Sale set at Dungeness guild’s thrift shop

The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop at 204 W. Bell St. will be open Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 2-4. All white-tagged items are half off. The inventory includes clothing, kitchen items and linens.

All proceeds go to help fund health needs in the community.

Donations are accepted 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays every week, and when the shop is open for business.

City suspends rentals

The City of Sequim has halted new reservations for city-owned indoor facility rentals effective immediately due to the growth in COVID-19 cases in the region and the rise of the highly infectious Delta variant, city officials announced last week.

Reservations are still available for city-owned outdoor facilities.

The city will honor reservations that are already on the schedule, officials said Aug. 27. Event organizers must adhere to all state and Clallam County public health requirements, including the indoor mask mandate for anyone 5 years of age or older.

For more information, call 360-683-4908.

Kiwanis host ‘Cutest Pet’ contest, fundraiser

Kiwanis of Sequim-Dungeness invite locals to enter their family pet in their new “Cutest Pet” contest. Bring your pet to Carrie Blake Community Park, 202 N. Blake Ave., by 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 to register your pet for $10 at the “Cutest Pet” booth. Pet costumes OK, but not required. Registration ends at noon.

A photo will be taken of your pet and displayed for voting by observers through 3 p.m. Each vote costs $1 with winners announced between 3-4 p.m. with prizes donated by Swain’s, Leitz Farms, the Co-op Farm & Garden and QFC. Live music, and other booths also on site.

The event serves as a fundraiser with Kiwanians also selling emergency water filters for $50 each with all funds raised benefiting local children.

Reach, Row for Hospice set for Sept. 18-19

Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s The 29th-annual Reach and Row for Hospice is set for Sept. 18-19 on Sequim Bay.

The public is invited to view the competitions both days as club members look to raise funds for respite care via Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.

Sailboat races begin at noon on Saturday, Sept. 18, conclude at about 4 p.m. Rowing competition starts at about 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, finish by 11 a.m.

Those wishing to make a contribution by mail can send their tax-deductible donations to: VHOCC 829 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles WA 98362; write “Reach and Row for Hospice” in the subject line.

For more information about the race, visit sequim bayyacht.club (click on “Hospice Fundraiser tab”) or email Susan Sorensen at starlady@olypen.com.

Grange shifts flea market outside

Sequim Prairie Grange plans to still host its Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 25. However, due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases the event moves to outside-only. Vendors have been notified. To participate at the Flea Market at 290 Macleay Road, contact Philomena Lund at 360-477-4742. Spots cost $20 each.