Disaster Preparation Classes by North Mason Fire 

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 

Do you have a heart for seniors?  Would you like to be part of running an organization that helps them stay in their homes?  Do you have skills, talents or passion to lend toward the building of the HUB Center for Seniors in North Mason?  If so - Faith in Action Senior Services has a place for you on their Board.  To learn more, call Patti at: 360-275-0535 or email: FaithinAction@wavecable.com.

ARMY RESERVE!

More than just a paycheck

$20K Army Reserve Enlistment Bonus

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.

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. It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one's death.

Location: 951 E Dalby Road in Union

Info:  

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 

Saturday, December 6

9:00am-2:30pm

FREE Homebuyers Class

Instructors: Monica Phillips, Eagle Home Mortgage & Karen Jasman, Kitsap Peninsula Associates

Location: 1551 Piperberry way #151 Port Orchard, WA 98366

Reservations Required, Seating limited, Lunch provided

Contact: Monica Phillips (360) 602-7531 or MonicaPhillips@eaglehm.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