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SUMMER ACTIVITIES - SPECIAL LEADER FOCUS

Visit Olympic National Park this summer After one of the wettest, stormiest winters on record, staff at Olympic National Park have been working to clean, prepare and repair park facilities for the spring and summer season. Here is a look at what to expect:

Getting crafty

Soren Randall (right) and Tayla Davis, both 7, create custom steampunk gear along with other children May 18 at the Port Townsend Public Library. Members of the Brass Screw Confederacy hosted the event ahead of the fifth-annual Port Townsend Steampunk Festival set for June 10-12.

Children customized bowlers, top hats, ray guns and goggles, allowing them to become airship pirates and dapper industrialists any time they like. The public libraries in Port Hadlock and Port Townsend have a variety of programs to offer this summer. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

Summer Activities Bible School

www.redeemerway.org under the VBS link, or come by the church.

Questions? Call (360) 385-6977.

Camps ADDITIONAL LISTINGS, ALSO: Gymnastics.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. August 2-4, 9 a.m. to Noon. Kids 4-12 are invited to First Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School, “Rhythm Kingdom,” a homemade blend of music, art, dance, games, snacks, and fun.

Family program on Thurs., Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. Free of charge. 1202 Lawrence St. For more information or to register, call (360) 385-4727.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL • Aug. 15-19, 2016 from 9-Noon. For Preschoolers age 4-5 and Grades 1-6, at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Chimacum. The theme is “Cave Quest- Following Jesus The Light Of The World.” Please preregister. Applications available at

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EXPLORERS CLUB • Summer day camp for kids 7-11. Our busy funfilled days have lots of outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, marine science, animal husbandry. Call or email for weekly session dates and details. BOOK EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED. Karen at karenwyeth@ yahoo.com or (360) 774-1455; also Jocelyn at cascadiamermaid@gmail. com or (360) 531-2349.

FEAST’s FOLK ART & FOOD CAMPS • Ages 8 and up. All camps run 10-3 daily. Bards and Bread: Breads and Stories of the British Isles, June 20-24; Spirit of the Earth: Food and Folk Arts of Mesoamerica, June 27-July 1; Painting and Pastry: Learn to Paint and

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE BOAT SCHOOL See firsthand our tradition of craftsmanship and exciting growth and changes at the school. Join us at 3:30pm on the first Friday of each month to tour the Port Hadlock Heritage Campus.

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make Pastry, August 8-12. $200 per camp. For more info contact Sidonie Wilson, sidomaroon@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/FEASTSummer-Camps-423742531143955/ SUMMER CAMP • At Magical Days. Open to children ages 4 to 7 years old and runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Tuesday-Friday, Aug. 2-19. Arts and crafts, math, reading, and science will be explored through outdoor fun and messy hands-on experiences.

For program details, please contact Traci Meacham by phone (360) 3798135 or at magicaldaysprek@gmail. com

Classes ADDITIONAL LISTINGS, SEE ALSO: Cooking, Fitness & Health, General Activities, Gymnastics, Jefferson County Library, Port Townsend Library and Yoga.

CEDARROOT FOLK SCHOOL • Preserving and restoring the skills, traditions, and arts of rural living.

MAY 28 Classes: The Seasonal Kitchen, The Art of Pickling, Intro to Cheese & Yogurt, Hard Cider Making, and Intro to Fermented Food; JUNE 4-5: Intro to Blacksmithing-Wok Making; 11: Hand-Forged Garden Tool;

11-12:: Intro to Permaculture; 18: Rotational Grazing; 18-19: The Art of Nature Journaling; AUGUST 6: Root Cellar Design; 13: Earthen Plasters; 13-14: Leather Craft (Shoe making & Backpacks); 27-28: Bow Making & Archery. REGISTER NOW ONLINE. www.cedarrootfolkschool.org Contact us at (360) 379-5413 or info@cedarrootfolkschool.org

Cooking FOOD CO-OP CLASS • E is for Ethiopian at the Market Kitchen. Saturday, Aug. 6, 1:30-5 p.m., a handson class taught by Sidonie Wilson.

Ages 8 and up with accompanying adult. Ethiopian food is exciting and complex. There’s Injere, a spongy sourdough flatbread made with teff flour, vegetarian stews, and spice mixes! Learn to make a complete Ethiopian feast, and the proper way to eat it, with your fingers! Vegetarian friendly. Learn to cook an international meal together. The $25 ticket covers TWO participants for a total of 16 persons. The class includes all prep, eating, and clean-up activities!

Tickets at http://familyfeastethiopian. brownpapertickets.com

FOOD CO-OP CLASS • Family Feast Tamales at the Market Kitchen. Saturday, June 11, 1-5 p.m., a hands-on class taught by Sidonie Wilson. Ages 8 and up with accompanying adult. Cornhusk wrapped bundles of masa, plump with fillings and sauces. Tamales are the festive food of Hispanic cuisine. Let’s make the masa, fillings, and sauces.

Learn to wrap and steam tamales from cute corunda to fold-overs. Vegetarian friendly. Please, each bring a knife and apron. The $25 ticket covers TWO participants for a total of 16 persons. The class includes all prep, eating, and clean-up activities!

Tickets at http://familyfeasttamales. brownpapertickets.com

TRAILS & WILDERNESS The Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center, located at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles, is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by or call the Wilderness Information Center at 360-565-3100 for current trail reports, hiking safety tips and trip planning suggestions. Information is also available at the park’s website.

Even at low elevations, hikers are reminded to use caution and be aware of downed trees, trail damage, high and swift creek crossings, and changing weather conditions.

STAIRCASE The Staircase Campground is open year-round for primitive camping (pit toilets and no water.) Drinking water and flush toilets are available during the summer season from May 20 through Sept. 26.

DOSEWALLIPS The Dosewallips Road reFOOD CO-OP CLASS • Sushi Try- mains closed due to a washout outs at the Market Kitchen. Saturday, outside the park boundaries in July 9, 1:30-5 p.m., a hands-on class Olympic National Forest, so taught by Sidonie Wilson. Ages 8 and up with accompanying adult. Boat access to the campground is sushi, rolled sushi, pressed sushi, walk-in (5.5 miles) only. there is so much more to sushi than California Rolls. Learn the secrets of perfect rice, the joy of artful presentation, the dips and sauces that make your mouth water. Vegetarian friendly. Learn to cook an international meal together. The $25 ticket covers TWO participants for a total of 16 See ACTIVITIES, Page 2▼

DEER PARK Deer Park Road and campground are both scheduled to open by mid-June, snow permitting. If conditions allow, See OLYMPICS, Page 2▼

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Cider & Wine Tastings Cider & Kombucha on Tap Self-guided Farm Walks Local Snacks Bocce Ball Court Kids' Play Area

SUMMER WEEKENDS 12-9pm Friday & Saturday Music & Dented Buoy Pizza

PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & NORTHWIND ARTS CENTER

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persons. The class includes all prep, eating, and clean-up activities! Ticket purchase at http://familyfeastsushi. brownpapertickets.com

Early Education

SWIM FREE • Second Sunday of every month at the Mountain View Pool.

