NORTH MASON Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Guide & Business Directory 1967-2018
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CMYK Table of Contents • Acknowledgements...... 41 • Advertiser’s Map ...... 22 • Allyn...... 13 • Belfair...... 14 • Belfair Licensing...... 4 • Chairman’s Welcome..... 4 • Chamber Dues...... 6 • Festivals...... 12 • Golfing...... 25 • Grapeview...... 15 • Hoodsport...... 17 • Lake Cushman...... 17 • Mason Lake...... 16 • Medical Services ...... 11 • Membership - ...... Alphabetical 36 • Membership - ...... Category...... 27 • Parks & Recreation ...... 24 • Schools ...... 10 • Shelton...... 18 • Shop Local...... 9 • Tahuya...... 20 FULL STEAM AHEAD . . . Owned by Captain Lee, LLC, an excursion onboard the Twanoh is quite the treat. Built in 1975, the Twanoh is a 34-foot fiberglass diesel • Tahuya State Forest...... 26 sedan trawler featuring warm teak inside and out. Visitors and locals alike book tours • The HUB for Seniors ..... 10 with Captain Lee on Hood Canal all year long. Cover dog, “Yentna,” was adopted when she was eight months • Trustees...... 5 old by Leander Geist and Alexan Ehrich from Shelton Adopt-a-Pet. Now 2-1/2, Yentna is quite the talker and • Union...... 21 enjoys adventures with her humans. Her favorite? Cruising aboard the Twanoh, of course! • Visitor Info Centers...... 5 Photos by Alexan Ehrich
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explorehoodcanal.com | 3 | Chairman’s WELCOME by Jeromy Hicks, Chairman of the Board
would like to express my appreciation to everyone in our community for their I understanding and assistance as we worked toward the completion of the Highway 3 construction project last year. Now, with the major portion of the project in our rearview mirror, we look forward to what 2018 has in store. Jeromy Hicks, Thank you to all who Chairman of the donated toward the first phase Board; Captain, Fire of our beautification project. Prevention I’m pleased to announce North Mason that along with the new Regional wayfinding signage, you will Fire Authority see new benches and waste receptacles also being placed during the first part of this year. But it doesn’t stop there. Our Chamber believes that beautification is an ongoing effort. This year we are partnering with the Kiwanis Club of North Mason on the state Adopt- a-Highway program to help keep our main highway through Belfair clean year-round. We are also working with Mason County to help get the word out about updates to the County’s sign ordinance and are State Route 3 Ribbon Cutting! pleased to assist in the Belfair Mobility Project. IT’S OFFICIAL! If you would like to get more involved in the Chamber Chairman Jeromy Hicks welcomes guest speakers (from left) community, joining our Chamber and perhaps Washington State Senator Tim Sheldon, U.S. Representative Derek serving on one of our active committees will put Kilmer, WSDOT Project Manager Michele Britton, WSDOT Olympic Region you “in the know,” and we will welcome you to Administrator John Wynands and Mason Co. Commissioner Randy Neatherlin the fast lane as we continue to serve our local celebrate the completion of the Highway 3 Project with a ribbon cutting communities – both in business and quality of life. hosted by the Chamber and Kitsap Bank. Chamber & Belfair Licensing
t the same location as our Chamber offices in Belfair, you will find Belfair Licensing and our Visitor Information ACenter, at 30 NE Romance Hill Road. Belfair Licensing is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chamber and has been serving North Mason since 2000. More than 35,000 people purchase their vehicle and vessel tabs, fishing and hunting licenses, disabled parking permits, Discover passes and more every year. We also offer notary services. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 9-5, and Saturdays from 9-1. From October through March, we are closed on Mondays.
Your friendly and knowledgable Chamber & Licensing Staff (L-R): Camas Baugh, Marketing & Communications; Licensing Technician Kristin Warner; Adena Clark, Membership Director and Licensing Technician; and Licensing Technician Stephany Wilkie-Moore.
