Sharing the Magic
Port Townsend for the Holidays Gift Guide â?† Holiday Events â?† Party Fouls Supplement to the
Nov. 26, 2014 edition
Holiday party ‘dos and don’ts’
Don’t commit a party foul By Leader Staff Love it or loathe it, ‘tis the season for holiday get-togethers when friends and family, all cozy and warm in the same ugly holiday sweaters they sported last year, gather to eat, drink and be merry. Here is our collection of holiday party dos and don’ts. Hopefully this list helps to keep your party season cringe-free, whether host or guest. Cheers!
GENERAL ETIQUETTE Haller Fountain glows with festive holiday lighting in the heart of Victorian downtown Port Townsend. Leader Illustration
Welcome! Port Townsend and Jefferson County are popular places to visit for spring, summer and fall recreation, entertainment and as weekend getaway destinations. The winter season, particularly leading up to and during the holiday season, is just as attractive. If it is a unique gift item you seek for family or friends, our stores (almost all are locally owned, not chain stores) have something for you. Experiences – there are so many experiences here which you can do now, or reserve for another time. Music, live theater, great food – it’s all here, too. Make your visit a day trip, or an overnight stay. Many
shops stay open late during the holiday shopping season. Take a break from the shopping malls, and check out what it’s like to shop in a small town. And it’s not all about Port Townsend. There are speciality shops and quality eateries in the communities along the highways leading here from our neighbors in Kitsap, Mason and Clallam counties. Obviously, we hope you check out the products promoted by the advertisers in this Holiday Gift Guide, and from any other business you encounter along the way. Naturally, tis the season for love and hope and family and friends, which are the best gifts of all.
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DO... Invite people to holiday meals who don’t have a great place to go. Respond to RSVPs, especially coming from a friend or client. Have the courtesy to show up (roughly) on time. Remember the Cinderella rule: A lady leaves the party by midnight.
“Not a single house light is on. It’s all Christmas lights and decorations.”
DON’T...
Dress your pet in an ugly holiday sweater or any other holiday-themed pet costume. Would you like a dog to dress you to their taste? Decorate your table with inedible treats. The table should be piled high with food. Decor could get eaten. Assume your pet is invited, or your children. There are petand kid-friendly family parties, and then there are adult parties. Wash your floors. Sweeping is good, but the floors will get trashed from a big party, so save the washing for afterward.
PHOTOGRAPHS
DO... Take advantage of large gatherings of friends and family as a chance for a group photo
DON’T... DON’T kiss your Kiss your boss, whether boss at the holiday party, under mistletoe or not. whether under mistletoe Discuss politics, money or or not! religion. Ask a woman if she is pregnant. Snoop in the host’s medicine cabinet.
DECORATIONS
DO... Secure your Christmas tree, lest there be dancing and the floor shakes. Cover your home, inside and out, with holiday lights. “I just put up every light in the universe, all candles or strings of lights,” says Nancy, who has hosted a Christmas party every year for more than 30 years.
DO remember to label the marijuana brownies!
for posterity. All those loved ones might not gather again. Check yourself before you wreck yourself, as someone will surely post about it on social media. Lighten the mood by photobombing as often as possible DON’T... Post a compromising photo or video of a fellow party-goer on social media without consent.
FOOD & DRINK
DO... Run your ideas for potluck contributions by the host. Bring a bottle of wine to a potluck if you’re not bursting with original dish ideas. Leave your dish, especially if no one is eating your contribution to the potluck, and collect it the next day. Spend an extra $10 on wine to better impress the in-laws. Bring finger food, and posSee PARTY, Page 4▼
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sibly toothpicks for those who may have recently neglected to wash their fingers. Ensure at least one container of egg nog is on hand, whether you enjoy it or not. Designate a driver. Seriously, who hasn’t heard that message by now. Clearly label the marijuana brownies. DON’T... Drink more than you eat. Bring a bag of chips or 2-liter of soda to a potluck. Drink at all, lest your loose lips let something slip that you will later regret. “You can’t unring that bell,” says Topper, the retired top sergeant. Show up famished and wolf down food intended for all
DON’T YOU THINK a potluck party just screams for untried recipes?
DO sing, definitely sing. And stick to the traditional lyrics until late in the evening.
