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Alan Peterson will present “Song of the Poet” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Peterson will be the guest speaker, via Zoom, at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Sunday service begins at 10 a.m. Attendees must make a reservation by 5 p.m. Saturday by calling 360-457-3981. The service will also stream live at www. facebook.com/unityof portangeles. For more information, call 360-457-3981 or visit www.unityintheolympics.org.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday

Alan Peterson will present “Song of the Poet” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Peterson will be the guest speaker, via Zoom, at Unity… Continue reading

Alan Peterson will present “Song of the Poet” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Peterson will be the guest speaker, via Zoom, at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Sunday service begins at 10 a.m. Attendees must make a reservation by 5 p.m. Saturday by calling 360-457-3981. The service will also stream live at www. facebook.com/unityof portangeles. For more information, call 360-457-3981 or visit www.unityintheolympics.org.

Shred event to benefit Back to School Fair

Lutheran Community Services and the Port Angeles School District will conduct a paper shredding fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

A great client, Karen, has planted numerous types of brassica this last week. Due to her active pet Corgies— who root out any new scent, such as various slug baits, as food — copper mesh has been installed around the border to deter slugs who feast on brassica. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Brassica a winning play for gardeners

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE basketball championship game went down to the final shot, and Baylor defeated the previously undefeated Gonzaga team handily! In your vegetable garden,… Continue reading

A great client, Karen, has planted numerous types of brassica this last week. Due to her active pet Corgies— who root out any new scent, such as various slug baits, as food — copper mesh has been installed around the border to deter slugs who feast on brassica. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

Aging Mastery discussions offered

The North Olympic Library System invites seniors to take part in the Aging Mastery Program. The weekly discussions in March were so… Continue reading

Grief support group offered online weekly

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is offering a grief support group from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday. The group will… Continue reading

OPEN board members and volunteers are full of smiles after a recent anonymous supporter asked how she could help. She paid the veterinarian’s fee to fully exam four horses, float the teeth on three and ended up taking home two of them, agreeing to provide them a forever retirement home in her ample pastures. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network offers new chances for abused, discarded horses

SARGE IS A horse who took charge of his own fate after his owners no longer wanted him and took him to an auction house… Continue reading

OPEN board members and volunteers are full of smiles after a recent anonymous supporter asked how she could help. She paid the veterinarian’s fee to fully exam four horses, float the teeth on three and ended up taking home two of them, agreeing to provide them a forever retirement home in her ample pastures. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

Self-guided walks start at Port Angeles garden

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, Clallam County Master Gardeners are implementing self-guided tours at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port… Continue reading

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Clallam, Jefferson county volunteers honored for service

AmeriCorps Seniors Clallam/Jefferson Retired & Senior Volunteer Program honored dozens of community members representing thousands of hours of service at a volunteer appreciation… Continue reading

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Clallam Conservation District to host webinars on pasture, hayland

The Clallam Conservation District will host two webinars for pasture and hayland owners in April. Planners from the district will present “Pasture… Continue reading

Peninsula College Foundation extends deadline for scholarship applications

The Peninsula College Foundation has extended its application deadline for dozens of scholarships — totaling more than $100,000 — for students attending… Continue reading

The nonprofit PropagationNation has been distributing free sequoia and redwood seedlings across the state. The project aims to combat climate change and increase the diversity of Washington forests, according to a press release. Pictured are Sequim residents Susan and Ron Geis picking up redwood seedlings at the Sequim Elks lodge.
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Seedlings distributed in Sequim

Sequim residents Susan and Ron Geis pick up redwood seedlings at the Sequim Elks lodge. The nonprofit PropagationNation has been distributing free sequoia and redwood… Continue reading

The nonprofit PropagationNation has been distributing free sequoia and redwood seedlings across the state. The project aims to combat climate change and increase the diversity of Washington forests, according to a press release. Pictured are Sequim residents Susan and Ron Geis picking up redwood seedlings at the Sequim Elks lodge.
Margery Whites will discuss gardening for newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula on Saturday morning.

