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Rise and shine, Port Angeles!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Coho Ferry welcome-back celebration, Shipley Center expansion, and a toddler prom with spurs and sparkles + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Port Angeles protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Celebrating unsung hometown heroes: Nominations are open for the 2026 Community Service Awards honoring Clallam County volunteers, with entries due by 5 p.m. March 27. Winners will be honored May 6 in Port Angeles — see how and when to nominate.
Community spirit on the waterfront: On February 19, Port Angeles welcomed the Coho Ferry and Canadian passengers back from winter break with a celebration drawing hundreds, representatives, and the Port Angeles High School Pep Band — read the full story.
Center’s footprint to triple: Shipley Center held a groundbreaking at 651 W. Washington St. on Feb. 6, launching a $2.5 million renovation with plans for a gym, dance hall, and space for Leo’s Cafe — get all the project details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crispy wing fix, sorted: When the buffalo, gochujang, or teriyaki craving shows up, 8th Street Chicken Co.has crispy wings, saucy dippers, and no-fuss sandwiches ready. Keep it weeknight simple: swing by, grab a box, and let the couch double as your dining room.
Brows, lashes, chill vibes: Whether your 2026 glow-up needs a nudge or a full reboot, NW Beauty Box serves customized facials, fluffy lash extensions, laser hair removal, and natural-looking brow tattoos, all in a low-key, welcoming space. Think effortless upkeep… and a perfect midweek reset.
Fairways with a view: If your sticks need dusting, Peninsula Golf Club offers 18 walkable holes, smooth greens, and sweeping Olympic Mountain and Strait vistas. It’s open to the public and playable year-round, so your short game can finally remember who’s boss.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧒 Little Steps Play Group @ First Step Family Support Center | Monday (3/2) at 10:00 AM – First and third Mondays mean free playtime for the under-three crowd, and a sanity pit stop for their grown-ups. Little Steps is a free caregiver-and-kid playgroup focused on development through play, no Pinterest homework, just toys, songs, and real conversation with other sleep-deprived pros.
🛍 Grand Reopening of Thrift Shop @ Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop | Thursday (3/5) at 10:00 AM – Clear some trunk space and swing by the thrift shop’s grand re-opening for first dibs on the good stuff. Think vintage Pyrex, barely used power tools, the lamp your aunt swore was ‘mid-century,’ and jeans that magically fit. Affordable, sustainable, and weirdly satisfying.
⚓ New Dungeness Lighthouse Presentation @ Sherwood Assisted Living | Thursday (3/5) at 2:00 PM – Remember that beacon you’ve pointed out to visiting cousins for years? Sarah, president of the New Dungeness Lighthouse Association, serves up its history, keeper program tidbits, and proper Fresnel bragging rights, all free, and blessedly indoors. RSVP at 360.683.3348.
🎨 Every Friday Art Social @ Studio Bob | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Grab your half-finished project and head to The Loom Bar for a free, all-ages, dog-friendly Friday art social. Tinker with your stuff or raid their supplies, sip something civilized, and meet folks who prefer paint, paper, and real conversation to another streaming queue.
🏃 Sun Fun Color Run @ Carrie Blake Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Kick off Sunshine Festival with a 1K or 5K, complete with color zones and timed 5K with awards. Run, walk, or dignified shuffle through clouds of color on the Olympic Discovery Trail and Carrie Blake Park, then sport the shirt, medal, and sunglasses like royalty.
🍲 Helping Hands Community Lunch @ Jessie Webster Park | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – This free community lunch helps neighbors who could use a hand, no fuss. Bring a pot of hot soup, side salad, pre-wrapped PB&J sandwiches, or baked goods, plus gently used clothing, socks, and gloves. Drop off and head out, or stick around and help.
👶 Toddler Prom 2026 @ Vern Burton Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Think your boots still have moves? Toddler Prom is free, theme is Spurs and Sparkles, with Peninsula Moms In Christ serving dinner, face painting, a DJ, dancing, games, family photos, raffles, and just enough glitter to outlast a juice box.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Port Angeles report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 53°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 3 mph. Later: Rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 99%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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