Editor’s note: Wednesday before publication is the deadline for calendar additions, which must be emailed to calendars@ptleader.com by 5 p.m. Entries submitted after that deadline will not be published in the print edition. Events costing more than $5 are ineligible for publication.

 

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Samara Jade, Micaela Kingslight and Aimee Ringle. 7 p.m. The Keg & I, 1291 Chimacum Road.

Trivia Night Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence St.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Taproom Trivia. 6 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing, 948 N. Park Ave.

Jack Dwyer. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe, 21 S. Water St., Port Hadlock. Folky originals and standards.

Open Mic with Jillian. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Josephine County Band. 7 p.m. Port Townsend Friends Meeting House, 1841 Sheridan St. This Celtic-inspired acoustic roots foursome of flute, guitar, fiddle, bodhran and vocals are touring the Pacific Northwest after playing in Port Townsend last year. For more information, visit josephinecountyband.com.

Third Tuesdays Trivia at the Taproom. 7-9 p.m. The Keg & I.

Music Trivia Thursdays. 8 p.m. Uptown Pub.

Friday, Feb. 21

TNT Guitar Duo. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz improvisation.

PT Story Slam. 6 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing. Tell us a story that needs to be told. Write some fiction and read it. Stand up and do some comedy. Co-hosted by The Church of BuVu Port Townsend on the third Friday of every month.

Comedy Night. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Northwind Songs presents Buddy Mondlock. 7 p.m. Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St. Tickets at buddynwa.brownpapertickets.com.

Remembering Daniel “3D” Deardorff: Songs & Stories Tribute Concert. 7 p.m. Madrona MindBody Institute, Building 310, Fort Worden State Park. RSVP and for more information, call 360-385-1160 or email innernestmusic@gmail.com.

Square dance with live string band. 7-9 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum.

Swing dance. 8-10:30 p.m. Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. Casey MacGill, Jonathan Doyle, Josh Roberts and Nate Parker, together on stage, playing live music.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Port Townsend Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow 2020 dress rehearsal. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Port Townsend High School auditorium, 1500 Van Ness St.

Chuck Easton. 5-8 p.m. Port Townsend Brewing Company, 330 10th St.

Rouge. 5-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Parisian classics and originals by three-octave vocalist and dancer Janet Rayor, stride jazz pianist and harmonist Clayton Murray and award-winning accordionist and arranger Toby Hanson.

The Long Splice. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Instrumental duo.

Gilbert and McHagar. 6 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing.

Midnight Train Blues Band. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Reach for the Sky. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse, 2231 Washington St. Free, 21-plus.

Sunday, Feb. 23

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra performs “Literature in Music.” 2 p.m. Chimacum Junior/Senior High School auditorium, 91 W. Valley Road. Featured will be soloist Jason Gould, winner of the Young Artist Award, and the Port Townsend High School Orchestra. Tote bags and home-baked treats will be on sale during intermission.

Monthly Sunday Story Craft Story Swap. 2-4:30 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St.

Stringology. 2-5 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Gypsy swing by guitarist Eric Bogart, Terianne Stratton on hot rhythm ukulele, and Tracy Grisman on string bass and vocals.

Port Townsend Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow 2020 show. 3-7 p.m. Port Townsend High School auditorium.

Cult Movie Night. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

First the Winter, with Twelve Days in June and Arial Atsatt. 7 p.m. Cellar Door, 940 Water St.

Monday, Feb. 24

Service Industry Night. 3-11 p.m. Manresa Castle, 651 Cleveland St. Every Monday, we want to celebrate the hard-working people of the service industry. If you’re part of the industry, come up to the Castle on Monday nights and get 30% off all your drinks.

Jack Dwyer and Sue Thompson. 5 p.m. The Keg & I.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar, 842 Washington St. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Nan Toby Tyrrell piano concert. 1 p.m. San Juan Villa, 112 Castellano Way, Port Townsend.

Open Mic Tuesdays. 9-11:30 p.m. Uptown Pub.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

The Retrofiers. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road.

Spoken word open mic at Finnriver. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Bring your favorite poetry, fiction or non-fiction to share. Please limit your reading to 5 minutes or less. Open to all. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.

Trivia Night Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Uptown Pub.

Jimmy Grant & Tim Kliphuis in “Gypsy Jazz Masters Join Forces.” 7:30 p.m. Rainshadow Recording, Fort Worden State Park. Tickets available at jimmyandtim.brownpapertickets.com.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Taproom Trivia. 6 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing.

