Solstice celebrations, Christmas carols, winter crafts and other holiday events are in store for residents of the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com/calendar.
FORKS
Winter crafts
FORKS — The North Olympic Library System will host winter crafts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The free, bilingual crafting session will be at the Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave.
Participants can bring an embroidery, crocheting or sewing project, or pick one up at the library.
For more information, call 360-374-6402.
PORT ANGELES
Holiday pantomime
PORT ANGELES — The pantomime show “Hansel, Gretel and Barbra” will finish its run with shows at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The panto production will be performed at Edna’s Place, 1026 E. First St.
Tickets are $15 per person, $10 for youths 18 years and younger, and can be purchased at www.chambersignups.com.
Christmas comedy
PORT ANGELES — “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production of A Christmas Carol” continues at 7:30 tonight and Saturday night, and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The holiday farce is showing at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Tickets are $15 per person, $8 for students, and are available online at pacp.ludus.com, at the Brocante Antique Mall, 105 W. First St., and at the door.
For more information, visit www.pacommunityplayers.org.
Pancake breakfast
PORT ANGELES — A pancake breakfast to support the Captain Joseph House Foundation is planned from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.
The fundraising meal will be served at Park View Villas, 1430 Park View Lane.
In addition to breakfast, the benefit will include music, raffle baskets and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The meal costs $10 per person, $7 for seniors and is free for children younger than six.
For more information, call Elizabeth Pratt at 360-452-7222 or email elizabethp@villageconcepts.com.
Build-It program
PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host a children’s Build-It program from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The program will be at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Participants can build their own creations using the library’s Lego bricks and are encouraged to write a story about the creation.
The free program is open to the public. Children younger than 8 should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
For more information, call Jennifer Knight at 360-417-8500, ext. 7733, email jknight@nols.org.
Book signing
PORT ANGELES — Barb Paschal will sign copies of her self-published children’s books from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Paschal will be at the Harbor Art Gallery, 114 N. Laurel St.
Paschal, a retired physical therapist, wrote “Stories for Stampy” and “Stampy and Friends” to help a child at the Boys and Girls Club in Sequim learn to read.
The two books include 15 short stories and are illustrated with 150 watercolor paintings by Paschal.
Christmas sketches
PORT ANGELES — Eric Braun will present “Christmas Sketches” at 11 a.m. Sunday.
The sketches will be performed at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave.
The family-friendly adaptation of the Christmas Story is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Kristin-Luana Baumann and 360-912-1245 or email jristinluana@gmail.com.
Dancing program
PORT ANGELES — The Sons of Norway will host a dancing program from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The program is held at Scandia Hall, 131 W. Fifth St.
The program includes Scandinavian, swing, ballroom and folk dancing. A lesson will be held at 6:30 p.m.
The public is invited. No partner is needed. Families and all ages are welcome to attend.
The suggested donation is $3, and refreshments will follow the dancing.
For more information, call 360-457-7035 or 360-452-6334.
SEQUIM
Christmas musical
SEQUIM — The production of “Another Night Before Christmas” finishes this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The musical is performed in the Gathering Hall at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave.
Tickets are $20 per person, $18 for OTA members, $12 for students, and can be purchased online at www.olympictheatrearts.org or at the door.
For more information, call the box office at 360-683-7326 or email office@olympictheatrearts.org.
Farmers market
SEQUIM — The Sequim Farmers Market will host a sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.
The market will be inside the Guy Cole Convention Center at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake St.
The sale features gifts by local artisans.
The Sequim Botanical Garden Society also will be on hand, selling surprise peony packs to support the Sequim Botanical Garden.
Focus On series
SEQUIM — Powell Jones will present “Focus On Coyotes” at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The wildlife lecture is part of the Focus On series held in the Dungeness River Audubon Center at Railroad Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
The lecture costs $10 per person, $5 for members.
For more information, call the center at 360-681-4076 or email rceducation@olympus.net.
Art workshop
SEQUIM — Carrie Rodlend will present “The Return of Light: Solstice Candles” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
The workshop is part of the Kids Create Art series at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Rodlend will explore concentric and parallel lines, form and structure, design and spatial relationships, all while working with oil pastel and water color resist.
All materials will be provided for this free workshop for youths ages 7-12 years.
Due to limited space, registration is required at www.nols.org.
Thrift shop open
SEQUIM — The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild will open its thrift shop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The shop is at 204 W. Bell St.
This week the shop will feature a Burton snow board with bindings, a child’s rocking chair, warm jackets and Christmas decorations.
