Join City Manager Nathan West and the City of Port Angeles Team for the 2024 State of the City address! Together, we’ll reflect on the past year, explore important economic indicators, and outline our plans for a vibrant, sustainable future.

About the Speaker:

Nathan has been City Manager for the City of Port Angeles since 2018 and employed at the City in various roles since 2005. As City Manager, he oversees the administrative and executive functions for the City. In his various roles, he has accumulated over 27 years of experience in local government-based community involvement and implementation.

Please Note: This month's luncheon will be held at Field Arts & Events Hall. We'll return to the Red Lion for our April luncheon.

Chamber luncheons are always the 2nd Wednesday of the month and they are always open to the public.

Menu

Crisp Caesar Salad with tangy, homemade dressing

Chicken Piccata - in a buttery lemon sauce, topped with capers

Penne Pasta cooked to Al Dente perfection

Roasted and lightly seasoned Spring veggies

Fresh rolls with butter

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies (baked in-house!)

Similar to a job fair, but for volunteers! Learn which local non-profits, festival organizers, event planners, and social service groups are looking for great volunteers.

Visit the booths that interest you, learn about their opportunities, and find out which one is the perfect fit for you!

This is a NO PRESSURE EVENT!

Learn about opportunities for:

• Community service hours
• Interships
• Developing job skills
• Free festival and event tickets
• Event t-shirts

Booth registration coming soon!

Our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) migration is nearly complete. We'll be reaching out to our members in the coming days with more information.

In the meantime we appreciate your patience as we work through this project!

Please join us in a community cleanup & celebration of our unique and beautiful downtown, followed by lunch and live music! All Are Welcome! 

A Brief Overview of the Big Spring Spruce Up

• Each group of volunteers will tackle a designated area downtown
• Pull weeds, pick up trash, and remove debris along the streets, parking lots, and sidewalks of downtown
• Weed, sweep, and cleanup of planters and sidewalks at City Pier, Estuary Park & Tower, and Pebble Beach Park
• Weed and trash removal in the alley and breezeway between 1st and Front St.
• Weed and clean planter bases and grates of the trees planted along downtown streets

Registration link coming soon, or just show up to event central on Saturday, May 4th anytime after 9:00 am.

Be sure to wear work clothes, shoes, and gloves.

We'll need plenty of garden claws, flat head shovels, brooms, and rakes, so please bring them if you have them.

United Way of Clallam County brings people together to build a strong, equitable community where everyone can thrive. We do this by raising funds year-round to give back to our local nonprofit partners.

Our Live United Prom & Awards ceremony takes place annually and is an opportunity to enjoy the glitz and glam of prom as an adult while we celebrate the individuals and businesses that have gone above and beyond in the previous year with our LIVE UNITED Awards! Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner catered by 7 Cedars, a full bar with signature drinks, a live DJ that will keep everyone dancing all night, and of course, there will be plenty of photo opportunities so guests can capture memories that will last a lifetime. If you want to take your prom night to the next level, 7 Cedars has offered a special discounted room rate to all guests attending the event, so you can stay all night.

Each year, United Way of Clallam County raises funds and partners with local nonprofits to implement collaborative, innovative solutions to enhance the lives of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families living in Clallam County. Beyond the glamour and allure, your presence at Live United Prom goes a long way in supporting vital projects and programs that contribute to the well-being of our community. This event is not just an opportunity to enjoy an exquisite night out; it's a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

We offer appointments with a pharmacist running between 30 and 60 minutes to review the vaccines history and current recommendations specific to your itinerary, destination, and risks. The cost for a personalized appointment is $75 (or $75 for the first person and $50 for each additional person seen at the same appointment), plus the cost of any vaccines or prescriptions received.

We will try to bill your insurance for any vaccines and medications, but appointment fees are not covered and therefore out of pocket only. Please call ahead to check which insurances we are contracted with.

You will be provided with an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICVP), also referred to as a “Yellow Card”, when necessary for your destination.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SOME VACCINATIONS REQUIRE MULTIPLE DOSES, AND IT IS RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS ARE COMPLETED UP TO A MONTH IN ADVANCE OF DEPARTURE.

Innovative Strategy for Business Growth.

We are so excited about the article that Kathy Cruz wrote about us and our Cabled Fiber & Yarn Journey in the annual Life Long Journey magazine. If came out on Saturday February 24th and if you missed it you can read it by clicking below.

Artists interweaved the common threads discovered through conversations- with each other, with their audience, with the universe- into unique mixed media collaborative book works. Their work speaks to the creativity that unfolds when we invite others to the table.

Get ready for a Flippin' Good Time at the Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles’ St. Patrick's Day Pancake Fundraiser!

