Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser Feb. 11 The Hood Canal Lions Club hosts the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Alderbrook Resort and Spa. Plungers collect donations to help the club provide for the Mason County Sheriff’s...

Learn more about Medicare at senior center programs Seniors new to Medicare are welcome to learn more about the program in person from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at the Mason County Senior Activities Center, 190 W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. The center...

Friends of the Shelton Library seeks members The Friends of the Shelton Library — a group of community volunteers that encourages public use and support of the library — is seeking members to assist with fundraising efforts, community advocacy...

Community Resource Fair in Hoodsport Jan. 18 A Rural Community Resource Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at 331 N. Finch Creek Road, Hoodsport. General support services are available, including health, vaccinations, rental and utility...

Holiday open house Friday at the HUB The HUB Center for Seniors hosts a holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment and appetizers and play Mingle Jingle Bingo. The first 100 seniors will receive Blanket...

Free dinner for Veterans Active duty and combat veterans, and their spouses, are invited to a free combat veterans’ dinner hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at Veterans Memorial Hall, 210 W. Franklin Ave., downtown Shelton. F...

Love INC hosts workshops The Shelton-based nonprofit Love INC (In the Name of Christ) and its partner churches host free community workshops this month. Belfair resident Dilma Demartino teaches a tamale-making class from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday and...

Donate blood in Belfair today, Friday Bloodworks Northwest is accepting donations of blood today and Friday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1171 N.E. Sand Hill Road, Belfair. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-398-7888 or go to...

Volunteers needed for downtown warming center The Mason County Warming Center in downtown Shelton is seeking volunteers to help people come in from the cold and the rain. Crazy Love Ministries operates the center. Volunteer shifts are available from...

League hosts ‘speed dating’ with candidates The League of Women Voters of Mason County host a “Speed Dating with the Candidates” public event from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at the Shelton Civic Center, 225 W. Cota St. Attendees will sit at tables...

League hosts ‘speed dating’ with candidates The League of Women Voters of Mason County host a “Speed Dating with the Candidates” public event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Shelton Civic Center, 225 W. Cota St. Attendees will sit at...

United Way workplace campaigns to begin United Way of Mason County on Oct. 1 will launch its workplace fundraising campaigns for 2022-2023. Since 1966, Mason County businesses, nonprofits, school districts, county and state employees have...

Reception for photographer Friday The Mason County Historical Society Museum hosts an artist’s reception for photographer John Tylczak from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the museum at 427 West Railroad Ave., downtown Shelton. The photographer’s show is...

Shelton YMCA hosts Welcome Week The Shelton YMCA welcomes visitors during Welcome Week activities Friday through Sept. 18. The free events include a community dance from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, a Native American art gallery from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,...

Faith Lutheran offers grief-support seminar Terry Oliver, the pastor of grief support and care with Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton, recently completed 30 hours of classroom education in grief training from the Center of Loss and Life Transitions...

Overdose awareness events in Shelton, Belfair Mason County Community Resources honors the memory of lives lost to overdose and offers hope to people who are struggling with a resource fair and Overdose Awareness walks Aug. 31 in Shelton, and Sept. 1...

Tickets on sale for annual Love INC golf tournament Tickets are on sale for the 11th annual Love INC Charity Golf Tournament, which will be hosted July 18 at the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club in Union. Teams of up to four golfers can register for...

Golf tournament helps Humane Society programs The Humane Society of Mason County hosts its second annual Putting Fore Pets” fundraising golf tournament Aug. 13 at LakeLand Village Golf Course in Allyn. The check-in for the four-person scramble...

Tickets on sale for annual Love INC golf tourney Tickets are on sale for the 11th annual Love INC Charity Golf Tournament, which will be hosted July 18 at the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club in Union. Teams of up to four golfers can register for...

Donate blood to help ease shortage People can donate blood June 15-17 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1171 NE Sand Hill Road, Belfair. To make an appointment with Bloodworks Northwest, call 1-800-398-7888 or go to Schedule.BloodworksNW.org. Join...