Adults Only for laps, water walking and exercise, 1-2 p.m. Family Recreation Swim for all ages, 2:15-5 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 yrs. old in the water. Questions, call (360) 385-POOL (360-385-7665). Location: 1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

SWIM TEAM CAMP • Mountain View Pool. Aug. 22-26. Details and registration information on the web, www. cityofpt.us/pool (360) 385-7665.

1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

General Activities NOW ENROLLING PRESCHOOL • Swan School Discoverers’ Preschool Program. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., geared toward ages 3 & 4. Swan School operates on a balanced calendar schedule. The program provides rich, child-centered classroom experiences that engage students in the exciting process of learning. The classroom community invites handson exploration of art, music, reading, writing, Spanish, mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills, science and the natural world, drama and movement. Preschool children may enroll for 3-, 4-, or 5-days per week. To learn more about Swan School call (360) 385-7340 to arrange a visit. www.swanschool.net

Fitness & Health ADDITIONAL LISTINGS, SEE ALSO: Camps, General Activities, Health & Counseling, Gymnastics and Yoga.

MOUNTAIN VIEW POOL • Independence Day Special. Monday, July 4.

Wear the colors Red, White or Blue to get into the pool for $2 per person.

Open Swim, 1-5 p.m. Closing early, 5 p.m. (360) 385-7665, 1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

MOUNTAIN VIEW POOL • Lifeguard Certification Course. Become a certified lifeguard through Starfish Aquatics and Mountain View Pool! $200 for the course and materials. Inquire with Program Coordinator for more details, (360) 385-7665.

MOUNTAIN VIEW POOL • Memorial Day Special. Monday, May 30. $2 per person, Open Swim, 1-6 p.m.

(360) 385-7665, 1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

SWIM CAMPS • Mountain View Pool.

June 27-July 1; July 25-29; and/or Aug. 15-20. Details and registration information on the web, www.cityofpt. us/pool (360) 385-7665. 1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

ADDITIONAL LISTINGS, SEE ALSO: Camps, Classes, Cooking, Fitness & Health, Gymnastics, Jefferson County Library, Port Townsend Library, and Yoga.

DEEP SQUEEZE ACCORDION FESTIVAL • First Annual Port Townsend Accordion Festival, held September 2-4. Friday & Saturday at the Pourhouse; Sunday at Pope Marine Plaza. Fundraiser for the PT Food Bank with raffles and silent auctions. Enjoy the live music and dancing! For more information, visit deepsqueeze.org INTO THE MYSTIC • Psychic Faire Friday-Saturday, June 17-18, at Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave. Admission FREE. Readings are $30-$50 for 30 minutes. Energy work is $45 for 45 minutes. Thursday & Friday evening workshops. For more information email info@unitypt.org or visit www. unitypt.org, or www.Facebook.com/ UnityPsychicFaire RECYCLERY EVENTS • Upcoming events for kids & adults: Tour de Forts, June 5; Youth Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, Ages 13-18, begins early June & runs for 8 weeks: apply by May 31! Women’s Bike Nights, First Tuesday of each Month, 6-8 p.m.; Volunteer Repair Day, Thursdays; Community Shop Days, Fridays & Saturdays; All-County Picnic Ride, August 21. Get all the information at PTRecyclery.org 1925 Blaine St., PT. (360) 643-1755.

Gymnastics TWISTERS FUNtastics • Summer Camp begins June 20! Full- and halfday options. We offer recreational classes, birthday parties, and more!

Twisters, a 501(c)3 non-profit, inspires youth to reach their full potential through gymnastics and fitness.

11526 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock.

(306) 531-0748. Schedule & info, twistersgymnasticsandtumbling.com See ACTIVITIES, Page 3▼

Olympics: Visit

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Precipitation in the Elwha Valley this past winter measured 138 percent of normal, making this winter the fourth wettest in the 75-year record at the Elwha Ranger Station.

Park staff is working to HURRICANE RIDGE ROAD, restore vehicle access to the HEART O’ THE HILLS Hurricane Ridge Road is Elwha Valley as quickly as generally open 24 hours a possible, with plans to inday this time of year, unless stall a one-lane bridge this road work causes it to close summer.

Both the Elwha and Altair temporarily.

The Hurricane Hill Road campgrounds closed indefi(the 1.5 miles of road that nitely and are not expected to leads past the Hurricane open in the summer of 2016.

Ridge Visitor Center to the SOL DUC VALLEY Hurricane Ridge picnic area The Sol Duc Road is genand trailhead) is expected to erally open 24 hours a day, open by mid-June.

Reaching elevations over unless road work or weather 6,000 feet, the Obstruction conditions cause it to close Point Road is expected to temporarily.

The Sol Duc Campground open in mid-June, snow permitting. If conditions allow, is now operated by Sol Duc it may open earlier. Call the Hot Springs Resort and is park’s road and weather hot- open this year through Oct. 30. Reservations are accepted line at 360-565-3131.

The Hurricane Ridge Visi- for up to 75 percent of the tor Center is open weekends campsites, with the remainonly through June 7. The der available on a first-come, visitor center is staffed daily first-served basis. Reservabeginning June 20. The snack tions for the Sol Duc Campbar and gift shop on the lower ground can be made online at level of the visitor center is recreation.gov.

The Sol Duc Hot Springs open daily beginning May 27.

The Olympic National Resort is open for the seaPark Visitor Center is open son with lodging, dining, hot daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. springs and a small store. The except for Thanksgiving and resort is open through Oct. 30.

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HOH RAIN FOREST Heart O’ the Hills CampThe Hoh Rain Forest Road ground is open year-round, with drinking water and flush is generally open 24 hours a day, unless road work or toilets available. weather conditions cause it to close temporarily. The Hoh ELWHA VALLEY The Olympic Hot Springs Rain Forest Campground is Road is closed to all mo- open year-round, with drinktor vehicles at the Madison ing water and flush toilets Falls parking lot, just inside available.

