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MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT –

Wednesday, Dec. 12
Jim Oliver & Dirk Andersen. 5 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Music Trivia with Corey. 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.
Karaoke with Louie’s World. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 13
Sing-a-Ling! With The Harmonica Pocket. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.
Jazz Jam with Rex Rice. 6 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.
The Long Splice. 6 to 8 p.m., Ajax Cafe, 21 N. Water St., Port Hadlock.
Music Trivia. 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.

Friday, Dec. 14
Trevor Hanson. 5 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Fourth Century Players, story and puppet show. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Saint Herman of Alaska Eastern Orthodox Church, 1407 30th St., Port Townsend. Free. For more info, call 360-385-0585.
Tom Esch. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. $5 cover.
The Retrofitters (classic rock). 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.

Saturday, Dec. 15
Old Alcohol Plant Community Holiday Celebration. 2 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long. 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend. Free.
Townsend Bells. 4 to 5 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Murphy’s Lawyer (Celtic folk). 5 p.m., Discovery Bay Brewing.
Grace Love’s Holiday Soiree. 5 to 8 p.m., Finnriver Farm and Cidery.
PTHS Jazz Band. 6 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Gerry Sherman (blues). 6 to 8 p.m., Ajax Cafe.
Clay Watson. 7 to 9 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Yuletide Brass Ball. 7 to 10 p.m., American Legion, 209 Monroe St., Port Townsend.
Bread and Gravy. 7 to 10 p.m., Disco Bay Detour. Free.
Steeltoe Metronome and Pull Out. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. $5 cover.
Fantasy A and AK-47 (rap). 9 p.m. Uptown Pub.

Sunday, Dec. 16
Ten Strings and a Box. 2 to 5 p.m., Finnriver Farm and Cidery.
Micah Subar. 8 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Monday, Dec. 17
Trevor Hanson. 5 to 9 p.m., Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar, 842 Washington St., Port Townsend.
Open Mic Show with Jack Reid. 6 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.
Gilbert & McHagar. 6 to 8 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.

Tuesday, Dec. 18
Open Mic with Sam. 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.
The Shaky Barbers. 8 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Wednesday, Dec. 19
John Maxwell & Jon Parry. 5 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Music Trivia with Corey. 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.
Karaoke with Louie’s World. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 20
Val James Christmas Show. 6 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.
Trinity United Methodist Church’s Annual Christmas Candlelight Concert. 7 p.m., 609 Taylor St., Port Townsend. Entry by donation.
Music Trivia. 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.

Friday, Dec. 21
Holiday music with pianist Nan-Toby Tyrrell. 2 p.m., Victoria Place, 491 Discovery Road, Port Townsend.
Gerry Sherman. 5 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Kaz Murphy. 7 to 10 p.m., Disco Bay Detour, free.
Saturnalia Dance Party with Stuntt. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. $3 cover.

Saturday, Dec. 22
Eddie and the Trail Blazers trio. 5 p.m., Discovery Bay Brewing.
Badd Dog Blues. 7 to 9 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Samara Jade Trio. 7 to 10 p.m., Disco Bay Detour, free.
Saturnalia Dance Party with Captain Peacock. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. $3 cover.
Merry Makers (jam band). 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.

Sunday, Dec. 23
Christmas Fire Carols. Cantor by Reverend Simon Ruth de Voil. 3 p.m., North Beach.
Kalan Wolfe. 8 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Monday, Dec. 24
Open Mic Show with Jack Reid. 6 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.
Howly Slim. 6 to 8 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.

Wednesday, Dec. 26
Michael and Vickie Townsend. 5 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Music Trivia with Corey. 9 p.m., Uptown Pub
Karaoke with Louie’s World. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Friday, Dec. 28
Clay Watson. 5 to 7 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Leif and the Longtones. 8 p.m., Cellar Door. $5.

Saturday, Dec. 29
Gilbert and McHagar. 7 to 9 p.m., Old Alcohol Plant.
Brian Douglass. 6 to 9 p.m., Discovery Bay Brewing.
Kirk and Kompany. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. $5.

