Picnics, car shows, a Patriot Day remembrance and the Hungry Bear Chili Cook-Off are among the activities planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.
For information on Maria Muldaur in Port Angeles and other arts news, see Peninsula Spotlight, the Peninsula Daily News’ weekly entertainment magazine included with today’s PDN.
Information also is available in the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
SEQUIM
Roller derby bout
SEQUIM — Port Scandalous Roller Derby’s Season Five, Bout Five, will take place at the Sequim unit of the Boys & Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula, 400 W. Fir St., on Saturday.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the game starting at 6 p.m.
The Port Scandalous Strait Shooters will take on the Lilac City Roller Girls.
Presale tickets are $10 and are available at the Sequim Gazette office, 147 W. Washington St., and Drake’s U-Bake Pizza & Subs, 819 S. Lincoln St. in Port Angeles.
Tickets are $12 at the door.
Military and seniors receive a discount with ID, and children younger than 6 are admitted free.
The event will feature merchandise, a 50/50 raffle, a beer/wine garden and a bake sale.
For more information, visit www.portscandalous.com or find the team on Facebook.
Flea market
SEQUIM — Olympic View Church of God, 503 N. Brown Road, will host its fourth annual Outdoor Flea Market in the church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
A wide assortment of vintage and handmade goods will be available in the various booths.
For more information, phone 360-477-0516.
Fun Walk
SEQUIM — The Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic’s annual Fun Walk will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 Blake Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The cost is $10 for adults and free for those younger than 18.
Participants can choose to follow either the 1-mile or 5-mile route through Carrie Blake Park, the Water Reuse Demonstration Site and along part of the Olympic Discovery Trail.
After the noncompetitive Fun Walk, free medical screenings, a healthy cooking demonstration and entertainment will be offered.
The closing ceremony will have an array of door prizes.
No pets are allowed inside the building.
All proceeds from the walk go to the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic, Sequim’s free clinic.
For more information, see www.sequimfreeclinic.org or contact Pam Leonard-Ray at 360-582-2976 or execdir@dvhwc.org.
Young Eagle rally
SEQUIM — Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 430 will hold its fourth Young Eagle rally at Sequim Valley Airport, 468 Dorothy Hunt Lane, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Young aviation enthusiasts ages 8 to 17 must bring their parents or guardians along to grant permission for free airplane rides.
In case of inclement weather, the rally will be postponed to the following Saturday.
For more information, phone Young Eagle chairman Richard L. Bielawa at 360-681-4441.
Fiddlers at the Grange
SEQUIM — After a summer break, the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association is starting a new season of old-time fiddle music at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
During the day will be ear training, practice and jamming.
An on-stage performance of fiddle, country and bluegrass will begin at 1:30 p.m.
The performance is free and open to the public.
Donations support fiddler scholarships.
The association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and perpetuating the art of traditional old-time fiddling and associated arts and skills.
Book discussion
SEQUIM — No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod will be discussed at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Copies of the book are available at the library in various formats, including regular print and audio book on CD.
They can be requested online by visiting the library catalog at www.nols.org.
All are welcome to drop in and participate.
For more information, phone 360-683-1161 or email sequim@nols.org.
Friends book sale
SEQUIM — The Friends of Sequim Library will host their monthly book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The sale site is behind the Sequim Library at 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Special collections include birding, history, weaving instruction and local interest.
Proceeds go toward library programs for children and adults.
Back-2-School fun run
SEQUIM — The fourth annual Back-2-School Family Fun Run will take place at the Sequim School District stadium on Fir Street on Saturday.
Registration will start at 8 a.m. the day of the race, or forms can be picked up at the Sequim School District main office, 503 N. Sequim Ave.
The cost is a suggested $5 donation; food donations for the Sequim Food Bank also are welcome.
The 2-mile obstacle course twists through the practice soccer fields, along Hendrickson Road, toward the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center and by the middle school before returning to the track.
The race is timed, and awards will be given at a 10 a.m. ceremony.
For more information, phone 360-582-3264 or visit www.sequimeducationfoundation.com.
Growing hydrangeas
SEQUIM — Marilyn Stewart will talk about growing hydrangeas on the North Olympic Peninsula at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The free class, which is open to the public, will be at the Master Gardeners’ Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road.
Stewart has more than 14 years of experience growing hydrangeas in her home perennial garden.
She will talk about the differences between hydrangea species, highlight some of the newer selections and discuss factors to consider when choosing a hydrangea for a garden.