The Hoh Rain Forest Visithe park boundary. A series of severe winter storms in tor Center is currently open November, December and Friday through Tuesday, January led to exceptionally and opens daily from June 22 high flows and flooding along through Sept. 30. the Elwha River. About 90 PACIFIC COAST feet of Olympic Hot Springs Kalaloch, Mora and Ozette Road was washed out and additional sections were eroded – Olympic National Park’s and damaged by flood waters. road-accessible coastal desThe road is open to pedestri- tinations – are open, includans, bicycles and horse rid- ing all roads, campgrounds ers, with a small temporary and trailheads, except for the ▼Continued from page 1

this area may open earlier than scheduled. The campground provides primitive camping, with pit toilets and no drinking water.

Old-growth fir, hemlock, cedar and spruce mark the Quinault Rain Forest as a cathedral of nature. Photo by Scott Wilson

Beach Four parking area and trail, which are closed due to erosion damage.

The Kalaloch and Mora campgrounds both provide drinking water and flush toilets. The Ozette Campground is primitive, with pit toilets and no drinking water in the campground, however, water is available nearby. South Beach Campground, a primitive campground located just south of Kalaloch, opened May 15.

The Kalaloch Information Station is open Tuesday through Saturday. Daily hours begin June 19.

Kalaloch Lodge is open year-round with cabins, lodge rooms, dining and a gift shop.

QUEETS VALLEY The Lower Queets and Upper Queets roads are both open 24 hours a day, unless road work or weather conditions cause temporary closures, however, the Lower Queets Road is closed about a half-mile below Matheny Creek (one mile before the end of the road) due to road damage. The Queets Campground is open for primitive camping with pit toilets and no drinking water.

QUINAULT RAIN FOREST The Quinault Loop Road, which includes the Quinault North Shore and South Shore roads, is open. The North Fork Road is also open.

The six-mile Graves Creek Road sustained severe storm and flood damage and is open to motor vehicles for its first 4 miles only. Vehicle access ends at the road’s 4-mile point, and an interim trailhead has been established there. Because of limited turn-around space, the Graves Creek Road is closed to RVs and trailers.

Hikers accessing the East Fork Quinault Trail and Enchanted Valley have an extra two miles of walking before reaching the regular trailhead. Horse and stock trailers must be parked at the intersection of the Graves Creek Road and South Shore Road, adding six miles to the standard trip.

Quinault area roads are typically open 24 hours a day, unless temporarily closed by road work or weather conditions. The Graves Creek Campground (walk-in only) and North Fork Campground are both open for primitive camping with pit toilets and no drinking water.

CENTRUM Summer WorkShopS

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Voice Works June 28 – July 3

Workshop for singers. Four days and five nights of fun, instruction, repertoire building, and merry music making with top drawer vocalists.

FestiVal oF american Fiddle tunes Celebrating the 40th gathering!

July 3 – 10

Help celebrate our 40th birthday. All ages, all abilities, all instruments, all fun. Learn music in a cultural context and build lifelong relationships.

Port townsend Writers’ conFerence July 17 – 24

At the wild heart of the Pacific Northwest literary scene. Rigorous attention to craft, guided freewrites and vibrant readings.

Jazz Port townsend July 24 – 31

The perfect opportunity to meet other musicians, soak up some jazz and leave as a better player.

Good for journeymen, aspiring professionals or dedicated amateurs.

Port townsend acoustic Blues FestiVal July 31 – 7

Hang out, jam and swap tunes with fun bearers of acoustic blues traditions. You’ll take part in daily classes and serious music making in the evenings.

Join us!

Centrum serves as a gathering place for creative artists and learners of all ages seeking extraordinary cultural enrichment.

Immerse yourself in week-long workshops for young and old alike at beautiful Fort Worden State Park.

dance this!

August 7 – 13

DANCE This! is open to students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2016 from beginner to advanced.

Bollywood, ballet, jazz, hip-hop and modern dance classes with professional dance instructors.

complete catalog online noW. details at centrum.org 360-385-3102 inFo@centrum.org

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Health & Counseling

FIND YOUR PATH • Heal your body.

Whether you’re looking for deep guidance or deep healing, Jenny Jo Allen is ready to help. Choose a Psychic Reading for clear guidance, or a Healing Session for masterful Reiki healing with Medical Intuitive Clairvoyant Visions. Experience the inner calm that comes from truly being seen. Visit www.JennyClairvoyant. com or schedule a session at (360) 643-1712.

Jefferson Co. Library ABOUT JEFFCO LIBRARY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES • All events listed are free and held at the library located at 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, unless noted otherwise. For more info see our website at www. jclibrary.info or call (360) 385-6544.

ART WITH SIDONIE WILSON • Ages 6-18. Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m. “Medieval Banners.” Immerse yourself in medieval designs. How do they shift and shape into colorful, eyecatching patterns? Through paint and stenciling we’ll create our own bright banners and parade through the rich historic world of art. Space is limited.

Participants will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. ART WITH SIDONIE WILSON • Ages 6-18. Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m. “Twisting the Triskelion.”

Discover the Triskelion from the European Iron Age art of the La Tene Culture. The triskelion is an ancient symbol consisting of three interlocking spirals, or sometimes three bent human legs. Come and try out a variety of ways to make a triskelion: twist a triskelion with wire, applique a triskelion with fabric, print with triskelion stamps, or sketch and design your own unique triskelion on paper. Anyway you do it it’ll rock, roll and roar! Space is limited. Participants will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. ART WITH SIDONIE WILSON • Ages 6-18. Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. “Once Upon a Time.” Exercise your imagination! Build your own fairytale cottage and storybook characters to live within. Maybe Jack and his Mother, or a home for the Magic Porridge Pot? Make gnomes and fairies or wolves and trolls. Whatever you build, make sure it’s sturdy so when you huff and puff, it won’t blow down! Space is limited. Participants will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. BINGO BLAST • All Ages. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. Can we break the record of the number of people playing bingo in a library? Bring friends and have a blast!

BOFFER PLAY • Ages 6-18. Thursday, July 21 at 1 p.m. Come swing your boffer with other energetic heroes and heroines. Activities outside, weather permitting. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. BOOK SALE • by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The sale features used books, audio books, DVDs and music CDs. All sales support the Jefferson County Library. The sale will take place in the bookmobile garage. Members of the Friends of the Jefferson County Library can come early at 9:30 a.m.

BOOKMOBILE OPEN HOUSE • All Ages. Friday, Aug. 5, 1-4 p.m. Have you visited the new bookmobile yet?

Here’s your opportunity. The bookmobile will be parked in the library parking lot ready for patrons to check out and check-out!