DO designate a driver. Seriously, who hasn’t heard that message by now?
party guests, unless the host insists you come back for thirds and fourths. Stash empty food or drink containers (or olive pits) for fear of losing your seat upon getting up. Expect the host to provide serving dishes and silverware for your potluck contribution, unless you have checked in advance. Say anything about the food, unless you have something nice to say. Put your fingers in the mashed potatoes.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
DO... Sing. “Definitely sing. Everyone is encouraged to sing.” says a party songbird. “There are so many people singing with such enthusiasm, that anything bad gets buried.” Stick to the traditional lyrics, until the kids go to bed and the grown-ups’ egg nog is served.
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DON’T... Heckle your fellow carolers, even if you’ve chosen to refrain from singing.
GIFTING
DO... Give from the heart. Buy local, and/or locally made. Consider giving edible gifts. Remove price tags.
Party invite excuses Sorry, the dog ate the invitation...
By Robin Dudley of the Leader For some of us, the Christmas holiday season is the most magical time of year. For others, it’s a trial to endure. What to do when you just can’t muster up the bonhomie required for another schmooze-fest? Use an alibi. Here are a few possibilities on how to avoid attendance: • “I have to work.” This one is guaranteed to get you some points from the work-ethic folks. • “Can I bring my new boyfriend? He’s trying to get over his methamphetamine addiction.” • “I only eat roadkill. I’ll be bringing a raccoon pie.” • “My car broke down.” This one is a little thin, being such a cliche. If necessary, actually break something in your car. • “My car broke down, can I borrow $2,500?” • “I’m sick.” This one might backfire, with Aunt Petunia
showing up with chicken stew and a DVD of “Meet Me In St. Louis.” • “I’m allergic to (whatever).” You can always claim that you break out in hives when in the presence of twinkly lights, or suffer uncontrollable sneezing when your nephews are around. • “I promised to volunteer for (insert name of charitable organization here).” Tell your family that you volunteer at a nursing home. They’ll think you’re a saint. Alternatively (and perhaps, more maturely) you can “Just Do It.” Put on a reasonably clean shirt and make a token appearance. Hang out by the cheese plate. Better to go for 15 minutes than not at all, and it would make your mom happy. The days are short and the nights are long, and this too shall pass. Happy holidays, and remember: the more the merrier; the fewer, the better the fare.
DON’T... Re-gift if there is any possibility the original gifter or the new recipient will find out about it. Otherwise, consider it the holiday version of recycling. Give your niece or nephew a puppy or a drum set without running it by the parents first.
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The spirit of experience
Wrap up a little something that will get you out, up and learning By Allison Arthur of the Leader As the holidays fly by, year after year, many of us are realizing that it’s experiences, not things, that we cherish and remember most. Great experiences this year included walking along the Dosewallips River, picking blackberries, watching the salmon spawn. Stargazing that warm night on Hurricane Ridge and picking up peaches to can the next day. How about the whale-watching trip from Port Townsend to the San Juan Islands, when the whales came up seemingly to say hello? The other morning I brought a cup of coffee to bed and tucked myself up against a frosty morning and thought about some of the experiences that are worth giving and getting. And yes, of course, you can
wrap up your experience with a little creativity. Here are some ideas to get you in the experience-giving spirit:
DISCOVER PASS
Washington state parks are wonderful places to visit and camp. Vehicle access requires an annual $30 state Discover Pass. Buy it at Fort Worden and it helps your community. Use it at any Washington state sark. There’s also the America the Beautiful pass for all national parks, $80 a year. Even better, U.S. citizens or permanent residents ages 62 and older pay $10 for a senior pass and lifetime access to national parks and historic sites.
MOVIES, MOVIES
Not the outdoors type? A weekend of good movies can also
be a great gift. Vasu Video in Uptown in Port Townsend has great monthly rental packages, starting with 10 rentals for $29.50 plus tax. I like it because it’s a family-owned business, and they remember your name and phone number. If you really want to wow a loved one, consider a Port Townsend film festival pass. They become available Dec. 1. A Festival Pass costs $185. Talk about saying, “I love you, marry me, spend time with me.” Ah, romance. Buy one new movie and wrap up the gift along side it.
PERSPECTIVE – BY SEA
The good folks at Puget Sound Express really know what they are doing when it comes to getting people close to whales, without disturbing the whales. And their guides can point out interesting bits of history about land, sea and mammals throughout the Salish
Sea. They’ve also partnered with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center to do puffin cruises to Protection Island. This year they are offering a Cinderella Cruise from Port Ludlow to Port Townsend, which includes the play “Cinderella” at Key City Public Theater, cruise and refreshments. Hum. Do I have to drive all the way to Port Ludlow to do this? Well, maybe. That’s the way life is on the peninsula. You just have to learn to go with the flow and that means getting out on the water in the winter or in the summer; ideally, both. Present it as a stuffed whale toy with tickets for two.
