The musical “Quilters” continues this weekend in Sequim. Here, the diverse cast rehearses. (Submitted photo)

The musical “Quilters” continues this weekend in Sequim. Here, the diverse cast rehearses. (Submitted photo)

‘Peter Pan,’ ‘Quilters,’ tsunami deposits lecture on tap this weekend

“Peter Pan” on stage, a benefit car wash and a tsunami deposits lecture are among the activities planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com/calendar.

FORKS

Benefit concert

FORKS — Monica Henry will sing “Music for a Cure” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

The benefit concert will be at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road.

Admission is by donation. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Henry will perform jazz classics at this 21-and-older event.

For more information, call Henry art 360-930-9052 or email monica@olympicpeninsulamassage.com.

PORT ANGELES

‘Peter Pan’

PORT ANGELES — The production of “Peter Pan and Wendy” will continue with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The play is performed at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

The production continues through March 8.

Tickets for are $15 per person, $8 for students and can be purchased at the Brocante Antique Mall, 105 W. First St, at the door or online at www.pacp.ludus.com.

For more information, visit www.pacommunityplayers.org.

Tree planting

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Salmon Coalition is seeking volunteers to plant trees and native shrubs along Siebert Creek from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

The coalition is trying to plant 10,000 trees during the 2020 planting season.

Interested volunteers can get details on the location and parking when they RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/PDN-Plant-Trees.

For more information, call the coalition at 360-379-8051, email volunteer@nosc.org or visit www.nosc.org.

Build-It program

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host a children’s Build-It program from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The free program will be at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

Participants can build their own creations using the library’s Lego bricks and are encouraged to write a story about the creation.

Children younger than 8 should be accompanied by parents or caregivers.

For more information, call Jennifer Knight at 360-417-8500, ext. 7733, email jknight@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.

Hernandez to speak

PORT ANGELES — Jessica Hernandez will speak 1 p.m. Saturday.

She will address “Celebrating Women Empowering Women” at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St.

The program, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Port Angeles, will honor this year’s Live Your Dream recipients.

Hernandez is the development director for the Field Hall and Events Center.

For more information, email Wendy Shea at wishea@hotmail.com.

Game night

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host a fine arts game night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

The free community event at the arts center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd. is co-sponsored by Anime Kat of Port Angeles and Meeples of Sequim.

Participants may bring a favorite board game or select one from the assortment on hand.

For more information, visit www.pafac.org.

Country concert

PORT ANGELES — Carlene Carter will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The country music concert will be at the Performing Arts Center, 304 E. Park Ave.

Carlene Carter

Carlene Carter

Carter’s band includes multi-instrumentalists Chris Casello and Al Hill.

Tickets start at $18 per person, $10 for youths 14-years and younger and are available at Port Book and News, 104 E. First St., and online at www.jffa.org.

Car wash

PORT ANGELES — A Firefighter Car Wash is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The fundraiser is at the 8th Street Car Wash, 111 E. Eighth St.

Suggested donation is $10. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The Firehouse Grill will provide free burgers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit www.8thstreetcarwash.com.

Sunday dance

PORT ANGELES — The Sons of Norway will host a dance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The dance is at Scandia Hall, 131 W. Fifth St.

The program includes Scandinavian, swing, ballroom and folk dancing.

A free lesson will be taught at 6:30 p.m.

The public is invited, no partner is needed, families and all ages welcome.

Suggested donation is $3, refreshments will follow the dancing.

For more information, call 360-457-7035 or 360-452-6334.

SEQUIM

‘Quilters’ continues

SEQUIM — The musical “Quilters” continues this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The production will run through March 8 on the main stage at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Tickets are $24 per person, $15 for students and can be purchased at www.olympictheatrearts.org.

For more information, call the theater at 360-683-7326.

Work to learn

SEQUIM — Lee Bowen will present “Pruning the Golden Celebration Roses” during a Work to Learn party at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The program, sponsored by the Sequim Botanical Garden Society, will be in the Terrace Garden at Carrie Blake Community Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

Bowen will demonstrate techniques and tips for pruning roses.