BUSHWICK BOOK CLUB IN CONCERT • All Ages. Saturday, Aug. 13, 1 p.m. Join this lively group of Seattle area musicians as they perform original music inspired by a variety of different books. Not your run-of-themill book club, The Bushwick Book Club meets monthly to deliver literature, music, and songwriting to local communities while building the next generation of musicians and readers.

Book lovers and music lovers alike will love this family-friendly concert.

EGGBOT EXPLORATION • Ages 6-18. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m.

What’s an EggBot? Thanks to the Washington State Library, we can experience this art robot for ourselves.

Join library staff as we explore how this robot can draw on spheres such as ping pong balls, eggs and golf balls. Materials provided.

INSECT SAFARI • at the Quilcene Community Center. All Ages. Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. Exercise your

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amazement! See fascinating, exotic live bugs, and thousands of insect specimens expertly prepared and displayed. Have your questions answered by expert entomologist Don Ehlen. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, the Jefferson County YMCA and the Quilcene Community Center.

INSECT SAFARI • with Don Ehlen.

All Ages. Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m.

Exercise your amazement! See fascinating, exotic live bugs, and thousands of insect specimens expertly prepared and displayed. Have your questions answered by expert entomologist Don Ehlen. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. JUGGLING FUN • Ages 6-18.

Wednesday, June 22, 2 p.m. Love watching jugglers? Here’s your chance to join the fun! Exercise your coordination as Chaz Hillyard gives beginners the tools they need to start juggling, and helps experienced jugglers hone their skills. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. JUGGLING FUN • at the Quilcene Community Center. All Ages. Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m. Exercise your coordination as Chaz Hillyard gives beginners the tools they need to start juggling, and helps experienced jugglers hone their skills. Love watching jugglers? Here’s your chance to join the fun! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, the Jefferson County YMCA and the Quilcene Community Center.

Kids’ & Teen STEAM Friday • Ages 6-18. “Design your own Boffer.” Friday, July 15, 1 p.m. Design a boffer sword to take home at the end of class. Limited to 30 participants, this class will also include time to boffer together. All materials provided by a generous donation from Hadlock Building Supply. Attendees under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Space is limited so please sign up at the library or call (360) 385-6544 to register. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Kids’ STEAM Fridays • Ages 6-11.

“Bridge Design.” Friday, July 22, 1 p.m. Can you design a bridge that spans 16-inches using paper as the main material? How much weight will yours hold? Learn how bridges around the world use different designs to get the job done. Materials provided. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Kids’ STEAM Fridays • Ages 6-11.

“Eggs Away!” Friday, July 8, 1 p.m.

Can you build a container that will keep a raw egg from breaking when dropped from 10 to 20 feet? Gain a better understanding of the concepts of gravity, inertia, momentum and resistance as you make and test your contraption. Materials provided.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Kids’ STEAM Fridays • Ages 6-11.

“Rubber Band Racers.” Friday, June 24, 1 p.m. Exercise your mind and creativity by designing a vehicle that demonstrates potential and kinetic energy. How far will yours go and how can you make it look awesome?

Materials provided. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Kids’ STEAM Fridays • Ages 6-11.

“Sink or Float? Titanic Edition.” Friday, July 29, 1 p.m. Unsinkable?

Learn about the Titanic, and the science behind what caused it to sink during its maiden voyage. Then design a small boat, using simple household materials, to demonstrate what you’ve learned. Materials provided. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Kids’ STEAM Fridays • Ages 6-11.

“Take Flight!” Friday, July 1, 1 p.m.

Learn how aerodynamic forces such as lift, thrust, weight and drag effect airplanes. Then fold and fly different paper airplane designs. Which one will go the furthest, and why? Have your own favorite design? Bring it to share. Materials provided. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. MEDIEVAL DEMONSTRATION • with the Knights of Veritas. All Ages. Monday, July 11, 6 p.m. Join us for this interactive, educational demonstration of medieval arms, armour, combat, and knighthood.

The Knights of Veritas will introduce the Code of Chivalry, and pit myth against fact with thrilling demonstrations of historical combat techniques.

Authentically weighted swords and armour provide an eye-opening experience, while exciting hands-on sharing allows the audience a rare opportunity to handle weapons and try on armour! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. MEET LOCAL AUTHOR • Leigh Hearon. Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. Join local author Leigh Hearon as she discusses her new book, Reining in Murder and her upcoming sequel, Saddle Up for Murder. Leigh Hearon began her own P.I. agency, Leigh Hearon Investigative Services, in 1992. Her cases have appeared on numerous television shows.

MOTHERSONG • Monday, June 6, July 18 & Aug. 1 at 10:15 a.m. Join in a multicultural sing-along for families with young children.

PAPER ART • at the Quilcene Community Center with Lisa Doray.

All Ages. Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m.

Exercise your creativity by learning to make paper from scratch. Then add fiber and flowers to create unique paper collages. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, the Jefferson County YMCA and the Quilcene Community Center.

PETE SEEGER: The Man & the Music • Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. Join Pacific Northwest musical duo “Hank and Claire” as they sketch the line from Pete Seeger’s personal story to the social justice issues that inspired his music. In addition to stories about his life, each phase of Seeger’s activism is illustrated with songs he wrote and/or popularized.

Sing along as you learn the context for such iconic songs as “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Married and living near Seattle, they perform a cappella or with guitar, bowed psaltery, dulcimer and banjo, touching your funny bone and your heart as they draw from traditional and contemporary material, along with a few of their own originals.

POETS IN CONVERSATION • with Jane Wong and Bill Carty. Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m. Join Washington poets for an evening of poetry reading, then have a conversation about what inspires them most about the art form.

READERS’ THEATER • at the Quilcene Community Center. All Ages. Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m. Find out what it takes to make costumes, learn a script and put on a play in one afternoon. Bring friends and family to fill the audience. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, the Jefferson County YMCA and the Quilcene Community Center.

SCAVENGER HUNT • at the Quilcene Community Center. All Ages.

Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. Exercise your curiosity and sense of adventure by joining Camille Hildebrandt on a nature scavenger hunt. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, the Jefferson County YMCA and the Quilcene Community Center.

STORYTIME: BABYTIME • Ages birth-12 months. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. This 30-minute lapsit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development through music, language and books.

HEALTH EXPO 2016 June 18, 9am-2pm

Port Townsend Community Center WELLNESS ASSESSMENTS:

Wellness is a state of being by focusing on efforts such as lifestyle choices that help move you towards optimal health.

• Balance Screening • Rethink Your Drink • Foot Assessment • Nutrition Information

HEALTH SCREENINGS:

Screening tests help find conditions early when they are easier to treat. It is important to know and track your numbers. Screenings include: • Blood Pressure • Blood Sugar • Pre-Diabetes • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Skin Cancer • Sleep Apnea

Win a Fitbit!

