‘New Moon’ celebration schedule in Port Angeles

“Bella Luna: A New Moon Celebration,” two days of all-day events hosted by the Port Angeles Downtown Association today and Saturday, will be largely at The Gateway, at Front and Lincoln streets, and at The Landing mall on Railroad Avenue a block away.

Scheduled events are:

Today and Saturday

Events are at The Gateway unless otherwise indicated.

• Neil Conklin, owner of Bella Italia, where the fictional Bella and Edward had their first date in Twilight, will have the menu item Bella ordered then — mushroom ravioli — sold from a stand, from noon to 8 p.m.

• Volturi photo opportunity, with capes and throne provided by the Port Angeles Light Opera Association, will be offered at Studio Bob, 118 ½ E. Front St., from noon to 6 p.m.

• Humane Society Dog Adoption Center will be open from noon to 6 p.m.

• “Find Victoria” scavenger hunt, beginning at The Gateway. Those who follow the clues to find the evil vampire, Victoria, will have their names entered into a drawing for gifts.

• The Lions Club will accept nonperishable food donations all day. The drive, “Take A Bite Out of Hunger,” is for local food banks.

• During “Twilight on the Waterfront,” Wine on the Waterfront in The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad, will pour Olympic Cellars’ “Sparkling Twilight” Syrah from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Presentation on wild animals of the Olympic National Park by ranger Dean Butterworth, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and noon to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

• Shula Azhar Vampire Belly Dance Show, sponsored by JACE Real Estate, 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday.

• Black Diamond Bridal Party and Prom Dress Fashion Show, 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Today only

Scheduled events at The Gateway are:

• Quileute storyteller Anita Wheeler, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by My Favorite Memories.

• New Moon Trivia Contest, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• The Lonely H, performing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by Dazzled by Twilight.

Saturday only

The Landing mall

• Motorcycle exhibit, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Lower level parking lot of The Landing mall, featuring one of the first police motorcycles on the North Olympic Peninsula, with a motorcycle building workshop at 3:30 p.m.

• Dedication of totem pole, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — A multitribal gathering with song, dance and drumming. Audience participation encouraged.

• America’s Next Top Dog, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. — Dog costume and fashion contest, sponsored by Tiny Bubbles Pet Store.

The Gateway

• Port Angeles Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Gateway.

• Dogs Got Talent, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Dog trick contest, sponsored by Tiny Bubbles.

• Wolf Pack Six Pack Contest, 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Fitness West.

• Music by SuperTrees, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by Bella Italia.

• Gothic Ball, 8 p.m. to midnight, Elks Naval Lodge, 131 E. First St. — Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; Gothic Belly Dance Troupe and Nasty Habits performing. Tickets $25; available at Black Diamond Bridal and Elks Naval Lodge office.

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