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Cort Mao rehearses his role as an inexperienced hibachi chef for the comedy “Karate Cooking” — written by Ryan Macedo and directed by Taylor Dowley — as part of Olympic Theatre Arts’ upcoming New Works Showcase. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

All hands on deck for Olympic Theatre Arts’ New Works Showcase

Single weekend run set Thursday through Sunday

  • Nov 15, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Cort Mao rehearses his role as an inexperienced hibachi chef for the comedy “Karate Cooking” — written by Ryan Macedo and directed by Taylor Dowley — as part of Olympic Theatre Arts’ upcoming New Works Showcase. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Free parenting classes Wednesdays

Rachel Hardies will present “Up Your Parenting Game: Support Yourself and Your Family” from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 16 and… Continue reading

Library friends meeting Tuesday

Due to inclement weather, the Port Angeles Friends of the Library has postponed its annual meeting until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting… Continue reading

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Learn how to hike, bike or motor near horses

“WELL, SURPRISE, SURPRISE, surprise!” I’m hearing Gomer Pyle’s catch phrase from the 1960s Andy Griffith TV show going through my head when thinking of the… Continue reading

Snow and ice can damage your plants. After you clear debris, check for damage and prune below it to keep plants healthy. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

A GROWING CONCERN: How to address damaged landscaping after snowy weather

Well now, howling winds, heavy, wet snow, cold temperatures and a red wave that did not come in, so our shellfish are safe to harvest.… Continue reading

Snow and ice can damage your plants. After you clear debris, check for damage and prune below it to keep plants healthy. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Death Cafes focus on meaning of life

Facilitators in Sequim, PA host monthly meetings

  • Nov 12, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
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Lantern workshops set at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is hosting adult and youth-friendly workshops throughout the month of November, each as part of the… Continue reading

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Genealogical lecture planned Saturday

PORT ANGELES —Diane Henriks will present “Finding Descendants in your Family Tree” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Henriks will address a meeting of the Clallam County… Continue reading

Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass is one of a dozen participating artists on the Strait from the Artists, a free, self-guided tour slated for Nov. 12. (Submitted photo)
Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass is one of a dozen participating artists on the Strait from the Artists, a free, self-guided tour slated for Nov. 12. (Submitted photo)

ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘Reversal of fortune’ a call to action

IN LUKE 6, we read that “Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom… Continue reading

Led by conductor Jerome Wright and accompanied by Mark Johnson, the Peninsula Singers last week rehearse for upcoming fall concert dates at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Led by conductor Jerome Wright and accompanied by Mark Johnson, the Peninsula Singers last week rehearse for upcoming fall concert dates at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Speaker slated for Port Angeles Unity in Olympics

BA Huffman will share music and reflect on the book “Unity: A Quest for Truth” by the Rev. Eric Butterworth at 10:30… Continue reading

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Swap meet set for Masonic Lodge

Masonic Lodge #69 will host a swap meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The meet is at the… Continue reading

Steve Nordwell and his daughter Hillary stand with Anton Blasic at the site of the memorial in Stravberk, Slovenia, where Nordwell’s father’s plane went down during World War II. (Steve Nordwell)

Port Angeles man grateful to villagers who helped his father in WWII

He and daughter attend memorial dedication in Slovenia

Steve Nordwell and his daughter Hillary stand with Anton Blasic at the site of the memorial in Stravberk, Slovenia, where Nordwell’s father’s plane went down during World War II. (Steve Nordwell)
Paul Kolesnikoff will present “An Orchard Floor Experiment”” at noon Thursday.

Green thumb lecture set online

Paul Kolesnikoff will present “An Orchard Floor Experiment”” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips… Continue reading

Paul Kolesnikoff will present “An Orchard Floor Experiment”” at noon Thursday.

Learning our landscape series scheduled

Julieta Martinelli, will present “Environmental Threats of the Olympia Oyster” and Allie Taylor will present “Role of the THPO (what’s a THPO [tip-o]??)”… Continue reading

The Quilcene Fiber Festival held Saturday at Worthington Park featured demonstrations on many aspects of wool production, including shearing as these two sheep would find out. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Festival celebrates sheep, shawls and shuttles

Worthington Mansion, recently renovated, hosts first event

The Quilcene Fiber Festival held Saturday at Worthington Park featured demonstrations on many aspects of wool production, including shearing as these two sheep would find out. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

White hatter webinar set

Prevention Works! will sponsor “Gaming Concerns, Balance, Addiction and Opportunities” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The webinar, part of a… Continue reading

Friends of the library to meet

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will conduct its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting is in the Carver… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Top off your glass and your garden

HERE WE ARE, at the midpoint of another season! As we move through autumn, I, and numerous other people on the Peninsula, got to wake… Continue reading