members help individuals get registered for COVID-19 vaccinations at the tribe’s clinic in January 2021. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

CERT volunteers earn President’s Volunteer Service awards

Eight honored for hours spent working with public safety programs

Jamestown Family Health Clinic staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members help individuals get registered for COVID-19 vaccinations at the tribe’s clinic in January 2021. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: For spring garden glory, hang out with the cool kids

LAST WEEK, I told you what not to plant. This week, let me give you a list of plants that would have laughed off last… Continue reading

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Dahlias dazzle at botanical garden

The Sequim Botanical Garden Society’s next Work to Learn party focused on planting dahlia tubers and controlling the snails and slugs. It was… Continue reading

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Sequim and PA’s high school equestrian teams merged to compete as one in Freestyle 4’s Drill Team, placing 1st  in meet 3 and winning a gold medal are Joanna Seelye, left, Libby Swanberg, Maggie Anderson and Sydney Hutton with coaches Katie Newton, left, and Keri Tucker. Watch them  compete live at state finals May 19-22  by visiting https://www.wahset.info/stream-links and clicking on District 4.

HORSEPLAY: PA, Sequim equestrian teams head to state meet

LET’S ALL CHEER and congratulate the Sequim and Port Angeles equestrian teams on their Washington State High School Equestrian Team (WAHSET) District 4 Small Team… Continue reading

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Sequim and PA’s high school equestrian teams merged to compete as one in Freestyle 4’s Drill Team, placing 1st  in meet 3 and winning a gold medal are Joanna Seelye, left, Libby Swanberg, Maggie Anderson and Sydney Hutton with coaches Katie Newton, left, and Keri Tucker. Watch them  compete live at state finals May 19-22  by visiting https://www.wahset.info/stream-links and clicking on District 4.