For more information, call 360-683-7044.
Singing bowls
SEQUIM — Sophia Engkvist will present “Winter Solstice: Sacred Sound Journey” from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday.
The crystal singing bowls and chanting concert is at the Therapeutic Arts Center, 261043 U.S. Highway 101.
Floor seating, participants should bring mats, blankets and cushions.
The suggested donation is $10 to $20 per person.
For more information, call Engkvist at 360-460-7455 or email sophiaengkvistmusic@gmail.com.
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — Sequim Elks will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Games will be at the Sequim Elks lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
Admission is free with a minimum buy-in of $10.
Players must be 18 years or older.
Proceeds will go to Elks scholarship programs, other charities and lodge operating expenses.
For more information, call Crystal Parker at 360-683-3034.
Dance concert
SEQUIM — Sequim Elks will host a dance and concert from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The dance is at the Elks Lodge, 143 Pt Williams Road.
Music will be performed by Black Diamond Junction including hits from the 1960s through today and Patsy Cline covers.
Admission is $10 per person and $8 for Elks members.
For more information, call Lance Staub at 360-460-9608 or email lancestaub@gmail.com.
QUILCENE
Volunteer orientation
QUILCENE — Center Valley Animal Rescue will host a volunteer orientation meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
The meeting will be at the rescue, 11900 Center Road.
According to a press release, the rescue operates a no-kill animal shelter that cares for an average of 150 animals per day.
The organization has volunteer positions available in booth indoor and outdoor animal care, office work, fundraising, events and fencing and facility management.
For more information, call the shelter at 360-765-0598 or email volunteer@centervalleyanimalrescue.org.
PORT TOWNSEND
Spirit of the Yule
PORT TOWNSEND — Performances of the holiday musical “Spirit of the Yule” are set for 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Saturday.
The shows will be at the Key City Public Theatre, 419 Washington St.
Tickets are $24 to $29.
The show will also be performed at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 26 and Dec. 28.
For more information, call 360-385-5278.
Book release
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Farmers Market will host a book release for “Wording the Land, Poetry Collection 2019” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Copies of the book will be on sale in the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.
The book is a collection by local poets exploring their relationship to the land, the food it produces and the people who work the soil.
Contributors to the collection will read their poems aloud throughout the day.
The project was sponsored by the market with support from the Port Townsend Arts Commission, the Jefferson County Farm Tour and Finnriver Farm and Cidery.
Proceeds from sales of the book will support the market’s food access programs which matches funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for shoppers at the market.
For more information, email wordingtheland@gmail.com.
Choo Choo rides
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Mainstreet program and the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club will offer Choo Choo rides from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Riders should meet at Pope Marine Park, 1000 Madison St.
The suggested donation of $5 per person benefits the arts in the schools program.
Solstice party
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to a free party to celebrate the winter solstice from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
The “Welcome Back the Sun: Winter Solstice Party” is at Discovery Bay Brewing, 948 N. Park Ave.
The party features heated outdoor seating and musing by Lost in the Shuffle from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Christmas singalong
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to a Christmas carol singalong at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The free family-friendly event is at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St.
A special Christmas orchestra will provide accompaniment.
For more information, call Walter Vaux at 360-344-3337 or email waltervaux@gmail.com.
Solstice ritual
PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil will lead a Winter Solstice Ritual and songs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
The ritual will be observed at the Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave.
De Voil will be joined by Aimee Ringle and Leaf Lovetree for an evening of meditative music and prayerful song.
Tickets are available at the door for $5 to $20 on a sliding scale.
For more information, call de Voil at 513-828-8146 or email simondevoil@gmail.com.
Mercy Falls
PORT TOWNSEND — The holiday comedy “Mercy Falls” continues this weekend with performances at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.
The play is at Key City Public Theatre, 419 Washington St.
Tickets are $24 to $29 per person and are available online or at the door.
For more information, call the box office at 360-385-5278.
Contra dance
PORT TOWNSEND — Alex MacLeod will call for a contra dance at 8 p.m. Saturday.
The dance will be at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St.
Admission is $6 per person; children 16 and younger are admitted free.
Music will be provided by the North Beach Drifters.
The evening begins with a dance lesson, free with admission, at 7:30 p.m.
Carols on the beach
PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Ruth Simon de Voil will lead “Christmas Fire” from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The public caroling event will be on North Beach.
The public is invited to dress warmly, enjoy hot cider and sing Christmas carols.
For more information, call de Voil at 513-828-8146 or email simondevoil@gmail.com.
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