Sunday, Dec. 30
Samara Jade. 8 p.m., Cellar Door. Free.

Monday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Show. 7 to 10 p.m., Disco Bay Detour. Free.
Grace Love and the Dirty Church. 9 p.m. to Midnight, Old Alcohol Plant.
Kilcid Band and Guests (indie rock). 9 p.m., Uptown Pub.
6th annual New Year’s Eve Party with Crow Quill Night Owls. 9 p.m., Cellar Door. $5.

Monday, Jan. 7
2019 North Olympic Peninsula Farming Film Festival. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Charles Pink House, 1256 Lawrence St., Port Townsend.

EVENTS –
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Babytime. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.
Preschool Storytime for ages 30 months to 5 years. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library.
Holiday Open House. 3 to 6 p.m., Jefferson County Library.
Copper Canyon Press Annual Open House. 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Madrona MindBody Institute on the Fort Worden campus.

Thursday, Dec. 13
Cribbage Night. 5 p.m., Discovery Bay Brewing.
Book Discussion, The Life we Bury. 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Jefferson County Library.
Living Wilderness with Kevin Ebi. 7 to 8 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Friday, Dec. 14
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth through 5. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library.
Books on Tap: Trivia Night. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Finnriver Farm and Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum.

Saturday, Dec. 15
Kiwanis Choo Choo Rides. 1 to 4 p.m., Pope Marine Park on Water Street. Port Townsend Main Street Program and Port Townsend Kiwanis Club offer Choo Choo Rides for families $5 per person. Raises funds for PT Artscape, art education programs in the Port Townsend School District.
Holiday Open Parlor Tours. 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour through local beautifully decorated historical buildings and homes complete with costumed docents, seasonal music, and holiday treats. Reservations recommended. Tickets can be purchased at the Old Consulate Inn at 313 Walker St.
Down Home Country Christmas. 7 p.m., New Life Church, 1636 Hastings, Port Townsend.

Sunday, Dec. 16
Down Home Country Christmas. 7 p.m., New Life Church.

Monday, Dec. 17
Toddler Storytime for ages 12 months to 30 months. 10:15 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library.
Babytime, 20-minute lap sit time for infants. 10:30 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 18
Preschool Storytime. 10 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.
Fiber Art Night. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Charles Pink House, 1256 Lawrence St., Port Townsend.
Trivia at the Keg & I. 7 to 9 p.m., The Keg & I, 1291 Chimacum Road, Port Hadlock-Irondale.

Wednesday, Dec. 19
Babytime. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.
Preschool Storytime for ages 30 months to 5 years. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library.

Thursday, Dec. 20
Toddlertime. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at Port Townsend Library.

Friday, Dec. 21
Solstice Celebration. 3 to 5 p.m., Port Townsend Library. Enjoy solstice-themed crafts and stacks at the library; all materials provided. All ages welcome. Free.

Wednesday, Jan. 2
Leap into science. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to explore the STEM concept of balance as we blend hands-on exploration with children’s literature. Jefferson County Library. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 3
Leap into science. 2 to 4 p.m. Young people ages 6 to 11 are invited to join Children’s Librarian Martha Ashenfelter who will bring hands-on exploration to life through children’s literature af part of the STEM concept of balance. Jefferson County Library.

Friday, Jan. 4
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group for ages birth through 5. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library.
Full STEAM Ahead. 2 to 4 p.m., Jefferson County Library. Ages 6 to 11.

Monday, Jan. 7
Toddler Storytime for ages 12 months to 30 months. 10:15 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library.
2019 Farming Film Festival featuring Dirt Rich. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 8
Children’s Choir. 4 to 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 202 Lawrence St., youth ages 7 to 12. Directed by Phina Pipia. Eight weeks, with performance on March 2.
Babytime, 20-minute lap sit time for infants. 10:30 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library. Free.

Wednesday, Jan. 9
Babytime. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.
Preschool Storytime for ages 30 months to 5 years. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library.
Water Wise Succulent Gardening with Master Gardener Vicky Miller. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library.

