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Sequim Irrigation Fest

Yippee! The Joy of Getting Sudsy in the Strait Up Foam Event

Although I’d planned to upload a photo from our trip to Florida today, I’d forgotten about the Sequim Irrigation Festival. So like any good citizen of Sequim, I rushed right over to Carrie Blake Park and while there, I’m so glad I had the chance to photograph this little one (with her parents permission, of course) having the time of her life while getting well…irrigated!

And although I missed the earlier events, I did hear a few notes of what sounded like Big Band Music, one of my favs, so I was hoping it would continue, but apparently, it was a practice session prior to the Sequim City Band performance later in the day. If you got to listen in, I’m sure it was delightful.

But if, like me, you missed any of the fun, the Grand Finale Weekend is coming up next, May 8-10th, with a lineup of events, including a Historic Walking Tour, Golf Tournament, Classic Car Show, a 5k and 1-mile run, Sequim High School’s Operetta and the finale, a Grand Parade with Royalty, Dignitaries, festival floats, bands, and much more from Washington on the final day, May 10th, to celebrate the lifeblood of Sequim, water!

Sequim Sunshine Festival 2025!

We just returned from the drone show tonight at Carrie Blake Park in celebration of the Sequim Sunshine Festival this weekend, and I must say, it was WONDERFUL!

This was our first year seeing the show, but it certainly won’t be our last – and if you haven’t seen it, you’re really missing out.

Little did I realize that our city offered such delightful entertainment, not just this evening, but during the festival activities today as well. The list of bands and the music we heard as we strolled by the booths and refreshment stands earlier in the day was GREAT, and had me tapping my foot and wishing there was a dance floor.

And although we had a few sprinkles of rain, it didn’t dampen the atmosphere or the spirited crowd. Sequimites know how lucky they are!

Cinderella and the Enabling Habit

Photos from the Olympic Theater Arts Production of a Panto by Shannon Cosgrove*

Richard Stevens, aka, Cook, Tina Turner, The Fairy God Mother

Valentine’s Day was a real hoot this year, and hoot we did as we watched local area actors perform this hilarious comedy production, featuring not only the above actors, but many others, most of which were junior high schoolers.

The colorful costumes, decorations and the set were all photo-worthy, and although I grabbed a few phone shots to share, I was kicking myself for not bringing my Sony and a long lens.

Although the acoustics were not the best, and it got a bit loud at times, the production was delightful and I can’t remember when I’ve laughed more!

The show has been sold out but an additional performance was added for February 22, so if you haven’t seen, I highly recommend it!

As the OTA explains, “PA Panto has found a new home at OTA. Pantos provide comedic, over-the-top, mixed up fairy tales with interactive booing and cheering for an evening you have to experience for yourself. This year’s production of Cinderella and the Enabling Habit is no exception. Join Cindy in the kingdom of Sequiminham, as she navigates through her stepsisters’ needs, Lady Tremayne’s demands, Lord Prince’s grand ball. It’s all set in OTA’s Gathering Hall, for an intimate, immersive audience experience.”

Enjoy!

Olympic Peninsula Audubon Members – Please join us for this FREE event this evening:

Tonight, a dozen Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society member photographers will be presenting a collection of their photos along with narrative about where, when and how they recorded them.

I will be among them, and the above is a sampling of the local photos I’ll be presenting. I’ll also be displaying several of the ones I’ve photographed in Argentina, California, and Florida, while the other photographers will have varying collections as well, all of which are impressive.

If you’re a member, great, but if not, please consider signing up. I hate to leave anyone out! So here’s a link to their website: https://olympicpeninsulaaudubon.org/membership

The presentation will also be presented on Zoom for those members who would rather attend in their jammies.

Small town celebrations are the BEST!

Halloween night Washington (Sequim’s “main” street) was SWARMING with lil cuties in costume. Our rain shadow held and no one got wet! Big shout out to all the businesses in downtown who had booths and handed out candy and treats. It was an awesome turn out…sometimes you forget how many kids we actually have in Sequim!