August is also Family Eye Care Month, Foot Health Month, Harvest Month, International Air Travel Month, Medic Alert Month, National Catfish Month, National Child Support Enforcement Month, National Golf Month, National Parks Month, National Water Quality Month, Peach Month, Romance Awareness Month, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, Watermelon Month.
Flower: Gladiolus; Gemstone, Sardonyx or Peridot
Time:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Description:
Stop by and visit the Olympic Art Gallery, corner of Hwy. 101 and Washington St.; The Quilcene Gallery, corner of Hwy. 101 and Church St.; Wildwood Antiques 293211 Hwy.; 101 and Great Age Antiques and Restorations, 294773 Hwy 101. All will be open and serving refreshments.
Also mark your calendars for : Olympic Art Festival Aug. 30. www.olympicartfestival.com
Any questions call Sally Brown at (360)765-0200 or info@olympicartgallery.com. Come, enjoy the art and refreshments in the village between the Quilcene Rivers!
From Seattle and East of Pudget Sound: Take the Bainbridge Island or Edmonds/Kingston Ferry; Cross the Hood Canal Bridge; Travel 10 Miles west of the bridge (Route 104); Take the Quilcene/ Center Rd. Exit; Turn Right on Center Rd.; Turn Right on Hwy. 101; One block down on left, on corner.
From Sequim/Forks/Port Angeles: Take and Stay on Hwy. 101, on corner of Hwy. 101 and Washington St. in Quilcene.
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Fresh produce, arts, and crafts available on Hwy. 101, next to Zee's Coffee House and Quilcene Cooperative Art Gallery Every Saturday.
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
August 2-3
Imagine a turn-of-the-century dairy farm nestled on 55 acres of tranquil farmland on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula...the sounds of exquisite chamber music floating in the air.
Inside the beautiful barn, world-renowned musicians clad in blue jeans are enthralling Northwest natives and visitors with outstanding music from the most-beloved classical composers.
From late June through early September, performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm.
for website and full schedule, click here:
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival continued
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Description:
Drivers are advised that routine mechanical and electrical inspections on the
draw span will result in Hood Canal Bridge closures lasting up to 30 minutes.
The work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 through Thursday,
Aug. 7, and again on Monday, Aug. 11 through Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Time:
All day event
Description:
Canadian Holiday.
Time:
All day event
Description:
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will be holding a pesticide disposal event near Chimacum on Sept. 3rd. Anyone who has unwanted agricultural or commercial grade pesticide products, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, adjuvants, etc...
There is no charge to customers. WSDA is also
the hazardous waste generator of record. Sign up for this event by August 5, 2008 by contacting WSDA: 360-902-2056 or 877-301-4555
Email: wastepesticide@agr.wa.gov
Time:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Description:
Just a reminder that our Shoreline Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) and Shoreline Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) will meet jointly next week at the WSU Spruce Room in Port Hadlock.
Directions are available at http://jefferson.wsu.edu/index.php?page=directions_and_map.
The agenda is online at http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ShorelineCommittees.htm#Committee_Meetings.
Also, attached is a recent press release about the joint meeting, which is also posted online at http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ShorelineMediaCoverage.htm.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Description:
Please join us for an informal meeting with your fellow Chamber members. No agenda; just a way to network and get to know your friends and neighbors. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Time:
All day event
Description:
Smokey Bear is 64 years old today. Does he know he could have gotten a Senior Nat'l. Forest Pass that's only $10 for life when he turned 62? Does he even NEED one? Be careful with forest fires - ALWAYS!.
Time:
All day event
Description:
Deck-to-deck racing action starts 8 a.m. Saturday then see the boats up close, meet the drivers, collect racing souvenirs. Roostertails and Thundering Hydros at Silverdale Waterfront Park. Beer Garden opens Friday at 11 a.m.; August 9-10
www.silverdalethunder.net
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Fresh produce, arts, and crafts available on Hwy. 101, next to Zee's Coffee House and Quilcene Cooperative Art Gallery Every Saturday.
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival August 9-10
All Dvorak Festival
Imagine a turn-of-the-century dairy farm nestled on 55 acres of tranquil farmland on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula...the sounds of exquisite chamber music floating in the air.
Inside the beautiful barn, world-renowned musicians clad in blue jeans are enthralling Northwest natives and visitors with outstanding music from the most-beloved classical composers.
From late June through early September, performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm.
For Website and full schedule, click here:
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Description:
Come meet the Republican candidate for Governor. Dino Rossi will be at the Olympic Timber House, 295334 US Hwy 101, Quilcene.
Wine, complimentary beverages, and refreshments will be served. Suggested contribution $25-$100. To RSVP contact Kristina Scarff: kristina@dinorossi.com or (425)498-2008.
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival continued
All Dvorak Festival
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Description:
Drivers are advised that routine mechanical and electrical inspections on the
draw span will result in Hood Canal Bridge closures lasting up to 30 minutes.
