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  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jul 20, 2023

    Register for Love INC fundraising golf tournament Golf team registration forms are available for the 12th annual Love INC Golf Tournament & Golf Ball Drop, which is hosted Monday at the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club in Union. Tickets are also available for the cash-winning golf ball drop staged in conjunction with the golf tournament. The charity event is the primary source of financial support for Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) Mason County and its 25 partner churches. The nonprofit...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jul 13, 2023

    Harstine speaker on 'Roaring '20s' Sunday William Woodward, a professor of U.S. and Pacific Northwest history at Seattle Pacific University, will talk about "Will the 2020's Roar Like the 1920s?" at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harstine Island Community Hall. The free presentation is part of the Harstine Island Community Club's partnership with the Humanities Washington's Speaker's Bureau for the Inquiring Minds series. The annual series has been presented in the winter. This is the first program...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jul 6, 2023

    Kneeland park music series starts tonight The local band The Varmints kick off the Shelton Skookum Rotary Club's annual Music in the Park series with a performance from 7 to 8:30 tonight in Kneeland Park in Shelton. The free, family-friendly concerts continue at the same time Tuesday evenings with Big Love Band on July 13, The Lady Drinks Whiskey on July 20, Hurts Like Hell on July 27, Hilary Scott on Aug. 3 and Pop Up Choir on Aug. 10. Bluegrass from the Forest this weekend The Kristmas Town...

  • EDUCATION BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jul 6, 2023

    Learn video game creation at Olympic College Shelton Olympic College Shelton is offering two Continuing Education classes on computer skills. A crash course in video game development is from 4 to 6 p.m. July 11 and 13. The course gives students an introduction to Unity3d, a powerful and popular video game creation engine. No programming experience is needed. Intro to data science is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22. Learn the basics in the fields of data science, data analytics and data engineering to better understand how machine learning is...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 29, 2023

    The Savannah Sipping Society Sharing drinks are, from left, are Marlafaye (Shelley Starrett), Dot (Sheryl Fellman), Jinx (Liz Brunner) and Randa (Amy Byykkonen) in the Harstine Island Theatre Club's presentation of the comedy "The Savannah Sipping Society" staged at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine island Road N. Admission is $10. Tickets are available at the door, and at Olympic Bakery, Jarrell's Cove Marina and Williams Flowers. Bake...

  • EDUCATION BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 29, 2023

    Shelton High grad is teacher of the year Holly Johnson, a 1998 graduate of Shelton High School, was named by Capital Region Educational Service District 113 as the 2024 Regional Teacher of the Year. Johnson is a special education teacher in the Tenino School District. She is now a finalist for the Washington State Teacher of the Year. The state's Office of Public Instruction will announce that winner in the fall. In a news release, EDS 113 wrote "As an educator of children with disabilities, Joh...

  • EDUCATION BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 22, 2023

    Scholarships for women returning to college Shelton's Chapter B of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) is offering three $1,000 scholarships to women who have returned to college to continue or finish their education. The Mary M. Knight Achievement Award honors the Mason County pioneer educator who was a member of Chapter B. The award has supported women's education in Mason County since 1936. To qualify, a student must have graduated from high school or earned a GED; be a Mason...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 22, 2023

    Shelton team seeking donations for Relay for Life Shelton is not hosting an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser this year, but a group of people from Shelton will participate Saturday at the North Thurston High School track at the Thurston County Relay for Life. Debbie Hill is the captain of the team Shelton Buddy Battalion. At the event, the team will host a silent auction with gift certificates and items donated by Builders FirstSource, Cut Rate Auto, Shelton Veterinarian Hospital, Les Schwab, Shelton Athletic Club, Annie’s Q...

