Diane Urbani de la Paz

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The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Neighborhood decoration among Port Townsend treasures

Brightens area near Chetzemoka Park

The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Preparing for shoppers

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety… Continue reading

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Bennet (Merrin Packer) and Arthur DeBourgh (Matt Forrest) are a bookish, sometimes awkward pair who meet in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the romantic comedy opening Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. (Photo courtesy Mahina Hawley)

Sequel to ‘Pride and Prejudice’ takes off in new direction

Choice: Romance or independence?

Mary Bennet (Merrin Packer) and Arthur DeBourgh (Matt Forrest) are a bookish, sometimes awkward pair who meet in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the romantic comedy opening Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. (Photo courtesy Mahina Hawley)
Self-Portrait with Korona View, 1933, Imogen Cunningham, gelatin silver print. (Copyright the Imogen Cunningham Trust)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A lifetime of seeing through to beauty

The free spirit of Imogen Cunningham, a giant of an artist who spent part of her youth in Port Angeles, is alive and well in… Continue reading

Self-Portrait with Korona View, 1933, Imogen Cunningham, gelatin silver print. (Copyright the Imogen Cunningham Trust)
Chris Kauffman ascends a ladder to string lights on downtown Port Townsend’s 16-foot Christmas tree Tuesday morning while Ted Krysinski of Fyrelite Grip & Lighting prepares some of the 2,800 LED bulbs that will decorate the Haller Fountain plaza. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend prepares for weekend celebration

Bulbs to illuminate community Christmas tree Saturday

Chris Kauffman ascends a ladder to string lights on downtown Port Townsend’s 16-foot Christmas tree Tuesday morning while Ted Krysinski of Fyrelite Grip & Lighting prepares some of the 2,800 LED bulbs that will decorate the Haller Fountain plaza. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Volunteers A.J. Laverty, left, and Marsha Hamacher organize the winter outfits at the Community United Methodist Church’s clothing room. The room is open for free shopping on Saturdays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Former prosecutor running church resource room

Port Hadlock pastor helps provide food, tents and clothing

Volunteers A.J. Laverty, left, and Marsha Hamacher organize the winter outfits at the Community United Methodist Church’s clothing room. The room is open for free shopping on Saturdays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula Chamber Singers conductor Dr. Jerome L. Wright. (Ernst-Ulrich Schafer)

Peninsula Singers invite newcomers to choir

‘Virtual Cabaret’ free for viewers

Peninsula Chamber Singers conductor Dr. Jerome L. Wright. (Ernst-Ulrich Schafer)
Sonya Zoha, who sells alternative milk beverages, is among some 40 vendors who will set up at the Port Townsend Farmers Market for just three more Saturdays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Farmers Market heads into transition

Root crops featured during last few shopping weekends

Sonya Zoha, who sells alternative milk beverages, is among some 40 vendors who will set up at the Port Townsend Farmers Market for just three more Saturdays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Veterans recruited for construction

Vets’ hiring event

Conductor Tigran Arakelyan leads the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal last month. The ensemble will give its winter concert this Saturday at the Chimacum High School auditorium. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend Symphony to perform live

Free concert scheduled this coming weekend

Conductor Tigran Arakelyan leads the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal last month. The ensemble will give its winter concert this Saturday at the Chimacum High School auditorium. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
At Chimacum's Finnriver Farm, cofounder Crystie Kisler admires Kira Mardikes' painted tribute to the land and its creatures. The painting stands near Finnriver's "gratitude walk," part of the farm's activities today through Sunday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Diverse activities offered on Thanksgiving weekend

Sure, there’s shopping, with several holiday markets to choose from. Yet this weekend brings a diversity of musical and artistic activities as well, all over… Continue reading

At Chimacum's Finnriver Farm, cofounder Crystie Kisler admires Kira Mardikes' painted tribute to the land and its creatures. The painting stands near Finnriver's "gratitude walk," part of the farm's activities today through Sunday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles artist Sarah Tucker takes an inventory of items made by area artisans that will be available for sale at the Wintertide Makers Market at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fine Arts Center highlights artists with market, winter lights

Peninsula artists display work inside

Port Angeles artist Sarah Tucker takes an inventory of items made by area artisans that will be available for sale at the Wintertide Makers Market at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Volunteers Anita Schmucker and Judy Robinett are among the veteran crew members who served hundreds of takeout Thanksgiving meals at the Tri-Area Community Center on Thursday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Tri-Area center sends out 302 meals

Volunteers deliver on Thanksgiving

Volunteers Anita Schmucker and Judy Robinett are among the veteran crew members who served hundreds of takeout Thanksgiving meals at the Tri-Area Community Center on Thursday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Crystie Kisler of Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum is creating a “gratitude walk,” a short stroll dotted with messages that give thanks for the land and waters surrounding the place. The walk is open to the public this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Finnriver offers soup and gratitude

Verse, art and apples mark special walk this weekend

Crystie Kisler of Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum is creating a “gratitude walk,” a short stroll dotted with messages that give thanks for the land and waters surrounding the place. The walk is open to the public this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend Ballet teacher Krystal Kennedy shows student Soleil Robinson, 6, her toe shoes after class Tuesday afternoon. In the PTB’s “The Nutcracker” next week, Kennedy will dance the roles of the Snow Queen and Dew Drop Fairy. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘The Nutcracker,’ winter classes in store

Performances at Wheeler Theater set in December

Port Townsend Ballet teacher Krystal Kennedy shows student Soleil Robinson, 6, her toe shoes after class Tuesday afternoon. In the PTB’s “The Nutcracker” next week, Kennedy will dance the roles of the Snow Queen and Dew Drop Fairy. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend council salaries rise

Pay to increase in January

Bob Bindschadler of the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club, standing at left, and club president Ruth Dunham, seated, presented a $500 check to Brinnon Fire & Rescue chief Tim Manly, second from right, and Quilcene Fire & Rescue Lt. Nick Singleton last Thursday. Manly will use the funding to buy Guardian Angel LED safety lights for rural first responders to wear. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club provides more than $5K in grants

A two-day plant sale, held months ago, has just spread a lot of green around: $5,280 in fact, to 10 South County grant… Continue reading

Bob Bindschadler of the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club, standing at left, and club president Ruth Dunham, seated, presented a $500 check to Brinnon Fire & Rescue chief Tim Manly, second from right, and Quilcene Fire & Rescue Lt. Nick Singleton last Thursday. Manly will use the funding to buy Guardian Angel LED safety lights for rural first responders to wear. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
In her tiny La Cocina kitchen in Port Townsend, executive chef and owner Lissette Garay makes a variety of specialties from scratch, including fresh tortillas. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Restaurant opens in former Lehani’s space

Pair appreciate welcome from other establishments

In her tiny La Cocina kitchen in Port Townsend, executive chef and owner Lissette Garay makes a variety of specialties from scratch, including fresh tortillas. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz Ballet Workshop founder Sylvia Wanner in 2014

Celebration of Life set for founder of Ballet Workshop

A celebration of life for Sylvia Wanner, founder of the Ballet Workshop, is set for 5 p.m. Nov. 28. The event will… Continue reading

photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz Ballet Workshop founder Sylvia Wanner in 2014
Bry Kifolo leads the "Hidden History" tours through downtown Port Townsend on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The hour-long walk starts at 1 p.m., with signups available at ptmainstreet.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Music, drama, art offered on Peninsula

Events in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Bry Kifolo leads the "Hidden History" tours through downtown Port Townsend on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The hour-long walk starts at 1 p.m., with signups available at ptmainstreet.org. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News