“Sounding Joy” community song circle led by Aimee Ringle. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery.

Open Mic. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Candlelight Concert Series presents traditional Irish folk songs as “A St. Patrick’s Day Warm Up!” 7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St. The concert will be a celebration of Ireland, with both traditional and contemporary songs. For more information, call 360-774-1644 or email rdanpurnell@msn.com.

Music Trivia Thursdays. 8 p.m. Uptown Pub.

Friday, Feb. 28

Forest Beutel. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Bluegrass, Americana, hill-country blues.

C.D. Woodbury Trio. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant.

Kyle Findley-Meier and Chandra Johnson. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Taproom Trivia. 5 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing.

Bread & Gravy Duo. 5-8 p.m. Port Townsend Brewing Company. Folk, soul, Americana.

Scott Clay. 5-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Folk, rock, soul. Featuring bassist David Dawda, drummer Sean Lane and pianist Daniel Walker. Clay’s LP, “Time Will Tell,” will be released March 3.

Hounds of Townsend. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant.

Canote Brothers in concert. 7-9 p.m. Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St. Greg and Jere are identical twins who love playing old fiddle tunes together, and specialize in forgotten fiddle tunes, swing classics and quirky novelty songs. They play everything from fiddles and guitars to banjos, ukuleles and various hybrids.

The Free Rangers. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse. Free, 21-plus.

Club Matè. 8 p.m. The Keg & I.

Comedy Night at The Castle. 8-10 p.m. Manresa Castle. Open seating. Shows sell out early. Tickets available online at toasttab.com/thecastleinptevents. Josh Larsen hosts, Chase Brockett performs and Jamal Coleman headlines.

Sunday, March 1

Celtic Christian Evensong: Evening Prayer Service. 4-4:45 p.m. Pope Marine Building, 250 Madison St. Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil is the musician. All are welcome. For more information, email  elisabethhaight@hotmail.com.

Event Horizon Theatre Group performs a reading of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee’s “A Delicate Balance.” 4:30 p.m. Quimper Grange. For more information, call Kimberly King at 360-204-9294.

Monday, March 2

Service Industry Night. 3-11 p.m. Manresa Castle. Every Monday, we want to celebrate the hard-working people of the service industry. If you’re part of the industry, come up to the Castle on Monday nights and get 30% off all your drinks.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Tuesday, March 3

Key City Jazz Trio. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz standards.

Como el Aire, an Evening of Flamenco. 7:30 p.m. Chameleon Theater, 800 W. Park Ave., Port Townsend. Seattle-based flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes’ latest show includes singer and percussionist Diego Amador Jr. direct from Spain, and internationally recognized flamenco guitarist Carlos de Jacoba. This all-ages event is part of a 30-date West Coast tour, with additional performances in Colorado and New York City.

Saturday, March 7

Port Townsend Fifth Annual Record Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Marvin G. Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26 Hall, 209 Monroe St. A destination event for vinyl-lovers, this year’s show will feature 30 vendors from Washington and Oregon, with more than 100,000 records, LPs, tapes, CDs, music collectibles and items of memorabilia. It’s a celebration of music culture, with live DJs spinning records, food trucks and music all around. Attendance is free, and all ages are welcome. Sponsored by Port Townsend’s Quimper Sound, the second-oldest record store in Washington, and co-presented by KPTZ 91.9 FM, Port Townsend’s local community radio station. For more information, visit ptrecordshow.com.

Port Townsend Community Read dramatic readings of “Whiskey When We’re Dry.” 7:30 p.m. Location to be announced. Key City Public Theatre players perform a reader’s theater of excerpts from the novel. Free.

Strange Brau Paranormal Podcast. 8-10 p.m. Manresa Castle. Strange Brau will perform a live taping of their paranormal podcast in what has become a bi-monthly evening of spooky and thrilling stories.

Monday, March 9

Service Industry Night. 3-11 p.m. Manresa Castle. Every Monday, we want to celebrate the hard-working people of the service industry. If you’re part of the industry, come up to the Castle on Monday nights and get 30% off all your drinks.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Tuesday, March 10

Arts to Elders present Jack Dwyer. 2 p.m. San Juan Commons, 3300 San Juan Ave. Folky originals and standards. Free.

Friday, March 13

“True Grit” movie screening. 6 p.m. Carnegie reading room at the Port Townsend Public Library. The Coen brothers’ 2010 adaptation of the 1968 novel by Charles Portis. Free.

