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Sequim Prairie Grange to host ice cream social

The Sequim Prairie Grange will host an ice cream social from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The ice cream will be served… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - #1” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings — No. 2” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - #1” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
AmeriCorps service members Nate Rees and Anna Marchand will present two final workshops at Fort Worden on Sunday

Workshops scheduled at Fort Worden on Sunday

AmeriCorps service members Anna Marchand and Nate Rees will present two free workshops at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, on… Continue reading

AmeriCorps service members Nate Rees and Anna Marchand will present two final workshops at Fort Worden on Sunday
Laurel Moulton

Green Thumb Lecture slated for Thursday

Laurel Moulton will present “Worms and Caterpillars: Identifying Juvenile Butterflies, Moths and Flies in your Garden” at noon Thursday. The free lecture… Continue reading

Laurel Moulton

Sequim Guild of the Seattle Children’s Hospital to hold garage and plant sale

The Sequim Guild of the Seattle Children’s Hospital will host its 14th garage and plant sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday… Continue reading

To help reduce fire danger around your home, keep your grass cut, stack firewood away from your house and cut back shrubs and climbing trees. (Kevy Michaels via Unsplash)

A GROWING CONCERN: Cultivate fire safety in your neighborhood

As you have heard, drought and wildfires are at record levels again this year in the West and for those of us living here. Many… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2021
  • By Andrew May For Peninsula Daily News
To help reduce fire danger around your home, keep your grass cut, stack firewood away from your house and cut back shrubs and climbing trees. (Kevy Michaels via Unsplash)

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles — Jet Set awards $6,500 in scholarships

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles — Jet Set has awarded $6,500 in scholarships to area students. The recipients are: • Port Angeles High… Continue reading

Dessert, quilt auction to benefit Peninsula granges

The Sequim Prairie Grange will host an all-grange dessert and quilt auction from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The auction will take… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Life is a lot like sailing

IF YOU’VE EVER been on a sailboat, you understand the importance of the wind. Without wind the boat will not move; it will simply drift… Continue reading

OTA’s New Works Showcase runs for one weekend

Set to stage for a limited run — one weekend only — Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s inaugural New Works Showcase features six short… Continue reading

Pacific harbor seals topic of beach walk, talk

Deisy Bach will lead a beach walk and discuss Pacific harbor seals at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The group will meet in front… Continue reading

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Kris Foulk of Port Angeles and his daughter, Lulu Foulk of Broomfield, Colo., along with her dog, Jazz, walk along near water's edge at Freshwater Bay County Park west of Port Angeles on Thursday. A marine layer of clouds dissipated by afternoon, creating pleasant conditions for a beach stroll.

Pleasant day for a stroll on the beach

Kris Foulk of Port Angeles and his daughter, Lulu Foulk of Broomfield, Colo., along with her dog, Jazz, walk along near water’s edge at Freshwater… Continue reading

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Kris Foulk of Port Angeles and his daughter, Lulu Foulk of Broomfield, Colo., along with her dog, Jazz, walk along near water's edge at Freshwater Bay County Park west of Port Angeles on Thursday. A marine layer of clouds dissipated by afternoon, creating pleasant conditions for a beach stroll.
The Rev. Donna Little will present “White Stone Ceremony” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 

Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. 

Sunday service begins at 10 a.m.

Unity speaker slated for weekend service

The Rev. Donna Little will present “White Stone Ceremony” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present “White Stone Ceremony” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 

Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. 

Sunday service begins at 10 a.m.

Birding hike set Saturday at Fort Flagler

Beverly McNeil will lead a birding hike from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The group will meet in front of the Beachcomber… Continue reading

Members of the Sequim Wheelers break out all four of the nonprofit’s adaptive bikes for the first time on June 21, the first day of summer. (Photo by Tom Coonelly)

Sequim Wheelers are on a roll again

Nonprofit group now has four adaptive bicycles

Members of the Sequim Wheelers break out all four of the nonprofit’s adaptive bikes for the first time on June 21, the first day of summer. (Photo by Tom Coonelly)
Quimper Grange garden volunteer Jo Yount cultivates greens and flowers especially for the clients of the Port Townsend Food Bank. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

The Peddler delivers from garden to food bank

Trips also include groceries to paying subscribers in town

Quimper Grange garden volunteer Jo Yount cultivates greens and flowers especially for the clients of the Port Townsend Food Bank. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Free radio forum to spotlight types of COVID-19 vaccines

Vivian Brown from Walgreens Pharmacy will present “The COVID-19 Vaccine,” a free WOW! Working on Wellness radio forum from 2 p.m. to 3… Continue reading

Swan School staffer April Thompson admires a feelings illustration kept inside Emily Gohn’s classroom, which has become a storage room since Swan went all outdoors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

During pandemic, school takes learning outside

Heat, winter weather not obstacles for private organization

Swan School staffer April Thompson admires a feelings illustration kept inside Emily Gohn’s classroom, which has become a storage room since Swan went all outdoors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Workshops scheduled at Fort Worden State Park

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nate Rees… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Turn up the flower power

LAST WEEK’S FIREWORKS should have bedazzled us with their colorful displays. It is already July, our independence from spring is history and gardens are leaping… Continue reading