Keith Thorpe

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Mark Lingvall, right, throws a horseshoe as his son, Jeremy Lingvall, waits his turn during a game of horseshoes on Tuesday at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles men said they were frequent players of the game and bemoaned the fact that only two playable sets of pits still existed at the park.

Lucky Throw at Lincoln Park

Mark Lingvall, right, throws a horseshoe as his son, Jeremy Lingvall, waits his turn during a game of horseshoes on Tuesday at Lincoln Park in… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Mark Lingvall, right, throws a horseshoe as his son, Jeremy Lingvall, waits his turn during a game of horseshoes on Tuesday at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles men said they were frequent players of the game and bemoaned the fact that only two playable sets of pits still existed at the park.
Addison Bell, 9, tries to drum up business for her lemonade stand at Fourth and Race streets in Port Angeles. The youngster said she had taken in about $70 before running out of product. She said a portion of the proceeds were slated to go to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society with some set aside for herself. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Open for business

Addison Bell, 9, tries to drum up business for her lemonade stand at Fourth and Race streets in Port Angeles. The youngster said she had… Continue reading

Addison Bell, 9, tries to drum up business for her lemonade stand at Fourth and Race streets in Port Angeles. The youngster said she had taken in about $70 before running out of product. She said a portion of the proceeds were slated to go to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society with some set aside for herself. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News 

Dayton Brown, from Sammamish, aims for the bull’s eye in the PNWAXE cage during THING music and arts festival on the Parade grounds of Fort Worden State Park on Friday. THING continues today and Sunday.

THING fling at Fort Worden

Dayton Brown, from Sammamish, aims for the bull’s eye in the PNWAXE cage during THING music and arts festival on the Parade grounds of Fort… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News 

Dayton Brown, from Sammamish, aims for the bull’s eye in the PNWAXE cage during THING music and arts festival on the Parade grounds of Fort Worden State Park on Friday. THING continues today and Sunday.
A canoe containing visitors to Nature Bridge at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park makes its way past the dock at Lake Crescent Lodge on Thursday. The canoe was one of a pair plying the waters of the lake, mixing with a variety of other paddleboards and kayaks in the Barnes Point area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Lake exploration

A canoe containing visitors to Nature Bridge at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park makes its way past the dock at Lake Crescent Lodge on… Continue reading

A canoe containing visitors to Nature Bridge at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park makes its way past the dock at Lake Crescent Lodge on Thursday. The canoe was one of a pair plying the waters of the lake, mixing with a variety of other paddleboards and kayaks in the Barnes Point area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A line of Canada geese floats past family members, from left, Maisie Christison, 8, Apollo Christison, 3, grandmother Elizabeth Keitel of Wallace, Idaho, and mother Megan Christison of Port Angeles, on a warm day on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. The group was enjoying cooler temperatures near the water. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Just passing through

A line of Canada geese floats past family members, from left, Maisie Christison, 8, Apollo Christison, 3, grandmother Elizabeth Keitel of Wallace, Idaho, and mother… Continue reading

A line of Canada geese floats past family members, from left, Maisie Christison, 8, Apollo Christison, 3, grandmother Elizabeth Keitel of Wallace, Idaho, and mother Megan Christison of Port Angeles, on a warm day on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. The group was enjoying cooler temperatures near the water. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with school supplies as volunteer Ann West assists with distribution during Saturday’s back-to-school fair at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. During the event, students were given free school supplies, with family service opportunities, as well as a lunch, made available at the approach of the 2023-24 school year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Back to school fair

Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with… Continue reading

Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with school supplies as volunteer Ann West assists with distribution during Saturday’s back-to-school fair at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. During the event, students were given free school supplies, with family service opportunities, as well as a lunch, made available at the approach of the 2023-24 school year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jeff Lee of Vancouver, Wash., controls a pair of draft horses during a power pulling demonstration on Friday in the grandstand arena at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Weekend at the fair

Jeff Lee of Vancouver, Wash., controls a pair of draft horses during a power pulling demonstration on Friday in the grandstand arena at the Clallam… Continue reading

