NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 3.
A workshop about preserving berries in Sequim and guided beach walks in Port Townsend are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
For more about the upcoming Key City Public Theatre production of “Shipwrecked” and information about other arts and entertainment news, see Peninsula Spotlight, the Peninsula Daily News’ weekly magazine included with today’s PDN.
Information also is available in the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
QUILCENE
Worthington tour
QUILCENE — The Quilcene Historical Museum will host a tour around the exterior of the Worthington Mansion at 1 p.m. Sunday.
In 2013, the Quilcene Historical Museum purchased the Worthington Mansion, a barn, several outbuildings and 10 acres at 151 E. Columbia Ave.
The project’s purpose was to save a rapidly deteriorating but culturally and historically important private residence and restore it as a community asset.
For information, contact the museum at 360-765-4848.
BRINNON
Music on patio
BRINNON — Pleasant Harbor Marina Resort will host a musical performance by Norman Baker from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The marina is located at 308913 U.S. Highway 101.
Since picking up the guitar and bass at the age of 12, Baker has been composing music and playing various instruments in many bands throughout the U.S., Chile and Nigeria.
PORT HADLOCK
Facility tour
PORT HADLOCK — The Northwest School of Wood Boatbuilding will hold free open tours from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today.
The school welcomes individuals to visit and see the campus and shops of the Port Hadlock Heritage Campus. No reservation is necessary for the tours at 42 N. Water St.
For information, contact Christina Cogan at 360-385-4948 or email christina@nwswb.edu.
CHIMACUM
Plant sale slated
CHIMACUM — The Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden will hold its semiannual plant sale at the Chimacum Corner Farmstand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
It will offer plant starts from a number of the garden’s 260 native species at the farmstand, 9122 Rhody Drive.
In addition, area nurseries will offer a variety of native Northwest plants.
The sale will benefit the garden’s maintenance and educational programs.
For more information about educational or fundraising projects, contact Bekka Bloom, outreach coordinator, at 360-301-6241 or bekka4nativeplants@gmail.com.
For more information about the garden, visit www.nativeplantgarden.org.
PORT TOWNSEND
Pool discount
PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Pool will offer a discounted open swim from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Everyone swims for $2 at the pool, 1919 Blaine St.
The whole pool is dedicated to play. Noodles, rings and other floating toys will be available. No lap lanes will be offered.
Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
The swim is sponsored by the city.
For more information, phone 360-385-7665, email ascalf@cityofpt.us or visit www.cityofpt.us/pool.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — “End of Life” will be the topic for Conversation Cafe today.
Conversation Cafe meets at 11:45 a.m. every Friday at Alchemy Restaurant at Taylor and Washington streets.
Buying food is not required.
The gatherings conclude before 1:30 p.m., and all are welcome.
Story hour
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to take part in a night of sacred storytelling, music, spoken word and fairy tales from 6 to 9 tonight at Better Living Through Coffee.
Anyone with a story to tell is welcome to tell it during an open-mic segment at the shop, 100 Tyler St.
For information, call 360-385-3388 or go to www.bltcoffee.com.
Cat club benefit
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County’s Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club travel group will offer catnip mice during its rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The sale will be in the Cat Building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.
Catnip mice also will be available for purchase at the Port Townsend Farmers Market, 650 Tyler St., on June 18.
The club’s catnip mice usually are available only in November and December but will be available for purchase early for the fundraiser.
Funds will go toward the club’s trip to the Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary in St. Pauls, N.C., where the travel group will volunteer.
For more information, contact 4-H coordinator Tanya Barnett at 360-379-5610, ext. 208, or tanya.barnett@wsu.edu.
Beach walks
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee will sponsor free guided beach walks at Fort Townsend State Park from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday.
The guided walks at 1370 Old Fort Townsend Road will start at 9:30 a.m., followed by a presentation each day at 11 a.m. about a shoreline restoration project expected to begin in mid-July.
No Discover Pass is needed Saturday — a State Parks free day — but passes will be required to park Sunday.
Displays, hands-on activities hosted by Washington State University Beach Naturalists and Marine Resources Committee volunteers, and information about the restoration project will be available each day.
