Garage sales and festivals are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula dailynews.com.
PORT ANGELES
Democrat meeting
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Democrats will host state Democratic Party Chairwoman Tina Podlodowski at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the event in Room 205 of The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave.
The meeting is free for county party members and $5 for nonmembers.
During the meeting, Podlodowski will present a “State of the Washington State Democratic Party” address and engage in an open dialogue with county party members and interested parties.
For more information, call 360-452-0500.
Groundbreaking event
PORT ANGELES — Members of the public are invited to Peninsula Housing Authority’s groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The ceremony will be for the first phase of the Mount Angeles View redevelopment on the corner of Francis Street and Lopez Avenue.
Historical society sale
PORT ANGELES — This will be the first weekend of the Clallam County Historical Society’s annual two-weekend garage sale.
The sale will be at Lincoln High School, 924 W. Ninth St.
Regular sale days are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday.
A half-price sale will be Friday, Sept. 1, and “Buck-a-Bag Day” will be Saturday, Sept. 2 — both from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The collectibles department will feature crystals, ceramics, postcards, fabrics and photos. Collections of commemorative die-cast metal replicas of cars, trucks and model trains also will be available.
The kitchen department will have dishes, cookbooks, pots, pans and small appliances available. Also featured will be books, games, jewelry, clothing, tools, linens, crafts, holiday decorations, garden accessories, artwork and furniture.
New merchandise will be placed on the shelves each sale day. In preparation for the sale, more than 30 volunteers donated more than 2,300 hours starting in March, according to a news release.
Proceeds from the sales will benefit the historical society.
For more information, call 360-452-2662 or email artifact@olypen.com.
Garage sale
PORT ANGELES — Park View Villas will host a garage sale all day today.
The public is invited to check out offerings of furniture, medical aids, decorative items, home appliances and other items at the villas, 1430 Park View Lane.
Overdose walk
PORT ANGELES — The 2017 Overdose Awareness Walk will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
The free walk will start in front of the bell tower of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street and head north to the Port Angeles City Pier.
Speakers will include people from the recovery community, individuals who have survived overdoses and people who have lost someone to an overdose.
The Lower Elwha Tribe drumming circle will perform.
Participants are invited to bring signs, pictures of lost loved ones and other items to get the message across.
For information, email portangelescan@gmail.com.
Genealogy classes
PORT ANGELES — The Genealogical Society of Clallam County will hold a free open house at its research center from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
During the open house, an “I Know Nothing About Genealogy” class will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 402 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
The beginner class also will be given at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the old Dungeness Schoolhouse, 2781 Towne Road.
For information, call 360-417-5000 or email askus@clallamcogs.org.
Picnic at the Pool
PORT ANGELES — William Shore Memorial Pool will host Picnic at the Pool from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Free swim time will be available during that time at the pool, 225 E. Fifth St.
Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
For information, call the pool at 360-417-9767 or email jschultz@william shorepool.org.
Free concert
PORT ANGELES — Local band SuperTrees will perform a free concert at Station 51 Taphouse tonight.
The show goes from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the business at 125 W. Front St.
Steve Koehler (lead vocals, guitar), Rudy Maxion (vocals, bass), Harry Bidasha (vocals, drums) and Dan Lieberman (vocals, guitar) play high-energy, rhythm-driven rock ’n’ roll.
“The [band’s] mix of creative arrangements of rock classics and genetically engineered originals is designed to make you happy,” Lieberman said in a news release.
SEQUIM
Ice-cream social
SEQUIM — Trinity United Methodist Church will host an ice-cream social and silent auction at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Attendees can partake of ice-cream sundaes or root beer floats while art, jewelry, gift baskets, rounds of golf, wine and gift cards are auctioned at the church, 100 S. Blake Ave.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling Maggie Ramney at 760-217-3113 or Beth Barrett at 360-775-1415.
The Grand Olympic Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will perform “We All Sing for Ice Cream.”
Proceeds will benefit scholarships for local students and provide funds for the Olympic chorus to continue providing musical entertainment for local events.
Back to School
SEQUIM — The 2017 Back to School fair will be held at the Sequim unit of the Boys &Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Youth ages birth to 18 years old can receive free supplies for the upcoming school year at the club, 400 W. Fir St.
Featured at the event will be backpacks, school supplies, kids’ books, activities, information and a photo booth.
Refreshments will be served.
This event is made possible by the Sequim School District, Boys &Girls Clubs, Parenting Matters/First Teacher, the Sequim-Dungeness Kiwanis Club and United Way of Clallam County.
For more information, call 360-457-3011 or email info@unitedwayclallam.org.
Outdoor concert series
SEQUIM — Joy in Mudville will perform at the outdoor stage at the Sequim Library at 6 tonight.
The performance at the library at 630 N. Sequim Ave. is part of the North Olympic Library System’s annual Summertime Music! Outdoor Concert Series.
Joy in Mudville combines influences from old-time bluegrass, folk, rock, country, blues and funk, according to a news release.
In case of rain or inclement weather, the concert will be in the Sequim High School cafeteria, 601 N. Sequim Ave.
For more information, visit www.nols.org, email discover@nols.org or call 360-683-1161.
Work to learn
SEQUIM — The Sequim Botanical Garden Society invites the public to work alongside its members at the Sequim Botanical Garden at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Lee Bowen will talk about dahlias at the Terrace Garden in Carrie Blake Community Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.
Bowen will give advice about cutting dahlias for arrangements and what should be done in the dahlia garden in August, and answer any dahlia-related questions.
Those interested in attending are asked to bring their own tools, boots, sunscreen and hats.
For more information, contact Jena Pier at 360-681-2308 or jeanpier@bell hill.net.
