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Catch the Summer Fun in Port Townsend!

You Can Almost Taste It!

TASTE of PORT TOWNSEND June 7, 5-8 pm NW Maritime Center Sample, Sip & Mingle at the tastiest event of the year. Get your tickets today at Eventbrite.com.

PARTY AT THE PLAZA June 30th 3-6 pm Come celebrate the end of construction at Tyler Street Plaza!

Music, food samples and fun.

CONCERTS ON THE DOCK

8 Shows! July 12-Aug. 30, Thursdays 5-7:30 pm All-ages, free downtown concerts.

Outdoor beer/wine/cider garden & local vendors.

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Summer activities for all ages Kelli Ameling kameling@ptleader.com If one thing is for certain in the Great Pacific Northwest it’s that there is definitely no shortage of activities in Jefferson County during the summertime.

Even better, there is something throughout the summer for people of all ages to take part in.

Children, teens and adults can take part in camps, classes, workshops and activities from right here in Port Townsend through the rest of Jefferson County.

Camps Camps in Jefferson County are designed to reach all levels of interest for children. Northwest Maritime Center offers a boy’s woodworking camp, which offers a learning experience in the boat

shop for boys to learn about wood and Maritime Center, as it does for the tools, and encourages them to be creative. children, offers classes for adults built On the same note, the center also around teaching adults how to sail. The offers a girls’ boat project intensively Center also offers a pilothouse simulator, teaching girls how to safely use safe navigation classes and more hand and power tools while workto get adults into water and eduing on a small boat. cated on water activities.

And, it does not end there.

However, classes, camps and Northwest Maritime Center even local activities are not all marine offers a camp for both girls and related. boys through “Messing About in The Jefferson County Fair Boats” allowing the children to be Association is offering classes on a boat every day. geared toward people of all ages Kelli Ameling If learning about boats is not interested in participating at the in the interest this summer for fair. some children, there are other options.

There is also a plethora of health and Twisters Gymnastics also offers a variety fitness classes to get anyone who has of camps and classes to fit the need of procrastinated on their New Year resoluany child. tions to jump in and end the year strong.

The Mountain View Pool is offering cosmic swimming each month, which Cl asses includes “funky tunes and crazy lights” to Adults are encouraged to take part in the summer activities as well. Northwest help get all ages moving and active.

Don’t know how to swim? Don’t let that stop you - the pool also offers swimming lessons for all ages, as well.

Gener al activities If you’re just looking for something to do, maybe one time, and not wanting to sign up for a series of events. The Leader’s listings of general activities is the best place for you.

Sometimes the most fun and exciting events happen only once a year, allowing them to grow and be even better year after year.

Jefferson County offers everything from a solar home tour to trivia night in Finnriver or meditation to cycling the Pacific Coast at the county library.

Seriously, Jefferson County has it all during the summer.

Make sure to search through The Romp Around for all your local activity needs this summer.

Season Openings of the Orca Hope at the Marine Science Center. Leader file photo

Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

Chimacum Farmers Market jcfmarkets.org

info@jcfmarkets.org

For kids: Play, swim, boat, explore, fish Chris Tucker news@ptleader.com Port Townsend is an ideal playground for children of all ages.

There’s so much to do on the Olympic Peninsula – from walking and hiking to beachcombing and swimming – and then there are fishing and sailing and rowing.

There are some wonderful indoor activities, with music, dance, art and even a good read, but if you are traveling through the Olympic Peninsula, being outside with nature is what’s happening.

There are a few exceptions.

One exception is the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, which is located at Fort Worden State Park. It’s probably the best place to start to get acquainted with the natural wonders of the peninsula.

The center is housed in a small building at 532 Battery Way, down by the water, and has nice educational exhibits.

There also are aquaria, touch pools and a hands-on exhibit across from the main center at the end of the pier. PTMSC is a must-see for kids of any age.

The center also offers camps, lectures and programs for all ages. Visit ptmsc.org or call 360-385–5582.

Beach, history, camping, exploring: While you are at Fort Worden State Park, explore.

The 434-acre park has two miles of shoreline and is rich with history and creativity. It’s a great place to fly a kite, fish, swim, beachcomb, bird watch or picnic. And how about marshmallows over an open fire? Kayaks and bikes are available for rent, and there are several museums to explore.

But grab a flashlight and take the kids to the fort’s old bunkers first, so they’ll want to learn more.

Read all about it: If it’s raining or dreary outside, do check out the libraries.

In Port Townsend, teen writers meet every Friday at the Charles Pink House, 1256 Lawrence St. from 3 to 4 p.m. during the school year.

Drop-ins are welcome. There also are story times for babies

and toddlers, as well as a family story hour the second Saturday of the month. Call 360-385-3181 or check out www.ptpubliclibrary.org.

The Jefferson County Library is at 620 Cedar Ave. in Port Hadlock. Call 360-3856544 or visit jclibrary.info for information on story times and other offerings.

Indoor pool: Sun gone? Still need to swim? Take note that there is an indoor pool owned by the City of Port Townsend at Mountain View, 1919 Blaine St. Call 360-385-7665. Free for children 3 and under, $4 for youth ages 4-17 and $5 for adults. Family passes are $12.

Learn more at cityofpt.us/pool/.

Playgrounds and parks: Don’t forget that school playgrounds also are open for public use. Blue Heron Middle School has an all-weather track for those who need to keep their feet moving.

One sweet pocket park in downtown Port Townsend is located on the waterfront next to Elevated Ice Cream Co. & Candy Shop at 631 Water St. Grab an ice cream cone and then head over to play at the Pope Marine Park. It’s across from City Hall.

Chetzemoka Park is also a beautiful park. It includes tire swings and a nice swing more appropriate for old sweethearts, perhaps. Look for a path leading down to the beach.

Check out city parks by going to cityofpt.us/parks/ Skate park: For those who have brought their skate board and helmet, and need a skate fix, the Port Townsend Skate Park, at the corner of Monroe and Tyler streets, is a gem, and it’s right downtown. It has what skateboarders call “deep bowls.” There’s also a portable toilet and drinking fountain.

The park opens at 8 a.m. Find some nice photos of this venue at northwestskater.com.

Quilcene Bay: One the favorite places to swim in Jefferson County is a bit of a drive to get to, but the water is shallow and warm, unlike the ocean waves that smack at the shores in Port Townsend. Head to Quilcene and just off Center Road, take East Quilcene Road.

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Chili cook-off brings contest, tournament, dancing in June Organizers plan for many more years to come.

and cornbread hot.

“Anyone can attend and compete, and attendance is free,” Dennison said.

A horseshoe tournament will begin at 1 p.m. with registration beginning at 12:45 p.m. Chili judging will follow at 3 p.m. with the competition registration beginning at 2:45 p.m.

“Each contestant is allowed to enter one chili only but may enter the cornbread competition as well,” the release stated.

According to Dennison, the first cook-off was held in 1980 at the Fort Worden kitchen shelter. In 1981, actors from the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman” attended the event.

“After two years, we outgrew that venue,” he said.

“We moved it to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds where it has been on the first Sunday in June ever since.”

KELLI AMELING KAMELING@PTLEADER.COM A tradition almost four decades old will carry on Sunday with the 39th annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off. According to event organizer Larry Dennison in a press release, the “event has been held in Port Townsend almost half as long as the Rhododendron Festival.”

“Cook-off organizers state their goal is to eventually catch up with, or perhaps outdistance, the venerable festival, although they have yet to work out the math on that,” Dennison said.

The 39th annual cook-off will begin at 12:30 p.m. June 3 along the west boundary of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds off of Jackman RULES AND CATEGORIES Street. A fire pit and grill will There are some rules and be provided on site to allow regulations that must be folcontestants to keep their chili lowed in order to participate.

Great Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off Winners of 2017, from left to right, Bud Lebens for Best Family-Style Chili; Jason Pruitt for Best Mild Chili; Larry Dennison for Best Hot Chili; and Rick Dennison for Best Verde, cornbread, and Best Overall Chili. Courtesy Photo

“Chilis must be prepared at home and are entered in one of four categories,” Dennison stated.

The categories include family style, which is made with beans or other vegetables; mild red chili, made with red chili with meat only; hot red chili, which is meat only; and chili verde made with fresh green chilis and meat.

“The judges will choose a winner from each chili category,” Dennison said. “From those winners, the judges will determine the best overall

chili champ for 2018.”

This year’s judging will be conducted by last year’s winners: Bud Lebens for Best Family-Style Chili; Jason Pruitt for Best Mild Chili; Larry Dennison for Best Hot Chili; and Rick Dennison for Best Verde, Best Cornbread, and Best Overall Chili.

“Due to local health department regulations, the competition chili entries cannot be made available to the public,” Larry Dennison said. “As a result, those who attend should bring their own food and drink.”

Collaborators sought for Pride in the Park event KATIE KOWALSKI KKOWALSKI@PTLEADER.COM Jefferson County Pride is presenting its first annual Pride in the Park event set for June 16, and is looking for volunteers and performers for a variety show.

The event will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pope Marine Park in downtown Port Townsend, and include food, entertainment, vendors and activities.

Native connections will bless the site, followed by Port Townsend Mayor Deborah Stinson delivering the proclamation of June as Official Pride Month.

Anyone who likes to sing or has a stand-up routine is invited to register for the variety show. The show aims to have a wide array of performances including singing, standup comedy, drag performances, a band and governmental representatives, according to event organizers.