PERSPECTIVE – BY AIR
Getting out on the water is a must-do, but if you want true perspective, there’s nothing like going up. As in flying. Ever seen your house from the air? It will look small, inconsequential, along with
all the problems you might associate with it. Personally, a balloon ride is on my bucket list. Up, up and away. When I was at a tourism summit recently at Fort Worden, I discovered Morning Star Balloon, based in Sequim. Again, this is an experience, not a doesn’t-fitmust-take-back sweater we’re talking about. How about a balloon ticket attached to a big box of colorful balloons?
AIRLIFT INSURANCE
Well, while we’re up in the air, we might as well talk about a gift to give a friend or family member who has known reoccurring medical issues or otherwise doesn’t have a lot of medical insurance. In rural Jefferson County, most patients with serious injuries are airlifted to medical centers in Seattle.
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sincerer the LOVE THAN e e Community supported agriculture (CSA) shares are a great way to share produce straight from the fields, as pictured here at Red Dog Farm. Leader 2014 photo by Allison Arthur
GOOD FOOD
If you’d rather not take a trip via boat, plane or helicopter, one good way to stay healthy is to eat healthy. So join the Port Townsend Food Co-op, get your veggies and meat from local farmers, shop at the Port Townsend Farmers Market or support a local farmer by buying a CSA share. CSA stands for community supported agriculture. It’s like buying a share in a local farm without having to actually do
TARGET PRACTICE
So, as I was lying in bed, dreaming of good food and balloon rides, I made the mistake of asking my husband what experience he’d like to try next year. “Shooting,” he said without hesitating, no doubt with visions of youthful days when he carried a large weapon in Africa. Yes, well, those days are gone. But there’s always a membership to the Jefferson County Sportsmen’s Association. Or, back to my dreaming, there are also some really interesting classes offered through
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Cedar Root Folk School on Marrowstone Island, including a bow-making and an archery workshop, also on my bucket list. The school also offers a knife-making workshop, sausage making and firemaking, to mention a few more. No idea how to wrap that idea up, but I’ll bet you could figure it out.
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all the dirty work. In exchange for money during the winter, which helps the farmers buy seeds and equipment, you get fresh produce in the spring and summer. Red Dog Farm and Midori Farm both offer CSAs. Ask your favorite vendor at the market about a CSA. Yes, this is a thing, as well as an experience. Get a basket from Goodwill and put a CSA subscription in with goodies from the co-op.
-George Bernard Shaw-
MEMORIES
Think of all the presents you were given as a child. My husband still recalls his red Roadmaster bicycle. I recall a baby doll. He doesn’t have his bike, but I have my doll, and what I cherish most isn’t that I have it, but that it was given to me with love by someone I now miss. As we get older, it’s moments we remember most, road trips and hikes to nowhere, good food eaten slowly, rainy days with movies and a warm fire, and loved ones. So for the holidays, wrap up something to remember. Buy your loved one an experience.
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Consider a $79 annual membership to Airlift Northwest. A woman I know – that would be me – recently saved $22,509 thanks to that insurance. Yes, without the insurance, that’s how much a recent airlift from Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle would have cost. (All is well, by the way.) Wrap that $79 gift in a nice blanket or pair of boots from Quimper Mercantile and you’re all set.