FITNESS ACTIVITIES & DEMOS:

Fitness and physical activity is the key to prevention. Fitness can be as simple as walking each day.

Discover what you may like by trying one of these activities to start your day: • 8:00 am - Longest Day of Trails Run (at Boat Haven) Register at: peninsulatrailscoalition.org • 9:30 am - Arran Stark Healthy Breakfast Cooking Demonstration • 10:00 am - Tai Chi for Better Balance Mitzi Hazard • 11:00 am - Madrona Mind Body - basic yoga class • 12:00 pm - Evergreen Fitness - fitness class Ongoing Activities • Try biking with the ReCyclery • Join the YMCA kids activities going all on day.

• Get a voucher for swimming at Mountain View Pool and sign up for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.

Admission & Screenings are FREE! Participate in 123=GO and be eligible for prizes and a lunch voucher.

STORYTIME: PRESCHOOL • Ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and more, designed to promote early learning.

Preschool Storytime is followed by a craft or activity that encourages social, literacy and fine motor skills.

STORYTIME: TODDLER • Ages 12-30 months. Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Storytime features movement, music, puppets, fingerplays, flannel stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind. No Storytime held July 4.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM • Field Olympics at H.J. Carroll Park.

All Ages. Go for the gold! Bring your friends and meet library staff at H.J. Carroll Park for “Olympic” challenges.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM • Kick-Off with JuggleMania! All Ages.

Monday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Kick off the summer with Rhys Thomas’ JuggleMania, a combination of quickwitted humor, dexterous circus feats and yes, juggling! Register for the Summer Reading Program before or after the show, and any time throughout the summer. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. TECH TUESDAYS: Drop In Tech Assistance • 4-6 p.m. Weekly Tech Tuesday classes from 3-4 p.m. are followed each week by two hours of individual drop-in assistance with your devices and/or technology questions. Bring your device or practice on laptops provided by the library.

Teen STEAM Fridays • Ages 12-18.

“Bridge Design.” Friday, July 22, 2:30 p.m. At least once in a lifetime, everyone should make a Coke and Mentos geyser. What causes that hiss when you open a bottle of soda? Learn all about carbon dioxide under pressure!

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Teen STEAM Fridays • Ages 12-18.

“Eggs Away!” Friday, July 8, 2:30 p.m. Can you build a container that will keep a raw egg from breaking when dropped from 10 to 20 feet?

Gain a better understanding of the concepts of gravity, inertia, momentum and resistance as you make and test your contraption. Materials provided. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Teen STEAM Fridays • Ages 12-18.

“Take Flight!” Friday, July 1, 2:30 p.m. No one is ever too old to make paper airplanes. For the teen version of “Take Flight!” you will make different patterns to gain a better understanding of thrust, weight, and drag.

You will also make a plane that will seemingly fly forever! Co-sponsored See ACTIVITIES, Page 5▼

summer activities and programs.

Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo - FREE June 18, 2016, 9 am to 2 pm, Port Townsend Community Center Jefferson Healthcare is hosting its second annual Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo. The day will have fitness demos, health screenings, and wellness information provided by many community resources.

Everyone will be encouraged to participate in our 3-2-1= GO – collect stamps in 3 fitness areas, 2 health screenings and 1 wellness check and be eligible for raffle prizes and a free lunch voucher at Jefferson Healthcare’s Garden Row Café. For more information, go to JeffersonHealthcare.org/HealthExpo.

Crushing Cancer Classic - Golf Tournament June 25, 2016, 9 am check in -10 am shotgun start, Port Ludlow Golf Course Register now for Jefferson Healthcare Foundation’s Crushing Cancer Classic Golf Tournament. This beautiful championship golf course will be the backdrop for a four player scramble offering a challenging but fun day of golf while supporting a great cause, the cancer care services at Jefferson Healthcare. You can register now by contacting Kate Burke at (360) 385-2200 ext. 2014. Each foursome will includes cart, green fees, golf swag bag, BBQ dinner, and the opportunity for raffles, prizes, and contests. It is $375 for a foursome, $100 per person, or $60 for PL Golf Course members. Sponsorships are available and raffle prize donations are always welcome. For more information, go to JeffersonHealthcareFoundation.org Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop - FREE 6 week program starting June 29 - August 6, 2016, Conference Rm at 2500 W. Sims Way This program will help people with chronic illness explore healthy ways to live with a long term physical or mental health condition. The program is interactive and participants will explore ways to function at their best regardless of difficulties the illness or condition presents. Participants will set weekly goals related to positive self-management of their condition, build skills and be supported by others in a sharing atmosphere. Class size is limited and registration is required by calling (360) 385-2200 ext. 1270.

Aging Mastery - FREE 10 consecutive classes starting in September, Port Townsend The Aging Mastery Program consists of a 10 week curriculum covering topics from health to finances. The program is open to baby boomers and older adults interested in learning how to overcome the barriers to aging well in their homes. Class is size is limited to 30 participants and requires registration by contacting Mitzi Hazard at (360) 385-2200 ext. 1270. The participants must commit to all 10 core curriculum classes.

The location of the classes will be determined in August and the participants will be notified. For more information, go to JeffersonHealthcare.org/AMP .

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Adventure awaits at PT Paddlesports

By Robin Dudley of the Leader

“People are ready to play at Fort Worden,” said Steve Hiegel, owner of Port Townsend Paddlesports, which rents kayaks, standup paddleboards and bicycles during the summer from the lawn across the street from the Fort Worden State Park wharf.

With its soft sand beach stretching toward the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse and Mount Baker appearing to float above the sparkling blue Strait of Juan de Fuca, the expansive vistas of the Fort Worden beach can inspire a thirst for adventure – an urge to not just look at the water, but get in it, get on it and go somewhere.

“I like to get people on the water. On it and in it. And don’t be afraid – unless you go around Point Wilson!” Hiegel said.

PT Paddlesports has had several owners in the past 15 years, Hiegel said. He and his wife, Amy Recker, who met while kayaking in California, bought the business in 2014.

At first, he was indecisive about turning something he loves into work, Hiegel said, but paddling in the Wooden Boat Festival’s rowing race “calmed me down,” he said.

At the end of the race, Walter Washington, who was owner of PT Paddlesports at the time, approached in another boat. “I saw him. I was totally out of breath, but it just got rid of all the negative energy, and I said, ‘Walt, let’s do it,’ and we shook on it on the water.”