Volunteers are also needed in all areas of of putting on the event.

For more information, or to get involved, email jeffersoncountypride@gmail.com or visit jeffersoncountypride.org.

The Jefferson County Pride board of directors include Robyn Lynn, Emelia De Souza, Ray Graves, Penelope Jensen and Tony Brown.

18TH ANNIVERSARY

LEARN TO SAIL AND MUCH MORE

ADULT SCHEDULE US SAILING LEARN TO SAIL WEEKEND CLASSES

All Basic Keelboat classes are taught on our 26’ Thunderbird sailboats. One instructor and no more than 4 students per class.Ages:18+ Introduction to Sailing: 3 hours | Friday evenings 4pm - 7pm Non-Member $70 | Member $60 July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17, Aug 24 Basic Keelboat “Crew:” 15 hours | Saturday-Sunday 9am - 5pm Non-Member $350 | Member $315 June 9-10, July 7-8, July 21-22, Aug 4-5, Aug18-19, Sept 15-16 Women’s Only Keelboat “Crew:” 15 hours | Saturday-Sunday 9am - 5pm Non-Member $350 | Member $315 Female instructor and students June 30-July1 Basic Keelboat “Skipper’: 15 hrs | Saturday-Sunday 9am - 5pm Non-Member $425 | Member $380 Prereq: Basic Keelboat “Crew” June 23-24, July 14-15, July 28-29, Aug 11-12, Aug 25-26, Sept 22-23

US SAILING LEARN TO SAIL WEEK-LONG CLASSES

Includes: Basic Keelboat textbook, training, Basic Keelboat Exam, Skippers Logbook, US Sailing Certification, Keelboat Certification Standards and US Sailing membership Basic Keelboat Full Course: 30 hours | Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Non-Member $750 | Member $675 June 18-22, July 16-20, July 23-27, August 6-10, August 13-17 Women’s Only Basic Keelboat Full Course: 30 hours | Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Non-Member $750 | Member $675 Female instructor and students July 9-13, July 30-August 4, August 20-24

PILOTHOUSE & SIMULATOR CLASSES Intro to Radar Navigation: 2.5 hours | Saturdays: 9:30am - 12pm Non-Member $75 | Member $65 June 9, Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10 Radar & Night Navigation: 2.5 hours | Saturdays: 1pm - 3:30pm Non-Member $75 | Member $65 June 9, Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10

ESSENTIALS OF SAFE NAVIGATION CLASSES

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DINING CREDIT AT EMILY’S & CHAMPAGNE & STRAWBERRIES Limited number of rooms at this rate. Blackout dates apply.

Essentials of Safe Navigation: 8 hours | Saturdays: 9am - 5pm Non-Member $150 | Member $135 June 23, July 7, Sep 29, Oct 20, Nov 17

YOUTH SCHEDULE MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS

No matter the program, each child is on a boat every day.

Messing About in Boats Half Day Camps: Ages 5-7 | Monday - Friday Morning 9am - 12pm or Afternoon 1pm - 4pm Non-Member $150 | Member $135 Messing About in Boats Full Day Camps: Ages 7-10 | Monday Friday, 9am - 4pm Non-Member $350 | Member $315

LEARN TO SAIL

Beginners start in an Opti dinghy—sailing on the very first day—with

instructors alongside them in our inflatable chase boats. Advanced sailors learn racing techniques and sail to different destinations around Port Townsend Bay.

Beginner Half Day Camps: Ages 8-16 | Monday - Friday Morning 9am - 12pm or Afternoon 1pm - 4pm Non-Member $200 | Member $180 Intermediate Half Day Camps: Ages 8-16 | Monday - Friday Afternoon 1pm - 4pm Non-Member $200 | Member $180 Advanced Half Day Camps: Ages 10-18 | Monday - Friday Afternoon 1pm - 4pm Non-Member $200 | Member $180 Advanced Sailing Intensive Full Day Camp: Ages 10-18 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm Non-Member $330 | Member $300

GIRLS’ BOAT PROJECT INTENSIVE

Half Day Camp: Ages 10-15 | Monday - Friday Morning 9am - 12pm Non-Member $175 | Member $150

NEW! BOYS’ WOODWORKING

Half Day Camp: Ages 11-16 | Monday - Friday Morning 9am - 12pm Non-Member $175 | Member $50

Register online at nwmaritime.org 431 Water Street, Port Townsend WA 98368

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Editor’s Note: A Discover Pass is required to get into some areas of the parks listed below. Also, permits for fishing and shellfish harvesting could be required as well. For more information on how to obtain a Discover Pass, regulations, fishing seasons and more, visit parks.state.wa.us, nps.gov or fws.gov.

Dosewallips State Park Dosewallips State Park is located in Brinnon about 44 miles south of Port Townsend.

‘This freshwater/saltwater park makes a perfect day or weekend trip,” according to the Washington State Parks website.

Dosewallips has 1,039 acres and 5 miles of shoreline on the Hood Canal and Dosewallips River.

Not only does the state park have forests, mountains, rivers and beaches, the area is “a delight” for clam-diggers, anglers, boaters and beach explorers, the state parks website stated.

“Evening may find you grilling up a shellfish dinner and retiring to your cabin or tent, where you’ll fall asleep to the sound of the river, enchanted by this lush, green corner of the country,” the website continued.

Fort Flagler Historical State Park

Photo by parks.state.wa.us

Located on Marrowstone Island, Fort Flagler Historical State Park was built in the 1890s and occupied during World War I, WWII and the Korean Way. Currently, it houses a military museum and gift shop, which offers tours of gun emplacements and the 1905 military hospital that can be guided or done independently.

A person visiting the historical area can take up its many recreational features such as hiking, boating, kite-flying, beach exploration, saltwater fishing clam digging and grabbing, according to the Washington State Parks.

“Beachfront tent and RV sites boast some of the best views in the region,” the website stated. “ So gaze out on the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, the Olympic Peninsula to the west and Whidbey Island to the east, and breathe deep of the ocean air.”

Fort Flagler Historical State Park is comprised of 784 acres of marine camping surrounded by 19,100 feet of shoreline.

Photo by parks.state.wa.us

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Olympic National Park The Olympic National Park is found mostly in Jefferson County but is also found in Clallam and Grays Harbor counties.

Comprising of almost one million acres, the park includes vast wilderness, human history, different ecosystems and more than 70 miles of coastline.

“Plan your park activities with time and distance in mind. Olympic is very large and there are no roads that cross the park,” the National Park Service stated on its website. “The summer months of June through September are the busiest time of year.”

Because of its diverse ecosystems, the National Park Service website said the area is used as a laboratory for scientists and students alike.

Reservations can be made for the local campgrounds, but all other sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Photo courtesy of NPS.gov

Anderson Lake State Park Anderson Lake State Park is located in Chimacum, about 10 miles south of Port Townsend and includes 476 acres full of wooded and wetland areas for visitors to enjoy biking, hiking and wildlife.

Located at 1061 Anderson Lake Road, the state park is centered around Anderson Lake, which has 8,250 feet of freshwater shoreline with its 70 acres.

“Anderson Lake is one of the few parks in the area to offer equestrian and bike trails, which slope down to a lake teeming with birds and wildlife,” stated the Washington State Parks website.

The park includes 8 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of bike trails, 5 miles of equestrian trails and boating.

Photo by parks.state.wa.us

Summer Activities Listings Camps

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BOYS’ WOODWORKING • Boys ages 11-16 will spend a week in our boat shop learning about wood, hand tools, creativity, & planning. Students complete their own take-home project at the end of the camp. See Northwest Maritime Center ad for schedule.

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GIRLS’ BOAT PROJECT INTENSIVE • Girls ages 10-15 will spend a week learning how to safely use hand & power tools as they work together to build a small boat. See Northwest Maritime Center ad for schedule.

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TWISTERS GYMNASTICS • School’s Out Sleepover June 16!

FUNtastics Summer Day Camp July 16-20 & August 20-24! Full-day & half-day options. Summer Classes start July 9. Reserve your spot today! Twisters is a 501c3 non-profit.

11526 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock.

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YOUTH MARITIME CAMPS • Messing About in Boats. It’s not your typical summer camp! No matter the program, each child is on a boat every day. We offer half-day camps for ages 5-7 & full-day camps for ages 7-10. See Northwest Maritime Center ad for schedule.

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Classes ADULT LEARN TO SAIL WEEKLONG CLASSES • Learn to sail with the Northwest Maritime Center in US Sailing certified courses on our 26’ Thunderbird sailboats. Choose from the Coed or Women’s Only Basic Keelboat Full Course. See NWMC ad for schedule.

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ADULT LEARN TO SAIL WEEKEND CLASSES • Learn to sail with the Northwest Maritime Center in US Sailing certified courses on our 26’ Thunderbird sailboats. Choose from Intro to Sailing, Basic Keelboat “Crew,” & Basic Keelboat “Skipper.”

See NWMC ad for schedule.

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ADULT PILOTHOUSE SIMULATOR CLASSES • Learn to navigate our Pacific Northwest waters in the Northwest Maritime Center’s stateof-the-art maritime simulator. Choose from Intro to Radar Navigation or Radar & Night Navigation, or create a custom class. See NWMC ad for schedule.

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CEDARROOT FOLK SCHOOL • We’re offering outdoor fun for everyone this summer! Ages 7-13 can join our Outdoor Cooking Camp, Rivers & Tides Camp, Adventure Camp, & Forest Gymnastics; for adults there’s Edible Landscaping, Scythe Making, Blacksmithing, Cheesemaking, & Spooncarving, to name a few!