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Mincemeat Without the Meat Yield: 4 quarts (enough for 4 pies) Preparation time: about 1 hour 10 large Granny Smith or other tart apples, cored, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 C cranberries 1 1/4 C dried cranberries 1 1/4 C golden raisins 1 1/4 C dried apricots, roughly chopped 2 C dried tart cherries 2 C dark brown sugar 1/2 C dark rum 1/2 C bourbon OR brandy OR port 1/4 C cornstarch 1 stick (8 Tablespoons) butter, melted 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Most of those who profess to hate mincemeat pie haven’t tasted the real thing and are probably in for a surprise. This version is meatless, quite tart and pretty boozy, so it’s a good way to tempt the mincemeat-averse to give it another chance. Photo by Catherine Kapp
Meatless mincemeat: It’s what’s for dessert By Catherine Kapp For many of us, the heady aroma of mincemeat pie is the smell of tradition in the winter holiday season. Indeed, mincemeat goes back a long way, at least to medieval times and probably a long way further than that, and its rich history is tied to the mingling of cultures over several millennia. Originally, mincemeat contained beef, venison or mutton along with suet and sometimes eggs. Its tartness came from locally available cider or vinegar, the spices from exotic locales to the east first brought to Europe by the Arabs in Spain, later by returning Crusaders. Spirits like rum and brandy and molasses or brown sugar were added as trade with the Americas grew in the 18th century. So mincemeat is a rich dish in both flavor and history. Most people who profess to hate the stuff haven’t tasted the real thing and are probably in for a surprise. The recipe shared here is meatless, quite tart and pretty boozy, so it’s a good way to tempt the mincemeat-averse to give it another chance. By the way, this mincemeat is good not just for pies. Try it over ice cream, with baked apples, stuffed in half a fresh pear or, on a cold winter night, as part of a sauce for pork or duck. Do make the full amount. A jar at this time of year makes a nice gift for almost anyone, including vegetarians and those avoiding gluten. A jar in the pantry is a bird in the hand for the long dank winter season., 8 ❆ 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Zest of 2 large lemons (4 teaspoons) Zest of 2 medium oranges (4 teaspoons) 1 Tablespoon grated ginger root 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (Almond extract; additional rum or bourbon) 1) Working in batches, place the apples in the bowl of food processor and pulse to roughly chop. Reserve. 2) Roughly chop the fresh cranberries with a few pulses of the food processor (just enough to break the skins of some of them). Add to the apples. 3) Place chopped apples, cranberries and all remaining ingredients in a large heavy stockpot or nonreactive Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the mixture is very thick and liquid is almost entirely absorbed. Stir often and watch carefully to avoid scorching. 4) Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. (I like to add about 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a little more rum, but this is according to taste.) Refrigerate for up to one week. To keep for a longer time, either freeze or ladle into sterile canning jars and process 12 minutes with simmering water. (Port Townsend resident Catherine Kapp has been known to shake things up at holiday parties with recipes such as this one.)
Spicy Pecans are a wonderful treat to serve with drinks or as a topping for salad or guacamole. Photo by Catherine Kapp
Holiday season snacks Whether your favorite celebration is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the Solstice, the end-of-the-year holiday season is approaching. It’s a wonderful opportunity for cooks of all persuasions. What could be more personal than a gift you cook yourself ? Yet food gifts can be tricky. We want to give something a bit luxurious, yet our gift list may well include friends or family with a variety of special dietary restrictions ranging from the purely philosophical to the medically necessary. In this season of light, the last thing we want to do is offend the sensibilities or clog the arteries of our nearest and dearest!
Spicy Pecans
1) Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line one large or two small baking sheets with parchment.
Makes 4 cups Preparation time: about 50 minutes
2) In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Add nuts and stir to coat evenly.
2 egg whites 4 cups shelled pecans 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
3) In a small bowl, whisk together the spices and salt.
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4) Toss nuts with spice mixture until thoroughly coated.
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (available in the spice department of local supermarkets)
5) Spread evenly on the baking sheets and bake about 45 minutes to one hour, stirring every 15 minutes to separate any clumps. Nuts are done when golden brown.
1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6) Remove to a rack to cool. Store in airtight container. These are wonderful with drinks or as a topping for salad or guacamole. The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
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Holiday Events 2014
Listen, taste, buy, share in holiday season events Jefferson County organizations offer a breadth of festive events and activities for the season. Telephone prefixes are 360 unless otherwise noted. This list is for our annual Holiday Guide, published by the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader, ptleader.com. The list is also published in our Holiday Gift Ideas section in December, and new information is welcome. Also, churches may submit news notices of Advent, Christmas and/ or Hanukkah services and events. Submit to news@ptleader.com.
Friday, Nov. 28 BLACK FRIDAY - Let the Shopping Begin! “Santa Shops Here” local shopping promotion starts on Black Friday in Port Townsend, sponsored by the Main Street Program. Some restrictions apply. Details at ptmainstreet.org. 24TH ANNUAL PORT TOWNSEND ARTS GUILD HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR. Handmade woven items, jewelry, leather work, photography, sculptures, stoneware, clothing and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.
