Peninsula Daily News

Asha Burson-Johnson

Unity in the Olympics speaker scheduled

Asha Burson-Johnson will present “How Do I..?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Burson-Johnson is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

Asha Burson-Johnson

Crazy Callen Weekend events schedule announced

The Crazy Callen Weekend for the 2023 Irrigation Festival begins Friday and extends through Sunday. It will be followed by the Grand Finale… Continue reading

“Noon Stroll” by Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles is among the new pieces in “Showcase in Bloom,” the celebration of local artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. The new exhibition opens this week and continues through May. (Northwind Art)
“Noon Stroll” by Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles is among the new pieces in “Showcase in Bloom,” the celebration of local artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. The new exhibition opens this week and continues through May. (Northwind Art)

LETTER:Conserving forests

I would like to thank our Washington State Legislature for including $83 million in the budget to be used to conserve 2,000 acres of older… Continue reading

At a recent practice, Francis Henshall (right), played by Mark Valentine, explains the benefits of a Pub that serves food to Stanley Stubbers (left), played by Fred Robinson.
At a recent practice, Francis Henshall (right), played by Mark Valentine, explains the benefits of a Pub that serves food to Stanley Stubbers (left), played by Fred Robinson.

‘Since I Been Down’ screens today in PT, Thursday in PA

Peninsula College will screen the film “Since I Been Down” followed by a discussion in Port Townsend today and Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Art Wave student art displayed this month

During the month of May, 30 merchants throughout the historic district are showcasing student artwork for “Art Wave!” The artwork, created by… Continue reading

Arlene Alen.

Jefferson chamber chief leaves for Walla Walla post

Board president: ’She’s done a phenomenal job’

Arlene Alen.
Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition names winners

The Pirate Union Building Gallery of Art has announced the winners of its 2023 Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition. The juried… Continue reading

Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Other food bank benefits set

The Port Angeles Community Players and Port Angeles Food Bank are partnering in the premiere showing of “One Man, Two Guvnors,” one… Continue reading

Peninsula College announces honor roll

Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made its president’s list and honor roll for the 2023 winter quarter. To… Continue reading

Book discussion groups planned for May at NOLS

The North Olympic Library System will host book discussions in person and online this month. • The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group… Continue reading

Field Hall fundraising at 89 percent of goal

The Field Arts & Events Hall was nearly 90 percent funded as of the end of last week. Executive Director Steve Raider-Ginsberg… Continue reading

Security training set for Wednesday-Thursday

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled security training exercises for Wednesday and Thursday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main… Continue reading

City of Port Townsend begins poet laureate program

The City of Port Townsend is seeking applicants for a poet laureate program. The one-year program is a collaboration between the Culture… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently donated $500 to Jeff Lunt, the principal at Franklin Elementary School, and teacher Sarah Schaefermeyer for a garden at the school. 

The club was at the school with Smokey Bear and several Department of Natural Resources employees to award prizes to the winners for the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl drawing contest. 

Pictured, from left to right, are Carmen Geyer, Jeff Lunt, Smokey T. Bear, Linda Skolnik, Sarah Schaefermeyer, Darlene Martin and Jane Marks.

Franklin Elementary donation

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently donated $500 to Jeff Lunt, the principal at Franklin Elementary School, and teacher Sarah Schaefermeyer for a garden at… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently donated $500 to Jeff Lunt, the principal at Franklin Elementary School, and teacher Sarah Schaefermeyer for a garden at the school. 

The club was at the school with Smokey Bear and several Department of Natural Resources employees to award prizes to the winners for the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl drawing contest. 

Pictured, from left to right, are Carmen Geyer, Jeff Lunt, Smokey T. Bear, Linda Skolnik, Sarah Schaefermeyer, Darlene Martin and Jane Marks.
Joy Lingerfelt

Northwest Women’s Chorale returns to performing Monday

The Northwest Women’s Chorale will present its spring concert, “Still, We SING,” celebrating getting back to singing again after a three-year hiatus,… Continue reading

Joy Lingerfelt

United Way to celebrate leaders with prom

Tickets are available for the United Way of Clallam County’s annual Live United Prom and Awards Ceremony set from 5 p.m. to… Continue reading