SEQUIM — Little Explorers Early Learning Center, 191 W. Sequim Bay Road, a child care and preschool, is now open Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The center is taking applications for student enrollment.
Owner and director Erin Bell said, “We are licensed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.”
For more information, phone Bell at 360-681-8494.
Call for funding
SEQUIM — Soroptimist International of Sequim is calling for funding applications from local agencies in Clallam County.
The local volunteer organization works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
Each year, the group chooses local organizations to receive a portion of the funds it earns through local fundraising efforts such as the Gala Garden Show, the Gala Gift Show and See’s Candy sales.
If an organization’s activities align with the group’s mission statement and would like to be considered as a potential recipient of the club’s fiscal 2016-17 Committed Funds, visit the Soroptimist International of Sequim website at www.sisequim.org for application information.
The application deadline is Friday.
Artist feted
PORT LUDLOW — Rita Hollingsworth will be center stage this month as the Port Ludlow Artists’ League’s featured Artist of the Month.
Her botanical paintings give the viewer an up-close look at flowers and plants that sometimes go unnoticed until their beauty is brought into focus by her pencils and brushes, according to a news release.
Her vibrant yet subtle canvases capture the heart and soul of nature at its best.
The public is invited to the Second Wednesday Reception this Wednesday in the lobby of Sound Community Bank, located in the upper village at the corner of Oak Bay Road and Osprey Ridge.
The bank lobby will be open from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to meet Hollingsworth and view her work, while the gallery will continue the celebration from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the league with a glass of wine and light hors d’oeuvres and meet other artists and friends.
For more information, contact Judy Danberg at 360-473-7999 or shortline@cablespeed.com.
Scholarships set
PORT ANGELES — The Kirkland-based Biella Foundation recently donated $340,000 to all 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.
Each college, including Peninsula College, through the Peninsula College Foundation, will receive $10,000 in the form of scholarships that can be granted to any student in any program.
The Peninsula College Foundation will use the Biella Foundation funds to help meet tuition needs for students attending in spring quarter.
“Students experience unexpected or unplanned obstacles which can affect their ability to attend,” said Getta Rogers, Peninsula College Foundation director.
“Our foundation has a fund to help these students, and the Biella Foundation funds will offer additional support to meet the gap between financial aid awards and unmet need.
“Students who missed fall or winter quarter or who wish to get a jump start on the next academic year should enroll now, as they might benefit from these available funds,” she said.
Spring quarter enrollment is open, and spring quarter begins April 4.
For more information, phone Peninsula College Enrollment Services at 360-417-6430.