Barry Burnett. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Originals and standards.

Traveling Trivia on Tap. 6:30-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. March’s event features the book “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren, and the 2017 film “Hidden Figures.”

Saturday, March 14

Celtic and Cajun music, food and fun with the Friends of Fort Flagler. 3-6 p.m. Theater building at Fort Flagler State Park, 10541 Flagler Road, Nordland. The Alternators’ Peter Evasick on fiddle and George Radebaugh on accordion plan to play Cajun and Zydeco, Duke Ellington ballads, Gypsy Swing and Celtic music. A Discover Pass is required for access to the park, but no cover charge is taken at the door. Cajun and Irish dishes will be served for $12 a dish. Wine, beer and soft drinks are also available for purchase. For more information, visit friendsoffortflagler.org.

Daniel Macke. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Celtic-inspired instrumentals.

Comedy Night at The Castle. 8-10 p.m. Manresa Castle. Open seating. Shows sell out early. Tickets available online at toasttab.com/thecastleinptevents.

First the Winter and Evan White. 8:30 p.m. On the Rocks Bar & Grill (formerly Hilltop Tavern), 2152 W. Sims Way.

Monday, March 16

Service Industry Night. 3-11 p.m. Manresa Castle. Every Monday, we want to celebrate the hard-working people of the service industry. If you’re part of the industry, come up to the Castle on Monday nights and get 30% off all your drinks.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Tuesday, March 17

Key City Jazz Trio. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz standards.

Third Tuesdays Trivia at the Taproom. 7-9 p.m. The Keg & I.

Thursday, March 19

Jack Dwyer. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Folky originals and standards.

Friday, March 20

TNT Guitar Duo. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz improvisation.

Northwind Songs presents Pretty Gritty. 7 p.m. Northwind Arts Center. Portland-based rootsy Americana duo. For more information, visit northwindarts.org/programs/northwind-songs.

Saturday, March 21

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Sunday, March 22

“Women Vote!” live performance: May’s Vote. 2 p.m. Port Townsend City Council Chambers, 250 Madison St. The story of two unlikely partners in the Washington Suffrage movement, written by Toni Douglass.

Havilah Rand and David Starr. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rainshadow Recording. Tickets available at havilah.brownpapertickets.com.

Monday, March 23

Service Industry Night. 3-11 p.m. Manresa Castle. Every Monday, we want to celebrate the hard-working people of the service industry. If you’re part of the industry, come up to the Castle on Monday nights and get 30% off all your drinks.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Friday, March 27

First the Winter. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery.

Saturday, March 28

The Long Splice. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Instrumental duo.

First the Winter. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse.

Monday, March 30

Service Industry Night. 3-11 p.m. Manresa Castle. Every Monday, we want to celebrate the hard-working people of the service industry. If you’re part of the industry, come up to the Castle on Monday nights and get 30% off all your drinks.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St.

Thursday, Feb. 20

“And Still I Rise.” 6-8:30 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. An evening of heartfelt storytelling, music and poetry, presented by people of color in honor of Black History Month. Although there is a suggested donation admission, whose proceeds will go to the artists, no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. Part of the “Thirsty for Change” series of fundraisers for the Jefferson County Anti-Racist Fund on the third Thursday of every month. Draft pours are an optional $1 extra, with Finnriver matching a dollar on each drink served. Non-alcoholic pours are available as well. This is a family-friendly event.

Northwind Reading Series, featuring poet Bill Mawhinney and musician Laurence Cole. 7-8 p.m. Northwind Arts Center. Mawhinney will read poems that Cole has set to music. Mawhinney organized and hosted the Reading Series at Northwind Arts Center for 13 years. Cole is a local songwriter.

Friday, Feb. 21

Winter Wanderlust Talk: U.S. — Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave. For more information, visit WanderlustAdventures.net.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Remembering Daniel “3D” Deardorff: Celebration of Life Ceremony. 3 p.m. Madrona MindBody Institute. RSVP and for more information, call 360-385-1160 or email innernestmusic@gmail.com.

Sunday, Feb. 23

Global day of action to support the Wet’suwet’en Nation. Noon. Meet at the triangle of Kearney and Jefferson streets and E. Sims Way, near the Chase Bank at 419 Kearney St. Dress in red. Bring signs. Print and pass out flyers. For more information, contact Terry Du Beau at 406-274-7606 or permaterry@gmail.com.

