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Patrick Carpenter displays one of his paintings inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Monday. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: ‘ArtPaths’ lets artists share with showing [ *** GALLERY *** ]

PORT ANGELES — The teenagers chosen for “ArtPaths: Portfolio 2012” appear fearless. They might not feel entirely unafraid about revealing their hearts through their art.… Continue reading

Patrick Carpenter displays one of his paintings inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Monday. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: AAUW to present annual scholarship

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will present its Elmira K. Beyer Scholarship and other financial awards… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

Drag-racing, fishing just for kids, the thoughts of a Supreme Court justice and boating events are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Parties, music enliven Esprit weekend

PORT ANGELES — Esprit, the weeklong conference for transgendered people held at the Red Lion Hotel since 1990, culminates in public parties, live music, dancing… Continue reading

The Rhododendron Festival float makes its way down Washington Street during last weekend's Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. Royalty on the float are

WEEKEND: Welcome, spring! Navy Northwest Band to perform at Rhody Fest

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy Northwest Band will lead the Kiddie Parade at the 77th annual Rhododendron Festival today as the community celebration begins its… Continue reading

The Rhododendron Festival float makes its way down Washington Street during last weekend's Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. Royalty on the float are

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Music scene heats up as temperatures rise

THE LIVE MUSIC scene continues to heat up on the Peninsula just as the weather heats up (hope I didn’t jinx it). The music doctor… Continue reading

Peninsula Junior Rodeo participants

KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Junior rodeo riders win big in region

IN THE FAST-PACED sport of junior rodeo, participants quickly learn to live by the adage “If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the… Continue reading

Peninsula Junior Rodeo participants
Poet Tess Gallagher returns to her native Port Angeles to give a free reading Thursday at Peninsula College.

Port Angeles poet returns to roots with free reading

PORT ANGELES — The internationally known poet and Port Angeles native Tess Gallagher is home again to give a free reading Thursday of her acclaimed… Continue reading

Poet Tess Gallagher returns to her native Port Angeles to give a free reading Thursday at Peninsula College.
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Sequim musicians to appear tonight on ‘America’s Got Talent’

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — It looks to be a promising summer for three young men from Sequim, who'll appear on “America's Got Talent,” the reality… Continue reading

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Parkinson’s dance class offered today

PORT ANGELES — Dance classes tailored to people with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders, including stroke patients, are offered once a month… Continue reading

Joycelyn Elders signs copies of her memoir

Ex-U.S. surgeon general talks of sex education, health care reform

PORT ANGELES — Joycelyn Elders' brand of frankness drew fire before, during and after her time as U.S. surgeon general, but she found a hero's… Continue reading

Joycelyn Elders signs copies of her memoir
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PENINSULA PROFILE: Passions keep businesswoman moving ahead

Becky Northaven’s recent posting on Facebook spells out her feelings. It’s a motto, superimposed on a photo of a sunlit horizon: “No matter how you… Continue reading

Becky Northaven
IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Rock 'n' art explode with color

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Rock ‘n’ art explode with color

PORT ANGELES — Thom Catts. SuperTrees. Edwardian bicycle suits. The May Second Weekend art activities cover the gamut. This is downtown Port Angeles’ party for… Continue reading

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Rock 'n' art explode with color
Spanish imports from South America to the Makah tribe in Washington to your garden. GoodStuffNW.com

Ozette potato brings flavor, Northwest history to your garden

GoodStuffNW.com, recommended by Peninsula Daily News staff ORIGINALLY PICKED UP the Spaniards in South America, the Ozette potato came on ships sent to establish beachheads… Continue reading

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Spanish imports from South America to the Makah tribe in Washington to your garden. GoodStuffNW.com

WEEKEND: Events pack finale to 2012 Sequim Irrigation Festival

SEQUIM — The 117th Sequim Irrigation Festival’s final weekend features men with big saws and axes, brawny trucks and tractors pulling heavy objects, and a… Continue reading

Bob Lovell bags one of the first 50 ducks that came across the finish line during the 22nd annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby in Port Angeles in 2011. At center is Zach Grall

WEEKEND: On your marks, get set, quack! Duck Derby squeaks up Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Live ducks at Lincoln Park's pond are not unusual, but the more than 30,000 rubber ducks expected for the 23rd annual Great… Continue reading

Bob Lovell bags one of the first 50 ducks that came across the finish line during the 22nd annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby in Port Angeles in 2011. At center is Zach Grall

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

An address by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders, free tours of Chimacum Woods rhododendron nursery and several Mother’s Day events are among the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Postal carriers to collect food Saturday across Peninsula; Sequim drive delayed

Postal carriers in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Port Hadlock and Forks will participate in the 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday, while… Continue reading

The outspoken Dr. Joycelyn Elders will speak at the Vern Burton Center at 5 p.m. Friday. Individual tickets are $100.

Ex-surgeon general to speak Friday night in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Joycelyn Elders wasn't afraid to rile people when she was U.S. surgeon general, and she's certainly not afraid to rile them… Continue reading

The outspoken Dr. Joycelyn Elders will speak at the Vern Burton Center at 5 p.m. Friday. Individual tickets are $100.
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‘Miss Representation’ to screen in Port Angeles on Friday

PORT ANGELES — “Miss Representation,” a documentary film known for sparking passionate conversations — from the Sundance Film Festival in Utah to Fort Worden State… Continue reading

“Miss Representation