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A Zoom workshop will instruct participants in how to origami boxes using kits as part of the North Olympic Library System's CreativiTea series. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System

Clallam County libraries offer kits, online workshops

The North Olympic Library System invites teens and adults to grab a warm cup of tea or another favorite beverage and join… Continue reading

A Zoom workshop will instruct participants in how to origami boxes using kits as part of the North Olympic Library System's CreativiTea series. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System
Denise Winter stars in the title role in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production online Saturday and Sunday. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Key City Public Theatre plans variety of holiday events

A drama about two suffragists, short daily videos and Zoom meetings with Santa Claus are the latest offerings from Key City Public… Continue reading

Denise Winter stars in the title role in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production online Saturday and Sunday. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

NOLS to offer ‘Winter Stories: Hindsight in 2020’ for adults

The North Olympic Library System invites adults to tune in to listen live to “Winter Stories: Hindsight in 2020,” a special radio program set for… Continue reading

Scott Bahlmann, youth and teen services librarian at the Jefferson County Library, kneels next to the start of the storywalk outside the library. Bahlmann, along with public services manager Chris HoffmanHill, curated the three storywalks that are now located throughout Jefferson County. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Library creates reading paths

Three storywalks encourage families to enjoy outdoors

Scott Bahlmann, youth and teen services librarian at the Jefferson County Library, kneels next to the start of the storywalk outside the library. Bahlmann, along with public services manager Chris HoffmanHill, curated the three storywalks that are now located throughout Jefferson County. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Denise Winter portrays May Arkwright Hutton in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production streaming later this week. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Historical drama tells of suffrage victory

‘May’s Vote’ documents successful political partnership

Denise Winter portrays May Arkwright Hutton in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production streaming later this week. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Kelp topic of Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Future of Oceans series

Betsy Peabody will present “Immersions in the World of Kelp” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The free lecture, part of the… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System offering paper snowflake kits

Paper snowflake take-and-make kits are available for pickup at all branches of the North Olympic Library System starting Monday, Dec. 7, until… Continue reading

Views of Port Townsend are depicted in Mary O'Shaughnessy's show, One Hundred Days of Solitude, at the Grover Gallery.

Exhibit captures solitude in Port Townsend

One Hundred Days of Solitude, an exhibit of photopolymer letterpress prints of Port Townsend by Mary O’Shaughnessy, is on display at the… Continue reading

Views of Port Townsend are depicted in Mary O'Shaughnessy's show, One Hundred Days of Solitude, at the Grover Gallery.
“Hope” by Angelina Cooper is among the student artists represented in the “Youthful Expressions” digital exhibit that opens Friday. Submitted art

Sequim hosts digital ‘Youthful Expressions’ exhibit

Sequim’s City Arts Advisory Commission will host the opening of the “Youthful Expressions,” a digital exhibit, today. This digital show will open with… Continue reading

“Hope” by Angelina Cooper is among the student artists represented in the “Youthful Expressions” digital exhibit that opens Friday. Submitted art
The Western Flyer, made famous in John Steinbeck's "The Log from the Sea of Cortez," is being restored at the Shipwrights Cooperative in Port Townsend with Ginny Wilson, Tim Lee and Tuff the dog on the crew. A tour of the project is one of the items in the Jefferson County Historical Society's AHA Auction wrapping up this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Auctions benefiting two Port Townsend nonprofits end Sunday

Historical society, arts group raise funds for programs

The Western Flyer, made famous in John Steinbeck's "The Log from the Sea of Cortez," is being restored at the Shipwrights Cooperative in Port Townsend with Ginny Wilson, Tim Lee and Tuff the dog on the crew. A tour of the project is one of the items in the Jefferson County Historical Society's AHA Auction wrapping up this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Juried exhibit of small-format art begins

‘Small Expressions 19’ at the Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend

Kimberly Braun of Port Angeles, a baby mouse in her first "Nutcracker" some 15 years ago, is the Sugar Plum Fairy in "Nutcracker: The Movie," premiering this weekend at Port Townsend's Wheel-In Motor Movie. (The Ballet Workshop)

Port Angeles dancers will shine on drive-in screen in Port Townsend

Cast of 65 rehearsed, filmed in small groups for ‘The Nutcracker’ production

Kimberly Braun of Port Angeles, a baby mouse in her first "Nutcracker" some 15 years ago, is the Sugar Plum Fairy in "Nutcracker: The Movie," premiering this weekend at Port Townsend's Wheel-In Motor Movie. (The Ballet Workshop)
Addy Thorton's earrings are among the jewelry on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Port Townsend Gallery exhibits variety of jewelry

The Port Townsend Gallery is featuring the Jewelers Collective during December. Work by Andrea Guarino-Simmons, Kristen Wade, Addy Thorton and Shirley Moss… Continue reading

Addy Thorton's earrings are among the jewelry on display at the Port Townsend Gallery.
“Tempest Tost” by Katherine Shaughnessy, is installed on the roof of the Esther Webster Gallery.

Wintertide offers artwork, lighted sculpture woods

Wintertide kicks off Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC). PAFAC’s festival has two components: a Makers Market in the… Continue reading

“Tempest Tost” by Katherine Shaughnessy, is installed on the roof of the Esther Webster Gallery.
Quintana Kelley, library assistant at the Jefferson County Library, holds the gingerbread house-making kit that the library is passing out for its annual edible house-building competition. Registration to pick up the free kits closes Saturday, and photos of the finished houses are due by Dec. 13. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Edible house contest goes online

There’s no wrong way to build one, Kim Tingelstad said. She’s the librarian expanding the Homes for the Holidays edible-house contest this… Continue reading

Quintana Kelley, library assistant at the Jefferson County Library, holds the gingerbread house-making kit that the library is passing out for its annual edible house-building competition. Registration to pick up the free kits closes Saturday, and photos of the finished houses are due by Dec. 13. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Pam Nelson, Punky Goakey, Janet Marion and Sharla Fraker decorate . This group of ladies has been participating in the Festival of Trees for years and start planning their next tree as soon as the auction is over.

Forks celebrates the holidays this weekend

The holiday season in Forks will be kicked off with a Festival of Trees Walkabout and auction, as well as a Twinkle Light… Continue reading

Pam Nelson, Punky Goakey, Janet Marion and Sharla Fraker decorate . This group of ladies has been participating in the Festival of Trees for years and start planning their next tree as soon as the auction is over.

‘Prevail’ anthology, now on sale, features Peninsula writers

“Prevail,” a new anthology of writing by North Olympic Peninsula authors, is on sale now. The book, which features 28 authors, is… Continue reading

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Centrum’s Creative Aging conference goes online

Two-day event features many speakers

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Lecture planned on Christmas Bird Count tradition

Friends of Fort Flagler will host a talk at 6 p.m. Thursday on the Christmas Bird Count on Marrowstone Island. Gary Eduardo… Continue reading

Studium Generale on self-publishing for industry, social change talk set

Samantha Schmehl Hines will offer the final Studium Generale for the fall quarter at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Her lecture, “Space Raptor Butt… Continue reading