PT Paddlesports has “six or seven” employees, Hiegel said. His daughter Jenna, 13, and son Will, 10, also help. This year, employee Zephyr Petrick, a senior at Port Townsend High School, is coordinating the business’s marketing for his senior project.

“I’m not the marketing guy. I like to paddle,” said Hiegel.

Last year, PT Paddlesports tried having an outpost at the Northwest Maritime Center, situated at Point Hudson. “We tried to do two locations, and

Steve Hiegel (left) owns Port Townsend Paddlesports, a kayak-rental business on the beach at Fort Worden State Park. He’s enlisted his employee Zephyr Petrick (right) to help him with marketing. Photo by Robin Dudley

Everyone renting a kayak or paddleboard is told to avoid Point Wilson, where currents are strong. “Everybody gets the safety speech three times.”

He tells people to keep lifejackets on, stay close to shore, not to go around Point Wilson, and not to drink alcohol while boating.

“Most people go around Point Hudson and into town.”

He directs them to landing spots with access to coffee, ice cream and pizza.

“I like to have a destination when I go kayaking,” he said.

It takes about 45 minutes to get to Point Hudson, and “90 percent of the time, the current along the shore here is going toward Point Hudson.”

Because of that current, it takes longer to get back to Fort Worden; usually about “an hour-plus to come back.”

Along the Port Townsend waterfront, the current is also usually moving toward Point Hudson.

He and his employees keep an eye on their kayakers from Fort Worden. “If they’ve SAFETY FIRST gotten around the [Point Hiegel’s employees learn Hudson] corner, they’re doing safety from Erik Wennstrom pretty good,” he said. “The of Salish Rescue. only time we’ve had people due to our lack of marketing, we found that only one location was working well for us,” Hiegel said. “We’re still leaving that option open.”

In winter, Hiegel works two maintenance jobs, for Jefferson County and for the Port Townsend School District. PT Paddlesports is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. “The fun part is meeting people from all over the world,” Hiegel said – Egypt, Sierra Leone, all over Asia and the U.S., a lot of Canadians.

“Campers come, they’re ready. They want to do an active sport.... They like to do kayaks.”

Family reunions at Fort Worden are great for his business – last summer, one family did the “trifecta,” renting kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles.

“Everybody brings back a story for me, and I want to hear the story,” Hiegel said.

PT Paddlesports also offers guided tours and lessons.

A Wednesday paddling and safety course in which people can practice their rescue skills is in the works.

go over is right off the [Fort Worden] pier.” He offers everyone wetsuits to wear, but few take him up on it. Even in summer, the water temperature is about 54 degrees.

A zippy inflatable boat with a fast engine is on hand for rescuing people, and Hiegel keeps Wennstrom on speed-dial. “If anyone does go in the water, he’s the one I’m gonna call. Then I’ll call 911, then I’ll go in myself,” he said. “But we haven’t ever had to do that.”

Last summer, a family in two double kayaks got into some trouble between Fort Worden and Point Hudson.

“They were out by the red buoy. I could see by the angle of the boat they were not coming by the most direct route.”

They’d been caught by the wind, and were too far from shore. Hiegel kayaked out and met them, and suggested they paddle into Point Hudson, where his wife picked them up in her van and drove them back to Fort Worden.

PT Paddlesports has about 22 kayaks and seven stand-up paddleboards. Kayaks are by far the most popular choice. “We recommend doubles,” he said. The business rents 21-foot, two-person Necky brand sea kayaks.

“They’re a lot more stable.”

It also rents 17.5-foot single Necky sea kayaks. It has about 10 beach-cruiser bikes for rent, and might move the bike rentals to a place nearer Fort Worden Commons this summer.

One-person kayaks rent for $35 (two-person for $45) for two hours, $5 for each additional hour. Bike rentals are $20 for a half-day, $35 for a full day.

RACE TO ALASKA Hiegel has been a competitive surf kayaker for 25 years. In 2015, he took part in the inaugural race’s 40-plus-mile qualifying first leg from Port Townsend to Victoria, British Columbia, as Team Eagle, paddling a 17.5-foot P&H Cetus sea kayak.

“It kind of rhymes with Hiegel,” he said of his team name.

“About 5 miles off the Dungeness Spit lighthouse, I took a 6-foot wave over the top of my head and I was side-surfing for a few seconds,” he said.

The Cetus is a “rocking” kayak, shaped to ride up over waves instead of plunging into them. It was “up, down, up, down, all the way

to Victoria, with breaking and occasional 5- to 6-foot breaking waves in the tidal rips.”

R2AK racers had mandatory spot-tracker devices that broadcast their position every 10 minutes, so everyone’s track line and position could appear on a map on the R2AK website.

Hiegel’s spot-tracker was washed overboard in that first dunking, and he didn’t notice it until his wife called his cell phone and said, “You’re heading too far west.”

That wasn’t him – it was his spot tracker. It went west for a while, then was carried by the turning tide back toward the San Juan Islands and got caught in a circular weir, which showed up on the online R2AK tracker map as a series of dramatic zigzags. “That’s where my tracker went,” Hiegel said. “I kept going this a way,” he said, pointing to a chart.

Hiegel didn’t make it to Victoria; he was stymied by currents off Trial Island, just a few miles away, off the tip of Vancouver Island.

After more than seven hours of paddling, he was at Trial Island at about 1 p.m. Tidal currents running east were pushing him away from Victoria. “I should have known, but I couldn’t access the chart at that time,” he said.

“It happened to several other people.” He was picked up by a “sag wagon” boat called the Seductress, “a big, 50-foot, gleaming white boat” run by some guys named Peter and Michael, to whom “I’d like to say thank you very much,” Hiegel said. “My abdominal muscles had totally given out.”

He’s also grateful to everyone in Port Townsend who showed up at 5 a.m. to see off the R2AK racers, “to see everybody on the docks waving goodbye. When I’m out there side-surfing in the 6-foot waves, those things mean a lot.”

Look for PT Paddlesports at Fort Worden from May until September. For more information, call 379-3608 or visit ptpaddlesports.com.

PORT TOWNSEND SUMMER BAND 2016 CONCERTS - 24th Season -

Karl F. Bach, Conductor Monday, Memorial Day 10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall Sunday, June 26 3 p.m., Chetzemoka Park Monday, July 4 7:30 p.m., American Legion Hall Sunday, July 31 3 p.m., American Legion Hall

BUILDING COMMUNITY thunderbullproductions.com

Saturday, August 20 11 a.m., Uptown Fair Lawn of the PT Community Center Sunday, August 28 3 p.m., Chetzemoka Park Friday, November 11, Veterans Day 10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall

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The lawn chairs are coming out, it must be Rhody time again!

