Groundbreaking and Community Party
Schedule
Wed Apr 08 2026 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
201 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, United States | Port Angeles, WA
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We invite you to join us for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the marine centerbeing built in partnership by
Feiro Marine Life Center and
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Following the ceremony we will head next door to Field Hall for a community celebration with food and fun for the whole family.
3:00 - Ceremonial groundbreaking
Explore the site’s layout and new exhibits
Featuring:
*Site blessing- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
*Speaker- Mike Chapman, Washington State Senator 24th Legislative District
*Speaker- John Armor, Director-NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
~Photo opportunities~
4:00-6:00 - Community celebration
Stay for a free community party to explore what’s coming in the new building!
Meet Big Mama, a life-sized inflatable humpback whale
“Step aboard” current research from the Vessel Operations Coordinator of the R/V Storm Petrel
Try hands-on community science activities
Discover how to help local birds with Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society
Add your creativity to community art banners that will hang on the construction fencing
Listen to soothing sounds from the Port Angeles High School Orchestra
Enjoy lite bites from Nor’Wester Rotary and Welly’s Ice Cream!
Fun for all ages. Everyone welcome!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend
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