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Events/drama
• Traveler’s Journal adventure/travel series: “Coast to Coast in Costa Rica,” 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Dungeness River Nature Center, 2099 W. Hendrickson Road. $5 donation suggested. Contact: amjcgj@gmail.com.
• “Imagined Reality” improvisation group, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $10. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Intentional Aging: Monthly Discussion Group, 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, with author Katy Bowman, on Zoom. Register at nols.org/nols-events.
• Traveler’s Journal adventure/travel series: “Eri’s Adventure, Kayaking the Mighty Columbia River from Source to Sea,” 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Dungeness River Nature Center, 2099 W. Hendrickson Road. $5 donation suggested. Contact: amjcgj@gmail.com.
• Battle of the Books discussion: “Dragons in a Bag,” 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17, on Zoom Register at nols.org/nols-events.
• Out Loud Story Slam, 5-minute stories from 10 people selected from audience, 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $10. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Sequim Irrigation Festival Kickoff Dinner, 4:45 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101. Tickets $75 per person; Kickoff2022.givesmart.com.
• Traveler’s Journal adventure/travel series: “Alaska: Spring North – Fall South,” 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Dungeness River Nature Center, 2099 W. Hendrickson Road. $5 donation suggested. Contact: amjcgj@gmail.com.
• Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s annual New Works Showcase, March 25-April 3. 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. At Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $18 adults, $12 students. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Traveler’s Journal adventure/travel series: “20/20 Visions of Nature in Washington During our Year-Long Travel Restrictions,” 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Dungeness River Nature Center, 2099 W. Hendrickson Road. $5 donation suggested. Contact: amjcgj@gmail.com.
• Traveler’s Journal adventure/travel series: “Traveling Through Europe by Cycle & Train,” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Dungeness River Nature Center, 2099 W. Hendrickson Road. $5 donation suggested. Contact: amjcgj@gmail.com.
• Olympic National Park Perspectives Winter Speaker Series: “Klamath River Restoration” 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, on Zoom. Register at nols.org/nols-events.
• Traveler’s Journal adventure/travel series: “Walking the Dream: The Journey on the Camino de Santiago,” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Dungeness River Nature Center, 2099 W. Hendrickson Road. $5 donation suggested. Contact: amjcgj@gmail.com.
• Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s production of “Bingo! The Wining Musical.” April 15-May 1. 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. At Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $24 adults, $15 students. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Battle of the Books discussion: “The Cardboard Kingdom,” 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, on Zoom Register at nols.org/nols-events.
• Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s production of “The Book of Will.” June 10-26. 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. At Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $18 adults, $12 students. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Petals and Pathways Home Gardens Tour, Saturday, June 25. Details TBA.
• Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s production of “Lavender Melodrama.” July 7-24. 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. At Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $20 adults, $15 students. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Tour De Lavender Metric Century Ride, Fun Ride (bicycling). 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Starts at Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St. $70 adults, $15 youth.360-775-5395, info@tourdelavender.com, tourdelavender.com.
Music/dance/drama/etc.
• Jason Paul & Friends with special guest Jean Lenke, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Marcgh 10, at Wind Rose Cellars, 13 W. Washington St.
• ECHO, 6-8:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13. Cost $12 (members $10), Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
• Cool Jam, 6-8:30 p.m., Sunday, March 27. Cost $12 (members $10), Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road.
• Sequim City Band, “Concerts at The James” series, 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at The James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Free.
• Time Out!, blues to Broadway to easy listening, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. $15. olympictheatrearts.org.
• Sequim City Band, “Concerts at The James” series, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at The James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Free.
• Sequim City Band, “Concerts at The James” series/traditional 4th of July celebration, 3 p.m. Monday, July 4, at The James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Free.
• Sequim City Band, “Concerts at The James” series, 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at The James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Free.
• Sequim City Band, “Concerts at The James” series, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at The James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Free.
Auditions/Submissions/Rehearsals
• Peninsula Singers: Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave. Dues of $100 per semester are asked to help defray costs, including scholarships for local music students. Singers need to be able to read music, and must have solid choral experience. Email director Dr. Jerome Wright at maestro@olympus.net.
• Sequim City Band rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays starting April 20, at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave. sequimcityband.org.
Exhibits
• Blue Whole Gallery’s March 2022 exhibit: “Welcome Spring.” Featured artists: John Bertholl (driftwood) and the late Karen Rozbicki Stringer (fine art photography). At 129 W. Washington St. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. bluewholegallery.com.
Ongoing Events
• Shipley Center classes/activities: Tai chi, exercise classes, basic meditation, computer clinic, some offered via Zoom. 360-683-6806, info@shipleycenter.org. (Note: some classes are limited in size)
Tuesdays
• Skwim Toastmasters Club. Meets every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Currently meeting online via Zoom. Get link at 907529.toastmastersclubs.org.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group, 11 a.m., currently meeting online via Zoom. Register at nols.org/nols-events.
Thursdays
• Olympic Peninsula Christian Writers, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third Thursday, currently meeting online via Zoom. Email to opchristianwriters@gmail.com.
Fridays
• First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim, 5-8 p.m., first Friday of month. SequimArtWalk.com.
Saturdays
• Strait Turners Woodturning Club. Currently meeting online. Contact Jackie Le Doux at 360-457-5172 (8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and after 5 p.m.) or 360-452-5673 (12:30-5 p.m.).
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group, 3 p.m., currently meeting online via Zoom. Register at nols.org/nols-events.
Local services
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office, 583 W. Washington St, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays to serve veterans who are needing help with claims or other information. Services are free; veterans do not have to be members of DAV. Office service by walk-in; no appointment is necessary. Masks required upon entrance.