#BestSummerEver

With all the marching bands, floats and classic cars lining up on the side streets, park your car at the Park & Ride near Safeway and ride the Shuttle to the Grand Parade.

Registration is now open for Summer at the Y! Visit www.jeffymca.org to find out more or stop in the office at Mountain View Commons to pick up registration materials.

11 exciting weeks of Day Camp at Mountain View Commons, open to youth 5-12.

8 weeks of FREE Summer Meals and Literacy activities in Brinnon, Chimacum, Quilcene and Port Townsend, open to youth 1-18.

Youth 7-18 &

Adults ride all day for

Seniors - $1.00 6 & under

$1.50

ride FREE

2 ‘Build Your Own’ Woodworking Day Camps for youth 10-18.

Drop in Ceramics and Woodworking to learn the basics with John Edwards. Open to youth 6-14.

Visit www.jeffymca.org today for more info OLYMPIC PENINSULA YMCA Jefferson County branch 1925 Blaine Street, Port Townsend 360.385.5811

Our #11 A & B Shuttles will be running every half hour until 11:30 am to get you to your lawn chair without any hassle.

Please check our website for maps and schedules for the Trike Race, Pet Parade, Kiddie Parade, Bed Race and the Grand Parade.

Try Transit and have a Rockin’

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by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Teen STEAM Fridays • Ages 12-18.

“The Tabletop Hovercraft.” Friday, June 24, 2:30 p.m. Learn the principles of building a hovercraft by making this tabletop version utilizing a balloon and a CD. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. Teen STEAM Fridays • Ages 12-18.

“Visual Illusions.” Friday, July 29, 2:30 p.m. Unsinkable? Do you know what part of the brain is devoted entirely to vision? Explore the occipital lobe and vision through a variety of visual illusions. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. TEEN VIDEO PRODUCTION • Ages 12-18. Wednesdays (4 weeks), June 23-July 14, 2 p.m. Returning for another year is local video production master Greg Brotherton. Meeting Thursdays for four weeks beginning June 23, teens will work individually and in groups to produce short films at home. Each session will introduce new concepts, give constructive feedback on ongoing projects, and guide the next week’s homework.

The real work will be done between classes as each student (or small group) work on their own projects at home on anything from a smartphone or tablet up to a camcorder and video editing software. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. UNLOCKING THE ARTISTS EYE • with Jesse Joshua Watson. Ages 11-18. Thursday, July 28, 2 p.m. Have fun learning helpful techniques that have helped artists all over the world develop an Artist’s Eye. Sometimes all that stands in your way to making incredible artwork is your own brain.

Unlock your artistic power and potential with artist and illustrator, Jesse Joshua Watson, as he teaches new ways of seeing and drawing that will help you eliminate many of the usual frustrations. Come discover tools that you can take with you on your path to becoming the best artist you can be. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library and the Jefferson County YMCA. WIRE SCULPTURE ART • at the Quilcene Community Center with Lisa Doray. All Ages. Tuesday, June 21, 2 p.m. Build a sculpture for your head out of fun stuff like wire, cardboard, bottle caps and toys.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, the Jefferson County YMCA and the Quilcene Community Center.

Port Townsend Library CODE WEEKEND • June 25-26; and July 16-17; 1-3 p.m. Come learn computer programming with volunteers from the West Sound Technology Association! For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181. Come join us at the Pink House.

GAMING FOR TEENS • Ages 11+.

July 11 & Aug. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. Come play and learn role playing games such as Magic the Gathering. Cards and snacks provided. For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181.

Come join us at the Library Teen Alcove.

us about preparing and eating healthy and yummy foods. Join us for this hands-on cooking experience!

TEEN INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING • Aug. 1, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Pink House. Get an overview of the art of screen printing from local artist, Mike Topagna. Bring a shirt or bag to print.

Check out Mike’s skateboard designs at mikestroindustries.com Registration required.

GLOBAL HEAT • All Ages. July 21 at the Library. This Seattle-based hip-hop group will thrill you with their performance and help you create your own rhyming masterpiece! Call (360) 385-3181 or access the web for performance time.

KIDS’ GREEK MYTHOLOGY & CRAFT • Ages 6-11. “Amazing Mortals of Ancient Greece.” July 28, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Children’s Library Room. Hercules, Icarus and Arachne. These are a few of the amazing mortals of Ancient Greece that we will read about. Then we will decorate our own Pandora’s box!

KIDS’ GREEK MYTHOLOGY & CRAFT • Ages 6-11. “Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece.” June 30, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Children’s Library Room. Explore Greek Mythology and discover the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Decorate a shield with the symbol of your favorite god or goddess!

KIDS’ GREEK MYTHOLOGY & CRAFT • Ages 6-11. “Monsters and other Mythological Creatures.” July 14, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Children’s Library Room. Medusa, Pegasus, Cerberus and Phoenix are a few of the monsters and creatures of Greek Mythology that we will explore. Decorate a terra cotta plate using traditional Greek design concepts.

KIDS’ HEALTHY COOKING • with Arran Stark. Ages 6-10. July 20, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Port Townsend Community Center. Learn from a master! Chef Arran Stark will teach us about preparing and eating healthy and yummy foods. Join us for this hands-on cooking experience!

KIDS’ STOP-MOTION ANIMATION • Ages 9+. June 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Use iMovie and iPads to create your own amazing stop-motion movie trailers!

We’ll have stuff to use, but you can also bring your own action figures, toys, or art. For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181. Come join us at the Pink House.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR • Aug. 12-14, various times. Meet the library staff at the fair and enjoy crafts like LEGO building, cupcake decorating, and duct tape wallets.

MARSHMARCHERY • Ages 9+.

June 22, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Pink House. Make your own marshmallow blowgun and use it in an amazing archery obstacle course!

PERCY JACKSON READ-ALOUD • Ages 7+. Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief weekly read-aloud with local legends appearing as guest readers! Held 2-3 p.m. at the Library Children’s Room.

June 21 - Michelle Sandoval; June 28 - Marc Weinblatt; July 5 - Jeanette Force; July 12 - Crystie Kisler; July 19 - Heather Dudley-Nolette; July 26 - Rocky Friedman; Aug. 2 - Patrick Jennings; Aug. 9 - Melody Sky Eisler.

TEEN STOP-MOTION ANIMATION • June 27, 2-3:30 p.m. Teens use iMovie and the library iPads to create stop-motion animation. Learn how to set up a story line and bring a story to life in film. For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181. Come join us at the Pink House.

