EDITOR’S NOTE — This schedule is accompanied by two stories today:
CELEBRATE ELWHA! — Inspired voices at Elwha Heritage Center reflect on dam removals: http://tinyurl.com/3m25jtr
The Elwha Dams, Part 2 (historical series) — As dams age, federal regulations grow: http://tinyurl.com/ppsv4v
PORT ANGELES — Nearly a week of events celebrating the removal of the two Elwha River dams, including the official ceremony Saturday, will begin Tuesday.
The activities that make up Celebrate Elwha! will be held in Port Angeles, the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation, Sequim and throughout the Elwha River watershed to commemorate the long-awaited start of dam demolition.
Gov. Chris Gregoire has declared Sept. 12-18 “Celebrate Elwha River Restoration Week.”
Here is a list of activities:
Tuesday
■– Elwha Storytelling. With Elaine Grinnel, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Lower Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St., Port Angeles.
■– “Elwha Voices” themed poetry reading, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Klallam Heritage Center (See accompanying story today)
Wednesday
■– Lower Elwha Klallam tribe fish hatchery naming ceremony, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 700 Stratton Road.
■– Elwha storytelling. With Jamie Valadez and Roger Fernandes, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Heritage Center.
■– Elwha open mic, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Heritage Center.
Thoughts on dam removal will be shared, along with poetry, songs and storytelling.
■– Elwha River stories, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 1441 E. Washington St., Sequim.
John Gussman, photographer and documentary filmmaker; Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes; and U.S. Geological Survey scientist Jon Warrick will talk about how the story of the river will be told.
Thursday
■– Elwha River Science Symposium, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
Scientists will give presentations on the ongoing research of the Elwha River. To register, visit www.celebrateelwha.com.
■– Elwha storytelling with tribal elders Elaine Grinnell and Ben Charles, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Heritage Center.
■– Yvon Chouinard presentation, Peninsula College gymnasium.
Chouinard, founder of the outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia, will provide a lecture on dam removal. To register, visit www.celebrateelwha.com.
Friday
■– Elwha River Science Symposium continued at Peninsula College, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
■– Sunset Cruise with Expeditions Northwest, 4 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Phone 360-452-6210 or visit www.expeditionsnw.com for details.
■– Tribal Gala Fundraising Dinner, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
Tickets for the gala are priced at $150 and $300.
They can be purchased at the Heritage Center or at http://tinyurl.com/3wnbcfb.
■– Coastal jam session, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Heritage Center.
■– Dana Lyons concert, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
■– After-hours music with Linda Dowdell and Craig Buhler, Wine on the Waterfront, 115 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles.
■– Hear and See Poetry featuring poet Sean Mac Falls, 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., Port Angeles.
Saturday
■– Elwha Central, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., City Pier, Port Angeles.
Live music and river restoration demonstrations provided. Ranger Jeff Wolin of Florissant, Colo., will serve as master of ceremonies.
■– Dam removal ceremony, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Elwha Dam (invitation only).
■– VIP reception, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Crescent (invitation only).
■– Potlatch dinner, 5 p.m., Lower Elwha Klallam tribal center, 2851 Lower Elwha Road.
■– Brats, Brew and Wine, Too harbor tour, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $25. Phone 360-452-6210 or visit www.expeditionsnw.com for details.
■– “eTown” recording with musical guests Cake, Danny Barnes and Eliza Gilkyson, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 304 E. Park Ave.
Cost: $20. Tickets available at www.artsnw.org and www.brownpapertickets.com.
■– After-hours music with The Girdle Scouts and SuperTrees, 9 p.m. to midnight, Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., Port Angeles.
Sunday
■– Guided hike to Elwha Dam viewpoint, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elwha Dam RV Park, 47 Lower Dam Road.
■– Guided hike to Hurricane Hill, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To reach the trailhead, take Hurricane Ridge Road past the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center.
■– Explore Elwha with NatureBridge, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a series of educational events throughout the watershed. Free shuttles provided at City Pier.
The Friday/Weekend (Sept. 9-10) print edition of the Peninsula Daily News included Celebrate Elwha!,a comprehensive guide and schedule of events connected with the start of the removal of the Elwha River dams.
Celebrate Elwha! is available online at https://giftsnap.shop/section/pdntabs#elwha.
