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November 25, 2014
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Thank you all for your kind comments about this news blast! To better serve you, please send your announcements in Word. We are having trouble linking flyers most likely because of the size of the files and the number of recipients to this e-mail. Feel free to provide a website where people can go for more information, but we will be unable to link to flyers or insert photos. Please take a look at the announcements below - this format is much appreciated. Thank you!  -- Stephanie
Speaking of what's happening...

Click here to see our Chamber page and photos of your friends and fellow members in the November issue of the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal:
KPBJ November Chamber Page

Click here to see last Friday's featured articles in Mason County Life:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
All of our media members are welcome to post their stories here. Send your PDFs files to Stephanie Rowland.


Member Announcements
Click here to see more Upcoming Chamber Events

 

Disaster Preparation Classes by North Mason Fire 

 

CHAMBER NEEDS GOODIES!

We will hand out 100 Shop Local "goodie bags" at this year's Tree Lighting event on Sunday, Dec. 7. We are in need of goodies. It can be as small as a coupon/flyer with a piece of candy or any other promotional item. Deadline is Dec. 1 - please deliver your goodies to Shawna Stice-Hawley, Edward Jones, in Belfair. Thank you. Call Stephanie @ 275-4267 for info.

 

Craig Gurney, "The Motorcycle Poet," will perform at our Nov. 26 Chamber luncheon. And... LIVE MUSIC by Tom Wilson!!! Have you made your reservation??? Don't miss this!!   

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

With the cold weather upon us, Theler Community Center is in need of volunteers for the Warming Center. Volunteers must have an WA State criminal background check which will be processed by the NMSD. The hours for the Warming Center are 8:00pm-6:00am. Volunteers, please arrive by 7pm for orientation. Info: (360) 275-4898

 

Coffee Oasis UPDATE!

Exciting progress is happening in the effort to bring a Coffee Oasis to Belfair! Four subcommittees have been organized to spearhead the capital campaign in raising the $750,000 needed for the project.

Subcommittees and their chairpersons:

Major Donors - Kim Silke ksilke@northmasonschools.org 

 

Monthly Donors - Barb Thomson

mctbjt@wavecable.com 

 

Grants - Michelle Muasau

michellemuasau@yahoo.com 

 

In Kind Donations - Pam Withers

pam.withers58@gmail.com 

    

Gifts for Granny's and Grandpa's too!

Each Christmas Faith In Action partners with our community to bring holiday smiles to our Senior and Disabled neighbors. All Gifts must be received by December 12. Info: please contact Faith in Action

(360) 275-0535 or (360) 275-9115.

See attached Press Release: 

Gifts for Granny's and Grandpa's too 

 

Be a part of the United Way Workplace Campaign!

United Way Workplace Campaign is about bringing people together to tackle our community's most difficult issues -- no one person or organization can do it alone. Call today to schedule your work place campaign at (360) 426-4999.

 

Wednesday, November 26

Chamber Holiday Luncheon

11:30 networking and luncheon; 12-1pm program

Sponsor: Olympia Federal Savings

Table decorations by Tammie Zech, Zech Interiors & Design; Live music by Tom Wilson;

Performance by Craig Gurney, "The Motorcycle Poet" 

Theler Community Center; $15 members pre-registered; $20 future members/guests  

Email: Adena@northmasonchamber.com 

 

Tuesday, December 2

5:30-6:30pm

Olympic Tax & Business Consulting, LLC invites you and a guest to join them for a special seminar!

Business Choices: Do you have the right corporate structure for you? What is the right retirement plan?

Presented by: Dennis Bryan, CPA & Johnnie Hawkins, CPA also Peter Taafe, CRPC, CFP

Refreshments will be provided.

Location: 10 NE Creelman Ln Suite C Belfair, WA 98528

Space is limited; RSVP ASAP (360) 275-0998

 

Thursday, December 4

2:00-4:00pm

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays seminar scheduled

New Community Church Of Union

"GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays" is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one's death.

Locaton: 951 E Dalby Road in Union

Contact Information: 

NCCU at (360) 898-7855 or NCCU@hctc.com 

 

FIRST FRIDAY in Shelton, December 5

6:00pm

Free Holiday fun!

Brought to you by the Shelton Downtown Merchants

It all starts of with the Tree Lighting followed by Marsh mellow roasting, horse drawn wagon rides, music, kiddie train rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and an Art walk

Location: Post Office Park Shelton

Enjoy a visit by author Mary Gentry and illustrator Mimi Williams who will be demonstrating block prints at Sage Book Store; Friday, 7-8pm, Saturday, 9am-7pm. Info: www.sagebookstore.com   (360) 426-6011 

www.marygentrywrites.com

   

Saturday, December 6

4:00-5:00pm

The "Missle Toe" Mile run starts at 4:00 and at 5:00 the Christmas Parade begins!

All of this fun is in Downtown Shelton

 

Sunday, December 7

Community Tree Lighting in downtown Belfair 

4:00 - 7:00  Parade starts in Safeway/Starbucks parking lot and ends at Scott McLendon's Hardware. 

 

Thursday, December 11

10:00am - 3:00pm

Free Counseling for small business owners and "want-to-be" owners

Location: Olympic College Shelton Campus

937 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584

For appointment, call (360) 432-5400

   

Friday, December 19

10:00am-Noon

Casey's Bar and Grille

Free Pancake Breakfast Raise the Roof Toy Drive 4-Kids in Care! Bring a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation & enjoy breakfast on us!

We will be excepting donations any time between November 8 and December 19

 

Saturday, December 20

10:00 am

Jingle Bell Fun Run! 5K

Come enjoy hot cocoa, caroling, costume contest, vendors, shopping, and Santa.

Location: Theler Wetlands

Sponsored by: Shumaker Chiropractic

Register: Shumaker Chiropractic

Cost: Child-$10;  Adult-$15;  Family-$30

    

   


 Stephanie Rowland, President and CEO
      North Mason Chamber of Commerce 
North Mason Chamber of Commerce | 360-275-4267 | communications@northmasonchamber.com | http://www.northmasonchamber.com
30 NE Romance Hill Rd
PO Box 416
Belfair, WA 98528
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