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Trail Blaze Ball – Huge Success

Thank You Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors: Jefferson Healthcare   • Peninsula Daily News • Wilder Auto • Henery’s Hardware • 1st Security Bank 

Silver Sponsors:  Finnriver Cidery • The Broken Spoke

Saturday was a great success for the ODT, starting in the afternoon with a large crowd listening to the 5 Acre School Marimba Band, “Sound Waves”.

The Cedar Strip Wooden Kayak was eye candy to everyone at the event . We sold all 100 raffle tickets by 6:00pm! Congratulations to winner: Joe Giseburt, Port Townsend. When we delivered the Kayak Sunday morning. Joe said he will be selling the kayak and donating 100% to the ODT!! If you are interested please contact Joe @ 425-773-0148.

Next came the Unexpected Brass Band who entertained the crowd with their funky New Orleans-style.

As everyone was tasting the various Finnriver Cider and the great food  form Barbarian Fine Cuisine ,  La Crepe de Quimper ,  Java Gypsy,  Dented Buoy Wood Fired Pizza and Fiddlehead Creamery, the Molo Rock Band entertained with some great Rhythm & Blues.

Everyone supported the ODT with the purchase of over 140 Incredible Silent Auction items contributed. The Hot Items in the Live Auction were the Protection Island Trip & the Trek e-Bike from The Broken Spoke.

In the middle of the Live Auction the we were presented with a $1,200 check from Garth Schmeck from his Pedego – Sequim Foundation

Despite the windy weather, the FreddyPink Band was able to relocate inside the Pavillion and entertain the crowd into the night!

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September 14th – Trail Blaze Ball – ODT Annual Fundraiser

“Finnriver Farm & Cidery”  – What an incredible venue for a fun evening raising money for the Olympic Discovery Trail!

Come spend the afternoon and evening with your fellow ODT Supporters!

“We are Raffling the “Klinaklini Kayak 19” – Tandem Cedar Strip Wooden Kayak – Has Never Been in the Water – New cost $4,700 Value $2,000   

Only 100 Tickets will be sold @ $25 Each

•• Buy Your Raffle Ticket at the Event – Doors Open @ 2:00pm ••

Music
2:00pm- 5 Acre School Marimba Band, “Sound Waves”
4:00pm- Unexpected Brass Band
5:30pm- Molo Rock Band –  Rhythm & Blues
7:30pm- Freddy Pink Band

Live Auction  – Starts @ 7:00pm
Pick Your Mexican Paradise – 7 Night Trip •• Coffee for a Year •• Dinner for 6 on Protection Island •• Custom Quilt from Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club •• Trek e-Bike •• Bi-Plane Ride •• Car Washes for a Year ••and more
Item Descriptions

Incredible Silent Auction – Starts @ 2:00pm
Over 150 Items:   • Tandem Cedar Strip Wooden Kayak • Centrum Voiceworks for Two • Auto Detailing • Rhody Run • North Olympic Discovery Marathon • Hotel & Resort Stays • Jewelry • Dining • Art • Garden Items • Coffee • Bike Rack • Massages • And to many Gift Certificates to list
Silent Auction Descriptions

Food
Barbarian Fine Cuisine • La Crepe de Quimper • Java Gypsy • Dented Buoy Wood Fired Pizza • Fiddlehead Creamery 

Drink
Finnriver Cider, Soda, Water, Tea & Coffee

Tickets: $25 Donation
Available at BrownPaperTickets.com #4288914 or at the door

Location:
Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum, WA

Gold Sponsors:
Jefferson Healthcare   • Peninsula Daily News • Wilder Auto • Henery’s Hardware • The Broken Spoke

Silver Sponsors:
1st Security Bank • Finnriver Cidery

 

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August 18th – Jefferson All County Picnic – Strengthening Resilience & Disaster Preparedness

Jefferson All County Picnic
Sunday – August 18th – 11AM-4PM
HJ Carroll Park – Jefferson County, WA

! – Visit our Olympic Discovery Trail Booth – !

