Port Angeles Washington - The Authentic Northwest.

On Saturday, Nov. 6 the County Family YMCA's fourth annual "A Taste of the Peninsula," will be featuring samples that local chefs prepared from food harvested at North Olympic Peninsula farms and food producers as well as tastes of the area's wines and beers. Tickets are on sale now for only $45. The fundraiser, to benefit YMCA programs and showcase its offerings, will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Naval Lodge, 131 E. First St., Port Angeles. New this year is the beer produced by Port Townsend Brewing Co. and Harbinger Winery. In addition to Harbinger, participating wineries this year are Black Diamond Winery, Camaraderie Cellars, Olympic Cellars, Soren-sen Cellars, FairWinds Winery and Finn River Farm & Cidery. And as for the food they will be Serving samples will be Alderwood Bistro, Bell St. Bakery, The Blackbird Coffeehouse, Double Eagle Steak & Seafood, Michael's Seafood & Steakhouse, Mt. Townsend Creamery, Oven Spoonful, Pane d'Amore, Raindrop Desserts, Rainshadow Coffee, Sabai Thai & Yvonne's Chocolates. Tickets can be purchased at the YMCA at 302 S. Francis St., Port Angeles, by phoning 306-452-9244 or at The Blackbird Coffeehouse at 336 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles.