Humpback in Hood Canal
Humpback shows up in Hood Canal, then disappears
January 31st, 2012 by cdunagan
New Hiking Trails in Port Ludlow
Now Open: New Hiking Trails in Port Ludlow
• Camano Cut from the cul-de-sac to Lower Rainier.
• Cressey Cut from the cul-de-sac to Lower Rainier.
• Drew Cut from the cul-de-sac to the Around the Bay Trail.
• Dunsmuir Cut from the Around the Bay Trail to the cul-de-sac leading to Niblick’s.
• Estuary Trail from the Around the Bay Trail near marker 20 at South Bay Lane.
King Tides from Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
| 12/19/2011 5:00:00 PM Port Townsend Leader Articile King tides begin Dec. 21, Washington DOE wants photos |
UPDATED 3:30 p.m. Dec. 20 with better links Washington's higher-than-usual winter tides begin Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, and the state Department of Ecology (Ecology) is inviting the public to share their photos of this naturally occurring event. These higher-than-usual tides are sometimes called "king tides" and occur when the sun and moon's gravitational pull reinforce one another. King tides offer a glimpse of how rising sea levels from global climate change could affect the state's coastal areas, according to an Ecology press release. In Washington's coastal regions "Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca and the outer coast " this season's king tides happen from late December 2011 through late January 2012. Dates vary slightly depending on location. Along Washington's outer coast, king tides will occur Dec. 21-26, 2011, and Jan. 19-24, 2012. In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, they occur Dec. 21-25, 2011, and Jan. 18-22, 2012. The Puget Sound dates for king tides are Dec. 27-29, 2011, and Jan. 13-17, 2012. Send your photo Follow these steps to participate Ecology's king tide photo project: Use Ecology's king tide map and schedule to find when and where the highest tides will occur. Go to http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/ipa_hightide_map.htm Locate a public beach by checking out Ecology's Coastal Atlas at https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/ Take photos during a king tide, preferably where the high water levels can be gauged against familiar landmarks such as sea walls, jetties, bridge supports or buildings.
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Holiday season events in Jefferson County
| 12/1/2011 10:19:00 AM Port Townsend Leader Holiday season events in Jefferson County, Port Townsend - Discover, partake of seasonal delights | |
| Enjoy the season by taking in some of the various holiday celebrations offered in Jefferson County during December, from plays and bazaars to concerts and other activities.
Thursday, Dec. 1 Port Ludlow Bay Club treelighting with the Choral Belles, 4 p.m. at the club. The free performance launches the group's Christmas season. The women's group sings a repertoire of "sassy and serious" music of the season. Blue Heron wind ensemble, festival orchestra and advanced choir concert, 7 p.m. at Blue Heron Middle School, Port Townsend. Swan Notes First Thursday Concert is a holiday medieval concert featuring Renaissance and Baroque music. The free show is 7-8:30 p.m. at 2345 Kuhn St. Email
Thursday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 23 "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," by Barbara Robinson, directed by Denise Winter, presented by Key City Public Theatre at Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St., Port Townsend. Preview performance Dec. 1. Pay-what-you-wish performances Dec. 4, 8. Family matinee and family night are Dec. 17 and 21. Performances Wednesdays-Sundays. Performance times and ticket prices:
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 "Small Expressions 10," Northwind Arts Center's annual gift/art show, features small-format art, jewelry, sculpture and more. Grand opening during Gallery Walk, 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 at the gallery, 2409 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. The center is a nonprofit community arts center supported entirely by volunteers. Visit
Friday, Dec. 2 10th annual "A Golden Christmas Gift from St. Nicholas to the People of Port Townsend" is presented 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Christian Church, 1407 30th St., Port Townsend. The Fourth Century Players perform the St. Nicholas story/puppet show, detailing just one story of the generosity and saintliness of St. Nicholas. Also planned are music, refreshments, crafts workshop and a special visitor. All are invited to this free event for the entire family. Gifts for Christmas, icons, church music available for purchase. 385-0585,
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 2-3 Festival of Lights cookie extravaganza and art, crafts and gift bazaar, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Masonic Center, Jefferson and Van Buren streets in Port Townsend. Features wide range of collectibles; photos with Santa for you, your children or pets; and 2,000 home-baked holiday cookies. Free. Call 385-2341.
Friday & Sunday, Dec. 2, 4 "The Rented Christmas" is presented by Brinnon Community Theatre at the Brinnon Booster Club in three performances: 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. 796-4910.
