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Photographer/videographer John Gussman will receive the North Olympic Land Trust’s Out Standing in the Field honor at the organization’s Conservation Breakfast online event on April 22.

Gussman to receive Land Trust’s ‘Out Standing’ honor

Photographer’s work highlighted during online event

Photographer/videographer John Gussman will receive the North Olympic Land Trust’s Out Standing in the Field honor at the organization’s Conservation Breakfast online event on April 22.

Olympic National Park’s Winter Perspective speaker to look at Klamath River restoration

Josh Chenoweth will present “Klamath River Restoration” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The free Zoom presentation, the final lecture in Olympic National Park’s… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: April showers bring gardening chores

WELL, WE HAVE definitely had “April showers” this past week, fueling the coming of “May flowers.” Not only is April chock-full of gardening chores, our… Continue reading

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Big Library Read explores ‘Music Is History’

Public libraries through April 18 are offering The Big Read, billed as “the world’s largest digital book club.” North Olympic Library System… Continue reading

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Snickers the rescued donkey with owner Tony Boaz, left, and farrier Glade Rankin. (Karen Griffiths / for Peninsula Daily News)
Snickers the rescued donkey with owner Tony Boaz, left, and farrier Glade Rankin. (Karen Griffiths / for Peninsula Daily News)

‘Journey of Renewal with Robert Frost as Guide’ scheduled for Sunday

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Journey of Renewal with Robert Frost as Guide” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be… Continue reading

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Nina Sarmiento, a sea kayak guide with Adventures Through Kayaking, pulls out to lead a group of kayakers in the waters of Freshwater Bay west of Port Angeles on Thursday. The group was paddling out to explore the area around the Bachelor Rock sea stack, accessible by water from Freshwater Bay County Park.

Exploring by kayak

Nina Sarmiento, a sea kayak guide with Adventures Through Kayaking, pulls out to lead a group of kayakers in the waters of Freshwater Bay west… Continue reading

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Nina Sarmiento, a sea kayak guide with Adventures Through Kayaking, pulls out to lead a group of kayakers in the waters of Freshwater Bay west of Port Angeles on Thursday. The group was paddling out to explore the area around the Bachelor Rock sea stack, accessible by water from Freshwater Bay County Park.
Laurel Moulton, left, Audreen Williams and Jan Barton will lead an educational walk through the Fifth Street Community Garden on Saturday in Port Angeles.

Garden walks to resume in Port Angeles

Second Saturday Garden Walks will resume at 10 a.m. Saturday. The monthly walks are in the Fifth Street Community Garden, 328 E.… Continue reading

Laurel Moulton, left, Audreen Williams and Jan Barton will lead an educational walk through the Fifth Street Community Garden on Saturday in Port Angeles.

ISSUES OF FAITH: A search for change and freedom

“I love Passover because for me it is a cry against indifference, a cry for compassion” (Elie Wiesel). For the last few months, the Torah… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Palm Sunday communion service scheduled in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will preside over a contemplative Palm Sunday communion service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service is at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
Rita McCabe, left, and Sequim Wheelers Vice President Lanie Cates enjoy a ride on a side-byside tandem bike on the Olympic Discovery Trail. Sequim Wheelers are preparing for their fifth season this spring. (Nicole Lepping)

Sequim Wheelers are ready to roll in 2022

Nonprofit offers free rides on Olympic Discovery Trail to those who can’t ride on their own

Rita McCabe, left, and Sequim Wheelers Vice President Lanie Cates enjoy a ride on a side-byside tandem bike on the Olympic Discovery Trail. Sequim Wheelers are preparing for their fifth season this spring. (Nicole Lepping)

Tools for caregivers topic at Trinity United Methodist Church

The public is invited to enroll in the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The… Continue reading

The Rev. Sonya Milton

Unity speaker slated for weekend service

The Rev. Sonya Milton will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Physical distancing and… Continue reading

The Rev. Sonya Milton
Heidi Albrecht, left, treasurer for Coats for Kids, receives a check from Cheryl Stipe of Jim’s Pharmacy.

Coats for Kids receives donation from Jim’s Pharmacy

Coats for Kids was the February recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles. The nonprofit, formed in 1996, provides coats… Continue reading

Heidi Albrecht, left, treasurer for Coats for Kids, receives a check from Cheryl Stipe of Jim’s Pharmacy.

Friends of Sequim Library to host monthly book sale

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Friends’ storefront location… Continue reading

Liza Alzo

Genealogy seminar scheduled for Saturday

Liza Alzo will present a seminar on genealogy Saturday over Zoom. Registration for the seminar begins at 9:15 a.m. The presentation will… Continue reading

Liza Alzo

Native plant walk scheduled in Port Townsend

The Olympic Peninsula chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society will present “Introduction to Native Plants of the Prairie” on Saturday. The… Continue reading

Pickleball gala to raise funds for new court surfaces

The Port Townsend Pickleball Club will kick off its fundraising campaign with a gala from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Matthew Carter of Sequim walks his dogs Roxie and Izaak, right, past the Storm King Ranger Station at Barnes Point near the shore of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park on Saturday. The Barnes Point area is home to the Lake Crescent Lodge, which is open weekends and then daily beginning April 29, as well as the NatureBridge environmental science park and the trailhead to Marymere Falls. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Storm King walkabout

Matthew Carter of Sequim walks his dogs Roxie and Izaak, right, past the Storm King Ranger Station at Barnes Point near the shore of Lake… Continue reading

Matthew Carter of Sequim walks his dogs Roxie and Izaak, right, past the Storm King Ranger Station at Barnes Point near the shore of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park on Saturday. The Barnes Point area is home to the Lake Crescent Lodge, which is open weekends and then daily beginning April 29, as well as the NatureBridge environmental science park and the trailhead to Marymere Falls. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Unbounded Horizons founder to speak to Soroptimists International

Dana Lawson will address a meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles at noon Friday. The club meets at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113… Continue reading