State Attorney General Rob McKenna to be at Port Townsend gala event Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND —The Jefferson County Republican Party is hosting a gala event featuring state Attorney General Rob McKenna on Saturday.

The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St.

McKenna, 48, is in his second term as attorney general and has been mentioned as a gubernatorial candidate in the 2012 election.

Joining McKenna on Saturday will be state Republican Party Chairman Kirby Wilbur, who will act as master of ceremonies.

Jeff Kent, a Republican State Committeeman, and Fredi Simpson, a State Committeewoman, will bring Jefferson County Republicans up-to-date on the national GOP plans for 2012.

Quilcene logger Danny Thompson will sing the National Anthem, and Jefferson County Treasurer Judi Morris will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Live and silent auction items include a private seafood fest on the deck of Larry Carter’s Olele Point home with Cajun shellfish and Edel Sokol’s baked salmon, a computer tuneup, baked pies, dinner at the Valley Tavern, Barb Bradford’s floral arrangements, a basket of Jim Pickrell’s home-prepared fish, habenero jelly and fruit, and three cheesecakes from Marge Helander.

Cost for the event is $40 in advance ($75 a couple) and $45 at the door.

For information and reservations, phone 360-343-4041 or 360-379-8900.

McKenna spoke to Clallam County Republicans on Feb. 11.

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