Jeff Lee of Vancouver, Wash., controls a pair of draft horses during a power pulling demonstration on Friday in the grandstand arena at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Blackberry pie contest winners, from left, Rachel Rice of Joyce (second place, adult), Audry Rice, 11, of Joyce (third place, youth), Janice Harsh of Port Angeles (third place, adult), Haylie Tenneson, 11, of Port Angeles (first place, youth), Tamara Stephens, Clackamas, Ore. (first place, adult) and Ariana Varholla, 15, of Sequim (second place, youth) display their pies and ribbons at the end of judging on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Joyce Daze

Blackberry pie contest winners, from left, Rachel Rice of Joyce (second place, adult), Audry Rice, 11, of Joyce (third place, youth), Janice Harsh of Port… Continue reading

Blackberry pie contest winners, from left, Rachel Rice of Joyce (second place, adult), Audry Rice, 11, of Joyce (third place, youth), Janice Harsh of Port Angeles (third place, adult), Haylie Tenneson, 11, of Port Angeles (first place, youth), Tamara Stephens, Clackamas, Ore. (first place, adult) and Ariana Varholla, 15, of Sequim (second place, youth) display their pies and ribbons at the end of judging on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Mike Nossal of Seattle, along with his dog, Pico, reads a book on a rocky outcrop overlooking Tongue Point at the Salt Creek Recreation Area on Thursday north of Joyce. A minus 2 tide revealed large areas of the point, allowing access to the area for tidepool exploration or just enjoying the view.

Rocky read at Tongue Point

Mike Nossal of Seattle, along with his dog Pico, reads a book on a rocky outcrop overlooking Tongue Point at the Salt Creek Recreation Area… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Mike Nossal of Seattle, along with his dog, Pico, reads a book on a rocky outcrop overlooking Tongue Point at the Salt Creek Recreation Area on Thursday north of Joyce. A minus 2 tide revealed large areas of the point, allowing access to the area for tidepool exploration or just enjoying the view.
Greg Holmquist of Port Angeles walks to his beached boat to pull it to a waiting trailer, parked more than 100 yards from the end of the regular boat ramp as a group of kayakers paddle around the Bachelor Rock sea stack during Thursday’s minus-2 low tide at Freshwater Bay west of Port Angeles. Holmquist said it was a perfect day for boating with calm seas and pleasant weather. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Low tide boat launch

Greg Holmquist of Port Angeles walks to his beached boat to pull it to a waiting trailer, parked more than 100 yards from the end… Continue reading

Greg Holmquist of Port Angeles walks to his beached boat to pull it to a waiting trailer, parked more than 100 yards from the end of the regular boat ramp as a group of kayakers paddle around the Bachelor Rock sea stack during Thursday’s minus-2 low tide at Freshwater Bay west of Port Angeles. Holmquist said it was a perfect day for boating with calm seas and pleasant weather. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Visitors to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States, take scenic photos and selfies from the viewing platform on Tuesday as Tatoosh Island lies in the distance. The popular tourist attraction is part of an area administered by the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Northwestern landmark

Visitors to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States, take scenic photos and selfies from the viewing platform on Tuesday as Tatoosh… Continue reading

Visitors to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States, take scenic photos and selfies from the viewing platform on Tuesday as Tatoosh Island lies in the distance. The popular tourist attraction is part of an area administered by the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
American jazz singer Diane “Deedles” Schuur, front, along with bassist Bruce Phares, perform in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Friday night’s opening weekend show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dazzling performances

American jazz singer Diane “Deedles” Schuur, front, along with bassist Bruce Phares, perform in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events… Continue reading

American jazz singer Diane “Deedles” Schuur, front, along with bassist Bruce Phares, perform in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Friday night’s opening weekend show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Field Hall reflections

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A canoe representing the Hoh Tribe approaches the beach on Lower Elwha Klallam territory on Sunday. Canoe teams will set out Tuesday for their next stop at Jamestown Beach near Sequim for an overnight stay hosted by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. Pullers arriving in Port Townsend on Wednesday will greeted by representatives of the Lower Elwha, Jamestown and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Canoe journey

A canoe representing the Hoh Tribe approaches the beach on Lower Elwha Klallam territory on Sunday.… Continue reading