| 4 | northmasonchamber.com Our 2018 Trustees Legacy of Leadership
BACK ROW (from left): Darren Corliss, Corliss Painting; Shawna Stice-Hawley, Edward Jones Investments; Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury; Cliff Higashi, Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County; Greg Oldham, Board Member at Large, RE/MAX Town & Country; Pamela White, Outlook Writing and Design; Leanne Sanchez, Hood Canal Travel; Jeromy Hicks, Chairman of the Board, North Mason Regional Fire Authority; Katie Hopkins, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. SEATED (from left): Cherie Cloud, Board Secretary; Pam Hanson, Cameo Boutique; Dana Rosenbach, Superintendent, North Mason Schools; Pam Volz, Vice Chair/Chair Elect, WorkSource of Mason County; Patti Kleist, Friend of the Chamber, and Kim Johnson, Board Treasurer, Kitsap Bank. Not pictured: Chris Ladner, Past Chair, Arnold Smith Insurance; Mason County Commissioner Randy Neatherlin; Kris Klusman, John L. Scott-Belfair. Photo by Steve Zugschwerdt Visitor Information in Belfair & Union
Welcome to Mason County! Looking for maps, brochures, directions? Stop by our Our Chamber also manages the Visitor Information Center in Union, located Visitor Information Center located at 30 NE Romance Hill Road, Belfair, WA 98528, at Hunter Farms, 1921 E State Route 106, Union WA 98592. While open year- 360-275-4267. Open 9-5, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9-1 (April round, it is staffed by Nancy Johnson May through October, Saturday and Sunday through September). Closed on Mondays October through March. For the latest in afternoons, 12-5. tourism activities, visit explorehoodcanal.com. visitunion.org | hunter-farms.com
explorehoodcanal.com | 5 | Chamber Membership Means BUSINESS
by Stephanie Rowland, North Mason Chamber President & CEO
eading into our 51st year, we are full steam ahead! We celebrated the completion of the Highway 3 road project Hlast year, which has cleared the way for exciting growth and OUR MISSION possibilities. We now have sidewalks and no more traffic cones! `` To serve, advocate and advance This is great news for all three parts of our Chamber – Belfair the business interests of our valued Licensing, Visitor Information Center, and our Chamber itself. We Stephanie members. Rowland, serve more than 35,000 people in Belfair Licensing every year, Chamber including our local citizens and visitors from far and wide. Our new President & CEO road is the first step in welcoming everyone to our beautiful area. OUR VISION If you haven’t stopped in lately, come see us. From business and `` To provide a comprehensive tourism brochures and maps to providing directions and local sightseeing tips, we look organizational strategy designed to forward to meeting you. And, with your support as a member, we happily look forward to enhance and grow all elements of our serving our community for years to come. overall business model. `` To provide solid and effective JOIN US! communications to our valued members 2018 Annual Membership Dues on topics of interest such as business, government and legislative matters. 0–5 Employees $190 Membership applications are available `` To provide a platform to effectively and 6–10 Employees $330 online at northmasonchamber.com efficiently distribute and communicate 11–20 Employees $395 or stop by our office in Belfair! pertinent visitor information that benefits 20+ Employees $495 Non-profit/Government $105 Mason County. Friend of the Chamber $75 NORTH MASON `` To provide excellence in vehicle and CHAMBER vessel licensing that benefits the greater B E L F AIR L I CENSI N G | V I S ITO R C ENT E R North Mason community. `` To build a strong and cohesive Being a Chamber member allows us to grow business and personal membership throughout North Mason, relationships with other Chamber members which strengthens our Mason County, and our surrounding communities. “ community.” Mari Madsen, Branch Manager | Olympia Federal Savings Belfair Branch
| 6 | northmasonchamber.com Energize, Engage, Excel! ur members are always up for a great event, and we have dozens throughout the year. Breakfast, lunch, after hours Oand more, we have something for everyone. Here’s just a few examples from 2017 ... CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: • Several community organizations team up to bring our community a great old-fashioned holiday parade and tree lighting every year in front of Scott McLendon’s Hardware. The Chamber’s Shop Local Committee hands out 250+ swag bags and represents the Chamber in the parade. From left, Natalie Pace, Olympic Tax & Business Consulting, LLC and Leanne Sanchez, Chamber Trustee and owner of Hood Canal Travel, pick up the parade pace. • Darren Eisele, Hood Canal Communications, sponsored a photo opportunity with the Hood Canal Communications mascot “Gigfoot” at our fall After Hours event at the Lucky Dog Casino. • Barbara Treick, Belfair Self Storage, hosted one of our new events, a “Pop-In” reception. Our member businesses are invited to take an hour or two and invite others to “pop in” to check out their offices, meet staff, and learn about products and services. • Michael Anthony Pratt, Singer/Songwriter and owner of Pratt Plumbing, completes a perfect event with his music at last summer’s After Hours at the Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop in Union. • Yay! Surrounded by Chamber members and friends, owners Jennifer and Mesphin Forrester celebrate the grand opening of “Nourish Allyn,” their new health, wellness and fitness studio in Allyn with a ribbon cutting. • Pam Volz, WorkSource and Chamber Trustee, and Mary Hinkle, Bravo! Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage, team up at the grill to serve our famous Harry Martin’s World Famous Grilled Oysters at the Taste of Hood Canal, sponsored by North Mason Rotary.
