Peninsula Singers seeking new voices
Do you like to sing? Peninsula Singers are looking for singers to join them.
The groups is looking to expand its choral group in preparation for its annual spring concert.
Auditions set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 N. Blake Ave.
For more information, email to singer-auditions@olypen.com.
Poetry reading set with county laureate
Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken will be reading poetry at the Sequim branch of the North Olympic Library System this week.
Dokken will share a selection of their poetry and read works by other poets from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Dokken’s own work is often reflective of growing up in Sequim and experiencing life on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Everyone is welcome to attend the reading and enjoy a reception following the event.
Learn more about the Poet Laureate and their upcoming events at nols.org/poet.
Local author releases book
Port Angeles author Bill Maier recently released “A Boy at War,” described as a complete memoir/novel about “the kinds of random, chaotic violence and daily tedium typically experienced by soldiers in the American/Vietnam War.”
The 440-page book, Maier says, invites readers to “question if they might have been able to act more honorably or whether they could have done some of the horrible things he did.”
Maier has a 40-year history as a combat veteran mental health therapist, noting that he has treated more than 1,000 combat veterans on the Olympic Peninsula.
He received an honorable discharge as an enlisted U.S. Marine and his battalion was awarded a Navy Unity Commendation for the battle that is the climax of the book.
The book is available at barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com.
Rock Hollow Arts sets silent auction
Local artwork is on display and for sale at Rock Hollow Arts 2023 Silent Auction, set for 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Rock Hollow Farm barn, 505 E. Silberhorn Road.
Photo courtesy of Rock Hollow Arts / Sharman Owings’ wood serving tray with artist’s resin, Diamond Point crab and sand dollars from Panama. Check out this and other artist pieces at the Rock Hollow Arts 2023 Silent Auction event on Saturday, Aug. 26.
All proceeds go to the Sequim Food Bank.
This year’s silent auction item is a magical tray table combining the creative spark of the Rock Hollow’s seven members. The table was disassembled and each artist given a section and then “let their imagination go to work.”
Artwork courtesy of Rock Hollow Arts / “A Walk on the Discovery Trail” by Lynne Armstrong. Check out this and other artist pieces at the Rock Hollow Arts 2023 Silent Auction event on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Also, on the silent auction block will be seven creative items donated by the “barn people,” as well as a basket donated by Full Moon Candle and other surprises.
The event includes some light refreshments and music.
Square dance lesson on tap
Rhody O’s Square Dance Club hosts a free ice cream social and square dance lesson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road.
Learn new dance steps, meet new people and enjoy the ice-cream. No experience is necessary. Couples, singles and families are invited.
Contact: For more information, call Trish at 360-683-2409 or email to RhodyOs.wa@gmail.com, or visit the group’s facebook page at tinyurl.com/RhodyO.
Residents’ art show set at Fifth Avenue
The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery hosts a resident art show and book-signing by author Chuck Howerton, set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at The Fifth Avenue, 500 W. Hendrickson Road.
The show will showcase a diverse collection of artworks crafted by Fifth Avenue residents.
In conjunction with the art show, Howerton, a local author, will be hosting a book signing for his newest release, “Orca Tales,” a literary journey that delves into the depths of human connections and nature’s wonders.
For more information, contact The Fifth Avenue at 360-683-3345 or donnai@thefifthavenue.com.
Youth choir group seeking members
Young Voices Choirs are seeking new members for their fall season.
Rehearsals are conducted once a weekly, free of charge, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles.
Two groups are open to children and teenagers between the ages of 3-18, welcoming all skill levels and backgrounds. The Kids Choir (ages 3-9) is from 4-4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and teen choir (ages 10-18) is 11-11:45 a.m. on Sundays.
Participants learn to read music, learn age-appropriate songs and how to write songs.
Find out more and RSVP by calling 360-452-23-23 or email to htlc@olypen.com.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
