Bank warns of scams
Sound Community Bank officials are warning local residents about potential fraud and scam attempts in recent days.
“We’re seeing an unusually high amount of banking scams, particularly on the (Olympic) Peninsula,” bank representatives said in a facebook post.
“As a reminder, banks never contact you to ask for personal information. Do not click links: instead, go directly to the bank’s website.”
Residents who receive a call asking for information should hang up and call the number on the back of their debit card, bank representatives said. They urge those interested to view a video online (youtu.be/E8OpI6jM7XU) for more helpful tips on how to spot a scam.
Community shred event
The Five Acre School Parent Service Organization hosts a community shred event fundraiser scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until the truck fills up) Saturday, June 26, at 651 W. Washington St.
Participants are asked to bring standard office paper and file folders for shredding in the on-site LeMay Mobile Shredding truck; there is no need to remove staples or paper clips, but no cardboard, trash, CDs or DVDs are allowed.
Cost is by donation (cash or check), any donation amount is appreciated, organizers say. Checks can be made out to “Five Acre School PSO.”
For more information, email to 5acrepso@gmail.com.
Clean-up set at Sequim park
Community clean-up at Whimsy Park in downtown Sequim is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27. Bring garden tools. Refreshments will be provided for both of the volunteer days.
Hospital guild’s thrift shop sets sale
The Sequim Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, 204 W. Bell St., hosts a sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 1-13. The shop will feature furniture from an estate sale, a unique tea set, jewelry and women’s clothing.
The shop welcomes donations of items such as gently-used household, gift ware, home decor and kitchen; however, the guild is not able to accept clothing at this time.
Hours/days for accepting donations are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Proceeds from the all-volunteer shop are donated to local health care needs via Clallam County Fire District 3 (Sequim, the Sequim Free Clinic, Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, and nursing scholarships at Peninsula College.
The guild is also seeking shop volunteering, whose serving commitment is just six hours per month. Get an application at the shop or call 360-683-7044.
Bake sale fundraiser set
The Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital will conduct a baked-goods sale from 8 a.m. until they are sold out Saturday, June 26.
The sale is at the Pumpkin Patch Flea Market, 260045 U.S. Highway 101.
Prices range from $5 to $12 for items home-made in the kitchens of guild members.
All proceeds go to research and uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
VHOCC offers online orientation
Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County (VHOCC) offers an online orientation for those interested in learning more about or volunteering with the organization from 11 a.m.-noon on Thursday, July 1.
Get orientation information or learn more about the local nonprofit at vhocc.org or facebook.com/Volunteerhospiceofclallamcounty, or call 360-452-1511.
Volunteer positions are available to fit individual schedules and talents, and training is offered.
Positions in equipment delivery are open for both Sequim and Port Angeles areas. Respite and office positions are also available in Port Angeles.
No Coffee with Mayor in June, July
There will be no City of Sequim Coffee with the Mayor meetings in the months of June and July, city representatives said last week.
The meetings are expected to resume in late summer or early fall.
Contact Mayor William Armacost at warmacost@sequimwa.gov for more information.