CedarRootSchool.org

ESSENTIALS OF SAFE NAVIGATION CLASSES • Learn the basics of navigating safely in our Pacific Northwest waters: paper charting, rules of the road, aids to navigation, vessel lights, electronic navigation & radar. See Northwest Maritime Center ad for schedule.

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

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JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION • Be a winner! Make friends! Influence people! Learn how to enter your jam, cookies, or art into the fair! Come to the Exhibitor 101 class. June 18, 7 pm at the Fairgrounds.

ART & MUSIC MEDITATION • Adults 18+. Thursday, July 26, 1011 am. Enjoy an hour of Art & Music Meditation. Start your day in peace & contemplation as you let your thoughts & your paintbrush flow freely. After a short inspirational reading, enjoy creating, mixing colors, & letting art take shape while listening to quiet music. All art supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please sign up at the information desk by July 24.

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YOUTH LEARN TO SAIL CLASSES • Ages 8-18 can learn to sail this summer with the Northwest Maritime Center! Beginners start in a dinghy & more advanced students sail to destinations around Port Townsend Bay. Choose from beginner, intermediate, & advanced full-day or half-day classes. See NWMC ad for schedule.

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Fitness & Health COSMIC SWIM • June 29, July 27, Aug 24, 5-8 pm. Come groove out to some funky tunes & crazy lights at Mountain View Pool! Cosmic Swims take place on the last Friday of every month. Upcoming Cosmic Swims on June 29, July 27, & Aug 24. Only $5 per person!

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FATHER’S DAY DISCOUNT SWIM • June 17, 12-5 pm. Celebrate Father’s Day by bringing your Papa in for a Swim at Mountain View Pool!

Only $3 per person.

SWIMMING LESSONS • Get your child ready for Summer fun with Swimming Lessons at Mountain View Pool. Options for all ages & abilities.

All Sessions are only $60. Morning & afternoon Sessions available.

Register by visiting www.cityofpt.us/ pool, call 385-7665 or stop by 1925 Blaine St. 174288 5/30

YOUTH SUMMER SPLASH PASS • Memorial Day – Labor Day. Looking for somewhere to go this Summer?

There’s room for you at Mountain View Pool! For only $100, kids age 4-18 years get unlimited access to the Pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Come every day or twice a day!

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

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General Activities JEFFERSON SOLAR HOME TOUR, EV ROUND-UP & 15TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY • FinnRiver Farm & Cidery. July 7, 10 am-2 pm. Review current product & incentive for solar & tour local installations. Enjoy solar, cider & congratulate Finnriver on installing the largest solar array in Jefferson County.

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BABYTIME • Tuesdays, 10:30 am.

This 20-minute lap sit program for infants from birth to 12 months features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs & movement designed to stimulate brain development & the enjoyment of music, language & books.

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BOOKS ON TAP TRIVIA NIGHT AT FINNRIVER CIDERY • Friday, August 17, 6:30-8:30 pm. Test out your knowledge about books, film, & pop culture during an evening trivia contest while you have some fun, food & cider. Bring friends to form a team or fly solo & we’ll find a team for you.

This event will be hosted by Finnriver Farm & Cidery, located at 124 Center Road, Chimacum.

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BOOKS ON TAP TRIVIA NIGHT AT FINNRIVER CIDERY • Friday, July 13, 6:30-8:30 pm. Test out your knowledge about books, film, & pop culture during an evening trivia contest while you have some fun, food & cider. Bring friends to form a team or fly solo & we’ll find a team for you.

This event will be hosted by Finnriver Farm & Cidery, located at 124 Center Road, Chimacum.

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BOOKS ON TAP TRIVIA NIGHT AT FINNRIVER CIDERY • Friday, June 8, 6:30-8:30 pm. Test out your knowledge about books, film, & pop culture during an evening trivia contest while you have some fun, food & cider. Bring friends to form a team or fly solo & we’ll find a team for you.

This event will be hosted by Finnriver Farm & Cidery, located at 124 Center Road, Chimacum.

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“CYCLING THE PACIFIC COAST” • An Epic Adventure. Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 pm. Sandy beaches, craggy sea stacks & towering redwoods inspire a cycling adventure like no other. Join Bill Thorness author of “Cycling the Pacific Coast” for a lively photo & map slideshow as he traces the contours of the Pacific Coast from Vancouver, B.C. to the Mexico border. Bill Thorness is the author of four other books, including

“Biking Puget Sound,” now in its second edition. He is a freelance writer for regional media, including “The Seattle Times,” & is also an editor & instructor. He is a route ambassador for Ride with GPS & a volunteer ride leader for Cascade Bicycle Club.

Jefferson County Fair

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ESCAPE ROOM • Locked in the Library! (Ages 6-11.) Wednesday, June 27, 2 pm & 3:30 pm. You & a group of friends are locked in a room full of books. Can you work together to solve the clues & find the key to break out of the library? Join us for an escape room extravaganza complete with locks, mazes & prizes at the end. Sign-ups start the day before each session, or just show up & hope you get locked in!

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ESCAPE ROOM • Locked in the Library! Ages 6-11. Wednesday, July 18, 2 pm & 3:30 pm. You & a group of friends are locked in a room full of books. Can you work together to solve the clues & find the key to break out of the library? Join us for an escape room extravaganza complete with locks, mazes & prizes at the end. Sign-ups start the day before each session, or just show up & hope you get locked in!

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ESCAPE ROOM FOR TEENS • Ages 11-18. Thursday, July 26, 1:30 pm. You’ve heard of escape rooms — now is your chance to explore one! Working with a group of teens as you are “locked in” the library & given one hour to “break out.”

Follow the clues hidden throughout the room as you work together to beat the clock!

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FANTASY MAPMAKING • Ages 6-11. Wednesday, July 11, 2 pm.

Make your own fantasy map using cartography tools. Join art educator Sidonie Wilson to create geological forms with shorelines, rivers & mountains for your adventures. Learn to use map brushes which are the symbols & icons used to represent the geography & landmarks of your map.

Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

See you there!

August 10,11,12, 2018 jeffcofairgrounds.com

Port Townsend Summer Band

2018 Concert Season Monday, May 28 – 11:30 a.m.

Memorial Day Ceremonies Concert American Legion Hall Monroe & Water Streets

Saturday, Aug. 18 – 11:00 a.m.

Uptown Fair • Community Center Lawn Lawrence & Tyler Streets

Sunday, June 25 – 3:00 p.m.

Chetzemoka Park Blaine & Jackson Street

Sunday, Aug. 26 – 3:00 p.m.

Chetzemoka Park Blaine & Jackson Streets

Wednesday, July 4 – 6:00 p.m.

Independence Day Concert Fort Worden State Park

Sunday, Nov. 11 – 10:30 a.m.

Veterans Day Ceremonies Concert American Legion Hall Monroe & Water Streets

Sunday, July 29 – 3:00 p.m.

Chetzemoka Park Blaine & Jackson Streets

Our 26th year of Free Concerts!

Miles Vokurka, Conductor Association of Concert Bands•Port TownsendArts Commission www.ptsummerband.org • PTSummerBand@yahoo.com

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YOGA • Yoga adapted to your individual needs.

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GEOLOGY & EARTHQUAKES ON THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA • Thursday, June 28, 6:30 pm.

Dann May, Professor at Peninsula College, presents evidence about the landscape of the Olympic Peninsula that reveals the history of a massive earthquake & tsunami that struck the region in 1700. Learn how these destructive geologic forces have shaped the dramatic & beautiful landscape in our backyard. Part of the discussion focuses on the Cascadia Subduction Zone & the geological evidence for the Cascadia megathrust earthquakes that shake our region about every 400 years.

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LET’S MEET AT THE PARK! • All ages. Wednesday, August 8, 2 pm. Summer Reading participants & families are invited to join library staff

Absolute Beginning Yoga - Basic Yoga Inside Out Pre-Register Today: roomtomoveyoga.com / 360-385-2866

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Tucked away on the far west coast of Jefferson County, Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge was set aside

by Teddy Roosevelt in 1907 to protect and enhance habitat for the seabird population.

The refuge is comprised of 800 offshore rocks, reefs and islands stretching from Cape Flattery to Copalis Head, except for those that are part of the designated Native American reservations.

Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge

“Because of the fragile and remote nature of the refugee, all the islands are closed to human disturbance” the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service websited stated. “A 200-yard buffer zone surrounds each island to protect the wildlife. However the refuges and their inhabitants may be viewed with binoculars or spotting scopes from several beaches along the coast, including Shi Shi, Cape Alava, Rialto, Second, Ruby, and Kalaloch.” Photo by fws.gov

Fort Worden Historical State Park

Covering 433 acres as a multi-use park, Fort Worden Historical State Park has 2 miles of shoreline, facilities, conference center and more comanaged by the Fort Worden Public Development Authority.

In the last century, the times have changed for this historical site, which, at one time, had 1,000 troops and officers training to defend the Puget Sound from enemy, the state parks website stated.

“Enjoy a meal in the Guard House Pub, and peruse the photogenic 1914 Point Wilson Lighthouse,” the website continued. “Explore defunct coastal defense batteries, and imagine the compound teeming with enlisted men, officers and staff during World War I and WWII.” Outside of camping, Fort Worden Historical State park also includes lodging.

Outside of the history of the area, the park is active in programs including music festivals, conference and more. Check out the events calendar to see what is going on.