  • EDUCATION BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 15, 2023

    Shelton grad excels at eastern university Emmett Anderson of Shelton earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lasell University in Newton, Massachussets. To be eligible, a student must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or better while completing at least 12 credits as a full-time student that semester. Harstine students get scholarships The Harstine Island Women’s Club and the Judy and Charles Chase Scholarship Fund Management Committee awarded five scholarships to full-time Harstine Island residents who are starting their post high...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 15, 2023

    Shelton team seeking Relay for Life donors Shelton is not hosting an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser this year, but a group of people from Shelton will participate June 24 at the North Thurston High School track at the Thurston County Relay for Life. Debbie Hill is the captain of the team Shelton Buddy Battalion. At the event, the team will host a silent auction with gift certificates and items donated by Builders FirstSource, Cut Rate Auto, Shelton Veterinarian Hospital, Les...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 8, 2023

    Shelton writer Maddux speaking at library June 16 Shelton writer Carolyn Maddux will talk about writing fiction in a program at 5 p.m. June 16 at the Shelton Timberland Library. Any questions can be directed to Carolyn at 360-426-2268. Music, markets this summer at Hoodsport church St. Germain Church at 600 N. Lake Cushman Road (state Route 119) hosts Music on the Hill concerts this summer. Angel & the Outlaw with Kathy Jonas and Craig Gurney play folk music, with motorcycle poetry from 3 to 5 p.m. June 17. Hank and Claire sing sweet harmonies...

  • EDUCATION BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 1, 2023

    Money for women returning to college Shelton’s Chapter B of the Philanthropic Education Organization is offering three $1,000 scholarships to women who have returned to college to continue or finish their education. The Mary M. Knight Achievement Award honors the Mason County pioneer educator who was a member of Chapter B. The award has supported women’s education in Mason County since 1936. To qualify, a student must have graduated from high school or earned a GED; be a Mason County resident; plan to obtain a degree or certification; and be...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Jun 1, 2023

    Ferguson featured at Mason Democrats Kennedy dinner Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, state Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti and Democratic State Party Chair Shasti Conrad are the featured speakers at the Mason County Democratic Party’s annual Kennedy dinner and fundraiser June 11 at the Lucky Dog Casino Event Center, 19330 U.S. Highway 101, Shelton. A no-host social hour begins at 3 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner. Tickets are $75, or $125 with benefits. Checks to the MCDCC can be mailed to P.O. Box 1271, Shelton 98584, or purchased at w...

  • Community Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 25, 2023

    Chamber cuts ribbon at basketball court The Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commere celebrated the opening of the Lincoln Gym Memorial Court at 425 W. Cota St., adjacent to the Shelton Civic Center parking lot by cutting a ribbon Wednesday. Ferguson featured at Kennedy dinner Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson —a candidate for state governor — Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti and Democratic state Party Chair Shasti Conrad are the featured speakers at the Mason County Democratic Party’s annual Kennedy Dinner and fundraiser June 11 at the L...

  • Education Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 25, 2023

    Harstine theater group offers scholarship The Harstine island Theatre Club is offering a $500 scholarship. Applications and guidelines are available at CHOICE, Cedar, Shelton, Mary M. Knight and North Mason high schools, and at Olympic College Shelton. Aug. 1 is the deadline to apply, and the winner will be announced by Aug. 15. Completed applications can be mailed to Scholarship Committee, Chair Dee Ann Meacham, 12 East Wilson Road, Shelton 98584 or emailed to [email protected]. Shelton High concerts perform May 31 Shelton High School stages...

  • Community Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 18, 2023

    Spring plant sale The Harstine Island Garden Club hosts its Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 371 E. Harstine Island Road N. Last weekend for ‘Pirates of Penzance’ Shelton’s Connection Street Theatre stages the two-act comic opera “The Pirates of Penzance” at 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1212 Connection St., Shelton. Tickets are $5, and are sold at the door, which opens 30 minutes before each performance. Information: www.faith...

  • Community Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 11, 2023

    Grant School hosts plant, art, bake sale The Pickering Community Club hosts its annual Plant, Art & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grant School, 151 E. Community Club Road. Annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, succulents, ornamentals, native plants and more are on sale. Local artists will sell their works. Desserts will be on sale. New this year is a free seed and bulb exchange. Bring your leftover seeds or bulbs or pick up some free for your garden. Proceeds will benefit the Grant School, a former one-room schoolhouse and...