For more information, call Dona Brock at 360-460-8865, email brockdl88@gmail.com or visit www.sequimbotanicalgarden.org.

VFW dance

SEQUIM — There is a public dance from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

The free dance is at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4760, 169 E. Washington St.

Jerry’s Western Swing will perform classic country hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Mexican breakfast

SEQUIM — Mujeres de Maiz Opportunity Foundation will host a Mexican breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday.

The meal will be served at Macleay Hall, 290 Macleay Road.

Breakfast will include corn tortillas, cheese and scrambled eggs, tomato-chile salsa, black beans and freshly brewed Raven’s Brew coffee and tea.

The suggested donation of $12 per person benefits the foundation’s educational programs and projects.

For more information, call 360-809-0393, email mujeres@olypen.com or visit www.mujeresdemaizof.org.

Sunday breakfast

SEQUIM — The Veterans of Foreign Wars serve breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday.

The meal is served at Post 4760, 169 E. Washington St.

The meal costs $6 per person and is open to the public.

The menu includes blueberry pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice and coffee.

For more information, visit www.vfwpost4760.com.

Elks bingo

SEQUIM — Sequim Elks will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Games will be at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.

Admission is free with a minimum buy-in of $10.

Players must be 18 or older.

Proceeds will go to Elks scholarship programs, other charities and lodge operating expenses.

For more information, call Crystal Parker at 360-683-3034.

Dance concert

SEQUIM — Sequim Elks will host a dance and concert from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

The dance is at the Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.

Music will be performed by the Old SideKicks & Side Chick, including bluegrass, classic country and honky-tonk.

Admission is $10 per person, $8 for Elks members.

For more information, call Lance Staub at 360-460-9608 or email lancestaub@gmail.com.

PORT TOWNSEND

Music workshop

PORT TOWNSEND — The Canote Brothers will conduct an old-time fiddle, guitar and ukulele workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The workshop, which costs $20 per person, is at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St.

The Canotes also will be performing at the grange Saturday evening.

For more information, email quimpergrange@gmail.com or visit www.quimpergrange.com.

Geology lecture

PORT TOWNSEND — Carrie Garrison-Laney will present “Tsunami deposits of the Puget Sound” at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The lecture will be presented in the auditorium at Port Townsend High School, 1500 Van Ness St.

Garrison-Laney, of Washington Sea Grant, will illustrate why the coastlines of Washington are so vulnerable to tsunamis.

The lecture is free, but a $5 donation to defray expenses is appreciated.

For more information, call Michael Machette at 360-531-2441, email paleoseis@gmail.com or visit www.quimpergeology.org.

Benefit concert

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Ladies’ Chamber Orchestra and Benevolent Society will perform a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The concert will be at the First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St.

The program includes works by William Byrd, Johann Mattheson, Arcangelo Corelli and Franz Joseph Haydn.

The orchestra is an ensemble composed of violins, violas, cellos, violas da gamba, recorders, piano and harpsichord.

Admission is by donation; all proceeds go to the Community Outreach Association Shelter Team (COAST) winter shelter.

Fiddle concert

PORT TOWNSEND — Greg and Jere Canote will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The Seattle-based twins will perform at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave.

The Canote brothers play old-time fiddle music and Americana.

Admission will be $15 to $25.

For more information, visit www.quimpergrange.com.

Tangoheart concert

PORT TOWNSEND — Tangoheart will perform a concert of Argentinian tango music at 1 p.m. Sunday.

The concert is at the Rose Theatre, 235 Taylor St.

Tickets are $22 per person and can be purchased at www.rosetheatre.com.

Play reading

PORT TOWNSEND — The Event Horizon Theatre Group will read “A Delicate Balance” at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

The free reading is at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play was written by Edward Albee.

For more information, call 360-204-9294 or visit www.eventhorizontheatre.org.

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