TODAY: Father’s Day events and other fun things to do on the North Olympic Peninsula

Bike show gears up

PORT ANGELES — The seventh annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Bike Show wraps up today at Ancient Auto Works, 1921 U.S. Highway 101.

The event is free.

the Poker Run leaves Olympic Powersports and returns to Romberg Estate.

Maps will be available at registration starting at 9 a.m.

There will be door prizes to win and a homemade dinner waiting upon return from the run.

The event supports abused, neglected and at-risk children by supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA.

For more information, phone 360-775-7596 or 360-417-1679, or email cindylou79@q.com.

Father’s Day shoot

PORT ANGELES — The Wapiti Bowmen Archery Club, 374 Arnett Road, off Monroe Road, will offer a Father’s Day shoot today.

The club will be open to the public for this shoot.

Members have worked on trails on the 20-acre course. Lifelike targets of badgers, turkeys, bears and elk have been placed in the woods, across the ravines and up the banks.

Club volunteers will start cooking flapjacks and sausage at 7 a.m., and hamburgers will start at around noon.

Both meals are $5 each.

Adult shoot fees are $12 for one day or $20 for two.

Youngsters are welcome for a small fee.

For directions and more information, visit www.wapitibowmen.us.

Father’s Day brunch

PORT ANGELES — St. Andrew’s Place will sponsor a Father’s Day brunch buffet at the Masonic Lodge, 622 S. Lincoln St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.

“There will be everything from scrambled eggs to scones and, of course, pancakes,” administrator Laura Dodd said.

The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for kids and $20 for a family (either three adults or two adults with up to three children).

All proceeds benefit Port Angeles’ nonprofit assisted-living community.

Advanced tickets can be purchased by phoning 360-417-3418.

Sea star survey

PORT ANGELES — Volunteers will survey sea stars at the Freshwater Bay County Park boat ramp, 300 Freshwater Bay Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today.

Participants will collect data on sea stars to determine the prevalence of sea star wasting disease.

They should wear layers and boots that can get wet and muddy.

There is no cost to participate in the survey.

For more information, email Helle Andersen at hellea@feiromarinelifecenter.org.

Sunday breakfast

SEQUIM — A $5 Sunday breakfast will be prepared and served at VFW Post 4760, 169 E. Washington St., from 9 a.m. to noon today.

All are welcome.

Breakfasts will be held every Sunday through July 27.

For more information, phone Amber Wheeler at 360-683-9546, email secretary@vfwpost4760.com or visit www.vfwpost4760.com.

Hot rods, hot dogs

CARLSBORG — The Pumpkin Patch, on U.S. Highway 101 and Kitchen-Dick Road, will host Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in honor of Father’s Day from noon to 3 p.m. today.

The Crossing Church will sponsor cars, free hot dogs, a bounce house for children and awards.

For more information, phone 360-452-9936.

City Band concert

SEQUIM — The Sequim City Band will perform its first outdoor concert of the 2014 summer season with a Father’s Day celebration at 3 p.m. today

Jubilee concerts

PORT TOWNSEND — Performances of Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor for chorus, soloists and orchestra, plus “Exsultate, jubilate” motet for orchestra and soprano soloist, will be performed today.

The performance, directed by Rebecca Rottsolk, is at 3 p.m.

All performances are in the sanctuary of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1335 Blaine St., where the parish also is celebrating the completion of its newly remodeled vestibule.

Tickets are available at Crossroads Music, 2100 Lawrence St., at a suggested donation of $15 per person.

Guest soloists are Clara Rottsolk and Beth Ann Bonnecroy, sopranos; Joel Cummings, tenor; and Jonathan Silvia, bass.

A 24-member orchestra will join the Jubilee Singers (RainShadow Chorale and Friends).

For more information, contact Bev Schaaf at 360-379-3458 or bevschaaf@gmail.com.

Outdoor Club hike

PORT TOWNSEND — The Olympic Outdoor Club plans a hike today.

The club today will hike the South Indian Island Trail, an easy hike of 4.0 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of 50 feet and a high point of 50 feet.

For start time and location, as well as requirements, email olympic.outdoor@gmail.com.

NEAH BAY

Makah writers to read

NEAH BAY — The Makah Museum, 1880 Bayview Ave., will present several Makah writers to read specific works at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Writers are Victoria Parker, Zak Greene, Paul Parker, Rachel Parker, John Pritchard and Cindy Claplanhoo.

For more information, phone 360-645-2711, email makahmuseum@centurytel.net or visit www.makahmuseum.com.

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