Free Family Day
SEQUIM — The Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles will host a free Family Day on Sequim Bay from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Activities will be at John Wayne Marina, 2577 W. Sequim Bay Road.
Visitors can enjoy beach naturalist walks, beach art, geocaching and hourly free standup paddleboard mini tours with Given to Glide Paddle Sports.
Families are encouraged to bring picnic lunches.
Free coffee will be donated by Rainshadow Roasting of Sequim.
For more information, find the Family Day on Sequim Bay Facebook page or contact Melissa Williams at info@feiromarinelifecenter.org or 360-417-6254.
Pet Day
SEQUIM — KSQM Pet Day will offer services and information at Carrie Blake Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is free to the event at the park at 202 N. Blake Ave.
Adoption agencies, trainers, groomers and health and nutrition experts will be on hand.
Pet dental cleaning demonstrations and microchipping are planned.
Peace Corps picnic
SEQUIM — The North Olympic Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will sponsor a free potluck picnic for returned volunteers and their families at the Carrie Blake Park group picnic area, 202 N. Blake Ave., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite dishes from the Peace Corps or their host countries, share a meal and stories of Peace Corps adventures, and meet some kindred souls.
Alcohol is not permitted at this venue.
For more information, email portangelesrpcv@gmail.com.
Accordion social
SEQUIM — The Sequim Accordion Social will be at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $2 at the door.
For more information, phone 360-481-4264.
PORT ANGELES
Mystery writer
PORT ANGELES — J.A. Jance, a prolific mystery novelist, will make an appearance in Port Angeles this evening to mark the release of her 51st book.
Admission is free to Jance’s 7 p.m. program at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., and fans are encouraged to come early.
Jance’s new one is Dance of the Bones, a novel in which two of her longtime characters, Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont and Arizona Sheriff Brandon Walker, join forces to go after two cold cases more than 1,500 miles apart.
For information about Jance’s visit, phone the sponsor, Port Book and News, at 360-452-6367.
Lunch in the Garden
PORT ANGELES — The season’s last Lunch in the Garden will be from noon to 1 p.m. today.
Master Gardeners will discuss vegetable gardening during a free walk though the Fifth Street Community Garden at 328 E. Fifth St.
The Lunch in the Garden educational series is sponsored by WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Since May, Master Gardeners have led a monthly walk through the community garden to show home gardeners what needs to be done in vegetable gardens each month and what problems are likely to appear.
This month, veteran Master Gardeners Bob Cain, Laurel Moulton, Audreen Williams and Jeanette Stehr-Green will talk about season extenders, saving seeds, preserving herbs and putting the garden to bed.
Because it is the last walk of the 2015 series, the gardeners also will cover several wintertime gardening activities such as protecting strawberries from the cold and pruning blueberries.
For more information about the program, call 360-417-2279.
Music for babies
PORT ANGELES — Music for Baby & Me storytimes will be held at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., at 11:15 a.m. starting today.
The program features songs, finger plays and rhymes for babies up to 24 months and their parents or caregivers.
The storytimes are free and will occur every Friday through Nov. 20, plus Jan. 8 to May 13.
After each session, parents and caregivers are welcome to linger, visit and swap information.
Those who attend three sessions will receive a free board book or audio CD to take home.
Storytime programs are supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
For more information about storytimes and other programs for youths, phone 360-417-8500, ext. 7705; visit www.nols.org; or email youth@nols.org.
Law at The Landing
PORT ANGELES — Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will present Law at The Landing at The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Law at The Landing is a free drop-in legal advice clinic sponsored by Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono lawyers.
Held quarterly at The Landing mall, the clinic allows local people to address legal issues in one-on-one consultations with volunteer lawyers. Law at The Landing is geared toward those who are unable to pay an attorney but is open to all.
It is anticipated demand for this clinic will be high, so it is recommended that attendees arrive on time to ensure being seen by an attorney.
For more information, phone Shauna Rogers at 360-504-2422 or email probonolawyers@gmail.com.
Day of Remembrance
PORT ANGELES — A National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children memorial service will be at Mount Angeles Memorial Park, 45 Monroe Road, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
All are welcome.
The site for the service is at the Unborn-Victims of Abortion Headstone, located in the northeast area of the cemetery close to U.S. Highway 101.
A no-host fellowship will follow the service at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 S. DelGuzzi Drive.
This service is sponsored by Port Angeles Human Life.
For more information, phone 360-457-0814.
