Fiber art abounds

Meet the Makers at North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival Fiber Arts Market at the Sequim Museum & Arts, 175 W. Cedar St., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Uncover unique presents of fine art, wearable art, accessories, housewares, yarn, fleece and fuzzy gifts. Learn about the methods used to make these one-of-a-kind works.

Shopping options abound this weekend in Sequim.

Whether you are an early bird shopping on Thanksgiving or Black Friday or looking local on Small Business Saturday, many stores in the area are extending hours while offering plenty of goodies and specials.

Continuing this year are several free meals on Thanksgiving along with the Sequim tree lighting, Santa Claus coming and a classic tractor procession.

Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, openings:

• Sunny Farms, 261461 U.S. Highway 101, open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday. Nursery closed.

• Rite Aid, 520 W. Washington St., open 8-5 p.m. Thursday. Pharmacy open 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Walgreens, 490 W. Washington St., open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday. Pharmacy closed.

• JCPenney, 651 W. Washington St., open 3-12 p.m. Thursday and open 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday.

• QFC, 990 E. Washington St., closes at 6 p.m. Thursday and reopens at 5 a.m. Friday.

• Sears, 232 Alley Road, open 6-10 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

• Safeway, 680 W. Washington St. remains open 24 hours.

• Walmart, 1110 W. Washington St., remains open 24 hours.

Free Sequim dinners

• Celebrate Thanksgiving at Trinity United Methodist

A traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner will be served at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. Reservations are requested by phoning the church at 683-5367 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by Wednesday or by e-mail to dinners@sequimtumc.org.

• Free dinner at Hardy’s

Hardy’s Market, 10200 Old Olympic Highway, invites the public to enjoy a complimentary traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Dine in or take with you while supplies last from 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.

• VFW hosts free Thanksgiving

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4760, 169 E. Washington St., Sequim, will have a free Thanksgiving dinner from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, for all veterans and active military service personnel.

• Sunshine hosts annual dinner

The Sunshine Cafe, 145 W. Washington St., Sequim, hosts its 14th Annual Free Harvest Dinner from noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Donations are appreciated. Make reservations by calling 683-4282.

• PA Catholic Church offers meal

The Queen of Angeles Catholic Church, 209 W. 11th St., Port Angeles, offers a Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, with Santa Claus stopping by. Coats, hats and gloves will be given out to those in need along with a Faith, Hope and Love bag (sundries).

Black Friday, Nov. 25 openings:

• Dungeness Kids Co., 163 W. Washington St., open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday with Sundays continuing until Christmas.

• The Bag Ladies of Sequim WA, 167 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

• Office Depot, 1235 W. Washington St., open 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

• JCPenney, 651 W. Washington St., open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.

• Walgreens, 490 W. Washington St, open 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Pharmacy 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Rite Aid, 520 W. Washington St., open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Sunny Farms, 261461 U.S. Highway 101, open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

• GameStop, 1400 W. Washington St., Ste. 107, open 5 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Big 5 Sporting Goods, 171 Alley Road, open 5 a.m.-9 p.m.

• The Home Depot, 1145 W. Washington St., open 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Goodwill, 680 W. Washington St., open 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Brian’s Sporting Goods, 609 W. Washington St., Ste. 21, open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Costco, 955 W. Washington St. open 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

• That Takes the Cake, 171 W. Washington St., open until 6 p.m.

• Solar City, 135 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Cedarbrook Lavender, 134 1/2 West Washington St., open noon-5 p.m.

• Lamb Farm Kitchen, 272 W. Bell St., open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Other downtown businesses not listed are open regular hours on Friday.

Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26

American Express, which started Small Business Saturday seven years ago, reports an estimated 95 million U.S. consumers shopped on Small Business Saturday last year and spent $16.2 billion at local and independent businesses, organizers report. Many Sequim businesses extend their hours for the event and through the holiday season.

• The Museum &Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for the North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival Show and Sale.

• Dungeness Kids Co., 163 W. Washington St., open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday with Sundays continuing until Christmas. Santa visiting from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10, accepting donations for Toys for Tots.

• Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., open 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Cedarbrook Lavender, 134 1/2 West Washington St., open noon-5 p.m.

• Heather Creek, 122 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Over the Fence, 112 E. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Pondicherri, 119 E. Washington St., open 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Solar City, 135 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday with refreshments and live music by Anna and Jeremy Pederson.

• That Takes the Cake, 171 W. Washington St., open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Forage Gifts &Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Doodlebugs, 138 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Purple Haze Lavender, 127 W. Washington St., open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Lamb Farm Kitchen, 272 W. Bell St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Celebrate with Santa, tractors and more

The Sequim City Band opens a full day of activities at Sequim Centennial Place at the intersection of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue. The band will perform at 1:15 p.m. with Santa arriving via carriage at 2 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. the community tree lighting takes place. A participant who counts correct amount of lights could win $100. An antique tractor procession dressed in lights following the lighting from JCPenney to QFC.

Editor’s note: To announce if your business is changing its hours for the holidays or anytime of year, e-mail editor@sequimgazette.com or visit the Sequim Gazette’s office at 147 W. Washington St.