BRIEFLY

DIAMOND LAKE — Tickets are on sale now for Soroptimist International of Newport’s first annual Boots & Bling Fundraising Dinner, taking place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Camp Cowles Scout Reservation in Diamond Lake.

This exciting western- themed evening will feature a delicious dinner by Longhorn BBQ, a silent auction, dancing and music. Guests are encouraged to wear their best “boots and bling” for a fun night celebrating community and generosity.

Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Soroptimist of Newport’s mission to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Funds raised will support scholarships, mentoring programs, and career resources for women and girls in the local community.

Tickets are $50 per person and are available now. Sponsorship opportunities are also available with levels starting at $500. Sponsors receive recognition at the event and in promotional materials, with higher tiers offering additional benefits.

For tickets, sponsorship details, or more information, visit www.siofnewport. org or email siofnewport@ gmail.com.

Seeking wolf advisory group members

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking candidates to serve a twoyear appointment on the Wolf Advisory Group. Four positions are currently vacant on the group, which provides recommendations to WDFW’s Director on the conservation and management of wolves in Washington.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with people who have different viewpoints to develop advice and recommendations for WDFW.

Interested individuals can apply by downloading, completing and emailing an application to WolfAdvisoryGroup@ dfw.wa.gov or by filling out the application, printing and mailing to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, P. O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504-3200, Attention Subhadeep Bhattacharjee. You can also request a printed application form by emailing the address above or calling 360-902-8135. WDFW will accept applications through 5 p.m. Sept. 15.

The WAG holds at least four two-day meetings (in-person and virtual) per year. Advisory group members may be reimbursed by WDFW for travel expenses to attend meetings.

Based on the current composition of the group (PDF), WDFW is especially interested in recruiting stakeholders who can contribute the valuable perspectives of hunters, livestock producers, environmental or conservation concerns and other “at large” interests.

The WAG was formed in 2013 to provide a broad range of perspectives to help inform Washington’s gray wolf conservation and management. Learn more about the group on WDFW’s website.