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MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT –

Wednesday, Jan. 2

The Shaky Barbers. 8 p.m., Cellar Door. 940 Water St., Suite 1, Port Townsend, no cover.

Thursday, Jan. 3

The Willy Ingersol Group. 6 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Friday, Jan. 4

The Scott Yoder Band with the Solvents (indie rock). 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Saturday, Jan. 5

The Jim Bassnight Band. 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Sunday, Jan. 6

The Retrofitters. 8 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Monday, Jan. 7

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

Open Mic with Jack Reid. 6 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Simon Lynge. 2 p.m., Discovery View Retirement Community, 1051 Hancock St. in Port Townsend. Free. For more info, call Northwind Arts Center at 360-379-1086.

The Shaky Barbers. 8 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Karaoke with Louie’s World. 9 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Thursday, Jan. 10

The Louis Aissen Group (jazz). 6 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Friday, Jan. 11

Cuban Heels. 8 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Saturday, Jan. 12

The Big Average with the Breaking. 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Sunday, Jan. 13

Gabe Hess (soul). 8 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Thursday, Jan. 17

Jazz jam with Rex Rice. 6 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Friday, Jan. 18

Lowire (funk). 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Tomo Nakayama, Simon Lynge and Elena Loper. 6 p.m., The Palindrome, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road.

Acid Teeth/The Know Nothingz/In Droves (punk rock). 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Sunday, Jan. 20

Carolyn Caruso (folk). 8 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Leif and the Longtones (jazz). 6 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

Friday, Jan. 25

Speak Easy (reggae). 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Rooster Crow (country). 9 p.m., Cellar Door, $5 cover.

Sunday, Jan 27

Julian Huxtable with Micah Rud. 8 p.m., Cellar Door, no cover.

EVENTS –

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Leap into science. 10:30 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.

BINGO. With the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. 7 to 9:30 p.m., Hilltop Tavern, 2510 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend.

Thursday, Jan. 3

Leap into science. 2 to 4 p.m. Young people age 6 to 11 are invited to join children’s librarian Martha Ashenfelter, who will bring hands-on exploration to life through children’s literature as 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. Ages 6 to 11. 2 to 4 p.m., Jefferson County Library.

Saturday, Jan. 5

View and vote on special-edition diabetes license plate. 11 a.m to 3 p.m., the Cotton Building, 607 Water St. in Port Townsend. Plates designed by area students. The vote determines the winner. Open to all Washington residents. Proceeds benefit diabetes programs. For more info, visit www.fymhs.org.

Monday, Jan. 7

Toddler Storytime. For ages 12 months to 30 months. 10:15 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library.

Feel Good, Do Good Yoga benefit. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Madrona MindBody Institute, 310 Fort Worden Way in Port Townsend. Entry by donation. Benefits Jefferson Community Foundation.

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., youths 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.

BINGO. With the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. 7 to 9:30 p.m., Hilltop Tavern, 2510 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend.

Thursday, Jan. 10

Sing-a-Ling. With Keeth Apgar of Harmonica Pocket. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.

Book Discussion. “Atonement” by Ian McEwan. 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Jefferson County Library.

Flip Flop on the Appalachian Trail. With Maribeth Crandell. 7 to 8 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Friday, Jan. 11

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library.

Books on Tap Trivia. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Finnriver Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum.

Sunday, Jan. 13

Musical Yoga. 11 a.m.,  the Palindrome, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road. Free.

Future of Oceans Lecture Series. “Big Science in Our Small Ocean." 3 p.m., Fort Worden Chapel.

Monday, Jan. 14

Toddler Storytime. For ages 12 months to 30 months. 10:15 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library.

2019 Farming Film Festival. 12 to 3:30 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Preschool Storytime. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Port Townsend Library.

Babytime. 20-minute lap sit time for infants. 10:30 to 11 a.m., Jefferson County Library. Free.

Children’s Choir. 4 to 4:50 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Fiber Art Night. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

Trivia at the Keg and I. 7 to 9 p.m., 1291 Chimacum Road, Chimacum.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

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.

BINGO. With the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. 7 to 9:30 p.m., Hilltop Tavern, 2510 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend.

Monday, Jan. 21

MLK Day Weed Pull. Noon. Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Fort Worden State Park, 532 Battery Way in Port Townsend.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

BINGO. With the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. 7 to 9:30 p.m., Hilltop Tavern.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

BINGO. With the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. 7 to 9:30 p.m., Hilltop Tavern.

GROUPS AND CLUBS –

Wednesday, Dec. 26

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

Thursday, Dec. 27

Vinyasa Yoga. With Sarah. 6 to 7:30 p.m., All Points Pilates, 20 Colwell St., Port Hadlock. For more info, call 360-643-0607.

