An annual fundraiser to support winter sports education at Hurricane Ridge, Winterfest kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The event features a prime rib dinner prepared by Kokopelli Grill and Coyote BBQ and appetizers by Country Aire Natural Foods, live and silent auctions, music by Bill, Rudy and Rachael, and VideOlympics, a series of short films featuring local skiers and snowboarders at Hurricane Ridge completed for a local film festival/contest.

Contributions are tax deductible and proceeds support capital improvements to the ski area at the ridge, as well as youth scholarships toward learning how to ski, snowboard or participate on ski team.

Tickets are $65 in advance and $80 at the door. Community tables for eight are $500. Individual and community table tickets can be purchased online at www.hurricaneridge.com.

For more information, email to info@hurricaneridge.com.