WEEKEND: Veterans benefit set for Sekiu Community Center on Saturday; proceeds will help out Calm Waters nonprofit

Published 12:01 am Friday, July 29, 2016

SEKIU — Calm Waters will host an auction fundraiser for veterans at the Sekiu Community Center at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Both live and silent auctions are planned, with the live auction held in the upper area of the community center, 42 Rice St., and the silent in the lower.

The registration fee for the live auction is $5.

Sporting goods, baked goods, handmade goods and gift certificates from local businesses across the North Olympic Peninsula will be up for auction.

A bake sale is planned, and bottled water, soda and chips will be available to purchase for $1 each.

Proceeds will go to Calm Waters, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting U.S. troops and veterans that organizes fishing events with the Wounded Warrior Project and Sarge’s Place in Forks.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.facebook.com/calmwatersorg or email calmwatersorg@gmail.com.