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Connection Street Theatre stages a play based on the movie "A Christmas Story" at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St. in Shelton. Admission is $10 at the door. The doors open 30 minutes before the show. Set in the 1940s and based on a book by Jean Shephard - who also narrated the movie - the story chronicles young Ralphie's attempts to convince his parents, teacher and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas...
Journal columnist signs copies of book Kirk Ericson, a columnist for the Shelton-Mason County Journal, signs copies of his new book of Journal columns, “Great Writing!” from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Marmo Caffe & Gallery, 217 W. Cota St., Shelton. High school teachers discuss civics The League of Women Voters of Mason County hosts “High School Civics: What Does it Take to be an Informed Citizen?” from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Olympic College Shelton library meeting room, 937 Alpine Way, Shelton. Civics teachers from Mason County high schools...
Visiting author discusses food, life at library Ame Gilbert — an artist, author and cook — presents “Cooking Memories” at 4 p.m. Monday at the Shelton Timberland Library at 710 W. Alder St. The resident of Brooklyn, New York, who is an artist-in-residence at Hypatia-in-the-Woods in Mason County, will read from the culinary memoir she is writing. She will also take questions from the audience. Gilbert is an independent food consultant and author. She is co-founder of Communal Table in New York City, where she developed and implemented themed...
Heartwarming play staged on Harstine The Harstine Island Theatre Club stages the dramedy "The Curious Savage" at 7 tonight and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine Island Road N. Admission is free, with donations accepted. To get to the hall, take a left off the Harstine Island bridge and drive about 3 miles. Marmo Cafe & Gallery hosts poet Poet Nina Burokas reads her work from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Marmo Cafe & Gallery, 217 W. Cota...
Local author signs books at library Shelton author Mary May reads from her book “Sheltered by Hope: My Journey out of Homelessness” and also signs copies from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Shelton Timberland Library, 710 W. Alder St. Operation Christmas Child donations Operation Christmas Child, a project of the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse, seeks donations of shoeboxes filled with gifts for children. In 2023, almost 11.3 million shoebox gifts were collected worldwide, more than 10 million from the United States. The shoebox gifts can b...
Allyn church hosts Holiday Bazaar St. Hugh Episcopal Church hosts its Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 280 E. Wheelwright in Allyn. The offerings include colorful driftwood, seashell art, seasonal arrangements, soup mixes, handmade items and baked goods. The silent auction items include a Trader Joe's Italian dinner basket, a Seattle sports basket, an Ali'i Hawaiian ukulele. Coffee, cider and freshly baked scones will be available. Last year's proceeds from the sale, and the...
Meet candidates at event tonight The League of Women Voters of Mason County hosts Speed Dating with the Candidates from 6:30-8:30 tonight at the Mason PUD 3 meeting room, 2621 Johns Prairie Road, Shelton. The event is an opportunity for people to meet and ask questions of candidates running for state House Legislative District 35, Positions 1 and 2; Mason County commissioners, Districts 1 and 2; and Superior Court judge, Position 1. For a list of confirmed candidates, go to lwvmasoncounty.org. Rededication ceremony at Huff’n’Puff memorial Twe...
Former Shelton resident Brittany Burkhardt, a mineral and fossil dealer for more than 20 years, will talk about her most spectacular digs at a meeting of the Shelton Rock and Mineral Society at 7 tonight at Shelton Christian Church, 115 Arcadia Ave., Shelton. Everyone is welcome to attend, and admission is free. After the presentation, Burkhardt’s business, Elemental Endeavors, hosts a sale of minerals, fossils and meteorite specimens from around the world, including many pieces collected by her. Burkhardt makes her living presenting mineral s...
Shelton cemetery seeks removal of broken objects The management at Shelton Memorial Park Cemetery is asking patrons to remove all broken glass, clay and ceramic decorations from graves and niche walls by Oct. 1. In a Facebook post, management wrote, "Any items that are broken and removed will be disposed of; we will not be saving these items. It is the responsibility of plot owners and families to remove any broken items that you wish to keep ... With the changing weather, these figurines can deteriorate and become unsightly, and we want to...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Comic murder mystery on Harstine The Harstine Island Theatre Club stages the comic murder mystery "You Have the Right to Remain Dead" at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine Island Road N. The Saturday and Sunday shows have been canceled this weekend due to illness among the cast and crew. Next weekend, the show is staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10. Tickets are sold at the door and Olympic Bakery on Pickering Road...
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. June 29, July 27, Aug. 10 and 24 and Sept. 14 and 28 at 600 Lake Cushman Road, Hoodsport. The July 13 market is combined with the food bank annual fundraiser at the Hoodsport Fire Station at 331 N. Finch Creek Road in Hoodsport. Poetry reading Saturday at Shelton Library Poet Pamela Mitchell will read from her book of poetry, “Finding Lost Pond,” at 5 p.m. June 22 at the Shelton Timberland Library, 710 W. Alder St. Mit...
Poetry reading June 22 at library Poet Pamela Mitchell will read from her book of poetry, “Finding Lost Pond,” at 5 p.m. June 22 at the Shelton Timberland Library, 710 W. Alder St. Mitchell is a retired nurse, and “Finding Lost Pond,” published in 2021 by Finishing Line Press, is the story of a nurse’s life as she is bearing witness to and holding the suffering of her patients, her parents and her own life. Her current work is a memoir “Bequeathed,” a book of essays about her work for Kitsap County Health Department in founding the AIDS prog...
Spell-E-Bration June 29 at senior center The Shelton-based nonprofit Sound Learning hosts its annual fundraiser Spell-E-Bration from 4 to 8 p.m. June 29 at The Pavilion at Sentry Park at the Mason County Senior Activities Center at 190 W. Sentry Drive. The event features three-member teams competing in a community spelling bee, a silent auction, dessert buffet and live music. The event raises money to help adults become more literate. To join a team for the event, call Sound Learning at 360-426-9733 or email [email protected]. The...
Annual Dessert and Silent Auction at Shelton church Mason County Care Net Pregnancy Resource Clinic hosts its annual Dessert and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. Friday at St. Edward Catholic Church, 601 C St., downtown Shelton. Information: 360-427-9171. Mental health fundraising walk in Shelton The goals of National Alliance on Mental Illness’ NAMIWalks Thurston-Mason fundraiser Saturday in Shelton are to promote awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma, raise money for NAMI’s free mental health programs, and to build community and let peo...
Learn about active threat training Tuesday The Shelton Police Department, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Economic Development Council of Mason County host a free active threat training from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Shelton Civic Center. Information: Tiana Dunbar, 360-426-2276. Annual Dessert and Silent Auction at Shelton church Mason County Care Net Pregnancy Resource Clinic hosts its annual Dessert and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. May 31 at St. Edward Catholic Church, 601 C St., downtown Shelton. Information: 360-427-9171. Support g...
Final weekend for Shelton musical Connection Street Theatre stages the musical Comedy “Something Rotten!” at 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton. The doors open 30 minutes before show time. Admission is $10 at the door or online at www.bit.ly/SRtix. Learn about initiatives on November ballot The League of Women Voters of Mason County hosts “An Informed Voter is a Powerful Voter” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Olympic College Shelton library meeting room, 937 Alpin...
