NEWS BRIEFS: Yule celebration set tonight at Scandia Hall in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Sons of Norway will have its 60th anniversary Christmas celebration at the Scandia Hall, 131 W. Fifth St., this evening, and the public is invited to join in.

Admission is free to the 7 p.m. party, which starts with a Swedish Sankta Lucia Processional and the Scandia Kids Dancers.

The evening’s program also features a visit from Santa, treats, Christmas songs, fiddle music, hymns and carols, all followed by traditional Scandinavian refreshments.

For information, see the Sons of Norway Port Angeles page on Facebook.

Bar Stool Bingo

PORT TOWNSEND — Bar Stool Bingo, a benefit for the nonprofit Key City Public Theatre, comes to the Hilltop Tavern this Wednesday night.

Bingo, prizes, food, beer and wine will be part of the party from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

It’ll cost $1 to play bingo at the Hilltop, 2510 W. Sims Way.

For more information, see www.keycitypublictheatre.org or phone 360-379-0195.

Journal sketching

PORT TOWNSEND — Artist, author and teacher Darsie Beck will give a free workshop, “Travel Journal Sketching,” at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St., this Wednesday.

There’s no fee or reservation required to attend the class, which starts at noon.

Beck has traveled extensively in North America and Europe, always with an eye for sketching, for making a record of a special place and moment in his journal.

He will talk about his inspirations, materials and the gear he carries on his trips, as well as present a slideshow of highlights from his travels around the Northwest and beyond.

For information about Wednesday’s program and other activities at the maritime center, phone 360-385-3628 or visit www.nwmaritime.org.

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