The work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 through Thursday,
Aug. 7, and again on Monday, Aug. 11 through Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Time:
8:00am - 9:00am
Description:
The Quilcene/Brinnon Chamber of commerce meets at the Brinnon Community Center. The Agenda includes a presentation from Statements Group on the progress and plans for the Pleasant Harbor Resort in Brinnon. Door Prize donated by USBank. Refreshments will be served.
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Lots of craft supplies, table ware, children's toys and clothing, bedding and much more! Brinnon Booster Club, Brinnon
Portion of proceedes to benefit Brinnon PTO.
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Lots of craft supplies, table ware, children's toys and clothing, bedding and much more! Brinnon Booster Club, Brinnon
Portion of the proceedes to benefit the Brinnon PTO
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Fresh produce, arts, and crafts available on Hwy. 101, next to Zee's Coffee House and Quilcene Cooperative Art Gallery Every Saturday.
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival August 16-17
Quartet Masterworks
Imagine a turn-of-the-century dairy farm nestled on 55 acres of tranquil farmland on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula...the sounds of exquisite chamber music floating in the air.
Inside the beautiful barn, world-renowned musicians clad in blue jeans are enthralling Northwest natives and visitors with outstanding music from the most-beloved classical composers.
From late June through early September, performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm.
For website and full schedule click here:
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival continued
August 16-17
Quartet Masterworks
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Fresh produce, arts, and crafts available on Hwy. 101, next to Zee's Coffee House and Quilcene Cooperative Art Gallery Every Saturday.
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music festival- August 23-24
Imagine a turn-of-the-century dairy farm nestled on 55 acres of tranquil farmland on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula...the sounds of exquisite chamber music floating in the air.
Inside the beautiful barn, world-renowned musicians clad in blue jeans are enthralling Northwest natives and visitors with outstanding music from the most-beloved classical composers.
From late June through early September, performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm.
For Website and full schedule, click here:
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival continued
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
All day event
Description:
Aug. 25-28th, Denver CO
Time:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Description:
Olympic Art Gallery, 40 Washington St./Hwy. 101 in Quilcene, will have Artists exhibiting additional art work and demonstrating. Multi-octave Diva, Shirley Smith-Moore and Emma King, National American Miss contestant, will be singing. This is a Free Event.
The Olympic Art Gallery has 50 Northwest Nature and Wildlife Fine Artists and is going on its third successful year. Our goal is to support the local artists and provide fine art at great prices.
ARTISTS ATTENDING (SO FAR):
SUSAN ADAMS: Horse Hair Raku
KRISTI BODY & HOLLI HILT: Fused Glass
CHARLIE & SALLY BROWN: Hand forged home decor, gates, etc.
TERRY FOLTZ: Scrollsaw Nature Scenes
JENI GRAY: Photography
RANDY & PATTI HOPFER: Photography
SHIRLEY SMITH-MOORE: Diva, and Goddess Jewelry
RATSO: Bronze Sculptures
PATRICIA TAYNTON: Photorealistic Watercolors
CHRISTINE WITTE: Watercolors
www.olympicartfestival.com and also www.olympicartgallery.com, for listing of artists attending and their artwork.
Info@olympicartgallery.com, 360-765-0200
From Seattle and East of Pudget Sound:
Take the Bainbridge Island or Edmonds/Kingston Ferry
Cross the Hood Canal Bridge
Travel 10 Miles west of the bridge (Route 104)
Take the Quilcene/ Center Rd. Exit
Turn Right on Center Rd.
Turn Right on Hwy. 101
One block down on left, on corner.
From Sequim/Forks/Port Angeles:
Take and Stay on Hwy. 101, on corner of Hwy. 101 and Washington St. in Quilcene.
Mark your calendars for the Winter Olympic Art Festival: December 13, 2008
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Fresh produce, arts, and crafts available on Hwy. 101, next to Zee's Coffee House and Quilcene Cooperative Art Gallery Every Saturday.
Time:
2:00pm
Description:
Olympic Music Festival
The Amazing Clarinet
August 30-31
Imagine a turn-of-the-century dairy farm nestled on 55 acres of tranquil farmland on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula...the sounds of exquisite chamber music floating in the air.
Inside the beautiful barn, world-renowned musicians clad in blue jeans are enthralling Northwest natives and visitors with outstanding music from the most-beloved classical composers.
From late June through early September, performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm.
For website and full schedule, click here:
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Time:
All day event
Description:
The Quilcene Fair Board is looking for 8 volunteers to help with the Fair Information and Raffle Booth on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. Each volunteer is needed for a one hour shift to welcome and answer visitors' questions. The Board will organize a meeting with the 8 volunteers shortly before Fair Day to inform of the day's events and happenings. If you have an interest in helping with this fun event, please contact Lisa Hames at 360-765-3361
Nat'l. Inventors' Mo.