Saturday, Nov. 29 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY & MERCHANTS’ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Join the nation-wide celebration of local business. Many Port Townsend shops have extended hours to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29. Customers can sign up to receive a $10 rebate for shopping at participating businesses. See more at “About Small Business Saturday” ptmainstreet.org. Wild Rose Chorale is scheduled for caroling in the streets Uptown and Downtown, 2-4 p.m. Sample instore treats. Get a jump on holiday shopping and save your receipts from participating merchants in the “Santa Shops Here” promotion. HOLIDAY BAZAAR, SHOPPING IN QUILCENE - Find unique, local gifts at the annual Quilcene Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Quilcene Community Center. Multiple 12 ❆ 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
The Wild Rose Chorale, a Port Townsend favorite, goes caroling in the streets Uptown and Downtown, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Last year, the group borrowed Victorian attire from both the Jefferson County Historical Society and Key City Public Theatre. Wild Rose also appears at the Community Treelighting on Dec. 6, and hosts a holiday concert Dec. 13. Leader 2013 photo by Patrick J. Sullivan vendors feature their own handmade local arts and crafts, baked goods and preserves, holiday art and decor, and gifts for all. This event benefits the Quilcene Food Bank. For more information, call Dora at 360-765-3157.
Arts Guild Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Handmade woven items, jewelry, leather work, photography, sculptures, stoneware, clothing and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.
And stop by the Olympic Art Gallery in Quilcene from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Also, the Picket Fence, a Quilcene family tradition for 20 years specializing in handcrafted items, hosts a COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 29, and continuing Dec. 5-6, Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20. Located at 21 Dutch Lane, just south of Quilcene (the business is slated to relocate downtown by early next year), wear something flannel on Friday and get a free plaid tree ornament.
OPEN PARLORS AT PORT TOWNSEND B&Bs - The city of Port Townsend and the Northwest Chapter of the Victorian Society in America invite you to celebrate the Holiday season Victorian-style, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 20. A selection of Port Townsend’s Inns, B&Bs and private homes host “Open Parlors.” Each weekend highlights four locations. Tours feature live music, readings, refreshments, and sparkling holiday decorations. Expect a visit by Father Christmas and cheer aplenty at Port Townsend’s Museum of Art and History Dec. 13. Details and
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QUILCENE TALENT SHOW, DINNER, CONCERT - Quilcene School is hosting Quilcene’s Got Talent, a holiday dinner, concert, and art display, with entrants vying for a Grand Prize of a 7-inch Galaxy Tablet, and other prizes. Dinner is served 5-5:45 p.m., followed by presentation of acts, 6-7 p.m. A holiday sing-along and dessert lead to prize awarding at 7:15 p.m. Contact Sue Bettinger at Quilcene School for more information and/or to volunteer. KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” - Dec. 4-28. Adapted from Charles Perrault’s classic folktale, this production combines splendor, slapstick and song in a unique all-ages holiday celebration of the girl whose goodness elevated her from rags to riches. 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St., Port Townsend. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org
Friday, Dec. 5 GINGERBREAD HOUSE AUCTION FUNDRAISER to benefit Jefferson County Warriors. The Warriors are Jefferson County’s representative Olympics team for the disabled. They compete in three tournaments each year and each athlete is responsible for obtaining funds to finance their hotel and meals. Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue Local 2032 have been hard at work creating gingerbread houses to auction off to the high-
p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org
Saturday, Dec. 6 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA IN QUILCENE - Lion’s club hosts breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. – noon at the Masonic Lodge, 170 Herbert St., Quilcene. $7. Proceeds benefit backpacks for kids. CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR IN BRINNON - Brinnon Booster Club. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 360-796-4910 for booth reservations and information, 151 Corey St., Brinnon. POTTERY SHOW ON MARROWSTONE ISLAND - Holiday Sale of hand made, high fire functional stoneware and porcelain pottery. Hand made specialized flameware (furnoware) functional pottery suitable for top of burner and oven cooking. Hand made decorative ceramic tiles and murals. Wine, soft drinks and chocolate are to be served. marrowstonepottery. com. 10 a.m – 5 p.m., Marrowstone Pottery 292 Merry Road, Nordland. OPEN PARLORS IN PORT TOWNSEND - Celebrate the Holiday season Victorian-style, 1-3 p.m. Tours feature live music, readings, refreshments, and sparkling holiday Santa Claus is coming to town for Port Townsend’s annual community tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, decorations. Details and ticket Dec. 6 at Haller Fountain, at the corner of Washington and Taylor streets. There is to be caroling in the streets information are available at vicfest. with the Wild Rose Chorale, and in-store refreshments; in addition, many shops stay open later. Santa visits org/yule. with children to hear their Christmas wishes; last year, that included Owen Thetford. CENTER VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE Leader 2013 file photo by Megan Claflin OPEN HOUSE - Center Valley Animal Rescue annual Holiday St., Brinnon. est bidder. 7 p.m., East Jefferson BRINNON COMMUNITY THEATRE: Open House starts at 11 a.m. Dec. Fire Rescue Station 11, 9193 Rhody “BAMOTH THE STARGAZER” and KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE 6 at 11900 Center Road, just north Dr, Chimacum. other holiday presentations. 7 p.m., PRESENTS “CINDERELLA” 7:30 See EVENTS, Page 16▼ Brinnon Booster Club, 151 Corey
Christmas season decorations in Port Townsend and Jefferson County range from the million-light display at Whitney Gardens & Nursery in Brinnon, to this Seattle Seahawk “12th Man” display at a Port Townsend Home. The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader’s 16th annual Holiday Lights Tour map of well-lit homes and businesses is to publish with our Dec. 17 issue. Leader 2013 photo by Patrick J. Sullivan 14 ❆ 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
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Thursday, Dec. 11 SENIOR SINGLES HOLIDAY DINNER IN LUDLOW - Roz and friend Gloria are hosting the Annual Christmas Dinner, which is BYOB, at Roz’s home in Port Ludlow at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to 25 attendees. Call 437-9870 to reserve a seat and to get address for payment of $15.
