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RainFest continues with River and Ocean Days
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And the ribbon is cut as the grand opening ceremony got under way last Saturday. The ribbon was decorated by area children. Some of the ribbon cutters were a bit excited and started early; others seemed to have dull scissors. Photo Christi Baron The Umbrella Parade started on Spartan Avenue and made its way down both sides of main street before coming to an end at the new RAC. Photo Dave Youngberg
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Sunday evening offered up an Open Mic event that was a real hit. A second weekend of RainFest: River and Ocean Days, focusing on the rivers and beaches, will be held this Friday and Saturday. SEE MORE PHOTOS PAGE 9
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Nearly 200 West End residents packed the new Rainforest Arts Center on Saturday to celebrate the community center’s grand opening. Forks civic leaders and community members cut a long red ribbon on the front walk at 1 p.m. before a dedication ceremony was held with Quileute tribal singers from LaPush and speeches by some of those who had taken part in rebuilding the city’s arts center. The opening ceremony for the $2.1 million, 6,300-square-foot building at 35 N. Forks Ave. was a festive affair with laughter as, for the first time in more than two years, the community again had a place to gather. The building was designed by Matthew Rumbaugh and Boris Srdar of NAC Architecture of Seattle, who created the building to resemble a large circular saw evoking the town’s timber history. Another feature that embraces the town’s logging history are peavey door handles at the main entrance as well as the doors to the great room. Before and after the ribbon cutting local artists offered art demos. A family dance Saturday evening was well attended. On Sunday even with the good weather a good number attended the first film to be shown at the RAC, “Singin’ in the Rain.”