Community Briefs

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 maintain a respectful and beautiful environment for all."

For more information, call the cemetery office at 360-462-2152.

Writers present workshops at library

Two writers working in residence at Hypatia-in-the-Woods in Shelton will present public programs Oct. 17 and 21 at the Shelton Timberland Library.

Katherine Cosumano will explore the world of arborists in a reading and craft talk from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Each summer, "tree guys" from throughout the Pacific Northwest gather for the annual Portland Tree Climbing Competition. The events simulate the perilous work of tree care, racing up Douglas firs and swinging between boughs. In her journalism and essays, Cosumano immerses readers in the high-octane sport of competitive tree climbing. a process that resulted in her climbing a few trees herself.

Cosumano is a reporter, essayist and editor whose work focuses on the intersections of culture, gender and the outdoors. Her work has appeared in the New York Times for Kids and the magazines Outside, Climbing and Bon Appetit. She is a writer in residence at Portland Public Schools through the Literary Arts Writers in Schools program, teaching nonfiction to high school students.

Novelist and essay writer Melissa Duclos leads a workshop for new and seasoned writers from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Writers interested on telling stories from their lives or their imaginations are welcome to the 90-minute generative writing workshop.

Participants should bring a notebook and writing tools. The workshop includes writing prompts, exercises and feedback.

Duclos is the author of the novel "Besotted." Her essays have appeared in the anthology "Feminists Reclaim Mentorship," the Washington Post, The Offing and Salon.com. More of her work is at Melissa-duclos.com.

Nonprofit organization offers hamburgers, fries at Hunter Farms

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 support several needs including sight and vision assistance, scholarships, a food bank, the Mason County Forest Festival and backpacks for kids.

The offerings at Hunter Farms in October include a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hayrides.

Actors sought for 'A Christmas Story' in Shelton

Connection Street Theatre hosts auditions for its show "A Christmas Story" at 1 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton.

Anyone ages 8 to 80-plus is invited to audition. The show is staged Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. For an audition form and details about the rehearsal and performance schedule, go to

keystonecenterartsandsci.com/acting-out.

10-week seminar on grief and loss at Shelton church

A 10-week seminar focusing on understanding grief and focusing on healing after the death of a loved one, or other major life loss, begins again at 2:00 pm Oct. 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., in Shelton. These sessions are offered free of charge and all are welcome.

For more information call the church office at 360-426-8611, or Terry Oliver, facilitator, at 253-732-1869.