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Skaters glide across the Winter Ice Village on Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. The Winter Ice Village, operated by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. through Jan. 5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fresh ice

Skaters glide across the Winter Ice Village on Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. The Winter Ice Village, operated by the Port Angeles Chamber of… Continue reading

 

Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles designated Thursday dress up like a candy cane day. Back row, from left to right, they are: Wyatt Farman, Ari Ownby, Tayo Murdach, Chloe Brabant, Peyton Underwood, Lola Dixon, River Stella (in wheelchair), Fenja Garling, Tegan Brabant, Odessa Glaude, Eastyn Schmeddinger-Schneder. Front row: Ellie Schneddinger-Schneder, Cypress Crear, Bryn Christiansen and Evelyn Shrout. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Dress like a candy cane

Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles designated Thursday dress up like a candy cane day. Back row, from left to right, they are: Wyatt Farman,… Continue reading

 

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Art walk

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to… Continue reading

 

Santa, played by Alexis Smith, a Lake Crescent Lodge employee, wonders why Zoey Doud, 3, of Port Angeles thinks the big present under the tree is for her. Santa turned on the outdoor lights at the lodge on Saturday then sat down by the fireplace to visit with the many children who came to the festivities. Entertainment was provided by the holiday songs of the Grand Olympic Chorus. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Lighting up the Lodge

Santa, played by Alexis Smith, a Lake Crescent Lodge employee, wonders why Zoey Doud, 3, of Port Angeles thinks the big present under the tree… Continue reading

Santa, played by Alexis Smith, a Lake Crescent Lodge employee, wonders why Zoey Doud, 3, of Port Angeles thinks the big present under the tree is for her. Santa turned on the outdoor lights at the lodge on Saturday then sat down by the fireplace to visit with the many children who came to the festivities. Entertainment was provided by the holiday songs of the Grand Olympic Chorus. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Santa’s elves, better known as the Port Angeles Fire Department, decorate their vintage 1956 Seagrave fire engine to get ready for the six-day Operation Candy Cane. This will be the 39th annual trek through the streets of Port Angeles to collect donations for area food banks. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Operation Candy Cane hits Port Angeles streets this week

Operation Candy Cane hits Port Angeles streets tonight to distribute candy canes and collect donations of food or money for local food banks. Santa and… Continue reading

Santa’s elves, better known as the Port Angeles Fire Department, decorate their vintage 1956 Seagrave fire engine to get ready for the six-day Operation Candy Cane. This will be the 39th annual trek through the streets of Port Angeles to collect donations for area food banks. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Massey-Ferguson, nicknamed “Fergie,” prepares for the upcoming Agnew Grocery and Feed Tractor Parade with an afternoon nap. The parade is scheduled for Dec. 14, starting at the Agnew Grange on Barr Road at 4:30 p.m. and ending at Agnew Grocery on Old Olympic Highway by 6 p.m. Information on how to enter and a route map are available online at the Agnew Grocery and Feed Facebook page. (Kip Tulin)

Resting up for parade

Massey-Ferguson, nicknamed “Fergie,” prepares for the upcoming Agnew Grocery and Feed Tractor Parade with an afternoon nap. The parade is scheduled for Dec. 14, starting… Continue reading

Massey-Ferguson, nicknamed “Fergie,” prepares for the upcoming Agnew Grocery and Feed Tractor Parade with an afternoon nap. The parade is scheduled for Dec. 14, starting at the Agnew Grange on Barr Road at 4:30 p.m. and ending at Agnew Grocery on Old Olympic Highway by 6 p.m. Information on how to enter and a route map are available online at the Agnew Grocery and Feed Facebook page. (Kip Tulin)
The outside of the Vern Burton Community Center is decorated with giant Christmas balls and lighted trees on Wednesday for the opening ceremonies of the Festival of Trees. “White Christmas” was played by the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet and then sung by Amanda Bacon. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Trees opens

The outside of the Vern Burton Community Center is decorated with giant Christmas balls and lighted trees on Wednesday for the opening ceremonies of the… Continue reading

The outside of the Vern Burton Community Center is decorated with giant Christmas balls and lighted trees on Wednesday for the opening ceremonies of the Festival of Trees. “White Christmas” was played by the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet and then sung by Amanda Bacon. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The YMCA of Port Angeles was May recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles.
Staff and customers raised more than $593 to support the YMCA.
Pictured, from left, are Joey Belanger, the YMCA’s vice president for operations, and Ryan French, the chief financial officer at Jim’s Pharmacy.