Photo By Kelli Ameling

Summer Activities Listings

▼Continued from page 5 at H.J. Carroll Park for field games & fun! Let’s celebrate our fabulous readers!

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MEET THE MUSIC • Ages 6-11.

Monday, August 6, 2 pm. Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock & Roll!

There’s a lot of crazy music goin’ on!

Join us Monday afternoons July 2 August 6 for a multi-media encounter with music of the 20th Century. Each week we’ll explore a few artists from a musical style, then create art as a response. So much rock music, how can we decide? Listen to some favorites, then focus on the Fab Four. Dive into an octopus’ garden in your own yellow submarine.

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MEET THE MUSIC • Ages 6-11.

Monday, July 16, 2 pm. Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock & Roll! There’s a lot of crazy music goin’ on! Join us Monday afternoons July 2 - August 6 for a multi-media encounter with music of the 20th Century. Each week we’ll explore a few artists from a musical style, then create art as a response. This week “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly & the founders of rock&-roll. Make shakers & tambourines & catch that beat!

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MEET THE MUSIC • Ages 6-11.

Monday, July 2, 2 pm. Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock & Roll! There’s a lot of crazy music goin’ on! Join us Monday afternoons July 2 - August 6 for a multi-media encounter with music of the 20th Century. Each week we’ll explore a few artists from a musical style, then create art as a response. Jazz up your life this week with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker. Nod to some bebop while you throw chalk on black – Bird & Diz style.

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MEET THE MUSIC • Ages 6-11.

Monday, July 23, 2 pm. Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock & Roll! There’s a lot of crazy music goin’ on! Join us Monday afternoons July 2 - August 6 for a multi-media encounter with music of the 20th Century. Each week we’ll explore a few artists from a musical style, then create art as a response. This week travel down south with Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash & Glen Campbell. Swoon to their tunes while you decorate your designer guitar face.

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MEET THE MUSIC • Ages 6-11.

Monday, July 30, 2 pm. Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock & Roll! There’s a lot of crazy music goin’ on! Join us Monday afternoons July 2 - August 6 for a multi-media encounter with music of the 20th Century. Each week we’ll explore a few artists from a musical style, then create art as a response. Join us this week to make headbands & string love beads as you listen to Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger & Judy Collins. Dig the flower power, man.

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MEET THE MUSIC • Ages 6-11.

Monday, July 9, 2 pm. Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock & Roll! There’s a lot of crazy music goin’ on! Join us Monday afternoons July 2 – August 6 for a multi-media encounter with music of the 20th Century. Each week we’ll explore a few artists from a musical style, then create art as a response. Got the Blues? This week, dig into that muddy mood with a reading of, “Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters” followed by wax-resist art & watercolor wash.

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MOTHERSONG • Monday, August 6, 10:15 am. Join us in a multicultural sing-along for families with babies, toddlers & preschoolers.

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MOTHERSONG • Monday, July 2, 10:15 am. Join us in a multicultural sing-along for families with babies, toddlers & preschoolers.

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MOTHERSONG • Monday, June 4, 10:15 am. Join us in a multicultural sing-along for families with babies, toddlers & preschoolers.

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MYSTERIOUS SALT GLAZING WITH PAINT • Ages 6-11. Wednesday, July 25, 2 pm. Join art educator Sidonie Wilson to experiment with halite, the mineral that we use to salt our food. Have a rockin’ good time playing around with color & texture while you explore the mysterious effects halite makes when used in painting. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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NAME THAT TUNE • Battle of the Decades. Thursday, August 2, 6-7:30 pm. Test your knowledge of rock, pop, & country music from the 1960s to the current decade. We’ll even throw in a few T.V. theme songs from those decades too. This high energy, live interactive game show encourages players to work as a team to try to name that tune.

Bring friends to compete as a team or fly solo & we’ll find you a team. This event is for ages 12 & over.

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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME • Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Bring your preschooler & enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, & more, designed to promote early learning. Preschool Storytime is followed by a craft or activity that encourages networking & enriches literacy.

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RED YARN • All Ages Family Program. Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 am. Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) weaves folksongs & puppetry into a high-energy, interactive show for families. As Red leads you through the landscapes of American folk-

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lore (depicted on beautiful quilted backdrops), he introduces his Critter friends along the way. These handmade animal puppets provide comic relief, calm & tender moments, & valuable social-emotional lessons.

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ROCK YOUR OWN PSYCHEDELIC POSTER • Ages 11-18. Thursday, July 12, 1:30-3 pm. Learn to make psychedelic typography! Join Jesse Joshua Watson for this fun, easy workshop & design your own concert poster. Improve drawing skills with techniques with exercises that have helped artists succeed. No art materials needed. Part two of this workshop takes place July 19th, feel free to attend one or both!

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ROCK YOUR OWN PSYCHEDELIC POSTER • Ages 11-18. Thursday, July 19, 1:30-3 pm. Learn to make psychedelic typography! Join Jesse Joshua Watson for this fun, easy workshop & design your own concert poster. Improve drawing skills with techniques with exercises that have helped artists succeed. No art materials needed.

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SACRED RHYTHMS • From Africa to the Caribbean. Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 pm. Explore the musical connection between Western Africa, Cuba, & points beyond with Michael Townsend. From artists as diverse as Bo Diddley, Chano Pozo & DJ Spooky, players & listeners (& dancers!) in the USA have craved the big beat that is Africa’s undying gift to the world. Using recordings & instruments, hear (& play) the secular & sacred rhythms that propel Latin music. We have a drum in our chest from the moment we’re born, so it is little wonder that we are drawn to powerful rhythms. Come join us & find your jam!

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SHAPE NOTE SINGING • Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 pm. Experienced singer Karen Willard will lead this participation-based practice: singers face each other in a square & are led

through songs in turns by individuals from the center of the square. Shape Note singing, also called sacred harp singing, has roots that extend back to eighteenth-century New England.

Karen has been singing Sacred Harp shapenote music since 1989 & participates in most of the Sacred Harp singings in the greater Puget Sound region; she’s taught workshops in the Pacific Northwest ranging from 1-hr. introductions to a multi-day “singing school.”

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“SKIPPING STONES” • A Story of Finding Home. Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 pm. Meet the author, Gloria Reinertson Koll, & enjoy dramatic readings from her novel, “Skipping Stones,” accompanied by Scandinavian traditional folk music played by Dan Anderson. “Skipping Stones,” a Scandinavian immigration novel, tells the story of how Kari, vowing to make herself lucky, travels alone from the mountains of Norway to the flat plains of 1880s Dakota Territory. With a man who intrigues her, Kari shapes a prairie life, encountering grasshoppers, blizzards, bankers who steal, & sons who love baseball. A different sort is neighbor Gustav. From his flinty Swedish homesteading mother & his fourth-grade education, he learns to figure profit & loss. He chooses his wife for her ability to milk a cow & trains his children to ceaseless farm work. Unavoidably in this tight community, the two mismatched families become entangled. Scandinavian mass migration, influenza, the Great Depression, dust bowl, & the home front of World Wars I & II create a wide-angle sweep across South Dakota & Montana. The camera lens tightens for tender moments: women helping women, older siblings caring for younger, & energetic families making it through happy & hard times.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR KIDS • Be a Music Maker! (Ages 6-11.) Friday, June 22, 1:30 pm. Join Idea Hatchery’s Heidi Larsen for an exploration of sound. Make music with a wind tunnel, experience a musical bench & try out PVC pipe instruments. Play with oscillation & pitch, & make a music & light show when you move!

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR KIDS • Fossils! Ages 6-11. Friday, July 13, 1:30 pm. Explore a box of fossils from the Burke Museum to peek into what life was like on earth thousands & millions of years ago. Feel free to bring your own fossil collection for show-&-tell.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR KIDS • Local Rocks & Minerals (Ages 6-11).

Friday, July 27, 1:30 pm. Learn about local rocks. Members of the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association will be on hand with examples to teach the main characteristics of igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks. What is it we see when we visit the local beaches? How do those giant “erratic” rocks land on the beach? Learn about local rocks & get answers your rock-&-gem-related questions.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR KIDS • Percussion Discussion (Ages 6-11).

Friday, June 29, 1:30 pm. Drums, shakers, sticks, & more! Join artist Jesse Watson for an entry level, fun, hands-on workshop on rhythm & percussion. Learn how to find a beat & keep a beat while making music with your friends. All you need to bring are your hands.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR KIDS • Percussion Discussion, Part 2 (Ages 6-11). Friday, July 6, 1:30 pm. Artist Jesse Watson will build upon the first Percussion Discussion session, but this session can stand alone for those who missed the first one. Learn about making music with your friends in this fun, hands on workshop on rhythm & percussion. All you need to bring are your hands.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR KIDS • Rocks, Gems & Minerals (Ages 6-11). Friday, July 20, 1:30 pm. Explore a box of rocks, gems & minerals from the Burke Museum & use it as a launching pad for learning. Do you know the difference between quartz & agate? Amethyst & tiger’s eye?

