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Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

In her book, “Haiku &Mandala: The Wedding of Ancient Art,” Sequim author Ruth Marcus has fused a fascination for ancient religious symbols with… Continue reading

Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

Holiday events planned on Peninsula

Special holiday events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula, with many this weekend. Here is a list, by community: PORT ANGELES Holiday pageant PORT… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Author Matt Nienow will sign copies of his book of poetry, “House of Water,” during a reception this evening at the Northwest… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight
Julie Gertler

Changes announced for Fund for Women & Girls

The Jefferson County Community Foundation Fund for Women &Girls is evolving, according to the new chairwoman. Julie Gertler is taking over as… Continue reading

Julie Gertler

Christmas carols and other holiday events to ring on Peninsula this weekend

Christmas caroling, and other holiday events, as well as a Standing Rock rally and Amnesty International letter-writing are among the weekend’s activities on the North… Continue reading

Holiday sales set this weekend on Peninsula

Seeking ideas for unique gifts to buy at the last minute? Bazaars across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend offer up a few. PORT TOWNSEND… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Love Is Simple’ topic for Sunday discussion in Sequim … and other items

Spiritual group Eckankar will host a talk, “Love Is Simple,” at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:15… Continue reading

Jessie Young performs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Young is from Port Angeles and is currently an NYC-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. (Natalie Fiol)

Port Angeles Dance Center plans special classes later this month

A dancer, choreographer and teacher from New York City will conduct three open workshops for the community at the Port Angeles Dance… Continue reading

Jessie Young performs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Young is from Port Angeles and is currently an NYC-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. (Natalie Fiol)
Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

The third annual Winter Stringfest will be onstage in Port Townsend on Saturday with roughly 150 kids from third through 12th grades… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

Raptors on display at Gardiner store on Dec. 17

The Northwest Raptor &Wildlife Center will present live birds of prey at Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner during the store’s Give a Little,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEF: PA schools pick board president … and other items

Joshua Jones has been elected the 2017 Port Angeles School Board president. Sarah Methner will continue in her role as vice president.… Continue reading

Youth urged to create at Port Angeles library

Free Lego Junior Maker programs are planned at the Port Angeles Library from 10 a.m. to noon four upcoming Saturdays. The programs… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Business relaunches with new name, look, website … and other items

A longtime Port Angeles business is reframing itself. Previously Karon’s Frame Center, the 17-year-old custom framing business at 625 E. Front St.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Delays expected today on U.S. Highway 101 at Elwha River bridge … and other items

Traffic will be cut to one alternating lane at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 today. Drivers can expect the… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Fitness class Thursday at Sequim gym; tai chi classes begin next week

The Sequim Gym will host a senior fitness class from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The free event at the gym, 160… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Fort Worden committee meetings set … and other items

Two Fort Worden committees will meet Wednesday. The Fort Worden Public Development Authority executive committee will review the draft 2017 budget when it meets at… Continue reading

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives series continues Tuesday

Changes to the Olympic National Park’s landscape throughout the past 25 years will be the topic of the first of the Perspectives… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Storage, truck rental company to open new facility in Sequim next summer … and other items

Sequim Self Storage & Penske Truck Rental will open a location at 40 Taylor Cutoff Road next summer. The new facility will offer… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to vote on county budget

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider and vote on a $55 million annual budget Monday. The meeting will be at 9 a.m. in commissioners’… Continue reading