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of Quilcene. It features special guest artist Mena Quilici, Sophia of Limitless Henna, and Catherine Herrick with chair massage. Tour the ranch, greet the animals, bring your camera and pose with Santa, enjoy savory and sweet treats, and a themed basket raffle. No adoption fee for pre-approved applications received no later than Tuesday, Dec. 2. For the health of the animals on the ranch, please do not bring pets. For more information, call 360-765-0598.
Jefferson County Library Holiday Open House - All are invited to join the Staff and Board of Trustees of the Jefferson County Library for the library’s annual Holiday Open House 3-6 p.m., 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock. Decorate votives, create monster bookmarks, and enjoy other seasonal craft projects. All materials provided. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jefferson County Library. For more information call 385-6544 or check the website at jclibrary.info.
ART ON MARROWSTONE ISLANDJoin local artists and musicians at Marrowstone Vineyards for the 2nd annual Art on the Island holiday sale. Sip wine while shopping for local art and crafts, while listening to the music of Paula Lalish (harp) and Joanne Pontrello (banjo). 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Gallery and Tasting Room, 423 Meade Road, Nordland. TREELIGHTING & SANTA VISIT IN PORT TOWNSEND - There’s caroling in the Port Townsend streets with the Wild Rose Chorale from 1 to 3 pm, in-store refreshments and many shops plan to be open later. Come to Haller Fountain for the annual Community treelighting and Santa visit at 4:30 p.m. Santa arrives by the Port Townsend Kiwanis Choo Choo to light the community tree. After the Treelighting, Santa visits with children to hear their Christmas wishes. TREELIGHTING, WITH SANTA, IN QUILCENE - Quilcene’s community Christmas tree lighting is Saturday, Dec. 6 at about 5 p.m., near the post office along U.S. Highway 101. Santa makes a special appearance, and cookies and mulled cider are served. KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: ‘CINDERELLA,’ 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL ORCHESTRA - The Port Townsend High School and Blue Heron Middle School Orchestra’s Winter Concert is 7 p.m., PTHS auditorium, 1500 Van Ness St. PORT TOWNSEND COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA - “Noel” holiday concert. 7:30 p.m., Chimacum High 16 ❆ 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
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Friday, Dec. 12 KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org ’Tis the season for holiday concerts and programs, such as these cute children dressed up for the annual Castle Hill Preschool show. Leader 2013 photo by Patrick J. Sullivan School auditorium, 91 W Valley Road.
Sunday, Dec. 7 ART ON MARROWSTONE ISLANDJoin local artists and musicians at Marrowstone Vineyards for the 2nd annual Art on the Island holiday sale. Sip wine while shopping for local art and crafts, while listening to the music of Paula Lalish (harp) and Joanne Pontrello (banjo). 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Gallery and Tasting Room, 423 Meade Road, Nordland. BRINNON COMMUNITY THEATRE: “BAMOTH THE STARGAZER” and other holiday presentations. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Brinnon Booster Club, 151 Corey St., Brinnon. COYLE CONCERTS IN THE WOODS features Anna Tivel‘s wide-eyed celestial folk songs and Jeffrey Martin’s first-rate guitar work at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Laurel B. Johnson Community
Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, on the Coyle Peninsula. KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 2:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org
Tuesday, Dec. 9 PORT TOWNSEND 7TH & 8TH GRADE WINTER CONCERT - 7 p.m., Blue Heron Middle School, 3939 San Juan Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 PORT TOWNSEND HIGH SCHOOL BAND WINTER CONCERT - 7 p.m., Port Townsend High School, 1500 Van Ness St.
