NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 22.
Performances of “Scapino!” in Sequim and a low tide walk in Port Townsend are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
For more about “Titanic: The Musical” in Port Angeles and information about other arts and entertainment news, see Peninsula Spotlight, the Peninsula Daily News’ weekly magazine included with today’s PDN.
Information also is available in the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
PORT TOWNSEND
Low tide walk
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will host a low tide walk from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Participants will explore local tidepools at Kinzie Beach on a guided walk with experts from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 532 Battery Way.
The cost is $5 and free for marine science center members.
Sealife that might be found include invertebrates “a rainbow of seaweeds,” ochre stars, whelks, sea lemons, gunnels, blood stars, gumboot chiton, sunflower stars, clingfish, Vancouver feather-duster, shrimp, painted anemone, tidepool sculpins, mossy chitons, giant barnacles and limpets.
Previously on a low tide walk, participants found two giant Pacific octopuses.
Participants are asked to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking a mile on a gravel beach and to dress for the weather.
Summer Sew Day
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Quilts of Valor will host a Summer Sew Day to provide quilts for service members and veterans from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The free event will be at Marvin G. Shields American Legion Post 26, 209 Monroe St.
It will offer free patterns, some patriotic fabric and quilting guidance and assistance.
A potluck soup and salad lunch will be served.
Discounted swim
PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Pool will offer a discounted open swim from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Everyone is invited to swim for $2 at the pool, 1919 Blaine St.
The whole pool will be dedicated to play. Noodles, rings and other floating toys will be available. No lap lanes will be offered.
Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
For more information, phone 360-385-7665, email ascalf@cityofpt.us or visit www.cityofpt.us/pool.
Waterfront tours
PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwest Maritime Center will host free waterfront boat tours today.
During the free 30-minute boat ride on the center’s motor launch, visitors can see the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend from the water.
Tours will leave on the hour and half-hour from the center’s dock, 431 Water St.
The launch will accommodate six to eight people in each tour — first-come, first-served.
Donations will be accepted.
For information, contact Ace Spragg at 360-385-3628, ext. 103, or ace@nwmaritime.org.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet today in Port Townsend.
Conversation Cafe meets at 11:45 a.m. every Friday at Alchemy Restaurant at Taylor and Washington streets.
Buying food is not required.
The gatherings conclude before 1:30 p.m., and all are welcome.
Pilothouse simulator
PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwest Maritime Center will open its pilothouse simulator to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The pilothouse simulator at the center, 431 Water St., allows users to take the wheel of a virtual Coast Guard cutter, navigating through waves, darkness and other boat traffic.
For information, contact Ace Spragg at 360-385-3628, ext. 103, or ace@nwmaritime.org.
‘Distracted’ play
PORT TOWNSEND — Key City Public Theatre will present “Distracted” from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students at the playhouse, 419 Washington St.
According to a news release: “What’s wrong with 9-year-old Jesse? He can’t sit still, he curses, he raps and you can’t get him into or out of pajamas.
“His teacher thinks it’s attention deficit disorder. Dad says, ‘He’s just a boy.’ And Mama’s on a quest for answers.
“Is Jesse dysfunctional or just different? Don’t we all have ADD to some degree?”
This is the first teen production of the new Young Artists’ Initiative.
For more information, visit www.keycitypublictheatre.org/special-event-listing/distracted.
Free Friday concert
PORT TOWNSEND — Abakis, featuring Aba Kiser, will perform today during Centrum’s lunchtime concert and reading series, Free Fridays.
The free, hour-long concert will begin at noon on the lawn of the Nora Port Commons at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way.
For information, call 360-385-3102.
PORT HADLOCK
STEAM Fridays
PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will host a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activity today.
At 1 p.m., children ages 6 to 11 will be challenged to design a bridge that spans 16 inches using paper as the main material at the library, 620 Cedar Ave.
They will also learn how bridges around the world use different designs successfully.
At 2:30 p.m., teens ages 12 to 18 will create Coke and Mentos geysers.
They also will learn about the properties of carbon dioxide under pressure.
For more information, visit www.jclibrary.info.
SEQUIM
Rookard fundraiser
SEQUIM — First Federal Bank will sponsor the Willy Rookard Family Support Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the bank’s parking lot.
There will be a car wash, bake sale and raffle to raise funds for Willy Rookard, who sustained injuries in Mexico. The parking lot is located at 1201 W. Washington St.
There is also a fund set up for the Rookard family at First Federal and a GoFundMe account which is accepting donations.
Support rescues
PORT ANGELES — The public is invited to support the rescues of Peninsula Friends of Animals from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Harbinger Winery.
Music will be provided by Bread and Gravy at the benefit at 2358 W. U.S. Highway 101.
