Anglers to meet in Sequim

Puget Sound Anglers North Olympic Peninsula Chapter will host an open-to-the-public general meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7.

Brett Rosson will speak on Fish Northwest, which is dedicated to the conservation of wild Puget Sound salmon and the restoration of fair, sustainable fishing opportunities for Washington’s anglers, families, and fishing-dependent businesses.

Puget Sound Anglers believe the future of recreational fishing hinges on two key priorities: recovering wild salmon populations and producing hatchery fish through science-based management.

Following the presentation, there will be a short business meeting, fishing reports and raffle drawings. Raffles are for members only, but those who join that night can participate. An annual individual membership is $25 and a family membership is $35. Membership also includes The Reel News monthly newspaper.

Sequim Cares cancels April meeting

Sequim Cares will not meet Thursday, April 17 because it is Maundy Thursday, a High Holy Day for many Christians. The group will meet as usual in May. Those with questions can email Mike Flynn at flynnconsult@att.net.

Sequim Cares is a coalition of representatives from Sequim-area faith groups and nonprofits with the goal of helping solve local homelessness issues.

Elks Easter Egg Hunt

The Sequim Elks will host an Easter Egg Hunt for children up to age 11 on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to noon.

The event will take place at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Rd.

Learn about hospital districts

The League of Women Voters of Clallam County invites the public to attend a free presentation titled “Learn About Hospital Districts” from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21 in the Raymond Carver Room at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. in Port Angeles.

The program will be presented by Matthew Ellsworth, executive director of the Washington Association of Public Hospital Districts. It comes at a time when Olympic Medical Center is facing continuing challenges and is considering a possible partnership.

Ellsworth’s presentation will include an overview of Public Hospital Districts’ structures, governance and community impact. He will also speak on other PHDs that have entered into alternative models, such as mergers.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Friends of Animals celebrates 25 years

Peninsula Friends Of Animals (PFOA) is celebrating 25 years of rescue at their annual event “A Truly Pawsome Night.” The dinner and auction will be Saturday, May 3 from 5-8 p.m. at Fox Bell, 137 W. Barr Rd. in Port Angeles.

The buffet dinner will be catered by Kokopelli Grill. There will be a live and silent auction, gift certificates, gift baskets and experiences. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at Full Moon Candle Co. (609 W. Washington St. in Sequim), Port Book & News (104 E. First St. in Port Angeles) and at PFOA’S Safe Haven (257509 US-101).

For information about PFOA visit safehavenpfoa.org or call 360-452-0414, ext. 6.