Feel free to bring your own rocks & minerals collection for show-&-tell.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018 • B 7

School’s Out Sleep Over June 16th Summer Camp July 16-20 & August 20-24

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Dabob Bay Natural Area

Dabob Bay Natural Area is located about 8 miles Northeast of Quilcene and about about 23 miles south of Port Townsend. The area was established in 1984 to protect intact salt marsh and sand spit plant communities, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

In 2009, the area was enlarged as a natural reserve to include a natural resources conservation area providing opportunities for low-impact public use. The reserve has 2,771 acres of shoreline, marsh and forest. “The natural area includes mature coastal forests, coastal streams, feeder bluffs, forage fish spawning areas, eelgrass beds, native Olympia oyster beds, nearshore tidelands and mudflats utilized by juvenile salmon and shorebirds, and open marine waters utilized by salmon, marine birds, harbor seals and orcas,” Washington’s DNR website stated. Leader file photo

Fort Townsend Historical State Park Fort Townsend Historical State Park was built in 1856 to operate an Army Base over the years. But a fire in its barracks in 1895 closed down the fort.

The park, located about 6 miles south of Port Townsend, has a 414-acre marine camping park with 3,960 feet of shoreline on the Port Townsend Bay. “Fort Townsend provides a quieter alternative to its bigger, busier northern neighbor, Fort Worden,” Washington State Parks website stated. “Explore a historic torpedo tower that held state-of-the-art technology during World War II.” Visitors to Fort Townsend Historical State Park can enjoy selfguided and guided tours of the area, ball fields for children and hiking paths that also allow bikes. Photo by parks.state.wa.us

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Summer Activities Listings ▼Continued from page 6 STEAM FRIDAYS FOR TEENS & KIDS • Build Your Own Boffer (All ages). Friday, August 3, 2-4:30 pm.

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 will be 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 385-6544 to register.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR TEENS • Box Oven Cooking (Ages 11-18).

Friday, June 29, 2 pm. Learn to make & cook with a box oven in this fun workshop for teens. Materials, instructions, & food will be supplied for you to create your own box oven & then cook something in it.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR TEENS • Musical Influences (Ages 11-18).

Friday, July 6, 3 pm. The Beatles album, “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” is one of the most influential recordings of all time & impacted many musicians & listeners in the late ‘60s. Take a look at some of those musical influences & listen to music that has influenced you while we rock out at the library. No shushing allowed!

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR TEENS • Rock Your Art (Ages 11-18). Friday, June 22, 3 pm. Art instructors Catherine & Ezraline Motteler will present a table full of ideas & resources for creating rock art. Choose from our collection of stones or bring your own to draw & paint on.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR TEENS • Rocks, Gems & Minerals (Ages 11-18). Friday, July 27, 3:30-5 pm.

Explore a collection of rocks, gems & minerals borrowed from the Burke Museum. Do you know the difference between quartz & agate? Amethyst & tiger’s eye? Feel free to bring your own rocks & minerals collection for show-&-tell.

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STEAM FRIDAYS FOR TEENS • Wire Wrapped Pendants (Ages 1118). Friday, July 20, 3-5 pm. Learn to create a wire wrapped pendant that you can wear or give as a gift in this fun & easy beginner’s workshop.

All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own sea glass, crystals, or stones to wrap.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN QUILCENE • Be a Music Maker!

(All ages.) Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm.

Join Idea Hatchery’s Heidi Larsen for an exploration of sound. Make music with a wind tunnel, experience a musical bench & try out PVC pipe instruments. Play with oscillation & pitch, & make a music & light show when you move! This program takes place at the Quilcene Community Center.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN QUILCENE • Fossils! All ages.

Tuesday, July 17, 2 pm. Explore a box of fossils from the Burke Museum to peek into what life was like on earth thousands & millions of years ago. Feel free to bring your own fossil collection for show-&-tell. This program takes place at the Quilcene Community Center.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN QUILCENE • Grass Buddies (All ages). Tuesday, June 26, 2 pm.

Over time, rocks become sand & dirt. See what happens when you fill socks with dirt, add grass seed & a face, water it & set it in a sunny place.

Join Lisa Doray & grow your own furry friend! All materials provided. This program takes place at the Quilcene Community Center.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN QUILCENE • Keep or Hide? You Decide! (All ages.) Tuesday, July 3, 2 pm. Join artist Penni Howton for an afternoon of rock painting, then decide which ones you want to hide for someone to find. Surprise! Materials provided, though if you have favorite rocks that need painting, bring them! This program takes place at the Quilcene Community Center.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN QUILCENE • Recycled Jam Band (All ages). Tuesday, July 10, 2 pm. Form a band with found objects to create rhythm sticks & container drums. Learn simple beats to get the parade started. All materials will be provided. This program takes place at the Quilcene Community Center.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN QUILCENE • The Library Rocks Art! All ages. Tuesday, July 24, 2 pm. Art instructors Catherine & Ezraline Motteler will present a table full of ideas & resources for creating rock art. Choose from our collection of stones or bring your own to draw & paint on. This program takes place at the Quilcene Community Center.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF • With Magician Jeff Evans (All ages). Monday, June 18, 6:30 pm. Every book is a magic book, but only when you open it! Kick off the summer with magician Jeff Evans & discover the amazing things that happen when you experience the magic of reading. Register for the Summer Reading Program before or after the show (or any time throughout the summer). Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, Jefferson County YMCA & Count Me in for Quilcene.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Creating a Podcast. Tuesday, July 3, 3 pm. Now that you’re hooked on listening to podcasts, let’s take a look at making our own. Learn how to use library resources such as Lynda.com to create a podcast for our adoring library crowd.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Drop-In Assistance. Tuesday, August 7, 4-6 pm. Drop-in & work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

shown at Film Festivals all around the world! Films will explore a variety of themes including cultures, protecting the environment, adventure, etc.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to view a collection of beautiful & inspiring short films.

TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Drop-In Assistance. Tuesday, July 10, 4-6 pm. Drop-in & work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM BOOK GROUP • “Every Day” by David Levithan (Ages 11-18). Thursday, July 5, 1:30-3 pm. Hang out with other book loving teens to read & discuss this bestselling novel. “Every Day” is a story about what it would be to wake up every morning in a different body, living a different life.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Drop-In Assistance. Tuesday, July 3, 4-6 pm. Drop-in & work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Drop-In Assistance. Tuesday, June 12, 4-6 pm. Drop-in & work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Drop-In Assistance. Tuesday, June 19, 4-6 pm. Drop-in & work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Drop-In Assistance. Tuesday, June 5, 4-6 pm. Drop-in & work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Introduction to Pinterest. Tuesday, June 5, 3 pm. Pinterest is a social media site that allows you to organize all your great finds online & “Pin” them to bulletin boards that you create. Learn how to set up a Pinterest account & how this very popular website works.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Outdoor Apps & Websites. Tuesday, June 12, 3 pm. Plan your next outdoor adventure! Explore Travel Guides, plant & animal identification guides, maps, compasses, flashlights & similar apps that are all available on your device.

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TECH TUESDAY AT THE LIBRARY • Soothing Melodies & Relaxation Apps. Tuesday, July 10, 3 pm. If you’re feeling stressed, come learn about some apps to help with relaxation & stress reduction, & join us in a guided meditation.

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TEEN FILM FESTIVAL • Ages 1118. Friday, July 13, 3 pm. Hang out with your friends while enjoying an afternoon of inspiring documentary short films, many of which have been

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TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM BOOK GROUP • “Every Day” by David Levithan (Ages 11-18). Thursday, June 21, 1:30-3 pm. Hang out with other book loving teens to read & discuss this bestselling novel. “Every Day” is a story about what it would be to wake up every morning in a different body, living a different life. The group will receive copies of the book, then meet again on June 28 & July 5 for discussion & reflection.

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TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM BOOK GROUP • “Every Day” by David Levithan (Ages 11-18). Thursday, June 28, 1:30-3 pm. Hang out with other book loving teens to read & discuss this bestselling novel. “Every Day” is a story about what it would be to wake up every morning in a different body, living a different life. The group will meet again on July 5.

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TODDLER STORYTIME • Mondays, 10:15 am. Toddler storytime is for children ages 12 months to 30 months & features movement, music, puppets & fingerplays as well as flannel stories & the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind.

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TODDLER STORYTIME • Mondays, 10:15 am. Toddler storytime is for children ages 12 months to 30 months & features movement, music, puppets & fingerplays as well as flannel stories & the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind.

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TODDLER STORYTIME • Mondays, 10:15 am. Toddler storytime is for children ages 12-30 months & features movement, music, puppets & fingerplays as well as flannel stories & the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind.

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Northwind Arts Center ART PORT TOWNSEND • Artist Studio Tour: a festival of the visual arts featuring an open studio tour of local artists. Aug 18 & 19, 10 am-4 pm. Printed brochures with studio listings & maps will be available at Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water Street.

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Fresh, Local & organic food for all your summer fun 414 Kearney Street, Port Townsend Open Everyday 8am –9pm www.foodcoop.coop

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation

Summer Programs Summer Youth Basketball Camp: July 9 through 12, 9am, to 12noon Blue Heron Middle School

Fall Coed Rec Youth Soccer League: Registration Deadline; August 3rd League dates: September 9, to October 28

22 parks and facilities available for your enjoyment from North Beach Park to Port Townsend Recreation Center to Memorial Field, to HJ Carroll Park, to Gibbs Lake Park, to Indian Island and beyond.

More information www.countyrec.com or call 360-385-9160

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Stewards program seeks students for third year FROM NORTHWEST WATERSHED INSTITUTE Up to 20 students from four high schools in East Jefferson County – Port Townsend, PY OCEAN, Quilcene and Chimacum High Schools – will be invited to participate in the accredited Environmental Science and Leadership Class for the 2018-19 academic year.

