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π± How a Blyn gala just broke records for local cancer care
Also, don't miss DogtoberFest β Welfare for Animals Guild on the Blyn Patch calendar

Good morning Blyn! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Blyn gala just broke records for local cancer care
- When does the Jamestown S'Klallam Glow Run light up Blyn?
Also on today's calendar: Drop-In Tech Help.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Harvest of Hope sets cancer support record in Blyn (sequimgazette.com) — A record-setting Harvest of Hope gala in Blyn raised $469,500 to support cancer patients receiving care at Olympic Medical Center, including help with living expenses and scholarships for future medical workers. Speakers highlighted the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's long-term investment in local healthcare and the importance of keeping advanced cancer treatment close to communities like Blyn.
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• RUN THE PENINSULA: Spruce Railroad Run returns Saturday (peninsuladailynews.com) — A popular 5K/10K returns to Lake Crescent this Saturday, but local runners may be most interested that the Run the Peninsula series wraps up with the Jamestown S'Klallam Glow Run in and around Blyn on Dec. 5. Organizers expect hundreds of participants, with proceeds supporting local trail projects and registration still open until race morning.
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📸 Around Blyn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blyn
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★ Featured events ★
- DogtoberFest — Welfare for Animals Guild →
Guy Cole Event Center, 202 N Blake Ave, Sequim
5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- NOSC Annual Meeting 2026 - Volunteering →
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3:30 pm - Drop-In Tech Help →
Sequim Branch Library, 630 N Sequim Ave, Sequim
10:00 am
Friday October 9
Friday October 23
📣 Blyn Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Clallam County free Veterans Stand-down (free Transportation) →
4043 Sequim Dungeness Way, Sequim
9:00 am - Electronics Recycling Drive →
620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock
10:00 am - Member Tour: Price Street Site →
Price Street Site, 111 Price Street, Port Hadlock-Irondale
10:00 am - Live Online: Author Talk with International Bestselling Author Vero
Register at: https://libraryc.org/jclibrary , Port Hadlock, WA
4:00 pm - Author Talk with Margaret Mizushima
Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend
6:00 pm - Kaleidoscope Play and Learn at the Library →
620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock
10:00 am - Applestock Festival & Benefit →
4043 Sequim Dungeness Way, Sequim
12:00 pm - First Friday Art Walk Sequim →
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5:00 pm - Sequim YMCA - Knitting →
Sequim YMCA, 610 N. 5th Avenue, Sequim
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Sequim
- Sequim Bay Yacht Club names winners in Reach and Row contest (sequimgazette.com)
- NOLS lockers will give patrons 24/7 access (sequimgazette.com)
- Public questions Clallam County's comprehensive plan update (peninsuladailynews.com)
Port Townsend
- Boat race finds new ports - Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader (ptleader.com)
Ok Blyn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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