Charity of the month

The YMCA of Port Angeles was May recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles. Staff and customers raised more than… Continue reading

The YMCA of Port Angeles was May recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles.
Staff and customers raised more than $593 to support the YMCA.
Pictured, from left, are Joey Belanger, the YMCA’s vice president for operations, and Ryan French, the chief financial officer at Jim’s Pharmacy.
A mud slide brought trees down onto power lines on Marine Drive just each of the intersection with Hill Street on Monday. City of Port Angeles crews responded and restored power quickly. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Downed trees

A mud slide brought trees down onto power lines on Marine Drive just each of the intersection with Hill Street on Monday. City of Port… Continue reading

A mud slide brought trees down onto power lines on Marine Drive just each of the intersection with Hill Street on Monday. City of Port Angeles crews responded and restored power quickly. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Sequim Valley Lions Club donated $5,000 the Sequim Unit of the Boys Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.
Mary Budke, on left, and Norma Turner, on right, received the donation on behalf of the Boys Girls Clubs.

Lions donation

The Sequim Valley Lions Club donated $5,000 the Sequim Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. Mary Budke, on left, and… Continue reading

The Sequim Valley Lions Club donated $5,000 the Sequim Unit of the Boys Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.
Mary Budke, on left, and Norma Turner, on right, received the donation on behalf of the Boys Girls Clubs.
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today at 2021, Suite B, U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles. The fast food restaurant features freshly prepared burritos, burrito bowls, salads and tacos. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Chipotle opens in Port Angeles

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today at 2021, Suite B, U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles. The fast food restaurant features freshly prepared burritos, burrito bowls,… Continue reading

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today at 2021, Suite B, U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles. The fast food restaurant features freshly prepared burritos, burrito bowls, salads and tacos. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day event at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend on Monday. Group leader Kathey Bates, left, was the emcee of the event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Quilts of Valor

Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of… Continue reading

Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day event at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend on Monday. Group leader Kathey Bates, left, was the emcee of the event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Decoy carver Ben Tyler, left, talks about the carvings he has on display to Brian Erickson, from Juneau, Alaska, during the Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the Legion Hall in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Decoy carvings

Decoy carver Ben Tyler, left, talks about the carvings he has on display to Brian Erickson, from Juneau, Alaska, during the Port Townsend Woodworkers Show… Continue reading

Decoy carver Ben Tyler, left, talks about the carvings he has on display to Brian Erickson, from Juneau, Alaska, during the Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the Legion Hall in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
About two dozen witches set off on the second annual Witches Paddle from Northwest Maritime to the Pourhouse pub on Saturday, a distance of half a mile. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Witches paddle

About two dozen witches set off on the second annual Witches Paddle from Northwest Maritime to the Pourhouse pub on Saturday, a distance of half… Continue reading

About two dozen witches set off on the second annual Witches Paddle from Northwest Maritime to the Pourhouse pub on Saturday, a distance of half a mile. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Craig Warden and wife Morgana of Port Townsend spend Saturday afternoon looking for the perfect pumpkin for holiday cooking and decorating at the Dharma Ridge Farm off Center Road in Chimacum Valley. The patch will be open at least one more weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Pumpkin hunting

Craig Warden and wife Morgana of Port Townsend spend Saturday afternoon looking for the perfect pumpkin for holiday cooking and decorating at the Dharma Ridge… Continue reading