Remembering Daniel “3D” Deardorff: 3D’s Legacy — A Conversation. Noon. Madrona MindBody Institute. RSVP and for more information, call 360-385-1160 or email innernestmusic@gmail.com.

Monday, Feb. 24

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

North Olympic Peninsula Farming Film Festival for 2020: One Man, One Cow, One Planet. 6-8 p.m. Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock. The film “One Man, One Cow, One Planet” follows Peter Proctor, New Zealand’s father of biodynamics, along the back roads of rural India, revealing the miracle of organics and the farmers who are reclaiming their agricultural heritage. Local efforts will be highlighted in a discussion after the film.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Death Cafe. 6-7:30 p.m. Quilcene Community Center, 294952 U.S. Highway 101. An agenda-free gathering with one general guideline — to talk about death in an open, safe and welcoming environment. Refreshments provided. Join a global movement to increase awareness of death, to help people make the most of their finite lives. For more information, contact Molly Fahrenschon at 360-821-1035 or fahrenschon@gmail.com, or visit deathcafe.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Unite our Understanding. 6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. This meeting serves as an introduction to the Guild for Social Fieldwork’s “Unite our Understanding,” an interactive place-based research study about community and ecological well-being, to be conducted by individuals residing in the region who wish to participate in the training program. Learn the tools of community-based social fieldwork. The lead researcher will explain participatory evaluation using baseline indicators of community well-being and ecosystem stewardship. For more information, visit econ4peace.org.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Peace and Conflict Resolution activities and programs supported by Rotary International. 11:30 a.m. optional lunch, noon meeting. Old Alcohol Plant Restaurant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road. Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives and create a better world, to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. Chief among these causes is Rotary’s focus on a broad range of actions to promote peace.

Great Decisions: Climate Change and the Global Order. 6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Great Decisions, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. Lectures will run weekly each Thursday through April 23 (except for April 2). A short video will be shown, and discussion of American policy will be facilitated. No previous registration is required, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This week’s discussion will focus on what the world is doing to combat climate change, and what effects climate change will have on global geopolitics. Great Decisions is co-sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program.

Friday, Feb. 28

Winter Wanderlust Talk: Iceland — The Land of Fire and Ice. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. For more information, visit WanderlustAdventures.net.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Port Townsend Education Foundation Soiree: Supporting Teachers, Inspiring Students. 5:30 p.m. social hour, silent auction and games. 6 p.m. dinner and live action. Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. Register at pteducationfoundation.org.

Monday, March 2

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Port Townsend Community Read discussion of “Whiskey When We’re Dry.” 2 p.m. “Pink House” Learning Center at the Port Townsend Public Library. Free.

Tuesday, March 3

Jefferson County YMCA volunteer appreciation event. 6-8 p.m. Mountain View Commons, 1919 Blaine St. Enjoy wine and heavy appetizers. Please RSVP toJessie Wedmore at jessie@olympicpeninsulaymca.org if you would like to attend.

Wednesday, March 4

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Poets in Conversation. 6-7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Join Whidbey Island poets Judith Adams and Holly Thomas for an evening of poetry and conversation. Adams is an English-born poet who has published four books of poetry, recorded several CDs of her work and performances, and was selected for the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau for 2017-18 and 2019-20. Thomas is the author of “Pluck Another Apple, Eve, And Finish It,” her first book of poems. She also creates visual art in several media, while her fascinations with science, spirituality and consciousness heavily influence her poems.

North Olympic Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer kickoff party. 6-8 p.m. Port Townsend Elks Lodge. Learn how you can get involved with the North Olympic Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee. There are lots of ways to use your interests and skills to advance the cause and have fun doing it.

Thursday, March 5

Great Decisions: India and Pakistan. 6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Great Decisions, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. Lectures will run weekly each Thursday through April 23 (except for April 2). A short video will be shown, and discussion of American policy will be facilitated. No previous registration is required, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This week’s discussion will focus on how India’s revocation of Kashmir’s special status will affect the region, both economically and politically. Great Decisions is co-sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program.

Port Townsend Community Read opening reception for “Whiskey When We’re Dry.” 6-7:30 p.m. Carnegie reading room at the Port Townsend Public Library. Enjoy a “Hoedown in the Carnegie” with live music by the Eagle Mountain String Band and chili and cornbread by Kris Nelson’s family of restaurants. Free.