The class, coordinated

by Northwest Watershed Institute, is a cooperative project of nine partner organizations.

The theme of the class is “How can we better understand, restore and protect our local ecosystems?” Students experience a combination of learning, leadership and service.

First, students spend a week working outdoors with natural resource experts, learning what they do.

During the school year, they will serve for a minimum of 30 hours each as leaders and assistants on ecological service projects, with their mentors.

Now entering the third year of the class, Northwest Watershed Institute, a Port Townsend–based nonprofit working to protect and restore Pacific Northwest watersheds and habitats, will coordinate the program.

“Understanding leads to action.” said Jude Rubin, NWI stewardship director.

“Jefferson County students

can make important, lasting contributions. But first they need a chance to explore their home ecosystem, and learn about natural resource careers by working with experts. Many students love hard work, and they want to apply themselves in meaningful ways. The YES! Program connects them to new ways to do that.”

This July, students will complete a field-training course exploring natural places in East Jefferson County — from headwaters to bays —focusing on forest health, salmon and wildlife restoration, and water quality.

Students will complete the class during the academic year, on their own schedule, by leading approved sponsored projects. These include planting trees, removing non-native invasive plants, installing rain gardens, and working on Coastal CleanUps. Students can also serve as interpretive docents at salmon-bearing streams, marine aquarists, and outdoor educators.

Students chose from approved projects to meet their own interests and work styles. For example, PTHS senior Jesse Herman and sophomore Berit Schultz were among those who hauled hundreds of pounds of debris off beaches during the International Coastal Clean-Up, Washington State Clean-Up and Dabob Day.

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They worked with Carol Bernthal, Superintendent of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Betsy Carlson, Director of Citizen Science at Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and Charlie Hanson, a retired commercial fisherman who started his career as a teenager in Neah Bay. In all, each student will complete a minimum of 90 hours of work to get elective or occupational credit for the course. In addition, several students will intern with local groups, providing additional research and restoration, for additional credit. Previously, the class was limited to 14 students, but this year the program will expand to serve a maximum of 20 – the number that fits on the small school bus sponsored by Port Townsend High School.

In addition to occupational or elective credits required for gradation, students will be recognized for their participation in the YES! Program at their high school graduations.

FIELD COURSE: HEADWATERS TO BAY, TEN HOURS A DAY In July, students will participate in a six-day field course. Students stay in dorms at Fort Flagler, with trips to Gibbs Lake, multiple sites in Tarboo-Dabob Watershed, Snow Creek Watershed and Marrowstone Island.

“We did 10 field studies in five days, hosted two dinner events, had four evening

▼Continued from page 7 ARTIST SHOWCASE • Ongoing group exhibit of 36 artists from around the region, juried into the Jeanette Best Gallery for 2018. Exhibits rotate monthly & are curated to hang in a group setting. March 1 - Dec. 31. June Artist of the month Sandy Haight.

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JUNE EXHIBIT • THINK BIG! This exhibit of juried artwork is an opportunity for artists of all disciplines to break the limits that are placed on creativity & go large. Exhibit runs May 31 - July 1. June 3, 1 pm Art Talk.

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Albright Native Plant Center – Laurel Moulton and David Allen.

From Washington State, mentors Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Shellfish Harvest Management Team include biologists Camille Speck, Doug Rogers and Paul Clarke. In addition, students will tour the Taylor Shellfish Hatchery in Quilcene.

Field staff include Aliina Lahti-Locklear, a candidate for Masters in Teaching at Western Washington University (science education), and Tim Weissman, water quality specialist with Jefferson County Public Health Department.

CLASS LEADS TO INTERNSHIPS, COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS Through the program, motivated students may pursue independent projects with professional mentors for additional .5 credit, which can help fulfill elective, occupational credit, and/or senior project requirements.

Lauren Taracka is now completing her internship with NWI, the first baseline study of amphibians and reptiles in Tarboo Watershed.

“Basic information about the abundance, diversity and seasonal activity of amphibians and reptiles in the watershed will help NWI with our habitat restoration efforts,” said NWI Executive

Director Peter Bahls.

For Taracka, who plans a career in herpetology, the project is another great fit.

“Finding these animals, and helping preserve them, that’s what I love to do, and what I want to do in the future,” Taracka said.

Taracka received an award for her work at the International Herpetological Society Conference as well as occupational credit for the internship.

STRONG LOCAL SUPPORT Thanks to donors and local businesses, the class will be offered free of charge, beyond an optional donation to help cover food costs. A similar class at the North Cascades Institute costs $1,765.

The first two years of the program were supported through grants from Jefferson Community Fund’s new “Better Living Through Giving” Circle, a group of ten local philanthropists.

Other supporters included NWI board members, supporters and local residents.

This year, donors will make the class possible. Organizers are within $3,000 of their fundraising goal, thanks to generous donations.

Students can apply for the accredited class at www. nwwatershed.org.

To support the program, or for more information, contact Jude Rubin at jude@nwwatershed.org or 360-774-1457.

Summer Activities Listings

JULY EXHIBIT • PRINTMAKERS’ HAND. A juried exhibit of fine, hand-pulled prints by contemporary printmakers sponsored by Corvidae Press, showcasing print techniques such as etching, drypoint, monoprint, lithograph & collagraph. Exhibit runs July 5 - 29. Art Walk July 7, 5:30-8 pm.

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classes for professional skills, and completed about 10 hours of homework ... It was demanding, but working together in the sand and mud, and living together for a week we had a great time and became close friends,” said Brennan LaBrie, a first-year participant. Students will also assist with meals, cleaning, and field leadership.

Rubin credited the success of the field course to the positive attitude of students, the dedication of NWI staff, and excellence of visiting professional mentors from partner organizations.

Mentors for the field course include: Northwest Watershed Institute Executive Director Peter Bahls; NWI Director of Stewardship/Ecologist Jude Rubin; NWI Assistant Instructor Aliina Lahti; North Olympic Salmon Coalition Restoration Ecologist-Educators Chrissy McLean and Sarah Doyle; Jefferson Land Trust Stewardship Associate Carrie Clendaniel; Port Townsend Marine Science Center Citizen Science Coordinator Betsy Carlson; and Jefferson County Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, Water Quality Monitoring Division, Tim Weissman.

New partner groups include WSU Cooperative Extension Cheryl Lowe and Bob Simmons; and Olympic National Park’s Matt

BABYTIME • Wednesdays 10:1510:45 am. Newborns up to 18 months & their caregivers enjoy rhymes, fingerplays, songs, shakers, bubbles, & other activities. This program supports language development, provides age-appropriate stimulation, & offers caregivers an opportunity to build community.

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BOOK BINDING FOR KIDS • Thursday, July 5, 2-4 pm. Kids will learn simple book binding techniques to create their own books, & will use a variety of fun materials to decorate them. With special guest Joan Wenske. Ages 7-11.

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BUILD IT AT THE LIBRARY • Thursdays: June 21, July 12 & 26, 2-3 pm. Kids will be presented with design challenges & will use their creativity & engineering skills to find solutions using Legos, Straws & Connectors, & Brain Flakes. Ages 7-11.

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“CHANGELING” SHAKESPEARE READING GROUP • 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5-7 pm. Charles Pink House: 1256 Lawrence St. Readers will alternate roles scene by scene, “So that everyone gets a chance at the juicy parts,” DeWeese said. The group will decide together about which plays to read, & everyone is welcome to join. For more information, email Bob at bobbinsdream@gmail.com 174360 5/30

END OF SUMMER READING PARTY! • Friday, August 10, 2-3:30 pm.

Play games, blow giant bubbles, eat summery snacks, enjoy a rock painting craft, & celebrate your reading accomplishments on the library lawn.

All ages!

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING “COCO” • Friday, July 6, 6-8 pm. Watch the 2017 Pixar sensation, “Coco,” on the big screen while munching on gourmet popcorn!

“Coco” tells the story of young Miguel who dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning & colorful Land of the Dead. All ages.

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FIBER ARTS NIGHT • 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Charles Pink House: 1256 Lawrence St. Come & enjoy an evening of working on handiwork projects with other fiber artists. From knitting to quilting to weaving, all fiber arts projects are welcomed. Please bring your own supplies.

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JEANIE MURPHY: BAND PERFORMANCE & AUTHOR TALK ON “DONNA CODY” • Thursday, June 21, 7-8:30 pm. Port Townsend Public Library, Carnegie Reading Room. Jeanie Murphy grew up in New England & went to Beloit College & Portland State University, where she received her BA & MA in English. She has worked as a strawberry picker, lifeguard, library page, factory hand, apple picker, banjo instructor (if you can call that work), technical editor, & English instructor. She is now retired but not retiring. She has an album on CD Baby called “The Time’s Been Sweet” in which she plays the banjo. She has published a few minor things here & there & plays music in a band called “The Possum Carvers” or “The Glutton-Free Loafers,” depending on what kind of music they’re playing. “Donna Cody” is her first novel.

She lives on the Olympic Peninsula.

Sponsored by Friends of the Port Townsend Library.

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LIZARDOPOLIS • Thursday, August 2, 2-3:30 pm. Does your child LOVE lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles, & other creepy crawlies? Come join Port Townsend’s Lizardopolis & learn about these reptiles & amphibians and what makes them special to us & our environment. Participants will get a chance to hold the reptiles! Ages 5 & up.

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MUSIC MAKERS WITH HEIDI LARSEN • Thursday, July 19, 2-3 pm. Kids will experiment with sound at a variety of hands-on learning stations. Kids will create marble runs, try out pipe instruments, learn about & play with oscillation & pitch, & more!