I started working in North Mason 8 years ago, brand new to the community. The“ Chamber allowed me to align with North Mason’s strongest business leaders, develop lasting relationships and supported my success. I’m proud to serve as a Trustee and I’m excited to see our local businesses thrive through their memberships.” Katie Hopkins Director of Philanthropy Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
explorehoodcanal.com | 7 | Chamber Honors
HAT A NIGHT! Our 2017 Red & White Gala again proved to be our year we reached our $20,000 goal for the first phase of this effort Wmost popular event of the year. Thanks to the generous – beautiful wayfinding signage. More than 150 people turned out donations from local businesses and individuals, we raised for the annual event at Alderbrook Resort & Spa and enjoyed $6,770 during our “Memorable Moments” auction, with $450 welcoming remarks from U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer. benefiting the North Mason Beautification Project. Later in the
MEMBER of the YEAR BUSINESS of the YEAR SHAWNA STICE-HAWLEY TROY JASMIN Edwards Jones Investments Computer Creations NW
NON-PROFIT of the YEAR CITIZEN of the YEAR FARRAH OCASIO MENDY HARLOW Faith in Action The Salmon Center
CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE AWARD MARGIE KAISER Peninsula Credit Union Photos by Steve Zugschwerdt
| 8 | northmasonchamber.com Shop Local
e encourage everyone to do business and shop at our nearby Wsmall businesses and stores. The Chamber’s Shop Local card program rewards shoppers for visiting those businesses that participate. Shop Local cards are available at Chamber offices. Just pick up a card, visit four different participating businesses (purchase not required), and enter our monthly drawing for a $100 gift certificate redeemable at participating businesses. Our Shop Local Committee members lend a hand every year at Scott McLendon’s holiday “Ladies Night” shopping spree, serve at their spring Pancake Breakfast, and hand out Shop Local “swag bags” at the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in front of the store.
“Ladies Night” at Scott Mclendon’s Hardware is one of our favorite local holiday events Participating Businesses in our community. More than 300 women (ladies only!) got a jump on their holiday shopping at last year’s annual event. Our Air Masters Heating Mihelich Roofing, LLC Shop Local Committee members look Alderbrook Properties, LLC Mitchell Lumber Co. forward to serving up beverages and snacks All Star Storage North Mason Eagles #4226 to the festive crowd. Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape Supply North Mason Fiber Co. From left: Cat Ross, Mary Hinkle, Sherry Arnold Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. North Mason Resources Lacey, Pam Hanson, Dana Rosenbach, Belfair Self Storage North Ridge Properties, LLC Leanne Sanchez and Stephanie Rowland. Belltowne Veterinary Center Northwest Chimney Service, Inc. Bent Bine Brew Co. Olympia Federal Savings Bravo! Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage Olympic Tax & Business Consulting, LLC Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop Open Mortgage, Reverse Mortgages Camp 1421 Horse & Mountain Bike Camp OUTLOOK Writing & Design, LLC Captain Lee, LLC Peninsula Credit Union Computer Creations NW Peninsula Top Soil, LLC Copy That Reprographics Perfect You Mobile Salon Services Corliss Painting PUFFIN VAPE Crown Auto Sales Reid Real Estate Dana’s Heating and Cooling, Inc. Roof Doctor, The Faith in Action Scott McLendon’s Hardware, Inc. Farmer’s Insurance - Mike Lester Agency Shelton-Mason Co. Journal & Belfair Herald Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Sherwood Creek Children’s Center Hair Shapers Sisters Point Cabin, Waterfront Haven in Allyn Assisted Living/Home Care SmartMeme Studios Hood Canal Communications Taylor Shellfish Farms Hood Canal Travel, Inc. Valley Feed Hunter Farms Zech Interiors & Design Kitsap Bank Kitsap Credit Union SON Les Schwab Tire Centers NORTH MA Local Wrench HAMBERR ENT E R Mary Kay – Tamra Ingwaldson N G | V I S ITO C CF AIR L I CENSI Mason County Title Company B E L Shop Local Validate your card at 4 different businesses, redeemable then enter at to win a $100 gift certificate any participating business. Completed Shop Local cards hair shapers can be dropped off at the Chamber office in Belfair at 30 NE . Romance Hill Rd, #103. For a list of Shop Local businesses, visit belfair center • 360-275-3851 northmasonchamber.com belfair center • 360-275-3851 Drawings are held at the monthly Chamber luncheon. No purchase necessary. Need not be present to win. sharon Y. Martin, Owner
