Good morning, Port Angeles.

The Freeze family lost their home on November 16 when a fire destroyed their trailer on the property of Jessica Freeze's parents (the family's truck and tractor were also damaged) and their cat Axios was lost in the blaze.

A local fundraising effort is nearly reaching its $5,000 goal to help replace lost items such as clothing, furniture, and personal belongings as the community offers support.

Northwest Fudge and Confections in downtown Port Angeles reopened on November 4 after a January ceiling leak flooded the store and forced a more than nine-month closure; Bob and Lindi Lumens replaced 80 percent of the drywall and fixed damaged floors—restoring the shop with a mix of nostalgic and modern candy treats for holiday shoppers.

Chimacum High School Cowboy band has been invited to represent Washington in the 250th anniversary national Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. next July 4 — the invitation was announced at a Veterans Day assembly attended by local and state leaders.

Port Angeles City Ballet's The Nutcracker

2-7 p.m. — 201 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful local adaptation of the classic holiday ballet set against the backdrop of the Civil War era.

Makers Market

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — Free entry — Explore locally-made artisan gifts while enjoying hot chocolate by the fire tables.

Santa Saturdays

12-3 p.m. — Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain — Free entry — Experience the festive spirit at Santa Saturdays with holiday cheer at the waterfront.

Geoffrey Castle's Celtic Christmas Concert

3-4:30 p.m. — Field Arts & Events Hall — Pricing varies based on age and military status — Experience enchanting Celtic melodies with Geoffrey Castle and dance performances by The Seattle Irish Dance Company.