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The ball’s in your court

by Nicholas Johnson
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:30am
Life

Curtis White of Port Townsend serves while playing tennis with Jay Neville, not pictured, at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend.

The North Olympic Peninsula saw sunny, dry weather ahead of a storm that was due to bring rain and wind to the region today.

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A fire dancer from Port Townsend's Fire Dance Collective, performs in front of spectators during the 2nd Annual Solstice Bonfire hosted by Jefferson County 4-H at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Solstice Bonfire

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It is shocking to still have flowers blooming on dahlias Dec. 20, and perplexing for daylilies to be in flower at the end of the year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: A merry blooming Christmas on the Peninsula

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Christmas Eve service planned

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Sunday program set for OUUF

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The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Days of More Light” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Hear the voices of angels at Christmas

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A kite-boarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a rainbow forms over the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Wave rider in Port Townsend Bay

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In 2017, BCHW certified sawyer Larry Baysinger, left, spent a day teaching, and getting chainsaw-certified, members of the new Mt. Olympus Chapter, enabling them to use a chainsaw to clear West End trails of fallen trees and branches. Sadly, due to diminished membership, the chapter is closing. A final potluck dinner will be held Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.,. at Black Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. RSVP rainforestrider@gmail.com. (Photo by Sherry Baysinger)

HORSEPLAY: Happy trails to Back Country chapter

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Pruning evergreens in December is not only ideal, but the trimmings can make gorgeous arrangements around your house that in our climate will naturally last until March. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Good pruning practices are evergreen

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ISSUES OF FAITH: To protect religious freedom, keep it out of government

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Christmas concert planned for Port Townsend

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Clallam Children’s Choir scheduled during Sunday service

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