Sequim Soroptimist group seeking award applicants
Two $2,000 awards are available to women who are enrolled in school, have financial need and provide the primary financial support for their dependents. Applications for these awards will be accepted until Nov. 15.
These awards, called the Live Your Dream Awards, are offered by Soroptimist International of Sequim (SIS). The funds are given to the awardee and may be used for any purpose that will help them reach their career and educational goals.
More information and a link to an online application are available on the Sequim Soroptimist website at sisequim.org.
Grad party group to elect officers
The Sequim Graduation Party 2024 Planning Team is hosting an election for this year’s board officers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Sequim High School Library. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The group organizes and host a a safe and sober celebration for local graduating high school seniors. Participants do not need to be a parent of a graduating senior to volunteer.
For more information, contact acting president Marnie Fiamengo at 360-808-7046 or SequimGradNight2024@gmail.com.
Guild’s thrift shop to be open
The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop at 204 W. Bell St. will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 19-21.
Christmas is officially “in the house,” with a designer rack and new items for gift-giving. Blue tag items are half off, and shelves are restocked daily.
Donate new/gently used items are accepted from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays or Tuesdays 10-1 and during store hours. Guild members are also seeking volunteers to help at the shop.
Sea levels program set for Oct. 23
Olympic Climate Action (OCA) hosts a special program about sea level rise by Washington Sea Grant’s coastal hazards specialist Dr. Ian Miller from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Focused on helping people understand and address the challenges facing Washington’s ocean and coast, Washington Sea Grant works with coastal communities to manage a variety of issues, including stresses associated with climate change.
Miller’s program will cover the science of sea level rise and how rising seas impact communities, erode coastlines and can damage coastal ecosystems.
The free presentation will last about an hour, followed by a short OCA business meeting. See olyclimate.org.
Office open to help disabled veterans
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office in the Worksource building, 810 W. Brackett Road, is open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Wednesday to serve veterans who are needing help with claims or other information.
Services are free and veterans do not have to be members of DAV to receive assistance.
The office is by walk-in; no appointment is necessary. Masks are optional.
For more information, call 360-775-6482.
Fire District 3 receives clean audit
Clallam County Fire District 3’s board of commissioners recently announced it received a clean audit for 2022.
The Washington State Auditor’s Office describes the audit process as a way citizens can see what is being done right and if anything needs to be improved in local government. As part of their risk assessment, the auditor thoroughly examines District functions, including, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchases, and more.
Commissioners said via press release they are proud the auditor’s office issued no findings or other recommendations during this audit period which continues the district’s long trend of clean audits.
They added that it’s a team effort with a commitment to fiscal integrity. They especially thanked finance manager Alwynn Whitaker for her diligent efforts over the past several months in gathering information and addressing the auditor’s queries. “Her dedication has been invaluable and is sincerely acknowledged,” commissioners said.
