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Port Townsend Library to host astronomy lecture on Zoom

Frank Petrie will present “Introduction to Astronomy and Telescopes” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Petrie’s lecture, sponsored by the Port Townsend Public Library,… Continue reading

Discussion series on Supreme Court wraps Thursday

Nils Pederson and Joyce Francis will finish up their four-part series, “The Supreme Court of the United States,” from 6 p.m. to… Continue reading

Pleasant weather held as Fall Fest entertained big crowds at Extreme Sports Park on Saturday. The festival included an Extreme Timber Sports Show, a Zombie Run and a Lawnmower Derby where people cheered on their favorites. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)

Fall Fest

Pleasant weather held as Fall Fest entertained big crowds at Extreme Sports Park on Saturday. The festival included an Extreme Timber Sports Show, a Zombie… Continue reading

Pleasant weather held as Fall Fest entertained big crowds at Extreme Sports Park on Saturday. The festival included an Extreme Timber Sports Show, a Zombie Run and a Lawnmower Derby where people cheered on their favorites. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)
Conductor Tigran Arakelyan rehearses Friday night with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra before a small live audience at the American Legion Hall. Today the ensemble will give its first public performance since early 2020; the 2 p.m. concert is sold out, but the orchestra plans another one on Dec. 4. Information can be found at PTsymphony.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

On with the show

Conductor Tigran Arakelyan rehearses Friday night with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra before a small live audience at the American Legion Hall. Today the ensemble… Continue reading

Conductor Tigran Arakelyan rehearses Friday night with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra before a small live audience at the American Legion Hall. Today the ensemble will give its first public performance since early 2020; the 2 p.m. concert is sold out, but the orchestra plans another one on Dec. 4. Information can be found at PTsymphony.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Sequim Prairie Grange to host drive-by lasagna fundraiser

The Sequim Prairie Grange will host a drive-by lasagna dinner fundraiser. Orders must be placed by Tuesday evening by calling 360-461-1385 or 360-302-0959.… Continue reading

Woodworking group to meet Tuesday via Zoom

Strait Turners, a local woodturners group, will meet at noon Tuesday via Zoom. Mike Nathal of Ohio will demonstrate five ways to turn… Continue reading

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Rachel Storck, community outreach coordinator for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, left, and executive director Christine Loewe look over pumpkins to be available for carving during this weekend's Celebration of Shadows Fall Festival.
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Rachel Storck, community outreach coordinator for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, left, and executive director Christine Loewe look over pumpkins to be available for carving during this weekend's Celebration of Shadows Fall Festival.
Oboist Anne Krabill will appear tonight and Sunday with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra.  photo by Deja Webster
Oboist Anne Krabill will appear tonight and Sunday with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra.  photo by Deja Webster

ShrimpFest planning meeting today

A planning meeting for volunteers who want to help with the 2022 ShrimpFest in Brinnon is set for 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Timber sports, other events offered at Fall Fest

Zombie Run, Jeep rock crawling, lawnmower demo derby and more

Expeditionary artist Maria Coryell-Martin of Port Townsend, whose exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History, includes paintings and artifacts from Alaska’s Cooper Island, will discuss her work in an online program Friday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Climate change illustrated in multifaceted talk

Three speakers to participate in livestreamed discussion

Expeditionary artist Maria Coryell-Martin of Port Townsend, whose exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History, includes paintings and artifacts from Alaska’s Cooper Island, will discuss her work in an online program Friday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Sequim City Band starts campaign for rehearsal space

‘Fill the Tuba’ effort has raised 80 percent of its $1 million goal

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Bulgarian-born pianist Anna Petrova, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony the last time she came to the North Olympic Peninsula, will return to open the orchestra’s new season Nov. 6. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Symphony season tickets on sale

Five concerts planned, fall through spring

Bulgarian-born pianist Anna Petrova, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony the last time she came to the North Olympic Peninsula, will return to open the orchestra’s new season Nov. 6. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Twyla Sampaco's photograph "Homesick for a Feeling" is one of the works in the "Chasing Shadows" exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Twyla Sampaco)

Storytelling, art, orcas all featured in events this weekend

Three days of storytelling, a fundraising art sale and a talk that dives into the ocean: This weekend promises a variety of livestreamed and in-person… Continue reading

Twyla Sampaco's photograph "Homesick for a Feeling" is one of the works in the "Chasing Shadows" exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Twyla Sampaco)
Beth Horner, a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award winner, will teach a master class and give livestreamed performances during the Forest Storytelling Festival this weekend. (Photo by Julie Curry)

Forest Storytelling Festival all livestreamed this weekend

Tall tales told from all over the nation in three-day event

Beth Horner, a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award winner, will teach a master class and give livestreamed performances during the Forest Storytelling Festival this weekend. (Photo by Julie Curry)
Jewelry by Andrea Guarino-Slemmons is exhibited at Port Townsend Gallery.

Jewelry, collages focus of Port Townsend Gallery exhibit

Anne Schneider and Andrea Guarino-Slemmons are Port Townsend Gallery’s featured artists this month. The Port Townsend Gallery, at 715 Water St., is… Continue reading

Jewelry by Andrea Guarino-Slemmons is exhibited at Port Townsend Gallery.

Climate change discussion set Thursday

A discussion on Native leadership in climate change awareness and mitigation is planned at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Representatives of the state Natural… Continue reading

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Larry and Kathi Hayden of Port Angeles enjoy crab dinners on Friday at the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival in Port Angeles.

CrabFest draws crowds in Port Angeles

Today wraps up community celebration

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Larry and Kathi Hayden of Port Angeles enjoy crab dinners on Friday at the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival in Port Angeles.
From left, Jennifer Pelikan, Sue Shane, Jessica Mishler, and Linda Offutt are shown Saturday morning at the Forks Timber Museum demonstrating Spinning, knitting and sewing.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

Hickory Shirt-Heritage Days continues today

Hickory Shirt-Heritage Days will continue today at the Forks Timber Museum. Because of COVID-19 safety measures, most of this year’s annual celebration of… Continue reading

From left, Jennifer Pelikan, Sue Shane, Jessica Mishler, and Linda Offutt are shown Saturday morning at the Forks Timber Museum demonstrating Spinning, knitting and sewing.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.