Saturday, Dec. 3 Holiday craft and baked goods bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Brinnon Booster Club. New and handcrafted items available for sale. For booth information, call 796-4910. Pies and baked goods for sale by Dosey Dux. Holiday baskets are to be raffled; tickets available from Dosey Dux members. Photos with Santa offered. Call 796-0391. Center Valley Animal Rescue open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 11900 Center Valley Road, Quilcene. See animals up for adoption and Santa. Also featured are drawings for prizes and a raffle. Call 765-0598. Community Enrichment Alliance (CEA) Holiday Home Tour, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Port Ludlow. Visit four homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets, $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event, on sale at Bay Club. Proceeds benefit Chimacum High School Scholarship Fund. Call 437-0950. 8th annual Life Care Center of Port Townsend's Christmas fair and silent auction/wreath contest, 2-4 p.m., Life Care Center. Attendees view and bid on handmade wreaths, enjoy food and listen to the YMCA Family Orchestra. Last year's contest drew 44 entries; this year's expands to include a best local business entry. "Best of Show" wreath winner gets a $400 prize package from Resort at Port Ludlow. Call 643-3555. St. Nicholas Faire offers art show and sale, books, small treasures, crafts and homemade goods, plus raffle, wine and hors d'oeuvres (donation suggested), 3-7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, corner of Tyler and Jefferson, Port Townsend. A Taste of St. Paul's, a brand-new cookbook, available for purchase. Faire proceeds support church programs. Contact Arlene Nesbitt, 385-0185 or Helen Cleveland, 379-9562. Community treelighting/Santa visit with caroling in the streets by Wild Rose Chorale, in-store treats. Many merchants stay open later. Santa arrives by vintage fire truck Engine No. 3, 4:30 p.m., Haller Fountain. Hometown Holiday Sweepstakes winners announced. Sponsored by Port Townsend Main Street Program. 385-7911, First Saturday Gallery Walk is 5:30-8 p.m. in Port Townsend. Admission is free to galleries, with many serving light refreshments. PT Shorts, 7:30 p.m. Cotton Building, Water and Madison streets. Sponsored by Key City Public Theatre and Port Townsend Arts Commission, in conjunction with Gallery Walk. Port Townsend Community Orchestra's "Salute to Pearl Harbor Survivors � 70th Anniversary" and holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Chimacum High School Auditorium. Pre-concert lecture 6:45 p.m. by conductor Dewey Ehling. Program music by George M. Cohan, John Philip Sousa and selections from the musical "The Song of Norway," with music by Edvard Grieg, to recognize Pearl Harbor survivor and orchestra member Tom Berg's Norwegian heritage. Program's second half features holiday music and traditional carols with an audience sing-along. Admission free. The Jazz Gals present an evening of jazz standards and holiday favorites at about 7 p.m. at the Upstage, 923 Washington, Port Townsend. Cover is $6.
Sunday, Dec. 4 Holiday Tour of Victorian Homes, sponsored by Victorian Society in America, features three of Port Townsend's private Victorian homes bedecked for the season and complimented by traditional Christmas music, 2-8 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Tour homes include the James Stockand and Max Gerson houses and the Old Consulate Inn. Limited number of tickets available for $18 prior to Nov. 25, $20 after. Visit Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County presents its "Many Voices, One Song" holiday program with songs of the season, of peace and from world cultures, 3 p.m., Port Townsend High School. Rebecca Rottsolk directs. Tickets, $12, available at Crossroads Music and at the door. 385-1402, Good Lovelies' �Under the Mistletoe,� award-winning new artists � funny and upbeat with a pinch of sass � singing old and new holiday tunes from holiday album and own brand of jazzy country/folk. Doors open at 3 p.m., performance at 4 p.m., Bay Club auditorium, Port Ludlow. Part of the 2011-2012 concert season sponsored by Port Ludlow Arts Council, 437-2208,
Monday, Dec. 5 Quimper Grange holiday dance and potluck features music by Airstream Traveler. Bring instruments and potluck sides or desserts. Grange garden soup is provided. The evening starts at 5 p.m. with family dancing. Dinner is at 6 p.m., with music and dancing to follow. The Grange is located at 1219 Corona St. Admission is free.
Monday & Friday, Dec. 5, 9 Holiday Community Singers rehearse special holiday music with Wild Rose Chorale, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9, First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend. Directed by Rebecca Rottsolk, singers spend Monday session learning notes; Friday serves as dress rehearsal. Then, singers join the Wild Rose Chorale for holiday concerts Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11. For information and to register, contact
Tuesday, Dec. 6 Chimacum High School music concert, 7 p.m. high school auditorium. Blue Heron Middle School concert band, orchestra and choir concert, 7 p.m. at the school in Port Townsend. Brinnon Community Christmas tree and Nativity lighting ceremony, 5 p.m. along U.S. Highway 101, across from the Brinnon General Store. Sponsored by Brinnon Community Church, Brinnon Booster Club and Brinnon General Store. Concerts, too Thursday, Dec. 8 Quilcene elementary winter concert, 6 p.m., multi-purpose room at Quilcene School. Third-grade and OPEPO concert, 6:30 p.m., Grant Street School, Port Townsend.
