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Black Diamond Junction — from left, Todd Ortloff on keyboard, Harry Bidasha on drums, singer Amanda Bacon, bassist Rudy Maxion and guitarist Bob Allen — is the featured band Saturday evening during the Juan de Fuca Foundation's Winter Benefit. The event will be livestreamed from the Naval Elks Lodge in downtown Port Angeles. (Black Diamond Junction)

Juan de Fuca Foundation benefit to showcase desserts, music, comedy

Annual fundraiser to be livestreamed on Saturday

Black Diamond Junction — from left, Todd Ortloff on keyboard, Harry Bidasha on drums, singer Amanda Bacon, bassist Rudy Maxion and guitarist Bob Allen — is the featured band Saturday evening during the Juan de Fuca Foundation's Winter Benefit. The event will be livestreamed from the Naval Elks Lodge in downtown Port Angeles. (Black Diamond Junction)

Young artists compete on video

Musicians can be seen online on Saturday

Todd Horton has installed his new exhibition, "Mystic West," at Port Townsend's Grover Gallery. The show includes six afternoons of live painting by the artist, this weekend and in February and March. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Mystic West artist to paint live

Exhibit ‘journey beneath glimmering moons’

Todd Horton has installed his new exhibition, "Mystic West," at Port Townsend's Grover Gallery. The show includes six afternoons of live painting by the artist, this weekend and in February and March. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Julia Maynard, who at 22 constructed a cedar-mahogany Nevins yacht tender in Mystic, Conn., will be one of the speakers in “She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Woman Boatbuilders,” a Northwest Maritime Center discussion to stream online Thursday evening. (Julia Maynard)

Three boatbuilders to speak on livestreamed program

Ninety-minute discussion part of ‘Ask an Expert’ series

Julia Maynard, who at 22 constructed a cedar-mahogany Nevins yacht tender in Mystic, Conn., will be one of the speakers in “She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Woman Boatbuilders,” a Northwest Maritime Center discussion to stream online Thursday evening. (Julia Maynard)
Marny Friedman, left, and Christine Emmes are part of the Just Soup crew each Tuesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where free hot lunches are handed out in the church parking lot. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

More than just soup: Volunteers work rain or shine

St. Paul’s provides frees meals each Tuesday

Marny Friedman, left, and Christine Emmes are part of the Just Soup crew each Tuesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where free hot lunches are handed out in the church parking lot. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Library System to offer take-and-make hot cocoa bomb kits

Beginning Friday, DIY Hot Cocoa Bomb take-and-make kits are available for pickup. The free kits, designed for ages 5 and older, are… Continue reading

Artist and poet Nhatt Nichols, at Aldrich’s upstairs space in Port Townsend, has released her book, “This Party of the Soft Things.” She and fellow author Ward Serrill will discuss their work at Finnriver Farm on Wednesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pair of writers to host release

Books to be celebrated at Finnriver Farm Cidery

Artist and poet Nhatt Nichols, at Aldrich’s upstairs space in Port Townsend, has released her book, “This Party of the Soft Things.” She and fellow author Ward Serrill will discuss their work at Finnriver Farm on Wednesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend artist and writer Velda Thomas, having just released her book “Blended: Perspectives on Belonging,” is now at work on a new printmaking project. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Blended’ offers space to remember

Author to present free online talk on Thursday

Port Townsend artist and writer Velda Thomas, having just released her book “Blended: Perspectives on Belonging,” is now at work on a new printmaking project. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Beach cleanup, free film, free entrance at state parks planned on Monday

A beach cleanup, a free film and free parking at state parks are planned in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day… Continue reading

“Spring Reunion” by Celeste Tucker is one of 39 photographs in “The World on Pause,” the exhibition open now at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. From left are Port Angeles high schoolers Gillian Wolfe, 17, Olivia Carroll, 17, Bella Artis, 16, and Celeste Tucker, 17. (Celeste Tucker)

‘The World on Pause’ illustrates teen experiences during pandemic

Photography bolstered by written thoughts

“Spring Reunion” by Celeste Tucker is one of 39 photographs in “The World on Pause,” the exhibition open now at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. From left are Port Angeles high schoolers Gillian Wolfe, 17, Olivia Carroll, 17, Bella Artis, 16, and Celeste Tucker, 17. (Celeste Tucker)

Local youth to present ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’

Olympic Theatre Arts Center will present a Missoula Children’s Theatre production of the Emperor’s New Clothes on Saturday. Curtains will open at 3… Continue reading

Scenes from the Civil Rights Movement are part of “MLK/FBI,” the free community film to screen at the Rose Theatre on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. (Photo courtesy IFC Films)

MLK/FBI to be screened at Rose Theatre

Free civil rights movie an annual tradition

Scenes from the Civil Rights Movement are part of “MLK/FBI,” the free community film to screen at the Rose Theatre on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. (Photo courtesy IFC Films)
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Social Justice Week begins with lecture today

Peninsula College will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Social Justice Week, beginning with a Studium Generale presentation… Continue reading

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Jefferson County Library to host climate discussion series

The Jefferson County Library will host “Understanding the Scope of Our Clean Energy Challenge” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The free, monthly discussion… Continue reading

Susan Sorensen to address Sequim Bay Yacht Club

Susan Sorensen will address a meeting of the Sequim Bay Yacht Club at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The presentation is in the Hendricks Public… Continue reading

Local author Harriet Cannon has just published "Exiled South," her first novel. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula woman writes of mixed heritage

No welcome given some members of family

Local author Harriet Cannon has just published "Exiled South," her first novel. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire admires photos in "We Are Puget Sound," the free exhibition inside the Flagship Landing building at 1001 Water St. in downtown Port Townsend. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

‘We Are Puget Sound’ photo show open in Port Townsend

The decorated warbonnet, a strange, full-lipped fish. Three tribal canoes, paddles at rest. A jellyfish in a sea of turquoise. Skagit Valley… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire admires photos in "We Are Puget Sound," the free exhibition inside the Flagship Landing building at 1001 Water St. in downtown Port Townsend. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Bob Stokes, owner of Studio Bob in Port Angeles, right, affixes a sold tag to the oil painting "Sagittarius" by Daniel Miller as Port Angeles artist Sarah Tucker helps on Thursday to prepare for this weekend's "Bring Your Own Art" exhibition.

Bring Your Own Art show opens Saturday

Studio Bob’s 23rd Bring Your Own Art Show will put the spotlight on 93 pieces by a variety of artists when it… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Bob Stokes, owner of Studio Bob in Port Angeles, right, affixes a sold tag to the oil painting "Sagittarius" by Daniel Miller as Port Angeles artist Sarah Tucker helps on Thursday to prepare for this weekend's "Bring Your Own Art" exhibition.
Kaci Cronkhite will moderate "She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Women Boatbuilders," the Jan. 20 installment of the Northwest Maritime Center's "Ask an Expert" six-part online series. photo courtesy Northwest Maritime Center

Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Festival crew present ‘Ask An Expert’ series beginning Thursday

Voyaging around the world the old-fashioned way, electrifying your boat, making your way as a woman in the boatbuilding community: These are… Continue reading

Kaci Cronkhite will moderate "She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Women Boatbuilders," the Jan. 20 installment of the Northwest Maritime Center's "Ask an Expert" six-part online series. photo courtesy Northwest Maritime Center
The Port Ludlow Art Leagues' jeweler of the month, Georganne Muse, creates necklaces and other wearable art.

Port Ludlow Art League puts creativity on display

Lecture, group show planned this month

The Port Ludlow Art Leagues' jeweler of the month, Georganne Muse, creates necklaces and other wearable art.