A mandolin performance and a library book sale are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
For more about this weekend’s photography show by Ernst-Ulrich Schafer and information about other arts and entertainment news, see Peninsula Spotlight, the Peninsula Daily News’ weekly arts and entertainment section included with today’s PDN.
Information also is available in the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
PORT TOWNSEND
Women in radio
PORT TOWNSEND — The American Association of University Women will host a program on Women in Radio at the Elks Lodge from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
The event is free and the public is welcome at the lodge, 555 Otto St.
Featured speakers will be Dalana Lynwood, Maryanne McNellis and Cris Wilson of KPTZ radio in Port Townsend.
They will discuss their radio programs, describe how they got their shows and share some of the joys and obstacles they’ve found along the way.
For more information, contact Anne Englander at 360-390-5896 or anne. englander@gmail.com, or go to pt-wa.aauw.net.
PTHS play
PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend High School students will present John Bishop’s “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” today and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
Performances will continue Nov. 18 and 19 at the auditorium, 1500 Van Ness St.
Tickets for adults are $10, $3 for children younger than 12.
Tickets will be available at the door only.
All proceeds will benefit future productions.
For information, call the high school office at 360-379-4520 or email jnielsen@ptsd50.org.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet at 11:45 a.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
For more information, go to www.conversationcafe.org.
Quilt meeting
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Quilts of Valor will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Creative Union Fabrics.
There is no requirement to join to participate; dues are $5 annually and a $5 donation for each meeting at 112 Kala Square.
The group makes comfort quilts for veterans and military members.
Meetings are for sharing patterns and fabric and working on projects.
No quilting experience is necessary.
For information, contact Kathryn Bates at 360-316-9798 or 1katheybates@gmail.com.
SEQUIM
‘Hunger Games’ talk
SEQUIM — A discussion of the novel “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins will occur at the Sequim Library at 3 p.m. Saturday.
The free event is supported by the Friends of Sequim Library.
Copies of “The Hunger Games” are available in various formats, including regular print, large print, audiobook on CD, Playaway and downloadable e-book at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
For more information, phone the library at 360-683-1161 or visit Sequim@nols.org.
Sequim Library sale
SEQUIM — The Friends of Sequim Library will host its monthly book sale at the Friends building behind the Sequim Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The public is invited to the sale at 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The specials for this month include Northwest gardening, quilting, America’s Test Kitchen cookbooks, learning to play classical guitar, watercolor painting instruction, how to write and publish fiction and non-fiction, 200 DVDs and a large number of paperback fiction, including many dealing with science fiction.
Also available is a 14-volume set of Louis L’Amour novels, bound in leatherette.
Proceeds from the sale benefit children’s and adult programming at the Sequim Library.
Scavenger hunt
SEQUIM — Olympics Nature Experience will hold a fall scavenger hunt from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the historic Dungeness Schoolhouse.
The cost will be $15 per family at the schoolhouse, 781 Towne Road.
Families are invited to connect to nature through group-led hikes and play along the Dungeness River, highlighting the county’s restoration work and amount of diversity to be found in our backyard. After exploring along the river, all guests will be invited back inside to enjoy local storytellers and tasty snacks.
For information, email Sarah at info@olympicn atureexperience.org or go to www.olympicnatureexperience.org.
Accordion social
SEQUIM — An accordion social will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Shipley Center.
A $2 or $3 donation will be asked at the door to cover expenses at the center, 921 E. Hammond St.
The social is designed to be a supportive and friendly atmosphere where players can play and enjoy music.
The featured player will be Richard Myking of Parkland.
For information, email Caryl Dowell at carylcnm@gmail.com.
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Admission will be free at the lodge at 143 Port Williams Road.
Minimum buy-in for the game is $10, and the Elks will offer popular bingo games, including progressive.
Players must be 18 or older.
Snacks and refreshments will be available.
All proceeds will go to the Elks scholarship program, charities supported by the Elks and lodge operating costs.
‘Little Women’
SEQUIM — Sequim teens continue to stage the timeless tale of “Little Women” this weekend.
Sequim High School’s all-school play continues at 7 tonight and Saturday night at the high school’s auditorium, 601 N. Sequim Ave.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students with ASB identification and seniors.
Performances began last weekend.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s book and adapted by Scott Davison, Audrey Hughes stars as Jo March with her stage sisters Victoria Hall as Meg, Abygail Mundy as Beth and Alison Cobb as Amy.
The stage version follows the girls through adolescence during a portion of the Civil War as their father, played by Seth Mitchell, goes off to war and their mother, Marmee, played by Colleen Carpenter, leaves to tend to him as the girls discover more of the world and band together through poverty, love and loss.
PORT ANGELES
Drum circle
PORT ANGELES — The Center for Spiritual Living will host no-moon drumming from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
There is no cost, but donations will be accepted in the big barn at 254 N. Bagley Creek Road.
For information, call Trisha Burson-Johnson at 714-642-4925 or email cslportangeles@gmail.com.
Revitalization talk
PORT ANGELES — Habitat for Humanity will host an information session about how to get involved in neighborhood revitalization at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The free session will be at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Training Center, 401 E. First St.
Covered will be information about what neighborhood revitalization is, how to apply and the volunteer opportunities available.
For information, contact Trisha Davis at trisha@habitatclallam.org.
PORT HADLOCK
Library book sale
PORT HADLOCK — The Friends of the Jefferson County Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the library.
Members of the Friends of the Jefferson County Library can come early at 9:30 a.m. to the library at 620 Cedar Ave.
The sale will take place in the bookmobile garage.
It will feature used books, audio books, DVDs and music CDs.
4-H meeting
PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County’s Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club will welcome new and returning members at its first meeting at 3 p.m Sunday.
Meetings are at the Jefferson County Library at 620 Cedar Ave.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend.
For more information about Paws-N-Claws, contact main club leader Laurie Hampton at catwoman @olympus.net or 360-437-2388.
For information about any of the other Jefferson County 4-H clubs or 4-H participation opportunities, contact Jefferson County 4-H coordinator Tanya Barnett at tanya.barnett@wsu.edu or 360-379-5610, ext. 208.
JOYCE
Benefit breakfast
JOYCE — The Crescent Bay Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.
Admission will be $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger at the club, state Highway 112 and Holly Hill Road.
The menu will include eggs cooked to order, hot cakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, ham, bacon or sausage and coffee or tea.
Proceeds will help Crescent Bay members support high school yearbooks, scholarships, holiday food baskets, glasses for the needy and other community projects.
The breakfast will be held every Sunday through May 14, except for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
FORKS
Mandolin performance
FORKS — The Miller Tree Inn will host a performance by mandolin virtuoso Evan Marshall at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets will be $20 at the inn, 654 E. Division St.
Tickets are limited.
Call Bill Brager at 360-374-6806 or email bill brager@gmail.com to reserve seats.
Grand opening
FORKS — The grand opening of Sarge’s Attic will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
All proceeds from the store at 260 Sol Duc Way will support homeless veterans in the community.
Princess Cinder from The Wandering Princess will make an appearance with free balloons and snacks for children.
The store has a shipment of Old World Christmas ornaments, which are mouth-blown fine glass.
Also for sale will be furniture, antiques, collectibles and household items.