Friday, March 6

Winter Wanderlust Talk: Madagascar — Land of the Lemurs. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. For more information, visit WanderlustAdventures.net.

Monday, March 9

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Tuesday, March 10

Port Townsend Community Read discussion of “Whiskey When We’re Dry.” 6 p.m. The Keg & I. Free.

Wednesday, March 11

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Thursday, March 12

Great Decisions: Red Sea Security. 6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Great Decisions, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. Lectures will run weekly each Thursday through April 23 (except for April 2). A short video will be shown, and discussion of American policy will be facilitated. No previous registration is required, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This week’s discussion will focus on what the future of the Red Sea region looks like, how important the Red Sea’s security is for global security, and whether the region can be a place of global cooperation. Great Decisions is co-sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program.

Author talk by Glynda Peterson Schaad. 7 p.m. Carnegie reading room at the Port Townsend Public Library. Schaad speaks about her book, “High Divide: Minnie Peterson’s Olympic Mountain Adventures (The Early Years 1915-1962).” Free.

Friday, March 13

Winter Wanderlust Talk: Ireland — “Wherever Green Is Worn …” 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. For more information, visit WanderlustAdventures.net.

Saturday, March 14

“You, Me & the Salish Sea:” Port Townsend Marine Science Center Dinner & Auction. 5-9 p.m. The Commons at Fort Worden State Park. Proceeds allow the Marine Science Center to connect face-to-face with more than 24,000 people each year, educating visitors about marine health and how to take local action. For more information or to register, visit ptmsc.salsalabs.org/auction_registration_2020/index.html.

Monday, March 16

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Wednesday, March 18

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Port Townsend Community Read discussion of “Whiskey When We’re Dry.” 2 p.m. Old Whiskey Mill, 1038 Water St. Free.

Divisive Issues of our Time: Roe v. Wade. 6-7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Since Roe v. Wade granted American women the legal right to abortion in 1973, much of the United States has been divided into pro-life and pro-choice camps. Join Pete Gartlan, J.D., for a discussion surrounding the history and possible future of abortion rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Author talk by Christine Hemp. 7 p.m. Carnegie reading room at the Port Townsend Public Library. Hemp speaks about her book, “Wild Ride Home: Love, Loss, and a Little White Horse,” and about the relationships and language between people and horses. Free.

Thursday, March 19

Great Decisions: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. 6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Great Decisions, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. Lectures will run weekly each Thursday through April 23 (except for April 2). A short video will be shown, and discussion of American policy will be facilitated. No previous registration is required, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This week’s discussion will focus on what the international community is doing to combat slavery and trafficking, and what those being trafficked experience firsthand. Great Decisions is co-sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program.

Monday, March 23

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Tuesday, March 24

Port Townsend Community Read discussion of “Whiskey When We’re Dry.” 1 p.m. Velocity Coffee, 431 Water St. Free.

Wednesday, March 25

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Port Townsend Community Forum on Alzheimer’s. 3-5 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library. Hear a brief overview on Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss. Bring a friend who has been affected by the disease. Share your thoughts about how to help people in your community. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. Call Katya Strohl at 206-529-3882.

Thursday, March 26

Artist talk by Anne Hirondelle about “My Journey in Clay.” 5-6:30 p.m. Ferguson Gallery of the Jefferson Museum of Art & History, 540 Water St. Hirondelle will discuss the evolution of her work with clay, from vessels to architectural and organic sculptural forms.

Great Decisions: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. 6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Great Decisions, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. Lectures will run weekly each Thursday through April 23 (except for April 2). A short video will be shown, and discussion of American policy will be facilitated. No previous registration is required, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This week’s discussion will focus on how the Northern Triangle countries of Central America can curtail migration. Great Decisions is co-sponsored by Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program.

Port Townsend Community Read author talk by John Larison. 6:30-8 p.m. Northwest Maritime Center. Larison speaks about his book,  “Whiskey When We’re Dry,” is interviewed “In Conversation” by local author Adrianne Harun and signs copies of his book for sale from Imprint Books. Free to attend.