The June educational event is co-sponsored by Friends of Fort Townsend, Washington State Parks and the Northwest Straits Foundation, with support from the Environmental Protection Agency through the Puget Sound Marine and Nearshore Grants program.
For more information, go to www.jeffersonmrc.org.
Free museum day
PORT TOWNSEND — Three museums in Jefferson County will offer free admission to residents of Jefferson County on Saturday.
The free day is for the Jefferson Museum of Art & History, 540 Water St.; the Commanding Officer’s Quarters at Fort Worden, 200 Battery Way; and the Rothschild House Museum, 418 Taylor St.
Free Day at the Museums is the first Saturday of every month and is supported by the Port Townsend Arts Commission.
SEQUIM
Car wash benefit
SEQUIM — Windermere real estate brokers from the Sequim-East and SunLand offices will hold a car wash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Red Carpet Car Wash.
The car wash at 231 Valley Center Place will be a fundraiser for a new air hockey table at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club.
For information, email sequimmarketing@windermere.com.
Discussion group
SEQUIM — The Sequim Great Discussions Group will meet at 10 a.m. today at the Sequim Library.
New members are welcome to join the group at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The topic for today will be international migration.
“As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea, seeking refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response,” organizers said.
“With the number of displaced people at an all-time high, a number of world powers find themselves facing a difficult question: How can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns?”
For information, email jcpollock@olypen.com or call 360-683-9622.
Berry workshop
SEQUIM — A workshop on growing and preserving berries is set from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The workshop, hosted by the WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners, will be at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road.
The cost of the workshop is $15. Class size is limited.
Participants will be provided with publications on growing berries and resources for safe processing of the harvest.
Master Gardener veteran Jeanette Stehr-Green will share her experience on growing strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in her home garden.
Betsy Wharton, also a Master Gardener and proprietor of the Clallam Canning Co., will tell how to safely preserve berries through freezing, drying, fermenting and water bath canning.
She also is a recipe columnist for the Peninsula Daily News.
To reserve a seat at the workshop, call the WSU Clallam County Extension office at 360-565-2679.
Flag celebration
SEQUIM — The Olympic Peninsula Chapter No. 539 of the National Sojourners and Heroes of the ’76 and Camp Followers will hold a public celebration of the American flag at the Sequim Masonic Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Sojourners will be dressed in full Revolutionary War military regalia and present “Salute to the Flag” and the full ceremonies of lowering, retiring and raising the flag at the Lodge, 700 S. Fifth Ave.
In addition, the Camp Followers with the Heroes of ’76 will present the history of the flag.
The event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be available.
Attendees are welcome to bring old flags and will be shown how to properly retire them.
Rummage sale set
SEQUIM — Trinity United Methodist Church will hold its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Items that will be available include jewelry, tools, furniture, appliances, clothing, books, plants and toys at the church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
Proceeds support the church’s community projects.
For more information, phone the church at 360-683-5367.
Thrift shop open
SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild thrift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Items that are available for purchase include summer fashions, furniture, kitchenware, fine jewelry, designer handbags, books and CDs.
All white tagged items will be half-price at the shop at 204 W. Bell St.
Consignors and volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis.
The guild donates proceeds to health care providers and first responders.
For more information, phone 360-683-7044.
DIY event
SEQUIM — Children are invited to build grilling caddies as gifts for Father’s Day at a do-it-yourself event at Home Depot, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Home Depot is located at 1145 W. Washington St.
For more information, phone 360-582-1620, email cclarkpds@yahoo.com or go to www.homedepot.com.
Senior singles meet
SEQUIM — The Sequim Senior Singles gathering is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
The group will meet in the Legends Room at the Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, 1965 Woodcock Road.
Lunch is $15, and the meal is either an Italian buffet with lasagna, Caesar salad and garlic bread or meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed green salad with assorted dressings, rolls and butter, and cookies for dessert with assorted beverages.
RSVP to Lillian at 360-683-5932 or Bobbie at 360-582-9873.
Ice-cream social
SEQUIM — The Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, will have its first ice-cream social of the season from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Banana splits and sundaes will be available for $5 each.
Proceeds will go to benefit the Sequim Prairie Grange Building Fund.
For more information, phone Marie at 360-683-4599.
