Outdoor concerts and a garden tour are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
PORT ANGELES
Historical society sale
PORT ANGELES — This will be the second weekend of the Clallam County Historical Society’s annual two-weekend garage sale.
The sale is at Lincoln High School, 924 W. Ninth St.
A half-price sale is planned today and “Buck-a-Bag Day” will be Saturday — both from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The collectibles department features 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 has 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.
Concerts on Pier
PORT ANGELES — The big-band sound of the Olympic Express will be heard during Concerts on the Pier on Wednesday.
The outdoor concert is free. Attendees are encouraged to cozy up with chairs, blankets and picnic dinners.
The rest of the season’s lineup, which can be found at www.portangeles.org, includes:
• Sept. 13 — Black Rock; classic rock.
• Sept. 20 — Ranger & the “Re-Arrangers”; Gypsy jazz and swing.
Paws to read
PORT ANGELES — Visitors can read stories to dogs at the Port Angeles Library at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Furry, four-legged friends will be provided by the Olympic Gentle Paws Therapy Dog Club at the library at 2210 S. Peabody St.
Dogs make great listeners, organizers said, adding that readers of all ages and abilities can practice their skills with confidence and joy.
Research shows that the more a child reads, the more their reading skills improve, organizers said.
For nervous or self-conscious readers, reading to therapy dogs can be a helpful way to practice reading without feeling intimidated or judged, organizers said.
For more information, visit www.nols.org, call the library at 360-417-8500 or email discover@nols.org.
SEQUIM
Medicare explained
SEQUIM — Medicare will be explained for those turning 65 at a free class from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. today.
Volunteers from Senior Information and Assistance, sponsored by the Insurance Commissioner’s Office, will present a class on all aspects of Medicare at Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.
For more information, email barbinpt@gmail.com.
Guild thrift shop
SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The shop at 204 W. Bell St. will feature a seven-shelf storage unit, a large painting, household accessories, jewelry, designer handbags, puzzles, books and kitchenware.
Consignors and new volunteers always are needed.
For more information, call 360-683-7044.
Newcomers’ Club
SEQUIM — The Newcomers’ Club will hear about education programs at Peninsula College when it meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The talk and luncheon will begin at noon in the Legends Room at The Cedars at Dungeness.
Lunch is $18; the fee for only the program is $5.
Linty Hopie, Peninsula College director of community and business education, will speak.
RSVPs must be received by noon today at olympicnewcomers.org, via email to warren.newcomers@gmail.com or by calling 630-992-5613.
PORT TOWNSEND
Whale bones
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will “daylight” gray whale bones from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
The public is invited to view the bones and ask questions to center staff and volunteers at the Marine Exhibit Pier, 532 Battery Way.
The center obtained the bones in May 2016, “when a juvenile gray whale died in Elliott Bay in Seattle and was towed to a site on Indian Island provided by the U.S. Navy … the PTMSC has been storing the skeleton until it can be articulated for use in educational programs and exhibits,” according to a news release.
“Daylighting” the bones means they will be exposed to sun and warmth.
For more information, call 360-385-5582.
Party on the Pier
PORT TOWNSEND — KPTZ 91.9 FM will throw its inaugural Party on the Pier from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
The concert and fundraiser will be on Union Wharf at the end of Taylor Street. A beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and older.
Admission is by donation; suggested is $10 per person.
Live music will be performed by Funk Force Attacks, a Seattle-based, horn-driven eight-piece funk band.
In between band sets, local DJ Silace Amaro will spin an all-vinyl, funk music set for dancing.
Funk Force Attacks features Alex Dugdale, saxophone; Max Holmberg, drums; and Joe Doria, organ, joined by a guitarist and full horn section.
Art supply sale
PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwind Arts Center will host its annual Art Supply Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The sale will be at the center at 701 Water St.
Donated art supplies are priced to move, organizers said. All tools of creativity — paints, canvases, yarns, art books and others — have been solicited for this sale.