The All County Picnic motivates east Jefferson County residents to develop resiliency through fostering community and raising awareness about local emergency resources.  The Picnic is a chance to shake hands with local emergency management, first responders, community leaders and elected officials, eat (free!) corn on the cob with your neighbors and learn about the resources that exist to serve you and your community. Featuring live music, food vendors, group games, information booths, speakers and demonstrations, kids’ activities and, yes, free corn on the cob, this celebration is as fun as it is informing.

The All County Picnic is produced in partnership between Local 20/20 and Jefferson County’s Department of Emergency Management (JCDEM). The JCDEM holds the event out as a model for other EM organizations across the state.

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August 4th – Ride the Hurricane – Benefits the ODT

“Ride The Hurricane” is a challenging, recreational cycling event using the gorgeous vista of Hurricane Ridge Road, in the Olympic National Park,

Take a round-trip ride to the top of Hurricane Ridge, absent of motorized vehicles, from Port Angeles, Washington.

Cost: $50

Register at: Ride the Hurricane

Start Location: Peninsula College Parking Lot, 1400 E Park Ave, Port Angeles, WA

And this year, 2019, they are expanding the ride even further, with an optional 100-mile Century Route that includes part of the Olympic Discovery Trail!

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August 3rd – Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival – 36th Annual

Location: 50883 WA-112, Downtown Joyce, Joyce WA

Entry:  FREE

As  the name suggests, wild blackberries are the main reason for the festival. The chance to try our wild blackberries in a freshly baked homemade pie attracts people from miles around.  The festival begins with a pancake breakfast held at the Grange Hall, followed by a crafts fair and parade, and ends with a raffle.

The day’s events also include games for the kids, a salmon bake and entertainment.  Proceeds from the event have provided scholarships for graduating Crescent High School seniors and equipment to the community rescue squad.

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August 3rd – Tour de Lavender – Bike Ride – Benefits the ODT

A one-of-a-kind cycling event to visit the iconic lavender farms of the Sequim Dungeness Valley–“America’s Provence”–on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula

Location: Sequim High School, 601 North Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA

Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Register at: 2019 Tour de Lavender

Ride Choices:

METRIC CENTURY – This classic long-distance ride takes cyclists on a loop route that visits 10 lavender farms, traveling the back roads of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, the rolling foothills of the Olympic Mountains to the south, and nearly 30 miles along the scenic, traffic-free Olympic Discovery Trail, a paved, multi-use trail that is the crown jewel of the North Olympic Peninsula’s network of scenic bikeways. The Metric Century course officially opens at 8:00 a.m., and closes at 4:00 p.m. Metric Century registration fee: $60 per person ($15 for children under 12).

FUN RIDE – This very special family-friendly loop is designed for people of all ages and abilities. It is a mostly level, easy course that runs along back roads in the valley and parts of the Olympic Discovery Trail. The entire loop is 35 miles and encompasses nine lavender farms, but cyclists can opt for shorter out-and-back treks to selected farms. Fun ride online registration: $60 per person ($15 for children under 12).

Volunteers are needed! Please call (971) 704-1156 or send an email to info@tourdelavender.com.

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July 21st – Celebrate the Route Selection extension to Anderson Lake Park!

We are teaming with The ReCyclery to celebrate this accomplishment on July 21st at the Alpenfire Cidery from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  There will be food, cider, music, and fun for all.

  • 2:00pm – Recyclery sponsored bike ride to Alpenfire begins from 1925 Blaine St, Port Townsend, WA
  • 3:00pm – Alpenfire, 220 Pocket Ln, Port Townsend, WA event begins
  • 3:30pm – PTC presents an update on the status of progress along the full ODT, with particular emphasis on ODT-E, including Q & A
  • 4:00mp – Recyclery presentation
  • 4:30pm – Music begins, Cider Tasting
  • 6:00pm – Event ends

PTC & Recyclery will have booths with info and ODT Promotional items.

We hope to see you there to toast this great accomplishment!