Monday, March 30

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

 

GROUPS & CLUBS

 

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Preschool Storytime for ages 12 months to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Treat your preschooler to stories, songs and finger-plays designed to promote early learning, learning through play and community building.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Feb. 21

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children and their families, caregivers and communities, to play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance their bonds. Sessions are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Darcy at 360-774-3413.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Space Exploration. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way, between Port Hadlock and Port Ludlow, in the Gypsy Cabin. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Jumping Mouse Children Center’s annual “Hearts in Bloom” benefit dinner. 5:30 p.m. social, 6:45 p.m. dinner. Northwest Maritime Center. Explore an interactive exhibit about the Jumping Mouse therapy model and enjoy a dinner by local chef Arran Stark, while supporting children’s mental health care in Jefferson County. Contact Whitney Friddle at 360-379-5109 or whitney@jumpingmouse.org.

Monday, Feb. 24

Toddler Storytime for ages 12-30 months. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children aged 12-30 months, featuring movement, music, puppets and finger-plays.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Babytime for ages birth to 12 months. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. This lap-sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language and books.

Mothersong. 2-3 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Join a multicultural sing-along for families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Preschool Storytime for ages 12 months to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Treat your preschooler to stories, songs and finger-plays designed to promote early learning, learning through play and community building.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Feb. 28

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children and their families, caregivers and communities, to play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance their bonds. Sessions are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Darcy at 360-774-3413.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Effects of Denial. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Monday, March 2

Toddler Storytime for ages 12-30 months. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children aged 12-30 months, featuring movement, music, puppets and finger-plays.

Tuesday, March 3

Babytime for ages birth to 12 months. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. This lap-sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language and books.

Wednesday, March 4

Preschool Storytime for ages 12 months to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Treat your preschooler to stories, songs and finger-plays designed to promote early learning, learning through play and community building.

Thursday, March 5

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, March 6

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children and their families, caregivers and communities, to play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance their bonds. Sessions are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Darcy at 360-774-3413.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Charity. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, March 7

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Monday, March 9

Toddler Storytime for ages 12-30 months. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children aged 12-30 months, featuring movement, music, puppets and finger-plays.

Quilcene Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3213. 7 p.m. Quilcene Masonic Lodge, 170 Herbert St.

Tuesday, March 10

Babytime for ages birth to 12 months. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. This lap-sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language and books.

Wednesday, March 11

Preschool Storytime for ages 12 months to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Treat your preschooler to stories, songs and finger-plays designed to promote early learning, learning through play and community building.

Thursday, March 12

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Book Discussion @ Your Library. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Jefferson County Library. All are welcome to sign up for our monthly book discussion, held on the second Thursday of each month. This month’s book is “Before the Wind” by Jim Lynch. Signups are required, and copies of the book will be loaned by the library when you sign up. Participants are asked to read the entire book before the scheduled session.

Friday, March 13

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children and their families, caregivers and communities, to play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance their bonds. Sessions are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Darcy at 360-774-3413.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Culture Wars. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, March 14

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Prostate cancer concerns. Noon. Fiesta Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, 10893 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock. Men’s no-host luncheon sharing information and support. Call John Davis at 360-379-6729.

Monday, March 16

Toddler Storytime for ages 12-30 months. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children aged 12-30 months, featuring movement, music, puppets and finger-plays.

Tuesday, March 17

Babytime for ages birth to 12 months. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. This lap-sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language and books.

Wednesday, March 18

Preschool Storytime for ages 12 months to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Treat your preschooler to stories, songs and finger-plays designed to promote early learning, learning through play and community building.

Thursday, March 19

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, March 20

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children and their families, caregivers and communities, to play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance their bonds. Sessions are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Darcy at 360-774-3413.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: The Vital Marriage. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, March 21

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Monday, March 23

Toddler Storytime for ages 12-30 months. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children aged 12-30 months, featuring movement, music, puppets and finger-plays.

Tuesday, March 24

Babytime for ages birth to 12 months. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. This lap-sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language and books.

Mothersong. 2-3 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Join a multicultural sing-along for families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Wednesday, March 25

Preschool Storytime for ages 12 months to 5 years. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Treat your preschooler to stories, songs and finger-plays designed to promote early learning, learning through play and community building.

Thursday, March 26

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, March 27

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth to 5 years. 10 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children and their families, caregivers and communities, to play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance their bonds. Sessions are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Darcy at 360-774-3413.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Conservation. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, March 28

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Monday, March 30

Toddler Storytime for ages 12-30 months. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library. For children aged 12-30 months, featuring movement, music, puppets and finger-plays.

Tuesday, March 31

Babytime for ages birth to 12 months. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library. This lap-sit program features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language and books.

