‘Toys for Tots’ at Union Bank

Sequim Union Bank, 901 W. Washington St., is a drop-off for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

Bring any unwrapped new toys to be distributed to children and families in need.

New Verizon 4G LTE available

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network becomes available in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend on Thursday, Dec. 20.

For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Wine + cheese = party

Wind Rose Cellars, 155 W. Cedar St., Sequim, hosts a wine and cheese pairing from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. Call 360-358-5469 for details.

Christmas Dessert Tea planned

The George Washington Inn holds a Christmas Dessert Tea from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at 939 Finn Hall Road, Port Angeles. Reservations required.

Phone 452-5207 or e-mail info@georgewashingtoninn.com.

McComb takes short break

McComb Gardens, 751 McComb Road, Sequim, will be closed for inventory from Dec. 25-Jan. 1.

Clausen completes training

Nell Clausen of Estes Builders recently completed a three-day class in Tacoma on the art and science of new home construction, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Washington.

Training included construction terms, site preparation and financing options.

Reach Clausen at 800-630-4399 or e-mail nell@estesbuilders.com.

‘Stand-up Economist’ headlines EDC dinner

Dr. Yoram Bauman, the “stand-up economist” brings his economics comedy to the Clallam Economic Development Council’s 2012 Annual Dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Club Seven at 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101, Sequim.

Cost is $37.50/person.

Call the EDC by Jan. 18 at 457-7793 or e-mail tmartin@clallam.org.