Admission will be by donation.
A variety of cheeses and fudge will be available for tasting.
Wine, beer and sodas will be available for purchase.
There will also be raffles for gift baskets and PFOA pot holders.
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated, including a special bottling of “Meowrlot.”
Parkinson’s workout
SEQUIM — The Sequim Gym will present a free information session on “Rock Steady Boxing” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. today.
Presenters will discuss how the workout program has helped those with Parkinson’s disease, present videos, answer questions and hear from current participants about the program at the gym, 160 E. Bell St.
For more information, visit www.sequim.rsbaffiliate.com.
Jungible concert
SEQUIM — Live music will waft over fields of lavender and poppies tonight in Sequim during a performance at Jardin du Soleil Lavender.
Rabbit Wilde will perform tonight, benefiting the North Olympic Land Trust.
Tickets are $15 for those 13 and older. Children 12 and younger will be admitted for free.
This evening’s show is part of the Jungible Summer Sessions, a series of concerts scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 5 at the farm at 3932 Sequim-Dungeness Way.
Each night will feature a different musical act, and part of the proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit organization.
Pacific Pantry, Viking Feast Ice Cream and Goodness Teas will be on site each night to serve refreshments.
Tickets are available at www.jungiblefestival.com.
For information, call 360-582-1185 or visit www.jungiblefestival.com.
Elks bingo
SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge will host bingo games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Admission will be free at the lodge at 143 Port Williams Road.
Minimum buy-in for the game is $10, and the Elks will offer popular bingo games, including progressive.
Players must be 18 or older.
Snacks and refreshments will be available.
All proceeds will go to the Elks scholarship program, charities supported by the Elks and lodge operating costs.
Garage, plant sale
SEQUIM — The Sequim Guild will host a garage and plant sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Sunday.
The sales will take place at 81 Timothy Lane.
All proceeds will go to the Uncompensated Care Fund at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Many gently used items and many plants will be for sale. Hot dogs and drinks will also be for sale.
For information, call 360-683-7130.
Ribbon cutting
SEQUIM — The Sequim Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of operation at 5th Avenue Active Senior Living.
The public is invited to return between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. for an open house at the senior living facility at 500 W. Hendrickson Road.
Building tours, live music and hors d’oeuvres are planned.
A raffle will give away a hot-air balloon ride for two persons.
Vermicomposting talk
SEQUIM — Judy Mann, a Clallam County master gardener, will present a lecture on vermicomposting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The free lecture will be at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road.
For information, call Lorrie Hamilton at 360-565-2679.
‘Scapino!’ at OTA
SEQUIM — Olympic Theater Arts will present “Scapino!” at 7:30 tonight and Saturday night, and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The comedy will be presented at the theater, 414 N. Sequim Ave.
General admission is $16 for adults, and $10 for children 16 and younger. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Contact the box office for group reservations.
“Scapino!” is an adaptation of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin’s “Les Fourberies de Scapin” written by Jim Dale and Frank Dunlop in the 1970s.
The play takes place in 1960s-era Naples, Italy, where Scapino, the leading character, formulates an intricate scheme to help two men avoid arranged marriages.
For more information, visit www.olympictheatrearts.org, or call the theatre box office — open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at 360-683-7326.
Library concert
SEQUIM — The Dirty Beat Duo will perform at 6 tonight at the Sequim Branch Library.
The duo performs danceable cross genre, cross generational electronic dance music.
For information, go to http://nols.org/events/sequim.html.
PORT ANGELES
TAFY car show
PORT ANGELES — Hillcrest Baptist Church will host a car show to fundraise for The Answer for Youth (TAFY) starting at noon Saturday.
There will be raffles, food, karaoke, an auction and a “human foosball court” at the church at 205 Black Diamond Road.
Entry is free.
Car registration is $20, with sign-in between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
For more information, phone 360-457-7409.
NAMI fundraiser
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Cellars will host a NAMI fundraising event at 6 p.m. Saturday.
There will be food and wine served and music performed by Shaggy Sweet at Olympic Cellars, 255410 U.S. Highway 101.
The early bird rate is $13. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
Music starts at 7 p.m.
To purchase tickets, visit www.olympiccellars.com/summer-concert-series.
For more information, phone Mary Benavidez at 360-681-8455 or Chris Juel at 360-683-2744.
Teen night
PORT ANGELES — William Shore Memorial Pool will hold Teen Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The entry fee will be $3.25 for teens from 12 to 18 at the pool, 225 E. Fifth St.
No parents will be allowed in.
Swimming, pizza and music will be featured.
For information, call 360-417-9767 or go to www.williamshorepool.org.