Indulge in a stack of delicious pancakes, savor the flavors, and support a great cause!

A special shout-out to our amazing Gold Spatula Sponsors:

First Fed

Matt Zdroik's State Farm Agency

Their generous support makes it all possible!

Enjoy other community activities happening on this day! If you're running Frosty Moss, swing by to fuel up for your epic journey! Great Olympic Peninsula St. Patrick’s Day Runners and Walkers, stop by after your run and treat yourself to breakfast! Planning on attending the Shamrock Shuffle and Pub Crawl? Fuel up with a stack of pancakes before you crawl your way through downtown PA!

Let's come together, share a meal, and make a positive impact in our community. See you there!

Invest in your business with employee training. Whether you’re upgrading skills or onboarding new employees, Peninsula College’s Community Education team is your go-to partner for customized training. When you partner with PC Community Education, you’re accessing expert instructors and flexible training solutions. Your business benefits from our knowledge about state funding opportunities that will help your employees thrive. Funding for training may be available through the Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges. Let us bring custom professional development and training programs to you.

We know that skilled employees are a key factor to economic success. Whether it’s upgrading the skills of current employees or training for new employees, we can help!

Peninsula College's Community Education (PC CE) team is dedicated to developing flexible, cost-effective learning solutions that can be tailored to meet your organization's unique needs.

Our team is always ready to meet with you personally to discuss how we can create training programs that align with your goals. Whether you prefer to hold professional development training sessions at your own location or choose to utilize our well-equipped facilities, partnering with PC CE is the easiest way to train your employees. Contact us

today for further information.

Preparing students with the technical, academic, and employment skills for success in the workplace and post-secondary education.

Squatchcon is a comic, cosplay, gaming, and fan culture event with a uniquely Port Angeles twist. Squatchcon features over 50 local artists and vendors, a panel series with artists and industry leaders, an all-ages cosplay contest, workshops, fan meetups, three swap events (cosplay, comics, and kids books) and multiple after-hours parties. PLUS: show your Squatchcon pass at partnering businesses over the weekend for exclusive freebies and discounts! Check our digital program for details: squatchcon.glide.page

Our 3rd Annual event takes place March 21st - 24th primarily at Vern Burton Community Center (308 E 4th St), with after-hours events on Thursday, March 21st at Studio Bob (118 E Front St) and Saturday, March 23rd at Field Arts & Events Hall (201 W Front St). Check out what we’re all about on Thursday during our FREE community preview (3PM - 8PM) and hurry back on Friday for our official opening day of market. Friday will also kick off our swap series with the return of our “Free 

Octopus” Cosplay & Costume Swap.

Saturday features our mainstage panel series as well as registration for the 3rd annual all-ages cosplay contest, and our free comic swap. NEW THIS YEAR: We’re kicking our Saturday night party up a notch by moving it to the brand-new Field Arts & Events Hall! On Sunday we’ll wrap the convention with a writer’s focus day including a local writer’s meetup and kids book swap. Don’t miss Judy Carroll’s in-the-woods workshop on Sasquatch communication on Sunday! 

Squatchcon is where the superfans find their tribe. Come out and help us celebrate what makes the Olympic Peninsula weird!

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We also have a bit in our program that is more focused on our mission: 

Squatchcon Comic & Arts Convention started in 2022 as a one-off themed art market at One of a Kind Art Gallery in the Port Angeles Wharf. The positive community response was so overwhelming that we had no choice but to plan Squatchcon 2: Squatch-On! In our second year, we moved to Vern Burton Community Center and adopted a more traditional convention model. Squatchcon is proud to be a convention that welcomes student vendors, first-time vendors, and emerging businesses. 

As Squatchcon expanded, so did our vision for our role in Port Angeles. We saw an opportunity with our event: career inspiration and networking opportunities for teens and emerging artisans in Clallam County. With the support of local artists, individuals, and small businesses, Squatchcon offers free table space and 

mentorship for Clallam County students. 

This year, we’re welcoming our largest group of student artists: please stop by their booths and offer some encouragement! In addition to free table space, student vendors are supported in the weeks leading up to the convention with email pep talks and advice from experienced artists. As part of their vending opportunity, students are also connected with Dark Horse Comics Editor (and former Sequim High School student) Jenny Blenk for an exclusive hands-on pitch 

development workshop. 

We believe that there is a wealth of opportunity available to creative young people living in Clallam County - and that those opportunities are closer than they think. Thank you for being a part of the biggest, hairiest event on the Olympic Peninsula!

Free for all ages and dog friendly.