Craig Warden and wife Morgana of Port Townsend spend Saturday afternoon looking for the perfect pumpkin for holiday cooking and decorating at the Dharma Ridge Farm off Center Road in Chimacum Valley. The patch will be open at least one more weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Patrick Young of Sequim pulls a cart containing his son, Ellis Young, 2 1/2, and freshly picked pumpkins on Saturday at the pumpkin patch at Agnew Grocery east of Port Angeles. The family was out in a light rain to collect the perfect Jack ‘o Lantern for Halloween. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Rolling along

Patrick Young of Sequim pulls a cart containing his son, Ellis Young, 2 1/2, and freshly picked pumpkins on Saturday at the pumpkin patch at… Continue reading

Patrick Young of Sequim pulls a cart containing his son, Ellis Young, 2 1/2, and freshly picked pumpkins on Saturday at the pumpkin patch at Agnew Grocery east of Port Angeles. The family was out in a light rain to collect the perfect Jack ‘o Lantern for Halloween. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Karyn Bocko of Port Angeles, front, looks at mushroom merchandise at the annual Fungi Festival on Saturday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Looking on at right is Freya Gereke of Portland-based Odd Fox & Fern. The two-day event brought together mushroom fans for a weekend of fungus appreciation, along with food, merchandise and workshops. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fungi Festival at Fairgrounds

Karyn Bocko of Port Angeles, front, looks at mushroom merchandise at the annual Fungi Festival on Saturday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Looking on at… Continue reading

Karyn Bocko of Port Angeles, front, looks at mushroom merchandise at the annual Fungi Festival on Saturday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Looking on at right is Freya Gereke of Portland-based Odd Fox & Fern. The two-day event brought together mushroom fans for a weekend of fungus appreciation, along with food, merchandise and workshops. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Pat Boyd of Port Angeles picks out a tree during Saturday’s tree giveaway in the Port Angeles City Hall parking lot. The event, part of the City Shade Tree program, offered a selection of scarlet oaks/American red oaks, Garry oaks/Oregon white oaks and Katsura trees to be planted along city rights-of-way. The city handed out about 140 trees last year, the first year of the program. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tree selection in Port Angeles

Pat Boyd of Port Angeles picks out a tree during Saturday’s tree giveaway in the Port Angeles City Hall parking lot. The event, part of… Continue reading

Pat Boyd of Port Angeles picks out a tree during Saturday’s tree giveaway in the Port Angeles City Hall parking lot. The event, part of the City Shade Tree program, offered a selection of scarlet oaks/American red oaks, Garry oaks/Oregon white oaks and Katsura trees to be planted along city rights-of-way. The city handed out about 140 trees last year, the first year of the program. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
About two dozen took part in a community cold plunge in the 48-degree waters of Port Townsend Bay on Thursday to celebrate the biggest super moon of the year. Although the moon wasn’t due to rise for at least another hour, that didn’t dampen the participants’ entry into the bay next to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Taking the plunge

About two dozen took part in a community cold plunge in the 48-degree waters of Port Townsend Bay on Thursday to celebrate the biggest super… Continue reading

About two dozen took part in a community cold plunge in the 48-degree waters of Port Townsend Bay on Thursday to celebrate the biggest super moon of the year. Although the moon wasn’t due to rise for at least another hour, that didn’t dampen the participants’ entry into the bay next to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Participants in the Women’s March for Humanity cross Sequim Avenue at Washington Street in downtown Sequim on Saturday, part of a rally for U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. The group of about 200 participants marched from Centennial Place Park to Fifth Avenue and back. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Women’s march

Participants in the Women’s March for Humanity cross Sequim Avenue at Washington Street in downtown Sequim on Saturday, part of a rally for U.S. presidential… Continue reading

Participants in the Women’s March for Humanity cross Sequim Avenue at Washington Street in downtown Sequim on Saturday, part of a rally for U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. The group of about 200 participants marched from Centennial Place Park to Fifth Avenue and back. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)