Fourth bake sale
PORT ANGELES — Team Papa, in remembrance of a relative with Alzheimer’s disease, will hold its fourth annual fundraising bake sale at Swain’s General Store, 602 E. First St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
All funds will go toward Alzheimer’s research.
For more information, phone Holly Rixon/Team Papa at 360-2457-8484.
Library cards talk
PORT ANGELES — Jim Johnson, master genealogist and director of the Heritage Quest Library and booksellers, will present “Library Cards: Your Key to Genealogical Research at Home” on Saturday.
The general meeting of the Clallam County Genealogical Society will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the Raymond Carver Room of the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Participants are encouraged to come 15 to 20 minutes early to register, have a cup of coffee and visit.
There is no cost to attend the meeting and lecture, and everyone is welcome.
For more information, phone 360-417-5000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Sewing open house
PORT ANGELES — Viking Sew & Vac, 707 E. First St., will hold a fall open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
There will be a meet-and-greet with instructors Carolyn O’Neill, Mary Ann Miller, Anna Bowers and Pam Pursley, plus samples of projects.
For more information, phone 360-457-3077 or visit www.vikingpa.com.
Advisory vote meet
PORT ANGELES — Yes 4 Clean Water will hold an advisory vote meeting at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
This is an informational meeting to discuss the advisory vote to have fluoride removed from the city’s drinking water.
Bill Osmunson and Eloise Kailin will be there to answer questions.
Car show Sunday
PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula Dream Machines Car Club will hold its annual Charity Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
The show will be in the parking lot at the Walmart Supercenter, 3411 E. Kolonels Way.
A recommended donation of $20 covers the entry fee.
All proceeds will go to local Wounded Warrior events.
Classic cars, motorcycles, hot rods and trucks are welcome.
The first 100 participants will receive free tote bags with goodies.
Thirty trophies will be awarded to participants for various categories.
A barbecue, raffle prizes and music are planned.
Vendors also are welcome for a $20 space fee.
For information, phone 360-461-9008.
FORKS
Book sale slated
FORKS — The Friends of Forks Library will conduct a book sale today and Saturday.
The sale will be at the Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave., from noon to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Books for sale will include some from the Twilight Saga.
Annual chili cookoff
FORKS — The Hungry Bear Cafe at Milepost 206 on U.S. Highway 101 will host the 14th annual Bear Creek Chili Cook-Off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Judging starts after 3 p.m.
This is a family event with live music.
For more information, phone 360-327-3225.
Society picnic
FORKS — The West End Historical Society will hold its annual picnic at 2 p.m. Saturday.
The potluck picnic will be on the Archibald recreation property at 330 West Lake Pleasant Road.
Members of the public are welcome.
PORT TOWNSEND
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — The topic is “Be Here or be Connected” at the Conversation Cafe at The Cup, 600 W. Sims Way, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today.
Lunch is optional.
Conversation Cafe is an exercise in active listening and nonconfrontational discussion.
For more information, visit www.conversationcafe.org.
Ukulelist rendezvous
PORT TOWNSEND — Ukuleles Unite! invites all those interested in playing the ukulele to a rendezvous at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
The group will gather at Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St.
It provides loaner ukuleles and lessons for all levels of players, including those who have never played.
Square dance
PORT TOWNSEND — The Quimper Grange will host a square dance and social from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Charmaine Slaven will call dances while the Rose Street Ramblers perform at the grange at 1219 Corona St.
Admission is $6.
All ages and abilities are welcome. All dances are taught.
For more information, see www.ptcommunitydance.com.
Free swim
PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Pool, 1919 Blaine St., is hosting a free “Second Sunday Swim” for all who come.
It’s adults-only from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for laps, water walking or deep-water workouts.
Then from 2:15 p.m. until 5 p.m., all ages are welcome for a family recreation swim.
Adults must accompany children younger than 8.
September’s sponsor for the recreation swim is Hope Roofing & Construction.
Free “Second Sunday Swims” are brought to the community through a collaboration of the JeffCo Aquatic Coalition, YMCA, city of Port Townsend and the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader.
In addition, Jefferson Healthcare is the sponsor of the adult swim for the entire year.
BRINNON
Little Miss Pearl
BRINNON — The fifth annual Little Miss Pearl of Sunnybrook Farm is set from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The farm-themed pageant will be at the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101.
Girls from 2 to 12 years old will participate in the pageant to choose Little Miss Pearl.
Pearl princesses receive gifts and are expected to participate in the Quilcene Fair and Parade on Saturday, Sept. 19.
