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The beloved “Old Side Kicks” music group will present an evening of toe-tapping country western and gospel music. Concert will be held at Calvary Community Church located off Hwy 19 just north of the airport at 82 Romans Road, Port Townsend, WA. Voluntary offering proceeds will help support the non-profit Pregnancy and Family Resource Services organization which serves the greater Jefferson County area. The community is invited to come and enjoy the evening, Saturday, October 29, starting at 7 pm.

Bloodstar - This close up photo, taken by a West Seattle high school student, shows the aboral (or non mouth) side of a blood star, Henricia leviuscula. There is a lot to know about this small animal, not least of which is that it expresses pentiradial symmetry. By contrast, you express bilateral symmetry (your left half is the same as your right half).

If you and your family have been itching to get out to Olympic National Park, summer is the time to do it. Join us at Olympic Park Institute for an unforgettable family vacation!

Olympic National Park is known for its biological diversity and its unique ecosystems. Come see them all. Enjoy a paddle on beautiful Lake Crescent and explore the old growth forest on Barnes Point.

Peer into the heart of the Olympics and hike in the wild-flower filled subalpine meadows on Hurricane Ridge.

Indulge your inner scientist and your sense of adventure! Come to the Olympic Peninsula to study the Elwha River. We are documenting and studying the removal of the two Elwha River dams – a historic and national event!

The Elwha River is the largest river on the peninsula and historically had the largest salmon runs until it was dammed in the early 1900’s. Now 100 years later the dams are being re-moved and the salmon will hopefully be able to return to their original habitat.

Leave the crowds behind for a more tranquil and memorable celebration of our countries heritage and join Olympic Park Institute for an incredible week of adventurous learning in Olympic National Park.

Hurricane Ridge: You won't have to completely give up fireworks though. We plan to watch the Port Angeles firework show from the most spectacular vantage point in WA state - 5242 feet up on Hurricane Ridge! If fireworks aren't your thing at all, you can gaze the other direction and try to locate constellations or just close your eyes and breath fresh mountain air.

Join Us for Olympic Park Institute's Fourth Annual Picnic
Enjoy hiking, canoeing*, exploring old growth forests, and other
family activities. Feast upon delicious dishes, taste local wines, listen to live music, and relax on the shores of Lake Crescent. Fun for the whole family!

When: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Time: 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Olympic Park Institute
111 Barnes Point Road, Port Angeles

RSVP: By June 20, 2011
Visit our website or call 206-382-6212 ext 12

Suggested donation of $25 per family.

Saturday, May 7th, 2011  Kids Day is from 11 am to 2 pm and the Community Picnic is from 10am to 4 pm  at Carrie Blake Park.

Kids Day and the Community Picnic has been combined to create an event for the entire family. Kids Day activities will take place around the Guy Cole Center with both inside and outside activities.   New activities have been added, including Softball games, a Dog Park Wagathon, Bicycle Poker Run, Square Dancing, and a Barbeque.

December 2, 2011 

Starts at 5 pm and Auction at 6pm

4 fun filled days!!! See the Concerts, Rodeo, Logging Show, Craft, Art, 4-H & FFA Animals and much more.