Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Better soil makes for better gardening

WELL, SPRING HAS sprung, the grass is on the rise, as are your weeds and garden chores. Your soil and its fertility will be a… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Renew commitment by revisiting what has gathered dust

IT WASN’T EXACTLY spring cleaning, but it was an overdue clearing out of the “library” of books in the shelf behind the soon-to-be-replaced couch. The… Continue reading

The Right Reverend Scott Hayashi

Speaker set for service in Port Townsend

The Rev. Scott Hayashi will present “How do the Gospels portray Jesus?” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Hayashi will speak in the parish… Continue reading

The Right Reverend Scott Hayashi
Joseph Bednarik

Sunday program set for OUUF

Joseph Bednarik will present “Godzilla vs. Your Generous Heart” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik
The Rev. Glenn Jones

Unity in Olympics program scheduled

The Rev. Glenn Jones will present “To Thine Own ‘S’ Self be True” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Jones will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Glenn Jones
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Enlightened Imagination, Will and Order” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
L-R Susan Hillgren, Director of The Answer for Youth, Rotarians Steve Zenovic and Jason Grice working on a project at TAFY along with Bill Koenig, Rotarian and General Manager of Koenig Subaru, Alma Meyrick, Koenig Subaru and Vivian Hansen, Peninsula Daily News.

Sock drive

Koenig Subaru recently donated hundreds of pairs of sock to The Answer For Youth for community members in need. Pictured, from left, are Susan Hillgren,… Continue reading

L-R Susan Hillgren, Director of The Answer for Youth, Rotarians Steve Zenovic and Jason Grice working on a project at TAFY along with Bill Koenig, Rotarian and General Manager of Koenig Subaru, Alma Meyrick, Koenig Subaru and Vivian Hansen, Peninsula Daily News.

A GROWING CONCERN: The organic content of your garden soil matters

AS PROMISED LAST week, today we will discuss why organic matter “is the miracle drug of gardening.” The lack of sufficient organic material is no… Continue reading

The Rev. Cristi Chapman

Chapman slated for Sunday sermon

The Rev. Cristi Chapman will preach at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday. Chapman, the Canon of the Ordinary… Continue reading

The Rev. Cristi Chapman

ISSUES OF FAITH: On Pi Day, celebrate the constants

HAPPY PI DAY! I’m not sure who decided March 14 should be Pi Day, but I fully support any excuse to enjoy a slice of… Continue reading

Lenten observances set for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

There will be Holden Evening Prayer followed by a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Lenten service is at… Continue reading

Salish Sea Fellowship service scheduled

Doug Benecke and Sallie Spirit will present a musical collaboration at 4 p.m. Sunday. The duo will conduct the Salish Sea Fellowship… Continue reading

Sunday program set for OUUF

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer will present “How we can welcome: Spring!” at 11 a.m. Sunday. McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Enlightened Mastery, Understanding and Love” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Eva McGinnis

Unity speaker set for Sunday

The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “Living the Heart of Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. McGinnis will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

Eva McGinnis
Belly dance troupe Shula Azar, from left, Marie Maxted, Jovi Wilson, Laura Samperi-Ferdig and Denise Williamson, perform for a full house at Studio Bob on Feb. 21. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Peninsula’s belly dancing troupe practices ancient art

Members of Shula Azhar teach art form at Peninsula College

Belly dance troupe Shula Azar, from left, Marie Maxted, Jovi Wilson, Laura Samperi-Ferdig and Denise Williamson, perform for a full house at Studio Bob on Feb. 21. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lenten observances set for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

There will be Holden Evening Prayer followed by a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Lenten service is at… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Digging up the dirt on soil structure

WE CAN ALL see that the daylight length is getting longer at each end of the day. In less than two weeks, spring officially begins.… Continue reading

Katie Newton-Salmon
For many years, Freedom Farm owner Mary Gallagher has offered use of her indoor arena, with its mud-free ground, for Sequim and Port Angeles’ equestrian team practices — which is helpful during the cold, dark winter evenings. From left are Kiaja Johnson, Katelynn Middleton-Sharpe, Joanna Seelye, Kenzi, Winters and Savannah Boulton.

HORSEPLAY: Sequim equestrian team members place at meet

SEQUIM’S EQUESTRIAN TEAM is back home after completing a successful second Washington High School Equestrian Team District 4 meet. “For being a small team, our… Continue reading

Katie Newton-Salmon
For many years, Freedom Farm owner Mary Gallagher has offered use of her indoor arena, with its mud-free ground, for Sequim and Port Angeles’ equestrian team practices — which is helpful during the cold, dark winter evenings. From left are Kiaja Johnson, Katelynn Middleton-Sharpe, Joanna Seelye, Kenzi, Winters and Savannah Boulton.

‘Facts of Faith’ scheduled

The Rev. Thomas P. Hoyle will present “Fact of Faith” this weekend. Hoyle will be speaking at Strait View Baptist Church, 518… Continue reading