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Tener Wade prepares to write a gratitude postcard at Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. Free postcards are available at the gallery and at the Port Townsend Library through this Friday as part of the Community Read program so that later this month, the postcards will become a display at the library. (Photo courtesy of Northwind Art)

Postcards ready for writing in PT

A community art project is now underway around Port Townsend, and people of all ages are invited to participate by this Friday.… Continue reading

Tener Wade prepares to write a gratitude postcard at Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. Free postcards are available at the gallery and at the Port Townsend Library through this Friday as part of the Community Read program so that later this month, the postcards will become a display at the library. (Photo courtesy of Northwind Art)

LEGO at the Jefferson County Library

LEGO at the Library is set for 4 p.m. Thursday. The free program at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., is… Continue reading

Melody Douglas and Paige Govia

Rhody queen to be crowned on Sunday

Ceremony to be at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Melody Douglas and Paige Govia
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Chris Paulsen of Port Angeles watches as his dog, Loki, chases after soap bubbles on Tuesday at Port Angeles City Pier. Paulsen said that popping bubbles was the canine's favorite form of recreation.

Bubble puppy pops up in Port Angeles

Chris Paulsen of Port Angeles watches as his dog, Loki, chases after soap bubbles at Port Angeles City Pier. Paulsen said that popping bubbles was… Continue reading

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Chris Paulsen of Port Angeles watches as his dog, Loki, chases after soap bubbles on Tuesday at Port Angeles City Pier. Paulsen said that popping bubbles was the canine's favorite form of recreation.

Jazz at the PUB shows off regional talent

Jazz at the PUB on Tuesday is an informal opportunity to hear the Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble. The free concert at 12:30… Continue reading

“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” is the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read.
Monique Gray Smith adapted "Braiding Sweetgrass" for teens.

Port Townsend Community Read activities set throughout March

Indigenous wisdom, ecology combined in selection

“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” is the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read.
Monique Gray Smith adapted "Braiding Sweetgrass" for teens.

Activities blooming on North Olympic Peninsula

A home show, Sunshine Festival, music and dance are planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Dresser” continues this weekend and next… Continue reading

Ted Vigil brings a tribute to John Denver to Port Angeles.

John Denver Tribute planned at Naval Elks Lodge

The Naval Elks Lodge will host a John Denver Tribute Concert by musician Ted Vigil on Saturday. The show will be from… Continue reading

Ted Vigil brings a tribute to John Denver to Port Angeles.
Paintings by Shelly Gould will be on display at Gallery 9.

Paintings, photography, wood relief on view during Port Townsend art walk

Downtown art galleries will stay open late Saturday with special exhibits for the Port Townsend Saturday Art Walk. Among them will be… Continue reading

Paintings by Shelly Gould will be on display at Gallery 9.
Singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will be on stage at the Palindrome.

Plankenhorn to perform on Saturday

Austin-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will perform at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 each… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will be on stage at the Palindrome.

Two Crows for Comfort to play in Coyle

Canadian folk-roots duo Two Crows for Comfort will make its Concerts in the Woods debut at 3 p.m. Saturday. The show will be… Continue reading

Wearable Art Student Show set for Saturday

Port Townsend’s Wearable Art Student Show 2023 will be at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at Key City Public Theatre. The… Continue reading

Book discussion groups set for month

The North Olympic Library System will host book discussions in person and online this month. • The Second Saturday… Continue reading

Sunshine Festival schedule

Here is the schedule for this weekend’s Sunshine Festival. Friday • 5 p.m. — Ribbon Cutting and Heritage Presentation by the Jamestown S’Klallam… Continue reading

Teaching artists exhibit open at Grover Gallery

Grover Gallery, one of the two galleries nonprofit Northwind Art currently occupies downtown, has been reimagined to support the work of teaching… Continue reading

Together We Read book club slated

The North Olympic Library System has partnered with the Together We Read online book club to sponsor a community read and online… Continue reading

The Empire Trio -- from left, Adam Cannedy, Erin Shields and David Shenton -- will join Port Angeles High School and Port Angeles Symphony musicians for a collaborative performance Friday night. photo courtesy The Empire Trio
The Empire Trio -- from left, Adam Cannedy, Erin Shields and David Shenton -- will join Port Angeles High School and Port Angeles Symphony musicians for a collaborative performance Friday night. photo courtesy The Empire Trio

Travelers journal presentations set

Melissa Rosaae will present “Shifting Gears: Cycling Lisbon to Amsterdam on Roads Less Traveled” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Rosaae will speak at… Continue reading

Karen Hackenberg

Artist featured at Studium Generale

Artist Karen Hackenberg, whose solo exhibition is featured in Peninsula College’s PUD, will be the featured speaker at the free Studium Generale… Continue reading

Karen Hackenberg

Story Slam planned in Port Townsend

The Church of BuVu and Winter Texts will host PT Story Slam from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The free open… Continue reading