Washington State University Extension economic development specialists Jordan Tampien and Krisan LeHew will hold investment workshops Monday and Tuesday.
They will discuss how to make dollars work locally “on Main Street, not Wall Street,” according to a news release.
Local entrepreneurs interested in securing capital to grow their business idea and community members looking for ways to put their money to work to support locally owned businesses are encouraged to attend.
The first workshop, Local Investing 101, focuses on learning about whether local investing is right for an individual, new tools for investing and connecting with investment networks in the area.
This class is offered two times Monday:
■ Port of Port Angeles boardroom, 338 W. First St., Port Angeles; noon to 1 p.m.
■ Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim; 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, an investor training class teaches the nuts and bolts of structuring an investor/business relationship.
It takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in First Federal’s community meeting room, 333 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.
Workshops are free, but space is limited; RSVP to clea.rome@wsu.edu or 360-417-2280.
Bistro’s new hours
SEQUIM — Alder Wood Bistro, 139 W. Alder St., is bringing back lunch service.
The bistro is reopening Thursday with new winter hours.
New hours of operation will be Thursdays through Saturdays, with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The restaurant will be closed Sundays through Wednesdays, except for “special dinners,” such as holiday meals.
The first special dinner of the year is for Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 14.
For menu information and reservations, visit www.alderwoodbistro.com.
Festival canceled
VICTORIA — Organizers of the annual Vancouver Island Cultural Festival have canceled the event, citing personal reasons and time commitments.
The event, which began in 2011, showcased music, food, wine and beer from around Vancouver Island.
The one-day festival, held on the grounds of St. Ann’s Academy on Humboldt Street two blocks behind the Fairmont Empress Hotel, attracted 3,500 people last year.
“We’re so grateful for all the support we’ve received over the years,” said Dylan Willows, who co-founded VIC Fest with Misty Aitken.
Willows and Aitken, who together operate Capital City Productions, will continue to produce the Victoria Street Food Festival.
Willows said the food-truck event is set to run for several weeks in July at Centennial Square, located downtown about 12 blocks from the MV Coho ferry landing.