Saturday, Dec. 13 28TH CHIMACUM ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR - Hand made gifts of all varieties; gold and silversmith, textiles, candles, woodworking, leather works, bird houses, food, clothing and more at the 28th annual show – the largest such fair in Jefferson County. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Chimacum High School campus, 91 West Valley Road. $3 entry fee. Proceeds benefit Chimacum students. OPEN PARLORS IN PORT TOWNSEND - Celebrate the Holiday season Victorian-style, 1-3 p.m. Tours feature live music, readings, refreshments, and sparkling holiday decorations. Father Christmas visits Port Townsend’s Museum of Art and History. Details and ticket information are available at vicfest. org/yule. VICTORIAN YULETIDE FESTIVAL AT MUSEUM - Special holiday activities, caroling, refreshments and a visit with Father Christmas 1-4 p.m. Stop by the Jefferson County Museum of Art and History at 540
Water St. to join in these festivities from times gone by enjoypt.com/ holidays. KIWANIS CHOO CHOO RIDES FOR CHILDREN - Meet members of the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club across from the Jefferson Museum of Art and History (old City Hall) 1-4 p.m., 540 Water St., for a ride in the George Earl Memorial Choo Choo. Suggested $5 donation (proceeds benefit school arts education and music programs). Check ptmainstreet.org for details. KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre. org CRUISE FROM LUDLOW FOR ‘CINDERELLA’ - Key City Public Theatre presents another round of the popular Key City Cruises for “Cinderella.” Cruise from Port Ludlow to Port Townsend aboard Puget Sound Express to attend a performance. $75 per person, $55 for children 12 and under. Admission includes the play, the cruise, and onboard refreshments. Call 385-5278 for details and reservations. NAN TOBY TYRRELL IN CONCERT“Holiday Cheer” piano concerts, sing-alongs 3 p.m., Seaport Landing, 1201 Hancock St. WILD ROSE CHORALE & FRIENDSHoliday concert, featuring the nine-voice a cappella group, plus special guests Exact Change, a women’s vocal ensemble; Singers in the Rain, a men’s vocal ensemble; the PT Youth Chorus; and the PT Community Bell Choir. Suggested donation at the door. Information is available at 385-1402, wildrosechorale@gmail.com or wildrosechorale. org. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St.
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WILD ROSE CHORALE & FRIENDSHoliday concert, featuring the nine-voice a cappella group, plus special guests Exact Change, a women’s vocal ensemble; Singers in the Rain, a men’s vocal ensemble; the PT Youth Chorus; and the PT Community Bell Choir. 2:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St. Suggested donation at the door. Information is available at 385-1402, wildrosechorale@gmail. com or wildrosechorale.org. ‘CINDERELLA’ FAMILY SHOW Need a performance where you’re comfortable bringing the little ones? Key City Public Theater offers a Family Show performance of “Cinderella” at 2:30 p.m. Features special pricing, treats for the kids and a chance to get your picture taken with the actors.
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Thursday, Dec. 18 NAN TOBY TYRRELL IN CONCERT Holiday Cheer piano concerts, singalongs, 2 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare 834 Sheridan St., (3rd floor) for staff and patients. ‘CINDERELLA’ FAMILY SHOW KCPT offers a Family Show performance of “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. Features special pricing, treats for the kids and a chance to get your picture taken with the actors on the set.
Friday, Dec. 19 KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 7:30 p.m. 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org
Saturday, Dec. 20 “Christmas Gift to You” CONCERT BY THE WINTERTIME SINGERS, directed by Colleen Johnson and accompanied by Helen Lauritzen, with guest violinist Victoria Poling. Featuring traditional Christmas music and carolsinging. Suggested $5 donation at the door. 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St.
‘CINDERELLA’ FAMILY SHOW KCPT offers a Family Show performance of “Cinderella” at 11 a.m. Features special pricing, treats for the kids and a chance to get your picture taken with the actors. KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org. OPEN PARLORS IN PORT TOWNSEND - Celebrate the Holiday season Victorian-style, 1-3 p.m. Tours feature live music, readings, refreshments, and sparkling holiday decorations.Details and ticket information are available at vicfest.org/yule. KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY IN BRINNON - 2 p.m., Brinnon Community Center, 151 Corey St., Brinnon. CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING CONTEST SHOWCASE - 1-4 p.m., Port Townsend Paper Corp. at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St.
