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ISSUES OF FAITH: Liberalism in Judaism

“If there is among you a poor person, one of your kin, in any of your towns within your land which God gives you, you… Continue reading

 

A GROWING CONCERN: Don those decorations like a pro

LAST WEEK, WE discussed how this is the ideal time of year to prune your conifers. I hinted that I would explain how all these… Continue reading

 

Some of the many dogs rescued by Fox-Bell Farm Humane Society. Be sure to visit its Facebook page. (Submitted photo)

HORSEPLAY: Robot repairs and Fox-Bell news

NO HORSING AROUND for me this month as I’ve undergone a successful left knee replacement surgery thanks to the expertise of Dr. Thomas Hershmiller. Two… Continue reading

 

Thanksgiving meals slated on Peninsula

Thanksgiving meals are being offered across the Peninsula next week. PORT ANGELES • The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from noon to 3 p.m.… Continue reading

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County and RainShadow Chorale combine, with orchestra, to sing Handel’s “Messiah” Nov. 22 and 23. Both concerts are at 3 p.m. at Chimacum High School. (David Conklin)

Chorus set to perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Chimacum venue

CHIMACUM —The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County and RainShadow Chorale will present “Messiah” in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.… Continue reading

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County and RainShadow Chorale combine, with orchestra, to sing Handel’s “Messiah” Nov. 22 and 23. Both concerts are at 3 p.m. at Chimacum High School. (David Conklin)

Holy Trinity farewells interim pastors

The Rev. Gail Wheatley and The Rev. Beth Orling, will present their final service at 9 a.m. Sunday. The pair will speak… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Sunday program set for OUUF

Joseph Bednarik will present “The Room Quiets and Then…” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik
Julie Lobato

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Julie Lobato will present “Soaring in Sacred Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Lobato is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

Julie Lobato

A GROWING CONCERN: Put your garden variety on display

LAST WEEK, WE discussed the coming holiday season and how dark gloomy days are here for months to stay! But let’s put in a plug… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Bode

Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Joyful Participation in the Sorrows of the World” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Bode

ISSUES OF FAITH: Oh, happy day!

Readings: Proper 28, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us… Continue reading

Niobe Weaver

Speaker scheduled for Sunday service at Unity in Olympics

Niobe Weaver will present “It’s Not Okay, but We All are Going to Be All Right” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Weaver will… Continue reading

Niobe Weaver

A GROWING CONCERN: Twinkle, twinkle little garden

WELL, AS EVERYONE now can see (or not), darkness is setting in every day now. It is dark by 5 p.m., which sets a perfect… Continue reading

The Freedom Farm Hoof Beats competition team at the Cascade Horse Show in Cle Elum includes Lily Robertson on Ruby, left, Zeus with Daniella Dam, EllyAna Dam on Harriet, instructor Mary Gallagher and Isabella Greimes on Pixie. (Kimi Robertson)

HORSEPLAY: Freedom Farm Hoof Beats team finishes season

I HAD MY left knee replaced this week, which understandably left me with little energy to write Horseplay, so I want to thank Kimi Robertson… Continue reading

The Freedom Farm Hoof Beats competition team at the Cascade Horse Show in Cle Elum includes Lily Robertson on Ruby, left, Zeus with Daniella Dam, EllyAna Dam on Harriet, instructor Mary Gallagher and Isabella Greimes on Pixie. (Kimi Robertson)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Make room for new friends around the fire

IT WAS LIKE a metaphor happening in front of my eyes. That’s sort of an odd way to put it, but here’s what happened. About… Continue reading

Operation Christmas Child 2025 donations to be accepted

Operation Christmas Child will accept donations beginning Nov. 17 in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Donations such as toys, school supplies, hygiene items and letters of… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will be joined by Sallie Harrison for special music at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Program set for weekend service

Doug Benecke will present “Connectivity: Reflections on the value of enduring connections with friends, community and Spirit” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will be joined by Sallie Harrison for special music at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Ankur Delight

Sunday program set for OUUF

Ankur Delight will present “The Art of Forgiveness” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Delight will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

Ankur Delight
Fiber artist Kim Tepe will give a free talk at 3 p.m. Saturday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Kim Tepe)

Artist to talk about fiber experiments at Northwind

From grand opera to backyard fungi, Kim Tepe is all about artful experiments. Tepe, whose works including “Microclimate,” “Autumn Splendor” and “Dancing… Continue reading

Fiber artist Kim Tepe will give a free talk at 3 p.m. Saturday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Kim Tepe)

A GROWING CONCERN: For big impact with little effort, go native

OUR FAMILY COTTAGE is in Wisconsin on Morton Lake, the headwaters of the northerly flowing Presque Isle River. This is the area where both the… Continue reading