Sequim, our neighbor to the east, is gearing up for their signature event - The Sequim Irrigation Festival.
This coming weekend, May 3-4,
will be a fun-filled, food and crafts festival opening for families to enjoy. This 113 year old festival is the oldest in the state of Washington.
A festival pageant, kids’ parade and Truck [...]

Weather permitting (and just maybe weather will cooperate if visitors ‘demand’ it be pleasant!), a trip to the Port Angeles Fine Art Center on Lauridsen Blvd. is always a enjoyable adventure!
The exhibit is located outside the gallery and follows a really cool trail with the various artists’ works teasingly peeking out.
Open Wed-Sat. PAFAC is [...]

Just when you thought we’d be a quiet little seaside town after Jazz in the Olympics this weekend, we come up with another festival to attend - the Juan de Fuca Festival - May 23-26, 2008.
This festival has a wide variety of activities and events for every age group’s pleasure.
Music workshops, global market [...]

All the planning and preparation is coming to fruition beginning tomorrow evening for Jazz in the Olympics!
We’ve had an interesting time getting everything ready for you and it’s been alot of fun…be sure to check out the different venues over the weekend and be ready to have a great time!

It’s almost Friday and a busy week ahead
getting ready for the Jazz in the Olympics festival next weekend - April 24, 25, 26 & 27.
At least there isn’t the forecast of snow on the agenda like there is this weekend!
Amazing that it’s April and we’re talking snow - wonder if Spring forgot she [...]

Don’t forget this weekend’s Kayak Symposium - a great opportunity to learn about kayaking on the Olympic Peninsula!
Areas around Port Angeles for good paddling range from Ediz Hook (easy) to Freshwater Bay (moderate to advanced) and on to the Pacific Coast & Sol Duc River (expert to extreme).
This weekend is also Second Weekend - [...]

The art community
and downtown have a ‘new’ supporter, Bob Stokes, who owns and operates Studio Bob.
Located on Front Street, Bob’s vision and forethought created a showcase for local artists and the opening every Friday night continues to attract many.
Bob’s presence has also affected area restaurants with more patrons as have other art-themed businesses.
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Clallam County Historical Society’s Museum at the Carnegie is featuring “A Walk In The Woods: 80 Years of Rayonier” photographic exhibit March 26-August 23, 2008.
Special highlights include:
Silviculture - From Planting to Harvest - Justin Knoble
Thursday, April 10, 7:00pm
A discussion of Rayonier’s silivicultural tradition on the Olympic Peninsula and next generations of forest growth.
Museum Hours: [...]

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How about getting out and doing some clamming or shellfishing?
Port Angeles’s ‘beaches’ offer this fun activity all year round.
One is advised to check the Washington Fish and Wildlife website before heading out to make sure the area you’re planning on visiting isn’t on private property or restricted due to bacterial infection, etc.
Don’t [...]