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The Shelton City Council on Tuesday evening gave final approval to shopping cart ordinances designed to help prevent their theft and abandonment on streets, in the woods and in ravines. The council gave preliminary approval at its Sept. 3 meeting. The laws goes in effect Jan. 1, 2025. An estimated 300 shopping carts are stolen from Shelton stores each year. The new requirements do not apply to any business that has 15 or fewer shopping carts or contain less than 3,000 square feet of retail space. The ordinance requires the bigger stores to...
The Shelton chapter of the nonprofit women’s Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Chapter B is offering a grant of up to $1,000 to a woman who is returning to college to further her education, and several grants of up to $4,000 for continuing education. The group is dedicated to helping women achieve their educational goals. The Mary M. Knight Achievement Award honors Mary M. Knight, a Mason County pioneer educator and a member of Chapter B. This award has been supporting women’s education in Mason County since 1936. To qualify, the stu...
The Mason County Concert Association launches its 75th season of shows with country singer/songwriter Danny Wells at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center. The nonprofit has hosted touring performers since 1949. All six concerts are staged at the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center, 3737 N. Shelton Springs Road. A season ticket for is $100. Individual tickets can be purchased for $30 at the door. For more information, call Pam at 360-490-1098 or visit...
Connection Street Theatre hosts auditions for its show “A Christmas Story” at 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton. Anyone ages 8 to 80-plus is invited to audition. The show is staged De. 14, 15, 20,21 and 22. For an audition form and details about the rehearsal and performance schedule, go to www.keystonecenterartsandsci.com/acting-out....
The Squaxin Island Museum Library and Culture Center presents the Water Sounds Art Gala at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the Skookum Creek Event Center at the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton. The event includes silent and live auctions and traditional native food. For more information, call 360-432-3839....
The Hood Canal Lions Club returns to Hunter Farms to sell curly fries and hamburgers every weekend in October. This is the nonprofit group’s only fundraiser. The proceeds are used to fund sight and vision assistance, scholarships, a food bank, Mason County Forest festival, backpacks for kids and more. The offerings at Hunter Farms in October include a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hayrides....
Market on the Hill Saturdays in Hoodsport St. Germain Episcopal Church hosts its Market on the Hill from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 and 28 at 600 Lake Cushman Road, Hoodsport. Learn about meteorites at mineral meeting The Shelton Rock and Mineral Society sponsors Tom Prang’s talk about meteorites at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Shelton Christian Church, 115 Arcadia Road. Prang will talk about the origins, composition and identification of meteorites and where they might be found in Washington. If you have what you believe is a m...
Council OKs license plate cameras at city entrances The Shelton City Council on Tuesday evening gave final approval to contracting with Flock Safety to install 12 cameras at city entrances that read vehicle license plates and within 20 seconds alert Shelton Police of stolen plates or cars, missing persons or abducted children. The council gave the measure preliminary approval at its Aug. 6 meeting. A two-year subscription to Flock Safety will cost the city $40,800 the first year, $36,000 the second. The first year’s cost includes startup f...
Youth open mic night at Kneeland Park in Shelton The Shelton Youth Connection hosts Youth Open Mic night from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kneeland Park in Shelton. People ages 12-24 are invited to perform music, stand-up comedy or poetry. The event also features yard and field games and snacks are available. Admission to the event is free. Visit www.sheltonyouthconnection.org for more information. Learn about meteorites at mineral meeting The Shelton Rock and Mineral Society sponsors Tom Prang’s talk about meteorites at its regular meeting at 7 p...
WWU honors Shelton High grad Shelton High School graduate Kimy Peterson was named an Outstanding Graduate Student at Western Washington University for 2024. The honor is awarded to one student in each graduate program or department, the university stated in a news release. The students are selected based on their leadership skills and the outstanding work done during their graduate studies. Petersen earned a master of science degree in experimental psychology. Her work “Epistemology of Ignorance and the Invisibility of Indigenous Peoples” was...
Music from land and sea at Hoodstock An eclectic lineup of rock, country and funk bands can be enjoyed from land or sea at the seventh annual Hoodstock Music and Arts Festival staged today through Saturday at the Union Marina and a new venue, Robin Hood Village Resort in Union. For ticket information, go to www.hoodstock.org. Tickets can also be booked aboard the Lady Alderbrook. Concertgoers can park at the New Community Church at 951 E. Dalby Road and the Mason County Fire station 6 at 50 E....
Friday Fun Night at senior center "Beach and Fun in the Sun" is the theme of Fun Night at 6 p.m. Friday at the Mason County Senior Activities Center, 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton. The Mason County Senior Activities Association hosts the event the second Friday of each month. Patrons must be at least 21 years old to attend. Pizza is served from 6 to 7 p.m. Wine, beer and soda is available. The event includes couples dancing, line dancing, cards, dominoes and Dungeons and Dragons. Donations are...
Back-to-School Festival for Shelton families Families in the Shelton School District can pick up free lunch and resources at the district's Back to School Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at Olympic Middle School, 800 E. K St. Vaccines are also offered at the event. Open position on Shelton School Board The deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 16 to apply for an open position representing District 1 on the Shelton School Board. The appointment to the five-member board extends to the November 2025...