The Every Friday Art Social is held at Studio Bob every Friday from 4:30 to 6:30. The Loom Bar opens its doors at 4:00, there is no cover and there are plenty of games and puzzles for those that don’t do art, as well as a chance to view the art on the walls. This month's featured art is Fractal World Explorations-Fractal Art by Cory Ench. 

Drinks of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties, with house made small plate snacks such as mini-pizzas, hummus and chips, and cheese and meat boards available for purchase as well as pre-packaged snacks.

 Anyone with questions about the guest artist of the week, or who would like to donate art materials, should email info@studiobob.art.

The Second Weekend Art Opening - Featuring the Art of John Hemmen

Saturday, March 9th 5-8pm with live music by Tin Sandwich and Guests Sunday, March 10th 12-3pm. Free to all ages and dog friendly.

In many cultures, fish have long been a symbol for the origin of life. Since life originated in water, fish are associated with fertility and abundance, and wealth and prosperity. Fish are associated with the water element, which signifies stability, balance, and tranquility. In Feng Sui, fish in water bring good fortune, harmony, and luck. In Christianity, fish are a symbol of Jesus and baptism. In Northwest indigenous culture, salmon represent renewal and the cycle of life. 

Says the artist: I paint fish with these symbols in mind but more so because they are beautiful in their own essence. How they flow and move in the water is magical. They are one with the water. How can I capture that? So I paint them in their element of water and as symbols out of water, and then whimsy comes forth and I paint them that way. The ways of painting fish are endless, just as the renewal of life is endless. My show demonstrates this.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow Cast Saturday, March 16th, doors open at 7pm with the ,movie at 8pm. Tickets $20 Ages 15+.

The Original 1972 with local Shadow Cast. Props available for purchase or bring your own. Costume contest at intermission with prizes. Call outs encourages and advance tickets recommended, this event sells out. We see you shiver with....

A Special Drink & Draw for Squatchcon, Thursday, March 21st.

Doors open at 6:30 and first pose is at 7pm.

Costumed Models provided by the Port Angeles Community Players.

Three 20 minute poses. Art supplies provided or bring your own. All ages welcome.

Free for 4-day pass holders, $5 Suggested Donation for non-pass holders. For Squatchcon Info and tickets go to www.squatchconpa.com

The Moderate to Severe GenX Dance Party, Saturday, March 23rd from 7 - 10 pm

$15 Pre-sale/$20 at the door

All generations 21+ years old are welcome.

Freak-a-zoids, report to the dance floor! Grab your friends, family or dance solo, dust off those sensible dancing shoes, and join us at the Moderate-to-Severe GenX Dance Party for an early evening of non-stop fun and the best music the 80s and 90s had to offer.

This is not your typical bar or nightclub, it's a space to leave all your worries behind for a few hours and dance the night away. Studio Bob is a fabulous community art space and gallery-turned-nightclub once a month.

This month's DJ is the Olympic Peninsula's own DJ O.B.1!

St*tch & B*tch, Thursday, March 28th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Free for all ages and dog friendly.

A fiber art oriented gathering of community fiber artists and beginning crafters held on the last Thursday of every month. Some supplies will be on hand and host Marva Holmes will have fun projects at the ready.

Doors open right at 4pm, and the event is set up by 4:30 with delicious food and drink available for purchase from the onsite bar. Puzzles and games are onsite as well for your tagalongs that don’t do fiber.

Andre Feriante with Troupe de Ville

Opera - Flamenco - Blues

Saturday, March 30th

Doors open at 7 pm and show starts at 7:30pm

Advance tickets $22 or $25 at the door

Virtuoso guitarist and vocalist, Andre Feriante, whose Port Angeles shows are always highly anticipated, returns to Studio Bob with his eclectic trio Troupe de Ville! Rounding out the trio are Steve Thoreson, a powerhouse tenor vocalist, and Eric Fridrich, a Chicago bluesman. These three world class musicians present a diverse musical show that’s lighthearted with a twist of humor. There really is no other musical act to compare them to, so you’ll have to come see for yourself. You’ll be so glad you did.

Andre Feriante is a Segovia trained international performing artist who has been visiting Port Angeles annually for over twenty years. His unique brand of Flamenco Fusion original compositions and multi-instrument explorations have been enjoyed at the Fine Arts Center, the Juan de Fuca Festival, the Lost Mountain Guitar Festival and more.

Steve Thoreson is a classically trained opera singer, and pianist, with a voice that has been compared to Luciano Pavarotti. A native of North Bend, WA, Steve has performed in twenty one countries. In 2011 he took first place in the musical portion of Sweden’s Got Talent.

From the train tunnels of Chicago to Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Eric Fridrich has played all over.

A singer/ songwriter who plays some sweet guitar and some mean harmonica, his music explores blues and so much more!

"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat."

- Laura Ingalls Wilder