NORTH MASON BRIEFS

Free Thanksgiving dinners at The HUB

The HUB Center for Seniors in Belfair will serve free Thanksgiving dinners at noon Nov. 22 at the center at 111 N.E. Old Belfair Highway.

The event begins at 10 a.m. with live music and other entertainment. Donations will be accepted. The center is also seeking donations of turkeys to cook for the event.

Fundraiser for HUB at Casey's Monday

Casey's Bar & Grille in Belfair hosts a fundraiser for the HUB Center for Seniors from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at the restaurant at 24090 N.E. state Route 3.

During that time, 50% of the sales - excluding pull tabs - will go to The HUB to help pay back a $150,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan during the COVID pandemic to keep operations running and serving the community. The restaurant will also host a silent auction and accept donations in a raffle basket.

The series of fundraisers is called Out on the Town to Drive Down the Loan. In September, the food truck Wise Guys Italian Food raised more than $6,500, Executive Director Beth Gizzi wrote in an email to the Herald. In October, Burger Claim and More hosted the fundraiser.

On Dec. 16, Bent Bine Brewery will host the fundraiser. The HUB is seeking a local business to host the January event.

Donations can be made at http://www.HUBHappenings.org or by mail to P.O. Box 2697, Belfair 98528. Donations are tax deductible and the nonprofit's tax number is #02-0700148.

Director needed for North Mason schools

The North Mason School Board is seeking a board member to represent Director District 4.

The selected board member will serve until the November 2025 election. The position became available with the retirement of John Campbell. Qualified candidates must reside within the boundaries of District 4 and be registered to vote in the North Mason School District.

Applicants can submit a letter of interest that includes contact information, a brief biographical sketch and a statement about their interest in being a board member. The letters will be accepted at the district office, 71 E. Campus Drive, Belfair 98528.

School board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the district's administration building at 250 E. Campus Drive in Belfair.

According to the district, the rewards of serving on a school board include "giving back" to the community by contributing your time and talents to an enterprise that creates a positive future for our children; serving as a leader for your fellow citizens and ensuring the community's voice is heard in decisions affecting the schools in our community; working as a team member in a school system that is striving to become one of the best; and helping to ensure a quality public education for all students.

Here's the district's description of the Director District 4 boundaries:

Starting at the intersection of the eastern border of Belfair State Park at Plum Point and state Route 300. Easterly on state Route 300 on N.E. Gladwin Road. Southerly, northeasterly and north on N.E. Gladwin Road to state Route 300, meandering northeasterly on state Route 300 to the north/south center line of Section 28, Township 23, Range 01W. South on the north/south center line of sections 28 and 32 of Township 23, Range 01W to the southeast corner of parcel 123325000087. West on the southern parcel boundary of said parcel to parcel 123325000088. South on the eastern border and west on the southern border of said parcel to N.E. Roessel Road. South and east on Roeseel Road to state Route 3. Southerly on state Route 3 to 2020 Census limits for Allyn CDP. Counter-clockwise on the 2020 Census limits for Allyn CDP. Counter-clockwise on the 2020 Census limits for the Allyn CDP to its southern crossing of state Route 3.

Southwesterly on state Route 3 to the school district boundary. Clockwise on the school district boundary to Hood Canal. Northwest through Hood Canal to the extension of the eastern border on Belfair State Park at Plum Point. North on the extension and eastern border of Belfair State Park at Plum Point to the point of the beginning.

For more information, call the district administration office at 360-277-2300.