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Events, music, dance, exhibits
• “Bake with Kate McDermott,” free Zoom event hosted by North Olympic Library System. Join McDermott, author of “Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life,” for a fun, hour-long baking session with follow-along instructions. Register at nols.org/baking-with-kate-mcdermott.
• Live virtual discussion of This Land of Snow: A Journey Across the North in Winter” with author Anders Morley, hosted by North Olympic Library System. Register at nols.org/author-talk-anders-morley.
• “Carcinosinum’s Magic,” solo artist exhibit by Mike Biskup, on display in Peninsula College’s PUB Gallery of Art, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., through Nov. 4. A Studium Generale presentation online begins at 12:35 p.m. Nov. 4 via Zoom; go to pencol-edu.zoom.us/j/82027861421.
• Olympic Peninsula Humane Society holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Pioneer Memorial Park Clubhouse, 387 E. Washington St.
• “Puma Catwalk,” a free event set for noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Robin Hill County Park, 323 Pinell Road. Family-friendly, outdoor event will be open for walkers to take part in a two-mile walk where movers follow signs that include movement and tracker challenges, fun facts and photographs of our big cat neighbor. Tickets are free but registration is required; get more information at tinyurl.com/CatwalkSequim.
• Peninsula Behavioral Health Online Adventure Auction, 7-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. Auction registration is free; register at pbh.cbo.io.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• Imagined Reality Improv, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave. Tickets are $10 and are available at the theatre box office from 1- 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, or at OlympicTheatreArts.org.
• Clallam County Genealogical Society presentation: “A Genealogy Do-Over; a Year of Learning from My Mistakes,” a free presentation by Thomas McEntee, 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, via Zoom. Call the society at 360-417-5000 to get the Zoom meeting number and passcode.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• Port Angeles Community Players’ formal high tea on Saturday, Nov. 13, in downstairs fellowship hall of Holy Trinity Church, 301 East Lopez St., Port Angeles. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; tea service begins at 1 p.m. Members of the cast and design team of Miss Bennet – Christmas at Pemberley” will be on hand to also talk about the production. Tickets for the tea are $25 and can be purchased at pacommunityplayers.org. Online ticket sales will only be available through Nov. 9. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. Call 360-461-1617 or email to dramarex@gmail.com.
• Intentional Aging: Monthly Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. Book discussion of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism” by Ashton Applewhite. Register at nols.org/intentional-aging.
• Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), “The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story” by Douglas Preston, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/novel-conversations-book-discussion-group.
• Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), “The Painter,” by Peter Heller, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/wednesday-evening-book-discussion-group.
• Trivia Nights (North Olympic Library System), “Peninsula Native History & Culture,” 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Register at nols.org/trivia-nights-nols.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/novel-conversations-book-discussion-group.
• Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), “The Warmth of Other Suns,” by Isabel Wilkerson, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/wednesday-evening-book-discussion-group.
• Intentional Aging: Monthly Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21. “Telling Your Story.” Register at nols.org/intentional-aging.
• Trivia Nights (North Olympic Library System), “New Year’s Eve Eve, Popular Music History,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30. Register at nols.org/trivia-nights-nols.
• Trivia Nights (North Olympic Library System), “Geek Game On,” 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28. Register at nols.org/trivia-nights-nols.
• Trivia Nights (North Olympic Library System), “Sweets & Baking Trivia,” 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Register at nols.org/trivia-nights-nols.
Auditions/Submissions
• City of Sequim accepting applications for musical performers for the 2022 Sequim Sunshine Festival, slated for March 4-5. Venues will be outdoors and under cover and power will be available at all sites. Musical performers of all genres are encouraged to apply. Applications at visitsunnysequim.com. Deadline is Friday, Nov. 12.
Exhibits
• Blue Whole Gallery November 2021 exhibit: Gentle and Tranquil” with rtists Carol Janda and Debbie Cain. At 129 W. Washington St. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. bluewholegallery.com.
• “Journey Through Time,” exhibit at Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave. See how this area has changed from the Pleistocene Era to the present. Admission at Sequim Museum & Arts is always free (donations are accepted), and is open 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays.
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
• Virtual storytimes toddlers and preschoolers, led by staff at North Olympic Library System. Register at nols.org/storytimes.
• Skwim Toastmasters Club. Meets every Tuesday, 7- 8:30 p.m. Currently meeting online via Zoom. Click “Join us from your home” link at 907529.toastmastersclubs.org.
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. Free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim, 5-8 p.m., first Friday. SequimArtWalk.com.
Saturdays
• Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 30, Sequim Civic Center Plaza and Centennial Place, downtown Sequim. manager@sequimmarket.com, sequimmarket.com.
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.