Lecture to focus on gardeners new to North Olympic Peninsula

Margery Whites, a Clallam County master gardener, will present a workshop on gardening on the Olympic Peninsula for newcomers… Continue reading

Margery Whites will discuss gardening for newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula on Saturday morning.
Ryan French, Jim’s home health director, hands a $558.86 check to Hermina Solomon of the Port Angeles Food Bank. The food bank was the January recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity. The funds are raised through monetary donations, used book sales, donated employee casual days and a percentage of over-the-counter sales at Jim’s.
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Donation to Port Angeles Food Bank

Peninsula Daily News Ryan French, Jim’s Pharmacy home health director, hands a $558.86 check to Hermina Solomon of the Port Angeles Food Bank. The food… Continue reading

Ryan French, Jim’s home health director, hands a $558.86 check to Hermina Solomon of the Port Angeles Food Bank. The food bank was the January recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity. The funds are raised through monetary donations, used book sales, donated employee casual days and a percentage of over-the-counter sales at Jim’s.

Gardiner Community Cemetery commissioners to meet

The Gardiner Community Cemetery commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday. The public meeting will be held downstairs in the… Continue reading

Bob Crain will discuss fungicide use at noon Thursday

Green Thumb lecture to focus on fungicides

Bob Crain will present “A Common Sense Guide to Fungicide Use” online at noon on Thursday. The free lecture… Continue reading

Bob Crain will discuss fungicide use at noon Thursday
The First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles held an Easter Sunrise Service modified to meet COVID-19 protocols. Almost 50 worshippers gathered in a circle near the back entrance of the church at 7 a.m. in 40-degree but sunny weather. The group sang songs and heard the story of Jesus' resurrection. The Rev. Matt Paul, in beret, lead the service while Bruce Emery led the music. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Easter Sunrise Service

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News The First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles held an Easter Sunrise Service modified to meet COVID-19 protocols. Almost 50… Continue reading

The First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles held an Easter Sunrise Service modified to meet COVID-19 protocols. Almost 50 worshippers gathered in a circle near the back entrance of the church at 7 a.m. in 40-degree but sunny weather. The group sang songs and heard the story of Jesus' resurrection. The Rev. Matt Paul, in beret, lead the service while Bruce Emery led the music. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Our weather here is idea for all "Cole crops." Be it seeds, plants or ideally both — now is the time to plant. Our own Peninsula local greenhouse, Sunny Farms, also produces many of its own vegetable starts right here, helping to acclimatize these plants even further, which is a real bonus. Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News

A GROWING CONCERN: Get ahead with cabbages

SINCE I STRAINED the limits last week trying to connect the madness of basketball in March to vegetable gardening, let me begin today by starting… Continue reading

Our weather here is idea for all "Cole crops." Be it seeds, plants or ideally both — now is the time to plant. Our own Peninsula local greenhouse, Sunny Farms, also produces many of its own vegetable starts right here, helping to acclimatize these plants even further, which is a real bonus. Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Lt. Cmdr. Gordon H. MacLane U.S. Navy/U.S. Coast Guard, circa 1960.

BACK WHEN: Sometimes, rescuers need rescuing

YOU HAVE GONE out on a search-and-rescue mission. People need your help. After the mission ends, you are on your way back to your base… Continue reading

Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Lt. Cmdr. Gordon H. MacLane U.S. Navy/U.S. Coast Guard, circa 1960.
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Jason Chapman, a member of the Cllalm Colunty chapter of the Roughnecks Motorcycle Club, places an egg in a clearing near West 10th Street and Estes Court in west Port Angeles on Saturday so that neghborhood children could hunt Easter eggs today. Egg My Yard is a fundraising project for the nonprofit group made up of law enforcement and first responders. It will support support their annual “Shop with a Roughneck” in December. Club members take Clallam County foster children Christmas shopping, giving each child $100 to spend.

Clallam County Roughnecks hide eggs for kids

Jason Chapman, a member of the Clallam County chapter of the Roughnecks Motorcycle Club, places an egg in a clearing near West 10th Street and… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Jason Chapman, a member of the Cllalm Colunty chapter of the Roughnecks Motorcycle Club, places an egg in a clearing near West 10th Street and Estes Court in west Port Angeles on Saturday so that neghborhood children could hunt Easter eggs today. Egg My Yard is a fundraising project for the nonprofit group made up of law enforcement and first responders. It will support support their annual “Shop with a Roughneck” in December. Club members take Clallam County foster children Christmas shopping, giving each child $100 to spend.

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles – Jet Set presents Live Your Dream Award

Taylla Sales has received the 2021 Live Your Dream award from Soroptimist International of Port Angeles — Jet Set. Sales, a single… Continue reading