Geared toward ages 5-13, but all ages are welcome.

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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME • Tuesdays 10:15-10:45 am. Children aged 3-5 years old & their caregivers learn early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, & activities. The emphasis for this age group is on kindergarten readiness & fostering a love of reading.

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STORY STRETCHERS • Mondays: June 25, July 9, 23, August 6, 2-2:45 pm. Do your “big kids” miss going to storytime? Story Stretchers is a storytime program designed for elementary age kids. Kids will listen to stories & participate in creative activities that will expand the themes of the books. Ages 5 to 9.

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ages are invited to attend storytime at the Farmers Market. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, & a variety of special activities designed for this out of doors event. All ages.

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SUMMER READING KICKOFF • Tuesday, June 19, 3-6 pm. Join us for our Summer Reading opening event! Sign up for Summer Reading & choose a free book! Decorate the sidewalk with chalk, make a musical instrument, join a kazoo ensemble, enjoy yummy snacks, and join Aaron Vallat & Jill Alban for African drumming & dance. It’s going to be a great summer at PT Library! All ages.

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TEEN AFTER-HOURS GAME NIGHT • Friday, July 13, 6:30-7:30 pm. Play board games, eat snacks, & hang out in the library after hours.

Teens are welcome to bring games of their own. Ages 12-18.

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TEEN DJ WORKSHOP WITH CALEB PEACOCK • Tuesday, July 2, 2-4 pm. Teens are invited to join local DJ legend, Caleb Peacock, & learn DJ fundamentals. Get a closer look at Caleb’s equipment, & create some beats at this hands-on workshop.

Ages 12-18.

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TEEN MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING “STAR WARS EPISODE VII: The Force Awakens” • Friday, July 27, 7-9 pm. Teens are invited to watch “The Force Awakens” on the big screen! “The Force Awakens,” set 30 years after “Return of the Jedi,” follows Rey, Finn, & Poe Dameron as they search for Luke Skywalker & fight alongside the Resistance against Kylo Wren & the First Order.

Gourmet popcorn provided! Ages 1218. *Please make note that this event is reserved for teens only. Younger children are encouraged to attend the Family Movie on July 6.

& rebooting frozen laptops at the US Antarctic Program’s South Pole Station. That improbable left turn signaled the start of a series of midlife career changes that included working below deck on a polar icebreaker, launching a Port Townsend farm collective & publishing two volumes of fiction. Cohn’s Antarctic novella, “Heller’s Tale,” has been praised for its gripping & accurate depictions of life “on the Ice,” & reviewers describe “Eight in Three Weeks,” his recent collection of short stories, as “Wry, irreverent, curious, sad & whip-smart – a terrific read.” Pablo will discuss how the (sometimes) surprisingly mundane life at the South Pole launched his career as an award-winning writer, & some of the twists & turns in his life since then that have become stories in their own right. Sponsored

by Friends of the Port Townsend Library.

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TODDLERTIME • Thursdays 10:1510:45 am. Children ages 18-36 months old & their caregivers enjoy songs, short stories, fingerplays, felt boards, & hands-on activities while they explore language & build their early literacy skills.

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TWEEN CODING CLUB • Wednesdays: June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8, 1-2:30 pm. Learn basic coding skills using Scratch & Khan Academy with tech educator Gage Choat. Coding is a great way to build critical thinking skills & computer literacy! Ages 10-14. Registration required.

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UKULELES UNITE! • For kids: Tuesday, July 31, 2-3:30 pm. Come jump on the ukulele bandwagon!

Learn the fundamentals with Port Townsend’s Ukuleles Unite! Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of ours. Registration required. Ages 7-12.

TEENS MAKE ZINES • Tuesday, June 26, 2-4 pm. Zines are homemade publications dedicated to music, artwork, poetry, cartoons, politics, short stories, or anything you can think of. Teens will create their own original zines using pen & ink, paper, rubber stamps, & collage materials. Teens may choose to display or circulate their zines at the library.

A variety of zines will be on hand for teens to peruse. Ages 12-18.

UNEXPECTED BRASS BAND & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SOCIAL • Friday, July 20, 5-6:30 pm.

A program for everybody! Meet on the library lawn for a late afternoon strawberry shortcake social with music provided by Port Townsend’s own funky New Orleans-style brass ensemble, the Unexpected Brass Band.

Relax on the lawn & enjoy summer!

All ages.

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THE HELPDESK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD (& OTHER ANTARCTIC IMPROBABILITIES) • Thursday, July 12, 7-8:30 pm.

Port Townsend Public Library, Carnegie Reading Room. In 2010, David Pablo Cohn left his comfortable position as a senior Silicon Valley research scientist to become “The Helpdesk at the Bottom of the World” for a season, fixing jammed printers

Yoga YOGA WITH ILANA SMITH • Offers a setting to s-l-o-w way down & feel the beneficial effects of yoga.

Ilana’s unique, individualized approach is a welcomed alternative to hot/fast-paced instruction. Questions? (360)385-2866 or visit roomtomoveyoga.com.

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STORYTIME AT CHETZEMOKA PARK • Wednesday, July 11, 2-2:45 pm. Join us for a special allages storytime at Chetzemoka Park!

Follow the bubbles to the storytime quilt & enjoy stories, fingerplays, puppets, songs, & a craft. All ages.

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STORYTIME AT THE FARMERS MARKET • Located at the Port Townsend Park & Ride. Wednesdays: June 27, July 25, August 15, 2:30-3 pm. Families with kids of all

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From sweet seed to fragrant flower Blooming farm hopes to educate community

flowers make you feel good,” she said. “And, they’re beautiful.”

That’s one of the reaKATIE KOWALSKI sons why Allred sprung into KKOWALSKI@PTLEADER.COM the colorful world of flower gardening.

Lacey Allred views flowThe beauty of the flowers as nourishment – for soul, ers Allred grows beneath the mind and body. surface and deep into their “It’s undeniable that roots – Allred is committed

to sustainable, organic practices at her small-scale Port Townsend flower business, Sweet Seed Flower Farm.

“There is a lot of education to be done around flowers,” Allred said, who is hoping to soon offer workshops, in addition to selling flowers and designing arrangements.

Allred said 80 percent of

flowers purchased at supermarkets in the U.S. are grown overseas, shipped here in air-conditioned transportation, covered in pesticides and stored in foam. Then, they are brought to weddings and gifted as notes of congratulations or condolences.

“They’re a weird carcass of petals, which is so sad,” she said.

Allred is part of a growing movement in organic farming to incorporate flowers into what they produce, and shed light on the floral industry with a “slow flower” movement.

“There’s definitely a big movement happening where people are trying to educate folks that it does matter where our flowers come from,” she said. “People (are) making the commitment to support organic, to support all of the local flower farms and let that be what’s shipped in our state and our community.”

Sweet Seed originated in Eugene, Oregon, three years ago.

In January, Allred moved here with her partner and transitioned the business to Port Townsend.

She grows a wide variety of flowers, focusing specifically on elegant flowers with long stems, and also incorporates natural elements like wildflowers and foraged greenery.

Allred offers a community supported agriculture program in which people can pay up-front for a season of flowers, with pickup locations in Port Townsend and Chimacum. She also flowers a’la carte and in bulk, and a range of design services for weddings, bridal showers and other special events.

“I love bring the beauty and the magic of flower to those occasions,” she said.

Learn more about Sweet Seed at sweetseedflowers.com.

Lacey Allred, pictured at left and top, grows flowers for her business, Sweet Seed. Allred is committed to sustainable, organic practices at her Port Townsend farm, and hopes to educate the community on the “slow flower” movement. Courtesy photos

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OH MY! If you love animals, Olympic Game Farm is the place for you. We are a drive-through wildlife exhibit, where animals will come up right to your vehicle! Experience wildlife in a way that is unlike anywhere else. During peak summer months, we also have a petting farm and freshwater aquarium. Vist our website and plan your visit today.

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PT Women’s Golf Club opens Wednesday evenings Kirk Boxleitner kboxleitner@ptleader.com To encourage women who work to learn and play golf, the Port Townsend Women’s Golf Club has reserved golf times at the Port Townsend Golf Club.

Barb Matter, spokeswoman for the women’s golf club, said games usually are on Tuesday mornings but acknowledged that many working women are unable to participate at that time.

As such, the women’s golf club is now offering golf times Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Matter said three or four current club members would be present every Wednesday evening to share their experiences with new golfers while playing a few holes of golf.

“This is just for fun, for learning the game and its rules, or to get back into the swing of things, if you’ve played in years past,” said Matter, a seven-year member of the club who joined before it changed its name from the Port Townsend Ladies Golf Club three years ago.

Although Matter first learned to golf in her teens from her mother, the responsibilities of marriage and motherhood

From left, Lynn Bidlake, Linda Deal and Diane Solie are among the Port Townsend Women’s Golf Club members eager to get more gals into the game. Courtesy photo

precluded Matter from doing much more than joining her mom for intermittent rounds of hitting the links.

“In my mid-50s, I started golfing again, occasionally, on

the weekends,” Matter said. “When I retired, I joined the women’s club, and golf became a regular activity to keep in shape, give myself a mental and physical challenge, and enjoy the friendships that developed from it.”

Matter continues to play because of the challenge golf provides.

“I’m always learning how to improve my game,” she said.

She added she also enjoys the friendships and fun.