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
Admission will be $10 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 Elks scholarship program, charities supported by the Elks and lodge operating costs.
Art reception
SEQUIM — The Gallery at The Fifth will host a reception for artist Janie Brackney from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Brackney will present acrylic and collage pen and ink works this month at the gallery.
The gallery also invites the public to stop by to hear The Cat’s Meow Band.
The versatile group includes a three-piece rhythm section that accompanies a saxophone and trumpet front line.
The cost is $5 for the dance from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, call 360-683-3345.
Peonies on Parade
SEQUIM — The annual Peonies on Parade is open at the Peony Farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until Thursday, June 30.
There will be peonies in various colors and forms on display at the farm, 2204 Happy Valley Road.
Herbaceous peonies, tree peonies and intersectional “itoh” peonies will be represented.
There will be the old romantic peonies along with the new hybrids.
For more information, phone 360-808-4099.
PORT ANGELES
Writing class reading
PORT ANGELES — Students from Janet Lucas’ creative writing class will read original work at Peninsula College in the Little Theater at 12:35 p.m. today.
The event is free and open to the public at the theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
The students’ work will represent a wide variety of literary genres and styles. Most is fiction, with topics ranging from science fiction, gangsters and undiscovered tribes to unrequited love.
One student will play music to the song lyrics he wrote.
The readers will be John Bailey, Dylan Eekhoff, Clara Hill, Ethan Hoch, Forrest Maynock, Nguyen Khuong Duy, Annie Robertson and Jayden Sparhawk.
For more information, email Lucas at jlucas@pencol.edu.
Tea party benefit
PORT ANGELES — Healthy Families of Clallam County will host a private tea party luncheon benefit at 562 Sunset Heights at noon today.
In addition to the garden luncheon, there will be a silent auction.
The suggested donation is $25. Payment will be at the door.
Proceeds will benefit the group’s Children’s Advocacy Center.
To reserve a seat, phone 360-425-3811.
Pet photography
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Pet Posse will host a free pet photography session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The free photo will serve to help identify pets when they are lost.
Pet Posse will be at the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center, 328 E. Seventh St., with a photographer from Nikko Photography.
No appointment is necessary.
Individuals who are unable to leave their homes due to disability can have their pets photographed in their own homes for a $15 donation. Call 360-775-5154 for a home visit appointment.
Men’s ensemble
PORT ANGELES — The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble of Russia will perform an evening of musical entertainment at 7 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
The music program at the church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., will include a broad spectrum of genres from baroque to classical.
Admission will be a $15 suggested donation at the door.
This is the fourth consecutive year for the annual concert.
Proceeds will benefit future musical programs at the church.
For information, go to www.htlcpa.com.
Cake fundraiser
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Farmers Market will have slices of strawberry shortcake for sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Shortcake, topped with locally grown strawberries, will be $6.50.
The shortcake is made by Port Townsend artisan bakery Pane d’Amore. Each serving is topped with fresh whipped cream.
The market is located at The Gateway pavilion at Lincoln and Front streets.
Net proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support market operations, Warne said.
History Tales
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Historical Society’s History Tales presentation will take place at First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Seventh St., at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Local author Alice Alexander, who also writes the Clallam County history column for the Peninsula Daily News, will present on the Lyre River and Gettysburg area.
Alexander also will sign copies of her historical book West of the Elwha, which will be available for purchase.
The historical society also will have its annual meeting, induct new board members and officers, and announce the winners of the Heritage Award.
Refreshments will be served.
Parking and entry to the church’s social hall are on Laurel Street.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, phone the historical society’s office at 360-452-2662 or email artifact@olypen.com.
JOYCE
Veterans breakfast
JOYCE — The Crescent Bay Lions Club will host a free breakfast to honor veterans at the Lions Clubhouse, 181 Holly Hill Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.
Along with breakfast will be entertainment provided by The Luck of the Draw featuring Dave and Rosalie Secord.
FORKS
Library storytime
FORKS — The Forks Library will offer a storytime for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. today.
Weekly storytimes for preschoolers up to 5 years old take place at the library at 171 S. Forks Ave.
Storytimes feature rhymes, songs, dancing and books for young children.
For information, call 360-374-6402, ext. 7791.