A canoe representing the Hoh Tribe approaches the beach on Lower Elwha Klallam territory on Sunday. Canoe teams will set out Tuesday for their next stop at Jamestown Beach near Sequim for an overnight stay hosted by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. Pullers arriving in Port Townsend on Wednesday will greeted by representatives of the Lower Elwha, Jamestown and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The surf/rock band Ant Bath, from left, Clay Murdach, Brennan Van Blair, Cass Grattan and Phil Zarelli, perform on Saturday at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during the venue’s Community Days celebration. The two-day event featured a slate of free amplified and acoustic performances by Olympic Peninsula performers as a way of introducing Field Hall to the public. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Community Days

The surf/rock band Ant Bath, from left, Clay Murdach, Brennan Van Blair, Cass Grattan and Phil Zarelli, perform on Saturday at Field Arts & Events… Continue reading

The surf/rock band Ant Bath, from left, Clay Murdach, Brennan Van Blair, Cass Grattan and Phil Zarelli, perform on Saturday at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during the venue’s Community Days celebration. The two-day event featured a slate of free amplified and acoustic performances by Olympic Peninsula performers as a way of introducing Field Hall to the public. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Nita Davidson, 85, of Port Angeles, front, and her teammate, Elyse Grosz, 72, of Port Angeles take on a game of pickleball on Saturday at the Port Angeles Senior Center, one of numerous venues for Day of Play, a celebration of recreational opportunities around the city. The event was arranged by the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Day of Play

Nita Davidson, 85, of Port Angeles, front, and her teammate, Elyse Grosz, 72, of Port Angeles take on a game of pickleball on Saturday at… Continue reading

Nita Davidson, 85, of Port Angeles, front, and her teammate, Elyse Grosz, 72, of Port Angeles take on a game of pickleball on Saturday at the Port Angeles Senior Center, one of numerous venues for Day of Play, a celebration of recreational opportunities around the city. The event was arranged by the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Varia Miller, 5, of Issaquah, decides which row of lavender to visit next for picking during a visit on Friday to Lavender Connection, one of 18 farms taking part in Lavender Weekend in and around Sequim. The annual celebration of Lavender continues on Sunday. In addition to tours, the 2023 Sequim Lavender Festival in the Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.

For the love of lavender in Sequim

Varia Miller, 5, of Issaquah, decides which row of lavender to visit next for picking during a visit on Friday to Lavender Connection, one of… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Varia Miller, 5, of Issaquah, decides which row of lavender to visit next for picking during a visit on Friday to Lavender Connection, one of 18 farms taking part in Lavender Weekend in and around Sequim. The annual celebration of Lavender continues on Sunday. In addition to tours, the 2023 Sequim Lavender Festival in the Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.
Ellie Hales, 11, of Port Angeles, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, helps sort boxes of food that were donated to the Port Angeles Food Bank by the Mormon Church’s food operations in Utah. A total of 24 pallets of food and personal items weighing about 20 tons were to be divided up by local church members for later distribution to food banks in Forks, Sequim and Port Townsend, as well as Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Food bank donation

Ellie Hales, 11, of Port Angeles, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, helps sort boxes of food that were… Continue reading

Ellie Hales, 11, of Port Angeles, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, helps sort boxes of food that were donated to the Port Angeles Food Bank by the Mormon Church’s food operations in Utah. A total of 24 pallets of food and personal items weighing about 20 tons were to be divided up by local church members for later distribution to food banks in Forks, Sequim and Port Townsend, as well as Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Skate Village manager Shanzi Cosgrove fills a slushy order at the village’s Snack Shack next to the temporary roller skating rink on Friday in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers sought for roller skating rink

Managers can develop unique opportunities

Olympic Skate Village manager Shanzi Cosgrove fills a slushy order at the village’s Snack Shack next to the temporary roller skating rink on Friday in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Tom Rooney of Seattle, left, and Marie Cazanave of Montreal, Quebec ride their bicycles over a 201-foot long footbridge spanning a small creek on Thursday at Sequim Bay State Park east of Sequim. The pair were on a bicycle camping excursion along the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Biking on bridge in Sequim

Tom Rooney of Seattle, left, and Marie Cazanave of Montreal, Quebec, ride their bicycles over a 201-foot footbridge spanning a small creek on Thursday at… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Tom Rooney of Seattle, left, and Marie Cazanave of Montreal, Quebec ride their bicycles over a 201-foot long footbridge spanning a small creek on Thursday at Sequim Bay State Park east of Sequim. The pair were on a bicycle camping excursion along the Olympic Discovery Trail.