EDITOR’S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect that the Sequim Lavender Growers Association hosts the 13th annual Lavender Holiday Bazaar.
PORT ANGELES — Santa will make appearances in Port Angeles and Sequim on Saturday.
He will arrive after the community Christmas tree is lit at the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain at the intersection of First and Laurel streets.
The wintery holiday gathering for all ages will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The master of ceremonies for opening holiday season celebrations will be R.A. Nicholls of White Crane Martial Arts.
A community “Carol-oake” will begin at 4 p.m., and Santa Claus will arrive at 5 p.m. The tree will be lit for his arrival.
He will meet with children to hear their holiday wishes. Parents who bring cameras can take photos of their children with Santa.
In addition to Santa and the tree, there will be a hot chocolate booth and other children’s activities.
Lavender bazaar
The Sequim Lavender Growers Association will host the 13th annual Lavender Holiday Bazaar from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Sunland Ballroom at 109 Hilltop Drive.
During the free public event, retailers will offer lavender inspired holiday gifts for purchase.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Santa will make an appearance.
Also on Saturday, soup and sandwiches will be available for purchase.
A raffle also will be held both days.
To enter the raffle, bring a new toy to donate.
Raffle proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots and Sequim Community Aid.
For more information, call the Sequim Lavender Growers Association at 360-681-3035.
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Reporter Arwyn Rice can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5070, or at arice@peninsuladailynews.com.
Sequim-Dungeness Valley Editor Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-681-2390, ext. 5052, or at cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.
