Christmas chorus donates locally

The Sequim Community Christmas Chorus Board recently recognized Sequim Community Aid and the Shipley Center for their work. The board made donations to the two groups from funds raised from performances held in December. A donation of $300 was made to the Shipley Center — for its fund to assist low-income seniors with membership dues — and a donation of $700 was presented to Sequim Community Aid, in addition to direct donations of $95 collected at the performances.

The chorus, which annually presents three performances of Christmas music each December, is open to singers of all levels of experience. Participation requires no fees or auditions. More information will be announced in late August when singer registration is announced. Rehearsals begin in September.

Although the chorus sings only sacred music, it has no religious affiliation and is presented in cooperation with the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, email to gail@gailsumpter.com or visit www.facebook.com/SequimCommunityChristmasChorus.