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DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Novel follows paths of characters transformation

“Come As You Are,” a novel just unleashed into the world, starts out with two kids baptized by Seattle’s grunge music scene. Author Jennifer Haupt… Continue reading

Kelly Toy of Port Townsend sips a beverage Tuesday afternoon at the Seal Dog Coffee-Uptown Pub streatery on Lawrence Street. The Port Townsend City Council is considering making the pandemic-spurred streatery program permanent. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Kelly Toy of Port Townsend sips a beverage Tuesday afternoon at the Seal Dog Coffee-Uptown Pub streatery on Lawrence Street. The Port Townsend City Council is considering making the pandemic-spurred streatery program permanent. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The free electric-vehicle charging station at the First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St. in Uptown Port Townsend, has been increasingly busy in the months since it was installed. One user sent a thank-you note to Holly Hallman, chairperson of the church’s Social Action, Justice and Environment committee. That driver must commute to Poulsbo, and the free juice made that feasible, she said. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Skipping the gas pump

The free electric-vehicle charging station at the First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St. in Uptown Port Townsend, has been increasingly busy in the months since… Continue reading

The free electric-vehicle charging station at the First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St. in Uptown Port Townsend, has been increasingly busy in the months since it was installed. One user sent a thank-you note to Holly Hallman, chairperson of the church’s Social Action, Justice and Environment committee. That driver must commute to Poulsbo, and the free juice made that feasible, she said. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
During the online Conservation Breakfast this Thursday, speakers — from left, David Brownell, Emma Brownell, Erik Kingfisher and Stormy Purser — will discuss how local tribes care for the land. The four are pictured last spring on Chimacum Ridge, one of the parcels the Jefferson Land Trust is working to preserve. (Tim Lawson/Jefferson Land Trust)

Conservation Breakfast to highlight nature connection

Free event conducted virtually Thursday with panelists

During the online Conservation Breakfast this Thursday, speakers — from left, David Brownell, Emma Brownell, Erik Kingfisher and Stormy Purser — will discuss how local tribes care for the land. The four are pictured last spring on Chimacum Ridge, one of the parcels the Jefferson Land Trust is working to preserve. (Tim Lawson/Jefferson Land Trust)

In-person public meetings to return

Hybrid city, county, port sessions planned

Bridget Gregg, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and presenter of the "Growing Groceries" class starting this week, visited one of Chetzemoka Park's flowering trees on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Master gardeners offer guidance

The twice-yearly “Growing Groceries” class, a combination of in-person workshops and livestreamed sessions, is open to people hungry for their own fresh… Continue reading

Bridget Gregg, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and presenter of the "Growing Groceries" class starting this week, visited one of Chetzemoka Park's flowering trees on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend School District to host free celebration

Games, arts and crafts featured in Saturday event

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart

Theater, science, photography, music scheduled this weekend

A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert, a barn dance and a photography exhibition by six local women: They’re sharing space on the North Olympic Peninsula’s itinerary… Continue reading

"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart
Gallery director Sarah Jane, left, and exhibit co-curator Lucia Harrison of Tacoma arrange a display that will be included in the exhibition “Science Stories: A Collaboration of Book Artists and Scientists,” which opens Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Science Stories’ brings together multiple worlds

New exhibition opens Friday at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Gallery director Sarah Jane, left, and exhibit co-curator Lucia Harrison of Tacoma arrange a display that will be included in the exhibition “Science Stories: A Collaboration of Book Artists and Scientists,” which opens Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Bassist Marion Hayden, pictured at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend concert last summer at Fort Worden, is among the teachers and performers returning for the in-person workshop this July. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Centrum swinging into a new, full season

Arts organization prepping in-person workshops, concerts

Bassist Marion Hayden, pictured at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend concert last summer at Fort Worden, is among the teachers and performers returning for the in-person workshop this July. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Muralist Danielle Fodor paints the newest tiny home, named Meadow Manor, at the Community Boat Project shop in Port Hadlock on Tuesday. The 160-square-foot home is an example of the housing to be built for farmworkers in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Rotary Club joins tiny home-building crew

Units destined for farmworkers in rich agricultural valley

Muralist Danielle Fodor paints the newest tiny home, named Meadow Manor, at the Community Boat Project shop in Port Hadlock on Tuesday. The 160-square-foot home is an example of the housing to be built for farmworkers in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Barber Beckie Tunstall cut some 14 inches of Liam Getzin’s hair during a lengthy appointment on Feb. 18. Getzin, a Port Angeles High School senior, later donated his locks to Wigs for Kids, an organization that gives wigs to children suffering health crises. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

High school senior donates hair to charity

Teen gives his strands to Wigs for Kids

Barber Beckie Tunstall cut some 14 inches of Liam Getzin’s hair during a lengthy appointment on Feb. 18. Getzin, a Port Angeles High School senior, later donated his locks to Wigs for Kids, an organization that gives wigs to children suffering health crises. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend’s Chinese community topic of film

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host another look into Port Townsend’s past this Friday evening with Valerie Soe, a San Francisco… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Being one’s own art therapist

IT GIVES ME great joy to write about other people’s art. Whether it’s painting or sculpture or choreography, I thrive as an observer. As in… Continue reading

Retiree announces candidacy

Attorney challenging Brotherton for county commission seat

Susan Brittain, with the schooner Adventuress behind her at the Port Townsend Boat Haven, is one of six storytellers in "She Tells Sea Tales," an online event this Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

‘She Tells Sea Tales’ presents women’s true stories

Presentations aim to support dreams of sailing

Susan Brittain, with the schooner Adventuress behind her at the Port Townsend Boat Haven, is one of six storytellers in "She Tells Sea Tales," an online event this Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Two books the focus of Community Read events

Activities begin on Tuesday and continue throughout March

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Projections of images are used in “Baskerville,” the Sherlock Holmes mystery opening tonight at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. Among the players are Rick Mischke as Henry Baskerville, left, Peter Stone as Dr. Watson and Jessica Baskaran as Miss Beryl Stapleton. (Marissa Meek)
Projections of images are used in “Baskerville,” the Sherlock Holmes mystery opening tonight at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. Among the players are Rick Mischke as Henry Baskerville, left, Peter Stone as Dr. Watson and Jessica Baskaran as Miss Beryl Stapleton. (Marissa Meek)

New group to analyze poplar plan

City to hire a consultant for work on Sims Way project

Jean Lenke is one of three vocalists to appear in Thursday’s “All Women — All Jazz” Candlelight Concert this Thursday. The live performance will be for an in-person audience as well as presented online and on KPTZ-FM 91.9.

Candlelight Concert in person, online, on radio

‘All Women, All Jazz’ described as a ‘big, small band’

Jean Lenke is one of three vocalists to appear in Thursday’s “All Women — All Jazz” Candlelight Concert this Thursday. The live performance will be for an in-person audience as well as presented online and on KPTZ-FM 91.9.