Boat tours
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to take a tour on a Martha J-A 1984 24-foot motor launch today, Saturday and Sunday.
Tours will be from noon to 4 p.m. today and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
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.
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 “Clemency.”
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.
Storytelling
PORT TOWNSEND — First Friday Story Night will feature storyteller Chris Gilbert during the evening from 7 to 9 tonight.
Guest teller Gilbert will offer stories and songs from his youth in London at Better Living Through Coffee, 100 Tyler St.
Those in the audience can share tales during the open mic period.
CHIMACUM
Garden tours
CHIMACUM — Chimacum Woods will host free Labor Day weekend walks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday.
Attendees are invited to bring lunches to the 7-acre rhododendron garden, located at 2722 Thorndyke Road.
Tables will be available if weather permits, and beverages and light snacks will be provided.
Bob Zimmermann, co-owner of the Chimacum Woods, will be available to chat before he heads to India for rhody hunting near the Tibetan border, according to a news release.
Event organizers urge those interested to follow these directions:
• Travel approximately 3 miles west of the Hood Canal Bridge, turn south from state Highway 104 onto South Point Road.
• After 1.5 miles, turn right onto Thorndyke Road (you will see a large sign to Coyle on the right just before the turn).
• Drive 2.7 miles to the driveway on the right with the Chimacum Woods sign (across from a set of an orange newspaper box and two mailboxes).
• Go up the driveway and turn right or park to the right of the gate.
BRINNON
Flea market
BRINNON — A Brinnon Community Flea Market will offer an end-of-the-summer sale Saturday and Sunday.
The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101.
Vendors are planned inside and outside.
Hamburgers or hot dogs with macaroni salad and a drink will be sold.
Hand-dipped ice cream will be available for dessert.
PORT LUDLOW
Art fair
PORT LUDLOW — The Port Ludlow Labor Day Art Fair will offer a variety of arts and crafts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The Port Ludlow Artists’ League is hosting the show at Sound Community Bank, 9500 Oak Bay Road.
Available for sale will be jewelry, collage and encaustic art, yarn items, garden art, woodwork and oil painting on canvas and wood.
PORT HADLOCK
Barbecue
PORT HADLOCK — A Brazilian Churrasco BBQ Picnic Buffet is planned from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The barbecue will be at the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock.
The buffet is $40.
Live music and dancing also are planned.
Tour of boat school
PORT HADLOCK — The First Friday Tour of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
The free tour will be at the school at 42 N. Water St.
Visitors can see firsthand the tradition of craftsmanship and the changes happening at the school.
For more information, see www.nwswb.edu/events.
New book club
PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host the inaugural meeting of the Front Porch Book Club for adult readers who want to celebrate the works of Southern writers, traditional and contemporary, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The library will provide a book club kit for “To Kill a Mockingbird” to prospective members at 620 Cedar Ave.
For information, email mhundley500@gmail.com.
FORKS
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.
Yoga storytime
FORKS — Children and their caregivers are invited to Forks Library’s inaugural “Yoga Storytime” event at 10:20 a.m. Thursday.
The interactive storytime will feature stories, songs, yoga poses and breathing exercises at the library, 171 S. Forks Ave.
According to a news release: “Studies show that children who are read to before the age of 5 develop essential pre-reading skills, supporting later success in school.”
For more information, call 360-417-8500, ext. 7705; email youth@nols.org; or visit www.nols.org.
CLALLAM BAY
Undersea adventure
CLALLAM BAY — The Clallam Bay Library will host an inside look at the undersea research being performed by the ship Nautilus off the Washington coast at 1 p.m. today.
The event will take place at the library, 16990 state Highway 112.
The Nautilus research is part of seafloor research being performed by the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The library event will feature livestreams from the vessel and a remotely piloted vehicle. A representative of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will use a small pool on-site to provide an in-person demonstration of ROVs used aboard the ship.
To learn about the work of Nautilus and to watch live footage of dives off the Pacific coast, visit www.nautiluslive.org.