“Any level of golfer can be a winner, since their handicap evens the playing field,” Matter said, crediting the U.S. Golf Association handicap system. “None of us women are expert golfers, and we welcome golfers at any level of learning the game.”

Prospective members may meet Wednesdays at the Port Townsend Golf Club starting May 30 and going through June 27. The first three women to participate in this dedicated time will receive a free round of golf, sponsored by the women’s club. Golf clubs can be provided, if needed.

For more information call Matter at 360-390-4662.

We invite you to visit or book your next event in one of Washington State's oldest towns. Visit www.portgamble.com and make your next trip to Port Gamble one for the history books.

SUMMER HORSE CAMP

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10 AM - 2PM • $225 *EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DISCOUNT Riding & Care Lessons, Horsemanship, Crafts & Games, No Experience Necessary, ages 8-12 Contact Christine Headley at 360-286-9256 or email: ch_equestrian@yahoo.com 152 Douglas Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368

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A photo from “Explore the Salish Sea.” Photo courtesy John Lowman

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Studio Tour 18 & 19 Juried Exhibit 2 to 26

Event, beach walk set for June 2 at Fort Worden

NORTHWIND ARTS CENTER

ConneCting arts and Community 701 Water Street 360.379.1086 Wed – Mon 11:30 am – 5:30 pm Closed Tues. northwindarts.org

Katie Kowalski kkowalski@ptleader.com A children’s book author who aims to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea will be at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center on June 2.

Joe Gaydos is co-author of “Explore the Salish Sea, A Nature Guide for Kids.”

“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to spend time talking about and exploring the Salish Sea with students and families in Port Townsend,” he said. “The more time we spend learning about and interacting with this incredible body of water, the more we realize how important it is for us to not just enjoy it, but to also take care of it.”

A presentation for kids and families is set for 12:30 p.m. June 2 in the Orca Exhibit classroom at the science center, 532 Battery Way E., followed by a beach walk. “(Gaydos) is able to connect the science for people in ways that move us to action,” science center executive director Janine Boire said.

Gaydos is a wildlife veterinarian and chief scientist for the SeaDoc Society.

His book is intended to inspire children to explore the marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle’s Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. His newest book follows the 2015 release of “The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest,” which he also co-authored with biologist Audrey Benedict.

“Joe’s new book is beautiful and, while it was primarily designed for fifth-graders, it teaches us all that we can – and must – make a difference for the health of the Salish Sea and the living things that depend on it,” Boire said.

Space is limited, and reservations are encouraged. RSVP to goo.gl/forms/SqAqTsE1aJ8Ir21a2.

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10am‐11am Orientation 11am –2pm Solar Homes open for touring

Come at 10am to acquire maps and review current products and incentives available for solar. Visit local installations and enter to win a “Emergency Preparedness Basket”. Jefferson County EV Association will Come at 10am to acquire maps and review current products and Come at 10am to acquire maps and review current products and also be showcasing a variety of electric vehicles. incentives available for solar. Visit local installations and enter to win a incentives available for solar. Visit local installations and enter to win a www.powertripenergy.com (360)643-3080 “Emergency Preparedness Basket”. Jefferson County EV Association will “Emergency Preparedness Basket”. Jefferson County EV Association will also be showcasing a variety of electric vehicles.

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Joe Gaydos will visit PT Marine Science Center on June 2. Courtesy photo

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“Riding Twilight” inspires Marian Roh Contributor The first weekend in June, Ling Hui’s Dance will present their annual treat, the studio performance in Wheeler Theatre.

The concert presents the culmination of a year’s study and includes new ballet and modern pieces set to a wide array of music – including Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Philip Glass, The Art of Noise and The Chemical Brothers.

Students range in age from 4 and up, including a very accomplished and dedicated group of teen and adult dancers. As always, the beginning 4-year-olds will try their very best to display “big!”

Dancers in Ling Hui’s studio present “Riding Twilight” June 1 and 2. Photo courtesy Ray Ketcham and “tiny!” and “fast” A touch of sparkle in the costumes heightens the and “slow” to the musical underwater/under starlight feeling as these beautiful, prompts, with unpredictother-worldly creatures go about their business to the able but adorable results. music of AURORA and Kevin Keller.

“Totem Spirit” highThere is always something a little unbelievable and lights the next age group magical about en pointe work, and this is taken full in pattern work to tribal advantage of in the ballet “Love Etude,” where some rhythms. The pre-teens sort of secret ritual from ancient times is underway. get to romp and posture in The graceful, Greek-inspired costumes in a cinnamon “Here We Go.” This year, color waft and drift as the three priestesses weave there is a flirtatious ballet their spells. There is a beautiful sadness to this piece, piece with mixed ages and fluttering fans as well as a forgotten rite perhaps, vital but forgotten, still faithmany other dance numbers.

Ling Hui is famous for mixing different ages together fully performed by the last three practitioners from a long-lost time. in a piece of choreography.

“Riding Twilight” is a stark modern piece, a story This mix of ages and skill levels lets the audience from present times. There is a sense of uncertainty, and imagine the years-long evolution of a dancer all in a guarding, and protecting. “Are we safe? Are we OK?” single night. the dancers seem to ask as they dash to and fro, looking Several pieces are real stand-outs this year. (The outward, fending off, spinning out of harms way and imagery evoked is what this writer felt. You, dear back into danger. There are hints of the refugee’s long reader, will of course find your own story. That’s the and weary journey, and the scattered panic of a night evocative power of this art form.) camp discovered by the authorities. The dancers flee “Under Stars” is a modern piece with a dreamy and regroup, ever watchful, trying to stay safe in harunderwater feel. The dancers begin on the floor, and rowing times. move like beautiful octopi at ease in their home eleStudio Director Ling Hui began dance classes at a ment, rolling bonelessly in waves only they can feel. The very early age in Taiwan. She studied in Japan and dancers wear their hair loose for this one, which adds later at the University of Colorado in Boulder, and a jellyfish-tendrils-effect to their flowing movements.

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served as Educational Director of the Crown Studio – Taipei Dance Forum Company. For the last twentytwo years she has worked with local dancers in Port Townsend.

Performances are June 1 at 7 p.m. and June 2 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Wheeler Theatre in Fort Worden State Park. Advance tickets are available at the Port Townsend Food Co-op.

Marian Roh danced professionally in her younger days, and studied/performed with Ling Hui for several years until her dancing-days retirement.

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Marrowstone Vineyards to start music series Kelli Ameling kameling@ptleader.com Marrowstone Vineyards is beginning a new music series to draw people of all ages to the island this summer.

The establishment currently has 20 scheduled concerts running now through September.

“This is our first year for the music series,” said James Holloway, owner of Marrowstone Vineyards.

“Last year, we didn't have a music series, however we did have some great events.”

The vineyard host a car show, a “lawn-chair hootenanny” and more to celebrating the Fourth of July, drawing anywhere from 100 to 400 people to the events.

“We also had a few local musicians out to play in the afternoons throughout last season,” he said. “We had such a great turnout

that we decided to make it a more permanent part of our summer.”

This year, the music series kicked off May 25 and 26, hosting Matt Sircely.

The following dates and musicians are scheduled so far: June 8 - The Alternators June 9 - The Gin Joints June 15 - Caribe Steel Band June 16 - Micaela Kingslight June 29 - The Jack Dwyer Band June 30 - Joe Euro July 13 - The Big Hands Colvin Band July 14 - The Big Hands Colvin Band Aug. 10 - Billy Brandt Aug. 11 - Billy Brandt Aug. 12 - Gretchen Yanover (1-4) Aug. 17 - Marina Rosenquist Aug. 18 - Joe Euro Aug. 24 - Marina Rosenquist Aug. 25 - The Marshall Family Band

Aug. 31 - Abakis Sept. 7 - The Gin Joints Sept. 8 - The Pazific “We love music of all different genres,” Holloway said. “We have a beautiful location/venue where we produce our high quality yet approachable wines that we wanted to compliment with a wide array of talented PNW artists to play here throughout the summer.”

But it does not stop there. Holloway said another reason to begin the music series is to hope to count balance everything going on “in the stressful lives we tend to live in this day and age.”

“When you spend an evening here listening to awesome music, sipping delicious wines, breathing the fresh air, taking in the amazing views of the Cascades and the Puget Sound,” he said.

Looking to the future, Holloway said they hope to host the music series every summer.

“We believe the more that people experience the atmosphere here at Marrowstone Vineyards, the more they will want to share the experience with their family, and friends,” he said.

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Hands-on Exhibits . Enrichment Programs & Camps . Birthday Parties Field Trips . Museum Gift Store

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Wellness activities can be an important part of the healing process or disease prevention.

These wellness workshops are open to anyone who wishes to participate.

Act F.A.S.T. Stroke Education | Learn to recognize signs. Free. when

Monday, June 18, 1:00 pm

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Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View, Port Ludlow

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Amy Yaley, 360.385.2200 ext. 2014

HPV Awareness for Adults | The impact of HPV infection. Free. when

Saturday, June 23, 1:00 pm

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Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence, Port Townsend

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Women’s Health Clinic, 360.344.0403

Osteoporosis Management through Exercise | Free.

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Quilcene Community Center, 294952 US-101, Quilcene

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Rehabilitation, 360.385.2200 ext. 1200

Orthopedic Health | Learn about degenerative joint pain. Free. when

Thursday, September 13, 4:00 pm

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Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View, Port Ludlow

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Orthopedic Clinic, 360.344.0400