Community Briefs

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 be dropped off at Calvary Fellowship of Shelton at 50 E. Island Lake Road between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24, and 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 25.

Church hosts Christmas Bazaar

St. Germain’s Church hosts a Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 600 Lake Cushman Road in Hoodsport.

The offerings include handmade and homemade crafts, Christmas décor, baked goods and Fattie Daddies Pizza Truck. Have a photo taken with your pet and/or children by Santa Paws.

Shelton rock club hosts meeting

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Shelton Rock and Mineral Society will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Shelton Christian Church, 115 Arcadia Ave.

The program will feature a mini bazaar of rocks, jewelry and lapidary products produced by club members. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Prevention Summit event for Latinx

A Prevention Summit highlights health and prevention strategies in support of the Latinx community from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Shelton Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton.

The topics will include substance prevention, resources and how to be involved in community environmental and policy change; opioid overdose and Narcan training; and mental health and substance use addictions information data and resources. Lunch will be provided.

Participating agencies include Mason County Public Health and Human Resources, Mi Chiantia, Family Education & Support Systems, and Prevention Education Partners Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.