Saturday, Dec. 10 Brinnon Booster Club Christmas flea market, 9 a.m.-noon at the club. Olympic Art Gallery festival and sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Northwest artists demonstrate their skills in capturing wildlife art forms, Olympic Art Gallery, Quilcene. Holiday Sale for Procrastinators, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Masonic Center, 1338 Jefferson St., behind the post office, presents the craftsmanship of 14 local artists, including fiber arts, jewelry, handmade books, pottery and more. Amigos Toy Run 2011 meets at noon at Hadlock House in Port Hadlock. All bikes and clubs welcome. Kickstands up at 1 p.m. for a ride to the American Legion in Port Townsend for food and social. Please bring an unwrapped toy. Cash donations welcome; if gift cards are brought, be sure to include activation receipt. All donated toys go to the state Department of Social and Health Services for local kids. Cash donations go to the food bank and the Humane Society. Coyle holiday bazaar, noon-4 p.m., with Christmas carol sing-along led by the Community Singers, 2-2:45 p.m., followed by potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, Coyle. Bazaar includes local, handmade items: note cards, potholders, caps and baked goods. Hand Work Studio sale of handcrafts, 3-9 p.m. at the studio, 804 Hastings Ave. 531-2897. Port Townsend Boiler Room annual auction, 7-10 p.m. at Undertown Coffee and Wine Bar, 211 Taylor St. Auction donations accepted; proceeds support 2012 Boiler Room operations, programs and internships for youths. 379-8247.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10-11 25th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days in gym and commons at Chimacum School. Entry is $3; proceeds benefit Quilcene, Chimacum and Port Townsend schools. Handmade gifts include goldsmithing and silversmithing, textiles, jewelry, candles, woodworking, leather, birdhouses, food, clothing and more. Helps support Chimacum, Port Townsend and Quilcene schools. Wild Rose Chorale & Friends holiday concerts are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend. Featured are the a cappella Wild Rose Chorale; a group of holiday community singers directed by Rebecca Rottsolk; plus the PT Vocal Ensemble and Youth Chorus directed by Leslie Lewis. Suggested donation at the door is $12. Contact
Sunday, Dec. 11 Arts & Crafts Fair at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley Road in Chimacum, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts include wishing wells, wooden rocking horses, walking sticks, jewelry, hats, scarves, quilts, machine embroidery, Barbie collectibles, and craft kits and supplies. More than 20 vendors; no duplicate merchandise. Youth Christmas play "Anybody Listening?" 11 a.m. on the third Sunday of Advent at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin, Port Townsend. "Light Looked Down," Brinnon Community Church Christmas Cantata, 11 a.m. at Brinnon Community Church and 7 p.m. at Quilcene Bible Church. |
Haunted Houses
WEEKEND: Haunted houses unleash scares this weekend on Peninsula
By Peninsula Daily News staff
Also, the annual Pumpkin Patch is open for the season near Sequim. Here are the details:
HAUNTOWNSEND - PORT TOWNSEND
Haunted-house hours are from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 28 and Oct. 29.
Hours will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.
The standard admission is $11. A VIP admission, which will put the ticket holder at the head of the line, is $16.
The suggested age for this event is 14 years to adult. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The 8,000-square-foot space will take an average of 20 minutes to travel through.
An indoor seating area with free movies and concessions will be available for nights with long waits.
The fourth annual Hauntownsend is directed and supervised by East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski and his wife, Linda Krysinski.
Cash only will be accepted at the gate.
Tickets can be pre-purchased online at www.hauntownsend.com.
For more information, visit the website, phone 360-689-1642 or email hauntownsend@aol.com.
ELKS HAUNTED HOUSE - PORT ANGELES
The haunted house on the fifth floor at 131 E. First St. will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday, as well as Oct. 28-29.
On Monday, Oct. 31 � Halloween Day � the lodge will have a �kid-friendly� version from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the scarier haunted house put on from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is $5 for children 13 and younger and $7 for adults and children 14 and older.
All proceeds will benefit the Elks National Foundation.
PUMPKIN PATCH - SEQUIM
The Sequim Pumpkin Patch along U.S. Highway 101 at Kitchen-Dick Road is open for the season.
The patch is open every day at 9 a.m., closing at dark weekdays and running until 11 p.m. or midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Evening maze adventures and the patch's haunted house are open at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
The cornfield maze is $5 for youths ages 12 and younger, $10 for ages 13 and older.
Horseback rides are available for $5, a pumpkin launch will allow participants to use a propelled launch to send three pumpkins flying for $5 for a chance at a $100 prize, and there is a straw maze for $5 for youths and free for adults Fridays and Saturdays.
Visitors can pick up a U-pick pumpkin, and field trips and birthday parties can also be planned.
For more information, phone Theresa Lassila at 360-461-0940.
CRABBING SEASON - Coming to a Close September 5th
Recreational Crab Fishing
Marine Area 12
Hood Canal
Rules:
CRAB: Dungeness and Red Rock Crab, all fishing methods;
Seasons:
Crab Limits and Rules
| Species | Min. size | Limit | Season | Additional Rules |
| Dungeness Crab | 6.25" | 5 Males | see above | Must retain back shell while in the field. Must release all softshell, females and undersized crab. Catch record card required. |
| Red Rock Crab | 5" | Six crab Either sex | see above | Must retain back shell while in the field. Must release all softshell crab. |
NOTE: all fishing gear must be removed from the water
by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period.
Last Updated: Jul 1, 2011
