September is Autumn Month, Baby Safety Month, Cable TV Month, Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, National Cholesteral Education and Awareness Month, Classical Music Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Health in Aging, Library Card Sign Up Month, National Bed Check Month, National Chicken Month, National Courtesy Month, National Honey Month, National Literacy Month, National Piano Month, National Rice Month, Organic Harvest Month, Pediculosis Prevention, Read A New Book Month, Sickle Cell Month, Youth Month.
Flower: Aster; Gemstone, Sapphire
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All day event
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Most government offices closed. We're not. Come on in!
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All day event
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The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will be holding a pesticide disposal event near Chimacum. 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
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All day event
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Entries for the Quilcene Fair & Parade Photo Contest are due today.
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11:00am - 5:00pm
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Quilcene has it’s First Saturday Art Walk with 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
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! Olympic Art Gallery's Featured Artist is Beverly Nelson. Also mark your calendars for: Olympic Art Festival December 13th at the Olympic Art Gallery, www.olympicartfestival.com
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 bridge (Rte. 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
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2:00pm
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Olympic Music Festival-N-E-W Trio
September 6-7
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/
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All day event
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If you're lucky enough to still have them, hug 'em.
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2:00pm
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Olympic Music Festival 25th Anniversary Season Festival Finale and Auction
The N-E-W Trio
September 7th
Please join us on Sunday, September 7th for our
25th Anniversary Season Festival Finale
and Auction!
Concert tickets for this special day will include admission to the Auction and Buffet Luncheon.”
For website and full schedule, click here:
http://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
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8:00am - 9:00am
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Chamber of Commerce general meeting will be held at Quilcene Community Center.
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In conjunction with the Quilcene Fair & Parade, a carnival will be coming to town to open and close the festivities.
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All day event
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Beginning with a Pancake Breakfast at 8, on to Ranger Run at 9, Parade at 11, and continuing with Classic Car Show, Burnout, Raffle, Vendors, and Belt Sander Races, this year is topped off by a carnival.
The Quilcene Fair Board has been busy meeting throughout the year to help bring our community a fun-filled day of great food, great entertainment, and great things to do and see. For the first time in Quilcene's history, "A CARNIVAL IS COMING TO TOWN". The Fair Sponsored a Poster Contest for students with that very theme and winners are on display at USBank in Quilcene. The Classic Car Show is having good response and is sure to bring a lot of great cars to our community. Photos and Parade Entries are trickling in, but we want lots more!. This year's parade theme is "Send in the Clowns". Photo contest entries are due by September 5th. Vendor Spaces are almost full, but we have room for a few more if you have an interest.
Lisa Hames
Quilcene Fair Board
360-765-3361/360-765-3895 fax
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All day event
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The Quilcene Fair Board is looking for 8 volunteers to help with the Fair Information and Raffle Booth. 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 you 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
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9:00am
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The 1st Annual Quilcene Ranger Run will begin. Two and four mile routes will be available. The routes start adjacent to the Quilcene School at the corner of Roberts Road and West Rose Street and travel out and back at Linger Longer Road. The four mile route will turn around at the Quilcene Marina and the two mile route will turn around about halfway to the Marina. Walkers are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the group event. The event will benefit the Heineman/Babik Scholarship Fund and The Friends of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation. The event is $10 post marked on or before September 10th, long sleeve tee shirt is $8 extra. Add $2 for race day registration. Contact 385-2221, clennox@countyrec.com or see www.countyrec.com for more information.
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In conjunction with the Quilcene Fair & Parade, a carnival will be coming to town to open and close the festivities.
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For three days the beautiful, picturesque Victorian town of Port Gamble will be alive with Logging and Wood Carving Shows. You are sure to be amazed as you watch the NW Loggers compete for prizes. Bring the whole family for carnival rides, live music, town plays, weekend vendors and more food than a person can eat. Top it all off with spectacular Fireworks shows Friday and Saturday evenings. There will be something here for everyone! September 26-28, visit
www.oldmilldays.com
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