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NOLS book discussion groups continue online for November

The North Olympic Library System will continue its book discussion groups online throughout November. Participants must register at www.nols.org to receive the… Continue reading

Multicultural concert Thursday

Japanese sound artist and master percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani and Port Townsend experimental dance artist Iván-Daniel Espinosa will present “Sonic Soma,” an immersive… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to discuss book

Ward Serrill, a Port Townsend-based filmmaker, dancer and writer, will introduce his new book, “To Crack the World Open: Solitude, Alaska, and… Continue reading

Piano soloist Anna Petrova accepts the first bouquet after her 2017 performance with the Port Angeles Symphony conducted by Jonathan Pasternack, right. Petrova, Pasternack and the orchestra will reunite for two concerts this Saturday at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Tickets on sale for morning symphony concert

All ‘thrilled to play together again’

Piano soloist Anna Petrova accepts the first bouquet after her 2017 performance with the Port Angeles Symphony conducted by Jonathan Pasternack, right. Petrova, Pasternack and the orchestra will reunite for two concerts this Saturday at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Ebooks, audiobooks subject of Tech Tuesday discussion

The Jefferson County Library will host Tech Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The free class, “eBooks and eAudiobooks from… Continue reading

Artists Tim Carey, left, and Narcissus Quagliata collaborate on the largest stained glass creation in the world in “Holy Frit,” the Port Townsend Film Festival Pic available for streaming this week. (Kyle J. Mickelson/Judson Studios)

Prize-winning film available this week

‘Holy Frit’ looks at giant window

Artists Tim Carey, left, and Narcissus Quagliata collaborate on the largest stained glass creation in the world in “Holy Frit,” the Port Townsend Film Festival Pic available for streaming this week. (Kyle J. Mickelson/Judson Studios)

Zoom sing-along Tuesday to lift spirits of ukulele member

It’ll be a sing-along to celebrate friendship. Ukuleles Unite has invited all voices to join in an online get-together Tuesday to support… Continue reading

Bigfoot, portrayed by YMCA wellness couch Stan Dame, directs trick-or-treat traffic during Saturday's Halloween drive through at the YMCA of Sequim. Those seeking treats were offered the opportunity to make their way around the facility's parking lot as costumed characters delivered curb-side confections.
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Big, hairy and scary

Bigfoot, portrayed by YMCA wellness couch Stan Dame, directs trick-or-treat traffic during Saturday’s Halloween drive through at the YMCA of Sequim. Those seeking treats were… Continue reading

Bigfoot, portrayed by YMCA wellness couch Stan Dame, directs trick-or-treat traffic during Saturday's Halloween drive through at the YMCA of Sequim. Those seeking treats were offered the opportunity to make their way around the facility's parking lot as costumed characters delivered curb-side confections.

North Olympic Library System’s StoryTime continues into November

The North Olympic Library System will continue its Rain or Shine! Outdoor StoryTime series through November. The all-ages programs feature stories, music,… Continue reading

The camp host for the Point Hudson campground has their corner of the RV park decorated for Halloween. While many annual Halloween events have been cancelled this year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the health officer for North Olympic Peninsula believes that normal trick-or-treating for kids can be done safely tonight. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Spooky sightings

The camp host for the Point Hudson campground has their corner of the RV park decorated for Halloween. While many annual Halloween events have been… Continue reading

The camp host for the Point Hudson campground has their corner of the RV park decorated for Halloween. While many annual Halloween events have been cancelled this year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the health officer for North Olympic Peninsula believes that normal trick-or-treating for kids can be done safely tonight. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
This Halloween display is at 229 West 9th in Port Angeles.

Halloween to be celebrated on Peninsula

Events planned in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles, Joyce and Forks

This Halloween display is at 229 West 9th in Port Angeles.

Drag show planned at Studio Bob

Studio Bob will host a drag show at 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors at the studio, at 118 1/2 E. Front St., will… Continue reading

Work to learn set saturday

John Hassel and Lee Bowen will explain how to dig up and divide dahlia bulbs at a Work to Learn party at 9… Continue reading

The “Purple Fairy,” constructed by Mia Mann’s third-grade class at Quilcene School, was among the winners of last year’s Scarecrow Contest at Quilcene’s Worthington Park. Signups for this November’s competition are underway now. (Worthington Park)

Registration now open for Quilcene Scarecrow Contest

Entries will be in general, expert judging categories

The “Purple Fairy,” constructed by Mia Mann’s third-grade class at Quilcene School, was among the winners of last year’s Scarecrow Contest at Quilcene’s Worthington Park. Signups for this November’s competition are underway now. (Worthington Park)
Kaelan Gilman

“NEAR is Here” to celebrate community resilience

Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience

Kaelan Gilman
Tom Melancon

Singer-songwriter slated for Candlelight Concert Online

An evening of original songs is in store Thursday as Tom Melancon, a singer-songwriter from Seattle, appears in the next Trinity United… Continue reading

Tom Melancon
Stardust Vocalist Tess Teel is featured on many songs performed by the Stardust Big Band.

Tickets on sale now for Stardust Big Band concert

Tickets are on sale now for the Stardust Big Band’s performance at Olympic Theatre Arts Center in Sequim on Nov. 7. The concert… Continue reading

Stardust Vocalist Tess Teel is featured on many songs performed by the Stardust Big Band.
The Grazer, Gazer and Goose by Larry Davidson is part of the Port Ludlow Art League's group show.

Forest Treasures new group show for Port Ludlow Art League

The Bay Club hosts a new group art exhibit sponsored by the Port Ludlow Art League every two months. The theme for… Continue reading

The Grazer, Gazer and Goose by Larry Davidson is part of the Port Ludlow Art League's group show.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Six-year-old Rocky Bright of Port Angeles picks his pumpkin at the start of a pumpkin carving workshop hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Saturday. The event was part of the center's Celebration of Shadows Fall Festival, which included carved pumpkin judging, a shadow puppet theater workshop and the "Chasing Shadows" gallery show.
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Carving some great pumpkins

Rocky Bright, 6, of Port Angeles picks his pumpkin at the start of a pumpkin carving workshop hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Six-year-old Rocky Bright of Port Angeles picks his pumpkin at the start of a pumpkin carving workshop hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Saturday. The event was part of the center's Celebration of Shadows Fall Festival, which included carved pumpkin judging, a shadow puppet theater workshop and the "Chasing Shadows" gallery show.
Kayleen McDonald of the Sequim unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula delivers bagged lunches to a waiting car as unit director Tessa Jackson, left, looks on during a drive-thru Halloween in front of the organization’s Sequim facility last year. Besides lunch bags, trick-or-treaters were offered hats, treats and coloring books. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Halloween to be celebrated on Peninsula

Events planned in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles, Joyce and Forks

Kayleen McDonald of the Sequim unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula delivers bagged lunches to a waiting car as unit director Tessa Jackson, left, looks on during a drive-thru Halloween in front of the organization’s Sequim facility last year. Besides lunch bags, trick-or-treaters were offered hats, treats and coloring books. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)