GROUPS AND CLUBS –

Wednesday, Dec. 12
Urban Sketchers. 10 a.m., Better Living Through Coffee, 100 Tyler St., Port Townsend.
Grief Support. 3 to 4:30 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare, Home Health Conference Room, 2500 Sims Way, Port Townsend. For more information, call Carolyn Cristina Manzoni at 360-385-2200, ext. 4615.

Thursday, Dec. 13
East Jefferson Rotary Club, featuring speaker David Bobanik. Noon, Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum.
High Tide Chess Club. 6 to 9 p.m., Vancouver Room at the Bishop Victorian Hotel, 714 Washington St., Port Townsend.
PTSLUG. Macintosh computer users group. 7 p.m., the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, in Chimacum.

Friday, Dec. 14
Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Seasonal Variety. 11:45 a.m., Alchemy Bistro.

Sunday, Dec. 16
Third Sunday StoryCrafting. 2 to 4:30 p.m., Port Townsend Library Learning Center, 1220 Lawrence St.  For experienced and aspiring tellers to hone their craft. QuimperStoryGuild@gmail.com, 360-316-9600.

Monday, Dec. 17
Friends of the Library Book Club. 7 to 9 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Wednesday, Dec. 19
Grief Support. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare, Home Health Conference Room, 2500 Sims Way, Port Townsend. For more information, call Carolyn Cristina Manzoni at 360-385-2200, ext. 4615.

Friday, Dec. 21
Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: SADD. 11:45 a.m., Alchemy Bistro.

Wednesday, Dec. 26
Grief Support. 3 to 4:30 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare, Home Health Conference Room, 2500 Sims Way, Port Townsend. For more, call Carolyn Cristina Manzoni at 360-385-2200, ext. 4615.

Friday, Dec. 28
Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: New Year’s Resolutions. 11:45 a.m., Alchemy Bistro.

Friday, Jan. 4
Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Our Greatest Threat. 11:45 a.m., Alchemy Bistro.

Monday, Jan 7
Book Lovers’ Cafe. Monday, 2 to 3 p.m., City Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room.

Friday, Jan. 11
Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Maintaining. 11:45 a.m., Alchemy Bistro.

MEETINGS –

Thursday, Dec. 13
Jefferson County Board of Health. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan, Port Townsend.

Tuesday, Dec. 18
Tech Tuesday. 4 to 6 p.m., Jefferson County Library.

Friday, Dec. 21
Art in Action: Kate Sullivan demonstrates chain maille. 4 to 6 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 1
Survivors of Suicide peer support group. 5:30 to 7 p.m., 1045 10th St., Port Townsend, free. For more info, call 360-302-0569.

Wednesday, Jan. 2
Arts Commission. 3 p.m., City Hall third Floor Conference Room, 250 Madison St., Port Townsend.

Wednesday, Jan. 9
Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees meeting. 10 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Library.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS –

Tuesday, Dec. 18
SHIBA volunteers help with Medicare questions. 1 to 3 p.m., Port Townsend Community Center,  620 Tyler St., Port Townsend.
Tech Tuesday. 4 to 6 p.m., Jefferson County Library.

Thursday, Dec. 20
Vinyasa yoga with Sarah. 6 to 7:30 p.m., All Points Pilates, 20 Colwell St., Port Hadlock, pay what you can. For more info, call 360-643-0607.

Friday, Dec. 21
Art in Action: Kate Sullivan demonstrates chain maille. 4 to 6 p.m. Port Townsend Library.

Thursday, Dec. 27
Vinyasa yoga with Sarah. 6 to 7:30 p.m., All Points Pilates, 20 Colwell St., Port Hadlock, pay what you can. For more info, call 360-643-0607.

Thursday, Jan. 3
Vinyasa yoga with Sarah. 6 to 7:30 p.m., All Points Pilates, 20 Colwell St., Port Hadlock, pay what you can. For more info, call 360-643-0607.

Tuesday, Jan. 8
Tech Tuesday. 4 to 6 p.m., Jefferson County Library.