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NEWS BRIEFS: Heirloom quilts sought for September exhibit at Jefferson museum . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Museum of Art & History is seeking heirloom quilts for possible inclusion in…

Programs from the nonprofit Peninsula Area Public Access TV will be broadcast from the former Port Angeles fire hall on South Lincoln Street. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Public access TV will begin June 1; Port Angeles City Council approves use of old fire hall

PORT ANGELES — PAPA TV is about to make its debut. Also known as Peninsula Area Public Access…

A picture of Port Angeles is presented to Alaska Capt. Morado Saguid

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DAVID SELLARS’ ON THE WATERFRONT COLUMN: Maiden voyage toasted in Port Angeles

LAST MONDAY NIGHT, my wife, Mardi, and I attended the maiden voyage party aboard the cargo ship Alaska,…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly breakfast meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second…

Port Angeles and Sequim High School Equestrian Team graduating seniors pose on their horses at their third Washington High School Equestrian Team competition before state finals. From left are Holly Cozzolino

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: When plans go awry, saddle up and ride on

EVEN THE BEST laid plans can go astray. I was so excited to finally be able to accompany…

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[CONTEST] Where am I? Season 1 – Episode 2: This week’s prize is an oil change from Price Ford Lincoln – www.priceford.com.

Sitting behind a desk all day can be boring. When he’s not publishing newspapers on the Olympic Peninsula,…

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WEEKEND: Tours of Historical Research Center set for Sunday afternoon in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — In celebration of the Jefferson County Historical Society’s 137th anniversary, staff and volunteers will give…

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WEEKEND: Clallam Spring Clean Up day set for six hours this Sunday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The annual Clallam Spring Clean Up is set from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.…

To celebrate the grand opening of the Lyre Conservation Area on Saturday

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WEEKEND: Saturday grand opening in Joyce scheduled for Lyre Conservation Area

JOYCE — The North Olympic Land Trust will host a community celebration Saturday to mark the opening of…

Tenor Ken Lavigne will perform Saturday night at the finale of the 2015-2016 Port Ludlow Performing Arts 25th annual concert season at The Bay Club

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WEEKEND: Port Ludlow Performing Arts annual concert season ends Saturday night

PORT LUDLOW — Tenor Ken Lavigne will be in the spotlight Saturday night during the finale of the…

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WEEKEND: Swap meet, boat tours and hiking set for the Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22. A marine swap meet, tours of the Western Flyer…

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WEEKEND: RiverFest set to conclude in Forks with final events of River and Ocean Days this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22. FORKS — The 2016 RainFest continues this weekend with…

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WEEKEND: Parks offer entry fee-free days today through Sunday for National Park Week

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22. Olympic National Park will waive entry fees through Sunday…

The third annual Port Angeles Kayak and Film Festival begins today with a film screening of videos captured by kayakers

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WEEKEND: Magic in the Water: Demonstrations, videos featured at third annual Port Angeles Kayak and Film Festival starting today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22. PORT ANGELES — Kayakers, in their swift little boats,…

Famed blues and American roots singer

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WEEKEND: Famed blues and American roots singer to perform at Studio Bob tonight and Saturday

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 22. PORT ANGELES — Famed blues and American roots singer…

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Tickets still available for Saturday benefit for Captain Joseph House Foundation in Port Angeles

SEQUIM — A few seats are still available for the fourth annual Captain Joseph House Foundation dinner and…

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Sign-up starts Sunday for pilot Port Angeles program aimed at reducing teen pregnancy, risks

PORT ANGELES — Parents and their children can sign up Sunday for a pilot program aimed at reducing…

Bob Coates of Port Angeles pedals along a section of the Waterfront Trail through the new West End Park in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Port Angeles to be shown off on first-ever Waterfront Day this Sunday

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles waterfront will be on display during the first-ever Waterfront Day from noon…

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WEEKEND REWIND: State funds study of linking Port Townsend’s Larry Scott Trail with Discovery Bay trailhead

PORT TOWNSEND — This year’s state budget includes funding for a study to determine the best option for…

Jerry Hendricks hands off the very first and winning duck to Naomi Kuykendall of Port Angeles at the 2015 Duck Derby. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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WEEKEND REWIND: Duck Derby tickets go on sale Saturday for the 27th annual event

PORT ANGELES — Tickets for the 27th annual Duck Derby will be available beginning Saturday. Racers entering rubber…