Applications being accepted for tourism money The City of Shelton is accepting applications for tourism funding grants, allocated through the city’s lodging tax fund. Grant criteria and applications are on the city’s website. Completed applications should be submitted in person at the Shelton Civic Center, 515 West Cota St. Aug. 31 is the deadline to apply. The City’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review applications before submitting its recommendations to the Shelton City Council. Applicants can also present their requests to the LTAC....
School surplus sale includes desks, books The Shelton School District hosts a surplus sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Old Mountain View Elementary School gym, 530 E. K St. At its June 25 meeting, the Shelton School Board voted to declare many items surplus. They include books, desks, bookshelves, storage units, cabinets and chairs. Open position on Shelton School Board The deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 16 to apply for an open position representing District 1 on the Shelton School Board. The appointment to the five-member board extends to...
Name the city’s new patch truck The City of Shelton is conducting a contest to name its new patch truck. The city’s Public Works Department recently purchased the patch truck, which it uses to fill potholes and other routine street maintenance. The city reports it has more than 118 lane miles of paved streets that require maintenance. The city’s Transportation Benefit District partially paid for the purchase of the truck. Monday is the deadline to suggest a name for the patch truck. The city will review the suggestions, choose favorites and a...
Summer movies at Shelton Cinemas Admission is by donation to summer movies hosted by Shelton Cinemas in downtown Shelton. The doors open at noon and the movies begin at 12:30 p.m. They are "Minions: Rise of Gru" Monday, "Sing 2" on Aug. 12, "Trolls Band Together" on Aug. 19 and "How to Train Your Dragon" on Aug. 26. The concessions are specially priced, with hot dogs for $1.50, popcorn for $1,50 and soda for $1.50, or all three for $3.50. Market on the Hill in Hoodsport St. Germain Episcopal...
Love INC golf tournament fundraiser Registration is open for the 13th annual Love INC (In the Name of Christ) charity golf tournament hosted Aug. 19 at the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club in Union, and tickets are also available for the golf ball drop from a helicopter following the tournament. This is the primary source of financial support for the mission of Love INC, a Shelton-based nonprofit whose 25 partner churches work together connecting people in need to Jesus Christ while providing goods and services such as clothing, blankets,...
Donate supplies to Pioneer students The Pioneer School District hosts a “Stuff the Bus” event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, 3 and 4 at the Shelton Walmart. People can donate school supplies and place them on a bus. The supplies go directly to the district’s students for use in their classrooms. A list of suggested donation items is at www.psd402.org. Money donations for additional school supplies can be made through the Pioneer Community Kiwanis Foundation by contacting Pam Harrell at 360-490-0954 and [email protected]. Shelton stude...
Patio & Bake sale hosted in Allyn St. Hugh Episcopal Church hosts its 33rd annual Patio & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 280 E. Wheelwright St., Allyn, off Lakeland Boulevard. Proceeds benefit Mason County agencies. The offerings will include collectibles, linens, household items, jewelry, plants, books, games, tools, sports equipment, pies, breads and fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Book sale benefits Shelton library programs The Friends of the Shelton Timberland Library host a small book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 710...
City receives zero library project bids No contractors offered bids to repair the Shelton Timberland Library deck. The Shelton City Council was scheduled to give preliminary approval at its July 2 meeting to awarding a contract to install a new waterproof membrane and steel safety railing to meet building and safety codes and "provide a more aesthetically pleasing public space." But City Manager Mark Ziegler announced that the city hadn't received any bids yet for the project. The invitation to...
Bluegrass from the Forest this weekend Eight bands, the Chick Rose School of Bluegrass and campground jams are among the musical offerings at the Kristmas Town Kiwanis' 19th annual Bluegrass from the Forest music festival Friday through Sunday at the South Mason Youth Soccer Park in Shelton. A weekend pass is $45 and includes admission to all events Friday through Sunday. A family weekend pass, which includes two adults and as many as four children, is $90. Passes for specific afternoons or...
Open position on Shelton School Board The deadline is 5 p.m. July 16 to apply for an open position representing District 1 on the Shelton School Board. The appointment to the five-member board extends to November 2025, when the position will appear on the ballot to fulfill the rest of the two-year unexpired term through 2027. At the June 25 Shelton School Board meeting, Karla Knudsen-Johnston announced she was resigning. The Shelton School Board appointed Knudsen-Johnston to replace Marilyn Ward after Ward moved out of her district in June...
Bluegrass From the Forest July 12-14 Eight bands, the Chick Rose School of Bluegrass and campground jams are among the musical offerings at the Kristmas Town Kiwanis’ 19th annual Bluegrass from the Forest music festival July 12-14 at the South Mason Youth Soccer Park in Shelton. A weekend pass is $45 and includes admission to all events Friday through Sunday. A family weekend pass, which includes two adults and as many as four children, is $90. Passes for specific afternoons or evenings are $12-$15, or all day Saturday for $25 or all day S...
Nine people receive Centennial Guild scholarships The Mason General Hospital Foundation Centennial Guild awarded $20,000 in Kristi Armstrong Memorial Scholarship money to nine people pursuing higher education in medical fields. Among the recipients are four Shelton High School graduating seniors, three Shelton High School alumni who received the award in years past, one Mason Health employee and one Shelton resident. Centennial Guild Treasurer Patty Rhoades and members Kim Keeler, Kim McElliott...
