BDJ to continue Labor Day concert tradition

Local rock band favorite Black Diamond Junction will present a free concert starting at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in a field at John Wayne’s Rustic Waterfront Resort, 2634 W. Sequim Bay Road.

Attendees of this outdoor concert, open to the public and family-friendly, are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Refreshments will be available for sale at the event.

Black Diamond Junction has been voted “Best Live Performance Group” in Clallam County 2016-2023 by Sound Publishing readers. The band performs crowd-pleasing, classic hits from the 1960s-2000s.

The free Labor Day weekend concert has become a tradition, as the band partners with the resort each year to celebrate the end of the summer season and say thank you to locals and visitors alike.

Accordion social set

The Sequim Accordion Social will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.

The featured player is Ted Lunka. All accordionists are invited to bring their instruments and play a selection or two. All musicians, accordion lovers, and dancers are welcome.

A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested to help with room rental.

‘Bach 2 School’ organ recital slated in PA

Noah Smith is the featured player in the “Bach 2 School” organ recital set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles.

The free event opens doors at 3:30 p.m. and will feature works by Bach, Vierne and Philip Glass. Donations collected will support the Friday Friendship Dinners at First United Methodist Church, a community initiative providing meals and fellowship since 1992, now managed by 13 local organizations.

For more details, contact Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 360-452-2323 or htlc@olypen.com.