 

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

 

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Modern square-dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina, 103 Hudson St. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Fusion Dancing at Finnriver. 6-9 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Fusion dance is an improvisational modern form of partner dancing, but no partner or experience is necessary. Host Shaelee Evans will teach you the basics. For more information, contact Evans at 360-670-1041 or shaelee@goodnesstea.com, or visit www.fusioninclusion.org.

Low tide walk at night. 6:30-8 p.m. North Beach County Park, Port Townsend. Free, but donations appreciated. Find out what marine critters get up to after dark. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, and a flashlight or headlamp. Parking is limited, so please carpool, RSVP to Marley Loomis at mloomis@ptmsc.org, or call 360-385-5582, ext. 115.

Award-winning author Nisi Shawl speaks at Goddard College’s MFA in Creative Writing program. 7 p.m. Building 204, 200 Battery Way, Fort Worden State Park.

Northwind Arts Center and Port Townsend School of the Arts present February’s Art Salon, Arts in Port Townsend — A History. 7 p.m. Northwind Arts Center. Jenny Westdal of the Jefferson County Museum of Art provides historical context on how artists were encouraged to live and work in the county, particularly through the late 1980s. Artists Marie Amerson, Don Tiller and Richard Jesse Watson will add their observations in a conversation about the past and continuing artistic environment of Port Townsend. Free.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Writing Your Memoir. 10 a.m.-noon. Jefferson County Library. Join Savitri Bess for a three-week workshop designed to start you down the path of writing your own memoir. Learn to develop your memoir through colorful details and descriptions and discover the tools and skills to bring your story to life. No previous writing experience is necessary. This class is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Register online at jclibrary.info, or call 360-385-6544 to sign up.

“The Germans” lecture series: Karl Jaspers. 6 p.m. The Commons at Fort Worden State Park. Wesley Cecil explores the life and philosophy of Karl Jaspers in this free lecture that’s open to all.

Saturday, Feb. 22

East Jefferson Beekeepers Association: Beginning beekeeping class. 11 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Every other Saturday. For more information, call Rich Thomas at 360-379-2621.

Buddy Mondlock songwriting workshop. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rainshadow Recording. Tickets at buddyworkshop.brownpapertickets.com.

Sunday, Feb. 23

Pa’Gozar! Salsa Class: 6-week progressive series. 5:30-7 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Learn some salsa and rueda (wheel salsa) basics. Basic steps and variations for all levels from 5:30-6 p.m. From 6-7 p.m., learn the moves to make La Rueda, “The Wheel,” go round. Learn rhythmic patterns, musical accents and flow, the historical development of the Timba genre, Cuban expressions and the meanings and cultural implications of the lyrics, all while dancing up a storm. This is a progressive series, so the preference is that you attend all six classes, as each will build on the one before. We will allow drop-ins too, if you have danced salsa or been to a class or two before.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors. 10 a.m.-noon. Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley Road, Chimacum. SHIBA volunteers provide individual help with Medicare questions.

Tech Tuesday: Drop-In Assistance. 4-6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Drop in and work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Modern square-dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Writing Your Memoir. 10 a.m.-noon. Jefferson County Library. Join Savitri Bess for a three-week workshop designed to start you down the path of writing your own memoir. Learn to develop your memoir through colorful details and descriptions and discover the tools and skills to bring your story to life. No previous writing experience is necessary. This class is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Register online at jclibrary.info, or call 360-385-6544 to sign up.

Board Development Brown Bag Workshop. Noon-1:30 p.m. Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, 409 Jefferson St. Chamber Executive Director Arlene Alen will describe how to successfully recruit and retain the right members for your board.

Friday, Feb. 28

Spanish conversation night with Norma Avila. 4:30-6 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Brush up on your Spanish-speaking skills through conversation and games. Event is free and open to all. Suggested donation of $3 to $5 appreciated for supplies.

Sip ’n Succulent Class. 6 p.m. Port Townsend Garden Center, 406 Benedict St. No experience needed. Join to plant succulent bowl arrangements. Fee includes all materials, snacks and wine. For more information, call 360-385-3354.

Balfolk International Dance. 7-10 p.m. Quimper Grange. The Nines play live music. The first hour is Italian and Balkan dances, followed by polkas, schottisches, bourrees, waltzes, zwiefacher, troikas and more. All dances taught. Sliding scale starts at $5.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Repair Cafe. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. Volunteer specialists will help community members repair broken items. Bring up to two items and have them fixed for free. Specialists at repair stations will handle small electrical appliances and lamps, sewing and clothes mending, jewelry repair, tool sharpening, stringed instruments repair and bike repair. Tables for do-it-yourselfers will provide tape, glue, string and how-to books. Refreshments will be served and donations accepted to help defray costs. For more information, email Tracy at oldtimeyart@centurylink.net or visit the www.repaircafeporttownsend.com.