  • City Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 4, 2023

    Free trash disposal for city residents City of Shelton residents can dispose of household garbage and trash for free between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. May 13 and 20 at the intersection of First and Grove streets, the former Mell’s lot in downtown Shelton. Dumpers must show identification with home address or a utility bill to prove they live in the city limits. Prohibited items include construction materials, mattresses, box springs, tires, medication, hazardous waste, and such bulky appliances as refrigerators, air conditioners, washers and driers. Ci...

  • Education Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 4, 2023

    Deadline Friday for Pioneer scholarships The Pioneer Kiwanis Club will award $10,000 in scholarships to students who live in the Pioneer School District or attended Pioneer schools. Eligible are students who are graduating this year from high school or completed a GED and have been accepted to college or trade school. Friday is the deadline to apply, and application forms are available at the counseling offices at Shelton, CHOICE, North Mason and Cedar high schools. Information: Lee Strohm at 206-755-4652 or Pamela Harrell at 360-490-0954....

  • Community Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|May 4, 2023

    Truss Show and Plant Sale May 13-14 The Shelton Rhododendron Society hosts its annual Truss Show and Plant Sale May 13 and 14 at Outdoors by Design, 221 state Route 3, Shelton. Information: [email protected]. Grant School hosts plant, art, bake sale The Pickering Community Club hosts its annual Plant, Art & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13 at the Grant School, 151 E. Community Club Road. Annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, succulents, ornamentals and native plants are on sale....

  • Education Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Apr 27, 2023

    Pioneer students, alumni eligible for scholarships The Pioneer Kiwanis Club will award $10,000 in scholarships to students who live in the Pioneer School District or attended Pioneer schools. Eligible are students who are graduating this year from high school or completed a GED, and have been accepted to college or trade school. May 5 is the deadline to apply, and application forms are available at the counseling offices at Shelton, CHOICE, North Mason and Cedar high schools. Information: Lee Strohm at 206-755-4652 or Pamela Harrell at 360-490-...

  • Community Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Apr 27, 2023

    Mount St. Helens geology talk tonight Steve Cox, retired from the U.S. Geological Survey, presents a free seminar on the dynamics of Mount St. Helens and the geology connected with it at 7 tonight at Shelton Christian Church, 115 W. Arcadia Ave. The Shelton Rock and Mineral Society presents the event at its regular monthly meeting. Hood Canal Improvement Club hosts speaker Hollie Stark from the Washington Emergency Management Division will talk about "Preparing for the First 72 Hours of an Emerg...

  • City Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Apr 20, 2023

    City sells land to hospital district The Shelton City Council on Tuesday voted to sell two surplus properties on North 13th Street for $800,000 to Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County. According to the city report, the parcels "are an important opportunity for the district's long-range planning to provide critical health care facilities for the community." The parcels total 1.83 acres of steeply sloped land adjacent to Mason General Hospital. The $800,000 will go into the city's Water...

  • Filling Empty Bowls

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Apr 20, 2023

    On April 12, more than 100 people molded clay to create about 260 pieces of art - mostly bowls ­- to benefit patrons of the Saints' Pantry Food Bank in downtown Shelton at the first of the three-night Empty Bowls fundraiser in the Shelton Civic Center. Some participants returned Wednesday to glaze the bowls. The fundraiser culminates with the purchase of soup and bread with a bowl for $10 from 5 to 7 p.m. April 26. The participating restaurants are Wilde Irish Pub, Olympic Bakery & Deli,...

  • Education Briefs

    Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks|Apr 20, 2023

    Scholarships for Harstine residents The Harstine Island Women’s Club and the Judy and Charles Chase Scholarship Fund Management Committee are offering scholarships to full-time residents of Harstine Island who are entering or continuing their post high school education. Applicants must have obtained a diploma with an accredited high school program or earned a GED. Applications will be accepted through May 15. Winners will be announced by May 31. The number and amount of the scholarships will be determined at the time the scholarship r...

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