PORT ANGELES — Learn how to use newspaper coupons to save hundreds of dollars on your grocery bill at a seminar featuring Maryann Collier of The Learning Channel’s “Extreme Couponing” TV show.
The free event, sponsored by Peninsula Daily News, will be at the Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln St., from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Those attending will be eligible to win a $250 Swain’s General Store gift card.
To reserve a seat or for more information, visit www.peninsuladailynews.com/peninsuladeals.
Forks wine, cheese
FORKS — The 20th annual Wine-and-Cheese Event will be held at the Roundhouse, 110 LaPush Road, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.
A fundraising event for the Forks Chamber of Commerce, it also recognizes chamber volunteers and “best of” businesses, volunteers and citizens of the year.
A silent auction, live music by Loose Gravel, locally made wine by Harbinger Winery and homemade root beer will be featured, along with assorted beer, cheese and snacks.
For more information, phone Lissy Andros at 360-374-2531 or email info@forkswa.com.
Sequim broker lauded
SEQUIM — Michael McAleer, managing broker at Re/max Fifth Avenue real estate, recently earned the Re/max Hall of Fame Award.
Having been part of the Re/max network since 2003, McAleer received the award based on “consistently high production” during the past 11 years.
McAleer is the lead agent for Team McAleer at RE/MAX Fifth Avenue.
He and fellow broker Jackie Ansotegui are carrying on the team model created by McAleer’s father, Mike, who retired earlier in the year after a 23-year real estate career.
“Team McAleer has always been an integral part of this office,” Liz Parks, owner of Re/max Fifth Avenue, said, “and Michael is so deserving of this distinguished award.”
PUD survey coming
PORT ANGELES — General Manager Doug Nass says the Clallam County Public Utility District will begin a survey of customers within the next two weeks.
A random sample of about 400 residential customers will be contacted to participate.
The 10-minute survey will be conducted via telephone by SDS Research, a full-service marketing research firm.
Calls will come from the SDS Research general phone number at 208-438-6100.
“This survey and its results are of great importance to the PUD,” Nass said.
“While we believe that the PUD does a great job, we know that it is vital that we listen to our customers and respond to their input.”
Final results of the survey are expected to be presented to utility management before year’s end.
For additional information, visit www.clallampud.net.
Workshops slated
CHIMACUM — Washington State University’s Jefferson and Clallam County Extensions and Washington Sea Grant are co-sponsoring two workshops for commercial fishermen and farmers in conjunction with the WSU Cultivating Success program’s Agricultural Entrepreneurship class.
Workshops will be held at Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Drive.
The marketing workshop is this Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is $25.
The financial planning workshop (laptops with Microsoft Excel suggested) is Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is $50.
The “Developing a Marketing Plan” workshop will focus on direct marketing strategies and other topics.
Speakers will be Lissa James of Hama Hama Seafood and Shellfish Co. and Crystie Kisler of Finnriver Farm and Cidery of Chimacum.
The financial planning workshop speakers are Pete Granger, Washington Sea Grant & Reefnet fisherman; Ricky Adams, NW Farm Credit Services; John Bellow, SpringRain Farm; and Brian Kuh, Craft3.
Preregistration is required.
For information and to preregister, contact Sarah Fisken at sfisken@uw.edu or 206-543-1225; or contact Kellie Henwood at farmers-kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or 360-379-5610, ext 201.
Antique store open
SEQUIM — Anne’s Sequim Antiques, 253 W. Washington St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in November and December.
For more information, phone 360-683-8287.
Winter hours
SEQUIM — Olympic Restaurant Equipment, 51 Dryke Road, has changed its hours of operations for the winter.
New hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Saturday appointments are available by calling 360-582-1050.
For more information, visit www.OlympicEquip.com.
Foundation raises funds for cancer care
SEQUIM — Olympic Medical Center Foundation raised a net $96,200 for the Olympic Medical Cancer Center in Sequim at the foundation’s recent Harvest of Hope gala at Sunland Golf and Country Club.
“We had record attendance and raised a record amount of money in sponsorships and in our auction,” foundation President Karen Rogers said.
“Coupled with donations made throughout the year, we raised more money for our cancer center this year than ever before.”
To date, Rogers added, the foundation has given more than $1 million toward cancer care on the North Olympic Peninsula, plus more than $2.4 million on behalf of Olympic Medical Center since 2007.
The recent event featured a gourmet dinner by chef Katherine Kitts and wines from Olympic Cellars winery of Port Angeles.
It also featured the presentation of the second Rick Kaps award, given to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County’s founder, Rose Crumb of Port Angeles, in remembrance of the former Sequim High School coach and educator.
The presenting sponsor at the gala was Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Platinum sponsors were Extendicare (Sequim Health and Rehabilitation and Crestwood Health and Rehabilitation) and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe/7 Cedars Casino. Gold sponsors were Avamere, First Federal and Elekta.
KONP talk guests
PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1:05 p.m. to 2 p.m. local talk show segment on KONP radio, at 1450 AM, 101.7 FM and www.konp.com on the Internet outside the Port Angeles area.
Station General Manager Todd Ortloff hosts the Monday through Thursday segments.
This week’s scheduled lineup:
■ Monday: Clallam County commissioners’ race debate with candidates Sissi Bruch and Bill Peach.
■ Tuesday: Russ Veneema, executive director of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, with the chamber’s quarterly activities report.
■ Wednesday: Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict.
■ Thursday: Master Gardeners Bill Wrobel, Jeanette Stehr-Green and Judy English.