Dig it

Jim Hoffman of Sequim uses a shovel to dig for clams May 1 at Oak Bay County Park near Port Hadlock. Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish licenses can be purchased online at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov or locally at: Port Ludlow Marina, Olympic Equipment Rentals in Port Hadlock, Brinnon General Store, or the Port Townsend Fuel Dock, Quimper Mercantile, Henery Hardware or Sea Marine in Port Townsend. Children 14 and younger do not need a shellfish license. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

POOL PARTY • August 15, 2-4 p.m. at the Mountain View Pool. Bring your reading log to this party! It’s your admission to enjoy free swimming and games at the pool.

ROBOTICS CAMP • Aug. 2-4, 1-3 p.m. at the Pink House. Kids interested in being on the FLL robotics team learn programming and building at this free camp. Space is limited and registration is required. Call the library at (360) 385-3181 or go online to the library calendar to register.

SCREEN PRINTING • Ages 9+. July 6, 2-3:30 p.m. Are your t-shirts boring? Bring a blank t-shirt and use two different techniques to print your own designs. For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181. Come join us at the Pink House.

SOUND OF MUSIC • Sing-A-Long.

All Ages. Aug. 5, 6-9 p.m. at the Carnegie Reading Room. Watch “The Sound of Music” on the big screen, sing along to the movie, wear costumes and eat popcorn!

STORYTIME AT THE FARMER’S MARKET • All Ages. Saturday, July 2 & Aug. 6 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. This is a family storytime program, featuring songs, stories, fingerplays, bubbles, a craft, and other adventures!

STORYTIME: BABY TIME • June 23 and every Thursday from 10:1510:45 a.m. Newborns up to 18 months and their caregivers enjoy rhymes, fingerplays, songs, felt boards, and bubbles together as they take their first steps toward language learning. Come join us for this delightful program! For more info, call the library at (369) 385-3181. Port Townsend Public Library Children’s Room, 1220 Lawrence St. STORYTIME: PRESCHOOL • June 21 and every Tuesday from 10:1510:45 a.m. Bring your preschoolers, ages 3-5 and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. This program is designed to promote early literacy and learning. Preschool Storytime is

Into the Mystic A Psychic Faire Fri - Sat, June 17 & 18 - 10 AM-4 PM Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center 3918 San Juan Ave @ Center St. - Port Townsend

Free Admission

Jenny Clairvoyant

Readings - $30-$50 for 30 minutes Energy Work - $45 for 45 minutes Energy Work Thurs. & Fri. Evening Workshops!

(360) 643-1712 Jenny Jo Allen

Cards & Crystals

Tarot

hand Analysis Akashic Records

STORYTIME: TODDLER TIME • June 23 and every Thursday from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Ages 18-36 month olds and their caregivers enjoy songs, short stories, fingerplays, felt boards, and hands-on activities while they explore language and build their early literacy skills. For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181. Port Townsend Public Library Children’s Room, 1220 Lawrence St. SUMMER READING • Kickoff Open House. June 20, 2-6 p.m. at the Library. Join us for our Summer Reading Program open house with storytellers and musicians! Sign up for Summer Reading, enjoy live old timey music from local musicians throughout the day, sample yummy snacks, make your own laurel crown, and share your coloring skills on our community coloring pages.

SUMMER READING • Wrap-Up Party at Chetzemoka! Aug. 19, 2-4 p.m. at Chetzemoka Park. Join us for our End of Summer Reading Party.

Dress up as your favorite Greek god, goddess, hero, or monster! Play games, enjoy watermelon, create giant bubbles, and receive a gold medal for your reading accomplishments!

TAE KWON DO DEMO & WORKSHOP • with Master Na and his students of Olympic Tae Kwon Do. July 13, 2-3 p.m. on the Library Lawn.

Master Na will share insights into the art and sport of Tae Kwon Do. Audience members will be invited to participate, and everyone will have an opportunity to break a board!

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For info: www.facebook.com/UnityPsychicFaire

TEEN BASIC JEWELRY MAKING • July 25, 2-3 p.m. at the Pink House.

Learn how to design and make earrings, necklaces and other beading projects. Registration required, class limited to 12.

TEEN BIKE REPAIR • July 18, 2-4 p.m. at Recyclery,1925 Blaine St. Learn how to fix a flat and other roadside bicycle repairs from the staff at the Recyclery.

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION • Eleanor & Park, by Rainbow Rowell. Aug. 15, 2-3 p.m. at the Library Teen alcove. Pick up your book starting July 25 for the Book Discussion. “Eleanor and Park reminded me not just what it’s like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it’s like to be young and in love with a book.” – John Green

TWISTERS GYMNASTICS DEMONSTRATION • All Ages. Aug. 10, 2-2:45 p.m. on the Library Lawn.

Have you ever dreamed of being a gymnast? Join us for a gymnastics demonstration and lesson with the coaches and students of Twisters Gym, and find out how to make your dream come true!

Tutoring WRITING TUTORING • with Anna Quinn, the owner of The Writers’ Workshoppe in Port Townsend. She has 28 years of teaching experience, working with all ages and all experience levels. Email Anna to register, annaquinn@writersworkshoppe.com

Yoga YOGA • Join Aliina in exploring the fundamentals of yoga as she crafts a personal practice that suits your lifestyle and nourishes your body.

Email Aliina.Locklear@gmail.com or call (307) 631-4950 to discover acceptance and body awareness through playful balance, strength and meditation. All ages and abilities are welcome.

TEEN HEALTHY COOKING • with Arran Stark. Ages 10+. July 20, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Port Townsend Community Center. Learn from a master! Chef Arran Stark will teach

Summer Camp starts June 20th!

Weekly/Daily/Half-Day options. Check out our full program schedule including recreational classes, birthday parties and more!

TWISTERS GYMNASTICS

11526 Rhody Dr. Port Hadlock 360-531-0748 twistersgymnasticsandtumbling.com

Deep Squeeze PT

1st Annual

2016 Port Townsend

Accordion Festival

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September 2,3 & 4

Friday: the Pourhouse Saturday: the Pourhouse Sunday: Pope Marine Plaza

a fundraiser for PT Food Bank raffles • silent auctions live music • dancing

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followed by a craft. For more info, call the library at (360) 385-3181. Come join us! Port Townsend Public Library Children’s Room, 1220 Lawrence St.

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10am-2pm • Crafts and games • Experienced and reputable staff No experience necessary, ages 5+ • Riding lessons and walks on the trail Sibling discount available Early Bird Special: Sign up 14 days before camp, receive a $15 discount!

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institution. Goddard College changed my life.

– Cara Hoffman (MFA ’09) Author of the critically acclaimed novels

So Much Pretty and Be Safe I Love You

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