Canote Brothers workshop. 1-3 p.m. Quimper Grange. Old-time fiddle, guitar and ukulele.

Tuesday, March 3

Tech Tuesday Class: iPad Basics 1. 3-4 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Feel more confident when using your iPad. In this class, we’ll help you get started with the basics, including navigation, keeping it updated and managing device settings. We’ll also show you how to get the free iPad users guide.

Tech Tuesday: Drop-In Assistance. 4-6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Drop in and work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

Wednesday, March 4

Modern square-dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Thinking Through the Land: Bill Porter on “The Role of Landscape in Chinese Religion.” 6:30-8 p.m. Finnriver Farm & Cidery.

Thursday, March 5

Art and music meditation for adults 18 and older. 10-11 a.m. Jefferson County Library. Start your day in peace and contemplation, as you let your thoughts and paintbrush flow freely. Enjoy a short inspirational reading, then mix colors and let your art take shape while you listen to peaceful music. Art supplies are provided, but space is limited. To attend, register by March 4 by calling 360-385-6544 or visiting jclibrary.info online.

Friday, March 6

First Fridays Virtual Reality. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Virtual Reality uses a computer, headset and sensors to immerse you directly into a three-dimensional computer-generated world. Your head, hands and body movements are tracked to let you interact with what you see via the headset. Swim in the deep sea, play games, make friends with a robot, or relax with a short virtual movie that happens around you. Each month, we will focus on a new VR app. Visit jclibrary.librarymarket.com/events for details about each session. A completed waiver form is required to participate, with a parent or guardian signature for participants aged 13-18. VR experiences may cause dizziness and disorientation. Those prone to motion sickness should take care when using VR devices.

First Friday Lecture Series: Dr. Lee McIntyre on “A History of Women Photographers.” 7-8:30 p.m. Northwest Maritime Center. This lecture celebrates the fascinating lives and professional accomplishments of the many talented women who were among the earliest photographers in history. For more information, visit jchsmuseum.com/Programs/FirstFridayLectures.html.

Saturday, March 7

Get your Washington state boater’s card. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, 42 N. Water St., Port Hadlock. Point Wilson Sail & Power Squadron is offering the America’s Boating Course in seamanship and safety. This is an approved course for qualifying for the Washington State Boater’s Education Card that is mandatory for all boaters who operate a vessel driven by 15 horsepower or more, with the exception of operators who were born before Jan. 1, 1955. It’s recommended for boaters cruising into Canadian waters as proof of competency, which is required in Canada. For more information, call Linda Newland at 360-437-9350.

Tuesday, March 10

Tech Tuesday Class: iPad Basics 2. 3-4 p.m. Jefferson County Library. This class will build on the skills learned in the previous iPad Basics 1 class, but attendance in that class is not required to attend iPad Basics 2. In this class, we’ll review the basics of using your iPad and walk you through the fundamentals of your device, then show you how to use your web browser, mail app and Siri.

Tech Tuesday: Drop-In Assistance. 4-6 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Drop in and work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.

Wednesday, March 11

Planting with seed-saving in mind. 6-7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Learn the basics of seed-saving in this class taught by Jadyne Reichner, owner of Oatsplanter Farm in Port Townsend, who will cover planning your garden, the genetics behind seed production, choosing the best seed to save and how to harvest, clean and store seeds. After 25 years of teaching biology in Sequim, Reichner created Purple Haze Lavender Farm. She worked for the WSU Jefferson County Extension, and was employed by and served on the board of the Organic Seed Alliance, the latter of which deepened her passion for seeds. Since 2010, she has continued her seed work at Oatsplanter Farm.

Modern square-dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Friday, March 13

TimeSlips — Creative Storytelling for People with Memory Loss. 2-3 p.m. Jefferson County Library. TimeSlips replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine. It was originally designed as a way for people with cognitive impairment and their care partners to share in creative expressions together. Through improvisational storytelling facilitated by Cristina Manzoni, a TimeSlips certified facilitator, and Randi Winter, participants are empowered to access their imaginations and connect with others. Co-sponsored by the East Jefferson County Memory Cafe.