Friday, Dec. 28

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

Saturday, Dec. 29

Urban Sketchers. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fort Worden Commons Room. Free. For more info, call Barb Kurland at  360-316-9947 or email barbkurland@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 1

New Year’s Birdwalk. Admiralty Audubon. 9:30 a.m., Irondale Bay Chimacum Creek Park. For more info, call 360-379-8564.

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Ukuleles Unite Happy Hour-Open Mic. 5:30 p.m., Highway 20 Roadhouse, 2152 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend. For more information call 360-385-2233.

Thursday, Jan. 3

Vinyasa Yoga. With Sarah. 6 to 7:30 p.m., All Points Pilates, 20 Colwell St., Port Hadlock.

Friday, Jan. 4

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

First Friday StoryNight: Fire from Darkness. 7 to 9 p.m., Friends’ Meetinghouse, 1841 Sheridan St. in Port Townsend.

Monday, Jan. 7

Book Lovers’ Cafe. 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.

Sunday, Jan. 20

StoryCrafting Story Swap. 2 p.m., Port Townsend Library Learning Center, 1220 Lawrence St. Sign up on a first-come basis with established framework for listeners to provide constructive feedback on the story and the teller. Refreshments and Quimper Storytelling Guild planning will follow.

MEETINGS –

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Port Commission special meeting. 1 p.m., Port Commission Bldg., 333 Benedict St. in Port Townsend.

Arts Commission. 3 p.m., City Hall third-floor conference room, 250 Madison St. in Port Townsend.

Thursday, Jan. 3

Non-motorized Transportation Advisory Board. 4:30 p.m., City Hall.

Friday, Jan. 4

Olympic Educational Service District 114. Board of Directors special session. 11 a.m., Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. in Port Townsend.

Conversation Cafe. Our Greatest Threat. 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Alchemy Restaurant, 842 Washington St. in Port Townsend.

Monday, Jan. 7

Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council. 10 a.m. at The Inn at Port Ludlow, One Heron Road in Port Ludlow.

Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council regular meeting. 10 a.m., The Inn at Port Ludlow, One Heron Road in Port Ludlow. For updated agenda or additional information please contact consult "Board Biz" section of www.EnjoyOlympicPeninsula.com.

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce: Fire District Annexation. 11:45 a.m., Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. in Port Townsend. The luncheon will feature the Port Townsend mayor and East Jefferson Fire Rescue chief as guest speakers. Attendance is free for Chamber members. Non-members and guests are asked to make a $5 donation. Lunch is available for purchase at the Elks.

City Council. 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Marine Resources Committee. 6 to 8 p.m., Port Commission Bldg., 333 Benedict St. in Port Townsend.

Council Ad Hoc Committee on Committees. 1:30 p.m., City Hall.

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. 3 p.m., City Hall.

Historic Preservation Committee. 3 p.m., Charles Pink House, 1256 Lawrence St. in Port Townsend.

Port Townsend Indivisible Huddle. Presentation on the Long Term Care Trust Act. 5 p.m., Unity Center, 3918 San Juan Ave. in Port Townsend.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Port Commission Public Workshop. 9:30 a.m., Port Commission Bldg., 333 Benedict St. in Port Townsend.

Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees. 10 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Library.

Port Commission. 1 p.m., Port Commission Bldg., 333 Benedict St. in Port Townsend.

Thursday, Jan. 10

Introduction to Pi Program. During weekly East Jefferson County Rotarian meeting. 1 p.m., Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road in Chimacum.

Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m., City Hall.

Friday, Jan. 11

Conversation Cafe. Maintaining. 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Alchemy Restaurant, 842 Washington St. in Port Townsend.

Monday, Jan. 14

Library Advisory Board. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Port Townsend Library.

City Council Workshop. 7 p.m., City Hall.

Thursday, Jan. 17

Council Ad Hoc Committee on Housing. 3 p.m., City Hall.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

Council Finance and Budget Committee. 3 p.m., City Hall.

Parks Recreation and Tree Advisory Board. 4:30 p.m., City Hall

City Council. 6:30 p.m., City Hall.

Wednesday, Jan 23

Port Commission. 5:30 p.m., Port Commission Bldg., 333 Benedict St. in Port Townsend.  

Thursday, Jan. 24

Planning Commission Meeting. 6:30 p.m., City Hall.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS –

Thursday, Jan. 3

Vinyasa Yoga. With Sarah. 6 to 7:30 p.m., All Points Pilates, 20 Colwell St. in Port Hadlock. Pay what you can.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

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

Sunday, Jan. 13

Jan Newton presents “The Future of Oceans” lecture. 3 p.m., Chapel at Fort Worden.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

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

Saturday, Jan. 19

Jefferson County Geological Survey. 19th-century challenges and their effects on families. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tri-Area Community Center, Chimacum. Free.