New Year’s Eve parties and bingo are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
PORT ANGELES
Veterans memorial
PORT ANGELES — A Veterans Memorial service is planned at 1 p.m. today.
The service is held on the last Friday of each month at Veterans Memorial Park, 217 S. Lincoln St.
During the ceremony, the names of local veterans are read aloud and the bell is rung after each name, a rifle salute is fired and a bugler plays taps.
The ceremony is preceded by a bagpiper who also closes the ceremony by playing “Amazing Grace.”
Open house
PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Land Trust will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m today.
The public is invited to stop in for cookies, hot apple cider and conversation at the land trust’s offices at 602 E. Front St.
For more information, call Alana Linderoth at 360-417-1815 or email alana@notholympictrust.org.
Feiro party
PORT ANGELES — The Feiro Marine Life Center plans a New Year’s Eve party from 10 a.m. to noon Monday.
The party will be at the center on City Pier at 315 N. Lincoln St.
Admission is $10 for children from 5 to 10 years of age and $5 for Feiro members.
Each child registration includes up to two adults.
For more information, call Melissa Williams, executive director, at 360-417-6254 or email melissaw@feiromarinelifecenter.org.
Elks party
PORT ANGELES — The Naval Elks will host a New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday.
The party will be in the Elks Ballroom, 131 E. First St.
The evening will feature music by The Works, hors d’oeurvres, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets are $35 per person and the public is invited to attend.
For more information, call Stephanie Gunn at 360-457-3355 or email navallodge@gmail.com.
Senior dance
PORT ANGELES — Cat’s Meow will perform for the Senior Swingers Dance from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The dance will be at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St.
There is a $5 cover charge; first-time visitors are admitted free.
Paws to read
PORT ANGELES — Members of the public are invited to read with service dogs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
Olympic Gentle Paws Therapy dogs and their trainers are available at the Port Angeles library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
According to a news release, “Reading to a dog or other pet creates a supportive and fun environment in which readers of all ages and abilities can practice their skills with confidence and joy.”
For more information, call 360-417-8500, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
FORKS
Marathon Bingo
FORKS — Elks Physical Therapy for Children will host Marathon Bingo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The bingo will be at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchant Road.
Every age is welcome.
Bingo Night
FORKS — The West End Sportsmen’s Club will host Bingo Night at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The event will be at the club, 243 Sportsmen’s Club Road.
Proceeds are used to fund Hunter Education courses and the annual Kids Fishing Day.
SEQUIM
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — Sequim Elks will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and Thursday.
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.
Alpaca tours
SEQUIM — Alpaca ranch tours are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The free tours are at the Happy Valley Alpaca Ranch, 4629 Happy Valley Road.
At the same time, Molten Momma’s Hot Shop roght next door will offer live glass-blowing demonstrations.
For more information about the ranch, call Mike and Linda Gooch 360-681-0948.
For more about Molten Momma’s Hot Shop, call 360-808-3075.
New Year’s dance
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks will host a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday.
The gala will be at the lodge at 143 Port Williams Road.
Dinner and dancing is $40 per person or $75 per couple, admission for dancing only is $15.
Dinner, served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m, will feature New York cut steak or chicken cordon bleu.
Music for dancing will be be provided by Tony Petrillo and the Roundabouts starting at 7 p.m.
For more information, call the lodge at 360-683-2763.
PORT TOWNSEND
Conversation cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet at 11:45 a.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
The topic for today’s conversation will be “New Year’s Resolutions.”
Aquarium open
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will be open for holiday hours from noon to 5 p.m. today through Sunday.
The center’s museum and aquarium at 532 Battery Way will both be open during this period.
Admission is by donation.
For more information, call 360-385-5582, email aredman@ptmsc.org or visit www.ptmsc.org.
Every Christmas Story
PORT TOWNSEND — Performances of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” will be at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. today and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The play will be performed at the Key City Public Theatre, 419 Washington St.
Tickets are $24 to $29.
For more information, call 360-385-5278 or visit www.keycitypublictheatre.org.
Discovery dance
PORT TOWNSEND — Discovery Dance will host Jack Dwyer and Friends at 8 tonight.
The dance at Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., will include a free dance lesson from Janice Eklund at 7 p.m.
Admission is $12.
For more information, call 360-385-7635, email discoverydancept@gmail.com or visit www. discoverydance.org.
Urban sketchers
PORT TOWNSEND — Urban Sketcher Port Townsend will host its annual end of the year sketching event from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Attendees will meet at the Commons on Fort Worden, 200 Battery Way, then disperse to find subjects to sketch.
The event is free and open to the public. Beginners are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call Barb Kurland at 360-316-9947 or email barbkurland@gmail.com.
Spirit of the Yule
PORT TOWNSEND — Performances of the holiday musical “Spirit of the Yule” are set for 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.
The shows will be at the Key City Public Theatre, 419 Washington St.
Tickets are $24 to $29.
For more information, call 360-385-5278 or visit www.keycitypublictheatre.org.
CHIMACUM
Quilters to meet
CHIMACUM — Cabin Fever Quilters will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday.
The public is invited to the free meeting at Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
For more information, call Laura Gipson at 360-385-0441.
PORT HADLOCK
Play and learn
PORT HADLOCK — Families with children up to 5 years old are invited to Kaleidoscope Play and Learn from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today.
The group meets weekly at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.
This free event features playing, reading, singing and snacks.
For more information, call Darcy at 360-774- 3413.
Leap into science
PORT HADLOCK — Martha Ashenfalter will lead Leap into Science groups at the Jefferson County Library on Wednesday and Thursday.
The groups will be at the library at 620 Cedar Ave.
A program for pre-schoolers and their caregivers is set from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Ashenfalter will host another program from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday for children 6 years to 11 years old.
Leap into Science programs are designed to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Math studies.
For more information, call 360-385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info.
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