Yard sale
SEQUIM — The Sequim Prairie Garden Club will host a fundraiser yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The sale will take place at 21 Robbins Road, off Old Olympic Highway.
Plants, furniture, tools, kitchen items, garden art and other items will be for sale.
Proceeds will be used for the upkeep of Pioneer Memorial Park.
For information, call the club at 360-808-3434.
Shred event
SEQUIM — Castell Insurance will host a shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at its office, 426 E. Washington St.
There will be no limit on boxes and bags. Tax documentation, bank information and sensitive documents will be welcomed. Newspapers, magazines, binders and non-sensitive papers should be recycled.
Donations to the Sequim Boys &Girls Club “back to school” event are appreciated.
For information, call 360-683-9284.
Community dinner
SEQUIM — A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The public is invited to the meal at the church at 100 S. Blake Ave., which will feature baked ham, baked beans, vegetables, green salad, dessert and beverages.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the church at 360-683-5367 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before the dinner.
They also can be made by emailing dinnerstumc@aol.com.
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge invites those 18 and older to play bingo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free, and the minimum buy-in for the game is $10 at the lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
Snacks and refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Crystal Parker at 360-683-3034.
Nature class
SEQUIM — The Dungeness River Audubon Center will host a four-week class exploring plants, animals and the dynamic nature of Dungeness River watershed ecology beginning Tuesday.
The classes, which emphasize how to interpret and tell one’s own story of the Dungeness Watershed based on science and history, will be on four consecutive Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The cost is $100 or free to regular weekend volunteers or Audubon center teachers.
Participants must be able to walk 3 miles on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
The interactive and student-engaged class uses a combination of in-class time and field trips for a more complete understanding through personal exploration and experience, class organizers say.
Preregister by calling 360-681-4076 or emailing RiverCenter@olympus.net.
DISCOVERY BAY
Open house, reunion
DISCOVERY BAY — Uncas School will celebrate its centennial with an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The public is invited to attend, especially former students and family members, the all-school reunion at the school, 43 Bentley Place.
Class pictures from the school’s first three decades will be on display, and former students are encouraged to help identify other former students.
Those with photos or memorabilia relating to the school are invited to bring the items to the open house.
For more information, contact Douglas Breithaupt at 360-379-0531 or doug breithaupt@gmail.com.
PORT HADLOCK
Arts and crafts fair
PORT HADLOCK — The Old Alcohol Plant Hotel and Restaurant will host an arts and crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The sale will take place in the parking lot at 310 Hadlock Bay Road.
PORT LUDLOW
Urban sketchers
PORT LUDLOW — The Urban Sketchers group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burner Point to draw the totem pole and marine view.
All levels of sketchers are invited; beginners are encouraged to take part.
Contact Barbara Kurland at 360-316-9947 or barbkurland@gmail.com for detailed directions.
CHIMACUM
Song, story festival
CHIMACUM — Various events will be available to the public during the second annual Sunfield Song &Story Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $20 per family at the door. The fee includes a cheese pizza and crepe at Finnriver Farm &Cidery, 124 Center Road.
Featured at the event will be music, hands-on activities, performances, parachute, beeswax drawing, bubbles, a bake sale and refreshments.
Kicking off the event at 11 a.m., Leaf Love-tree-music will start their performance and La Crêpe de Quimper will serve crepes.
At noon, Dented Buoy will fire up pizza in its wood stoves, while Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe storyteller Elaine Grinnell begins her presentation.
At 1 p.m., Koshalla Flock will hold a puppet show, after which live music will continue until 5 p.m.
For more information, email ssebastian@sunfield farm.org or visit sunfield.org.
PORT TOWNSEND
Movie Under the Stars
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Education Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free movie night under the stars at 7 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Field.
The free showing of “The Wizard of Oz” will take place at 550 Washington St.
Attendees are invited to bring a picnic dinner.
Admission is free, but preregistration is encouraged at www.pteducation foundation.org.
Cannabis class
PORT TOWNSEND — A free cannabis class and book signing event will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The public is invited to the event at Henery’s Garden Center, 406 Benedict St.
During the class, David Deardorff will share how to identify pests, diseases and environmental problems associated with marijuana plants, as well as how to correctly diagnose and organically solve those problems.
Following the presentation, Deardorff and his wife, Kathryn Wadsworth, will sign copies of their upcoming book, titled “What’s Wrong with My Marijuana Plant? Organic Cannabis Care.”
Both Port Townsend residents, Deardorff is a plant pathologist, and Wadsworth is a writer and naturalist.
Community yard sale
PORT TOWNSEND — Sound Storage will host a community yard sale and fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Sound Storage and more than 20 tenants will host the sale to benefit the local food banks for humans and pets at the facility, 606 W. Park Ave.
For information, call Crickett Webster at 360-379-0545.
Boat tours
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to take a tour on a Martha J-A 1984 24-foot motor launch today from noon to 4 p.m.
Those interested are asked to meet on the floating dock in front of the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St.
Tours are by donation and take about 30 minutes.
Tours also will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
The service is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a six-person capacity.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet at 11:45 a.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
The topic for this week is “Scandal.”
For more information, visit www.conversationcafe.org.
Discount swim night
PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Pool will hold a discount swim night from 5 to 8 tonight.
Admission will be $3 at the pool, 1925 Blaine St.
Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
For information, call 360-385-7665 or email ascalf@cityofpt.us.
FORKS
Trauma training
FORKS — Trauma Informed Training will be offered at the Native Wellness Institute from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The training will take place at the institute, 80 N. Forks Ave.
For information, call Tara Sexton at 859-358-0846 or Bobby Joe at 360-374-5028.
Elks bingo
FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will host bingo games at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Early bird sessions will start at 6:30 p.m.; regular bingo will start at 7 p.m.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
