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“Blue Lightning” is one of the artworks by Shirley Scheier, who will give a free artist talk on Thursday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shirley Scheier)

Art conversation Thursday in Port Townsend

“Below the Equator,” “Low Tide” and “Sweet Slumber” are among the titles of artworks by Shirley Scheier, the Port Townsend painter and… Continue reading

“Blue Lightning” is one of the artworks by Shirley Scheier, who will give a free artist talk on Thursday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shirley Scheier)

Elwha River bridge to be closed for nine days

The U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River will close for nine days at 6 tonight. Traffic will be re-routed along… Continue reading

Jamal Rahman will discuss teaching stories and sacred verses that transformed his life at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship speaker set

Jamal Rahman will present “Healing Extremism and Polarization” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

Jamal Rahman will discuss teaching stories and sacred verses that transformed his life at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Sekiu Fun Days, Day of Play set this weekend

The annual Day of Play, plus plays and Sekiu Fun Days will take place across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Opening reception for… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Maintain Peace of Mind” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Donna Little will present “The View From Here - 2024” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker slated Sunday

The Rev. Donna Little will present “The View From Here — 2024” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present “The View From Here - 2024” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Weekly free outdoor concerts presented across Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. The Fabulous Murphtones will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Paulette Hill, a jewelry artist, wire wrapping a Botswana agate cabochon.

Artisan market to include demonstrations Saturday

Local artisans will demonstrate how they create their works from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rain Shadow Artisan Market will be… Continue reading

Paulette Hill, a jewelry artist, wire wrapping a Botswana agate cabochon.
Members of the Port Angeles City Ballet march in the Independence Day Parade. The entry took first place in judging for Outstanding Float. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Award winners named for Port Angeles parade

The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce announced the winners from the Fourth of July Parade. The Port Angeles City Ballet won the… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles City Ballet march in the Independence Day Parade. The entry took first place in judging for Outstanding Float. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Department of Revenue to host tax workshop

The state Department of Revenue will conduct a business tax workshop at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The free workshop will be in Maier… Continue reading

Hood Canal bridge closures canceled

Overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 that had been rescheduled for tonight and Thursday night have been canceled.… Continue reading

WSDOT conducting open house on projects

The state Department of Transportation is hosting an online open house to highlight future improvements to U.S. Highway 101 in Clallam County… Continue reading

“Canyon to Estuary: Return of the Elwha River” by Larry Eifert is part of the exhibit “Beauty and Resilience: From Dismantling to Ecosystem Recovery” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center through Sept. 8.

‘Beauty and Resilience’ showing at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

There will be a reception for “Beauty and Resilience: From Dismantling to Ecosystem Recovery” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at… Continue reading

“Canyon to Estuary: Return of the Elwha River” by Larry Eifert is part of the exhibit “Beauty and Resilience: From Dismantling to Ecosystem Recovery” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center through Sept. 8.

Bill Evans dance concerts set this month

Bill Evans will present dance concerts at 7 p.m. Sunday, Monday and July 21. The first two performances will be at the… Continue reading

Clallam Bay Sekiu Fun Days set this weekend

The 41st Clallam Bay Sekiu Fun Days are scheduled for Friday through Sunday. The annual festival is held the second weekend in… Continue reading

Sturtz, a Colorado-based acoustic quartet, will perform at the Palindrome on Saturday.

Colorado-based quartet to perform at Palindrome

Sturtz will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road. Tickets are $20 per… Continue reading

Sturtz, a Colorado-based acoustic quartet, will perform at the Palindrome on Saturday.

Day of Play set for several Port Angeles locations on Saturday

The Day of Play, sponsored by the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department, is set for multiple venues on Saturday. Day of… Continue reading

Port Angeles Community Players to conduct auditions

The Port Angeles Community Players will conduct auditions for its fall production of “Almost Maine” at 6:30 p.m. July 18 and at… Continue reading

From left, Zach Wiedenhoeft, Wesley Vollmer and Tara DuPont, all of Port Angeles, at a rehearsal of “The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It.”

Port Angeles Community Players to put on ‘As You Like It’

The Port Angeles Community Players will stage a production of “The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It” with shows at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

From left, Zach Wiedenhoeft, Wesley Vollmer and Tara DuPont, all of Port Angeles, at a rehearsal of “The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It.”
“Tree of Life,” an oil painting by Andrea Woods, is on display at Harbor Arts Gallery.

Second Saturday Art Walk this weekend in Port Angeles

The Second Saturday Art Walk is set from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at participating Port Angeles businesses. Galleries participating in… Continue reading

“Tree of Life,” an oil painting by Andrea Woods, is on display at Harbor Arts Gallery.