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available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org CRUISE FROM LUDLOW FOR ‘CINDERELLA’ - Key City Public Theatre presents another round of the popular Key City Cruises for “Cinderella.” Cruise from Port Ludlow to Port Townsend aboard Puget Sound Express to attend a performance. $75 per person, $55 for children 12 and under. Admission includes the play, the cruise, and onboard refreshments. Call 385-5278 for details and reservations. CELEBRATE SOLSTICE ON THE COYLE - Celebrate the solstice with Lynne Ferguson’s Concert in the Woods at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Ferguson’s performance benefits the Native Horsemanship Youth Program. Join her at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, on the Coyle Peninsula at 923 Hazel Point Road, Quilcene.
Monday, Dec. 22 MAIN STREET QUARTERLY PUB CRAWL - Wear your Santa hat! 6-10 p.m. in Port Townsend. Details at ptmainstreet.org.
PAUL ROGERS HOLIDAY HI-JINX SHOW - Paul Rogers brings his popular “Holiday Hi-Jinx” show back to KCPT at 7:30 p.m. This humor-filled holiday performance is packed to the gills with special guests like Dirk Anderson, Tom Svornich, Jon Parry, George Rezendes, and Carla Main. The show is presented by KCPT and Toolshed SoundLab. Tickets, $20, can be purchased at the playhouse box office, by phone at 360-385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org.
Friday, Dec. 26 NAN TOBY TYRRELL IN CONCERTHoliday Cheer piano concerts, sing-alongs, 3 p.m., San Juan Villa memory care facility, 112 Castellano Way. KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org CRUISE FROM LUDLOW FOR ‘CINDERELLA’ - Key City Public Theatre presents another round of the popular Key City Cruises
NAN TOBY TYRRELL IN CONCERT Holiday Cheer piano concerts, singalongs. 2 p.m., Victoria Place, 491 Discovery Road.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 PORT TOWNSEND 5TH & 6TH GRADE BAND WINTER CONCERT. 6:30 p.m., Blue Heron Middle School, 3939 San Juan Ave. CHIMACUM HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT - 7 p.m. in school auditorium, 91 W Valley Road.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 CHIMACUM 5TH GRADE WINTER CONCERT - 7 p.m. in school auditorium, 91 W Valley Road. BRINNON SCHOOL WINTER PROGRAM - There’s nothing sweeter than students doing a musical program for the community. All students of Brinnon School (grades K-8) perform in the special Winter Program in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. It does snow at sea level, downtown Port Townsend – every couple of years, for a few hours, anyway. Snow or not, the holiday spirit is found here! Leader 2012 photo by Patrick J. Sullivan 18 ❆ 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
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Saturday, Dec. 27 KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org CRUISE FROM LUDLOW FOR ‘CINDERELLA’ - Key City Public Theatre presents another round of the popular Key City Cruises for “Cinderella.” Cruise from Port Ludlow to Port Townsend aboard Puget Sound Express to attend a performance. $75 per person, $55 for children 12 and under. Admission includes the play, the cruise, and onboard refreshments. Call 385-5278 for details and reservations.
Sunday, Dec. 28 KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE: “CINDERELLA” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., 419 Washington St. Tickets, $24, are available at the playhouse box office, by phone at 385-5278, and online at keycitypublictheatre.org
Tuesday, Dec. 31 Ring in the new year with the Jefferson Museum of Art and History in downtown Port Townsend which coordinates this no-cost, allages, alcohol-free event featuring live music and children’s activities. Details to come at jchsmuseum.org.
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Need wine? I can assist you with a selection fitting your taste and your budget. Need food? I offer a selection of side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Need advice? You want to make the best out of your wine cellar but don’t know what to choose or how to pair these fabulous bottles of wines you have gathered throughout the years. I have over 20 years of experience in food and wine pairing. Need a venue for a party? Have you thought about a winery? Need to find a great gift to treat your family, your friends and yourself? How about a bottle of wine, a wine club membership, a gift certificate, some provençal linen, a set of Riedel glasswares, and other beautiful items for your pantry. And why not, a once in a lifetime personalized trip to France! Need to have fun? Join us at the winery for the Holidays Season Release on December 6th from 11am to 5pm. Lullaby Winery is located at 274 Otto Street, Suite S in Port Townsend. Contact Virginie Bourgue at info@lullabywinery.com or (509) 386-1324.
This year Coldwell Banker Best Homes is collecting toys on behalf of the Toys For Tots Program. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Please join us in our effort to provide needy children some Christmas cheer. To donate bring a new, unwrapped toy to the one of our Coldwell Banker Best Homes offices before December 12.
Thank You!
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