explorehoodcanal.com | 9 | Our Schools he North Mason Chamber proudly supports our Tstudents and schools. Our Education Committee meets regularly during the school year to plan events and evaluate and choose a winner for our annual scholarship. The scholarship fund is supported by our catered Scholarship Breakfast (special thanks to Costco), held at the NM ABOVE: NMHS DECA students display the signature “Triangle of Power” at the annual Scholarship Breakfast district boardroom and attended by hosted by the North Mason Chamber. business owners, students and a LEFT: Scholarship Committee members Pam Volz and guest speaker. Joan Moore present the chamber’s $1,000 scholarship North Mason is the second to our 2017 winner Raven Harris. BELOW: Pam Volz, largest school district in Chairman of the NM Scholarship Committee. the county. Learn more at northmasonschools.org. Other school districts serving our area include: Grapeview School #54 – gsd54.org Hood Canal School District #404 hoodcanal.wednet.edu
The HUB Center for Seniors
aith in Action’s The Hub Center for Seniors is “the place to be” when it comes to services for Fseniors! The 15,000 square foot facility houses FIA’s popular thrift store and a 6,000 square foot Activities Center, featuring a great room that seats more than 200 people for meals and events. This spacious room and the commercial kitchen are both available for rent. The Chamber is proud to call the HUB home for many of its monthly luncheon meetings. For a full calendar of events, visit: fiaws.org/hub
From luncheons, dances, nutrition and cooking classes to many more social and educational programs, there is always something happening at The HUB.
| 10 | northmasonchamber.com Medical Services in the Community
arrison Belfair Urgent Care is open seven days a week, 365 Hdays a year, to care for a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries – from flu symptoms to broken bones. Visit our walk-in clinic, no appointment necessary. We’ll help you get on your way to feeling better. Digital X-ray and lab services are also available on-site so you can receive the care you need, all in one place. chifranciscan.org
ason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (MGH&FC) Mannounced plans in 2017 to construct a new Medical Office Building adjacent to Mason General Hospital in Shelton. Construction is set to begin in 2018 with the building opening in late 2019. This is great news for MGH&FC’s community, healthcare providers and staff. The new 60,000 square foot Medical Office Building is the next step in the ongoing modernization and expansion of our Shelton campus to better serve our patients, families, staff, providers and visitors. Planning for the new Medical Office Building aligns with the District’s mission to put Patients First. Learn more at masongeneral.com. Illustrative Example of MGH&FC’s Medical Office Building
ew to North Mason! Peninsula Community Health NServices, conveniently located at McLendon’s Square in downtown Belfair, offers primary, medical, and dental care to patients of all ages. In addition to having an on-site pharmacy, PCHS Belfair provides behavioral health counseling and substance abuse treatment, accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid and is always accepting new patients. Established in 1987, PCHS opened the Belfair Clinic in 2017 and is happy to join the Belfair/North Mason Community. 31 NE State Route 300, Suite 200, Belfair, WA 98528. 360.377.3776 pchsweb.org
explorehoodcanal.com | 11 | FESTIVALS
TRAVELER 5K RUN/WALK There’s no place like Tahuya for an old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade! Saturday, April 21, 2018 | The Pointe @ Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club | Union Presented by Hood Canal Events hoodcanalevents.com GRAPEVIEW ART & WATER FESTIVAL Saturday, July 28, 2018 | Fair Harbor Marina | 5050 Grapeview Loop, Grapeview HAMA HAMA OYSTER RAMA The Grapeview Community Association sponsors this fabulous art show, famous Saturday, April 21, 2018 | Hama Hama Oyster Co. | US-101, Lilliwaup homemade cobblers, clams and shrimp, floating golf tree, and plenty of activities Tours with intertidal ecologists and oyster growers, u-pick oysters and clams, for the kids including a fishing derby. Shuckathalon, beer and wine garden, kid’s activities, live music, and various grapeviewwa.com delicious food options. hamahamaoysters.com TASTE OF HOOD CANAL Saturday, August 11, 2018 | Belfair State Park BLUEGRASS FROM THE FOREST North Mason Rotary’s family event offers live music, food, car show and “Harry Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, 2018 | Shelton HS | 3737 N Shelton Springs Martin’s World Famous Oysters” grilled by the North Mason Chamber. Rd, Shelton | Presented by Kristmas Town Kiwanis tasteofhoodcanal.com Multiple bluegrass bands, workshops, scramble, banjo contest, vendors. bluegrassfromtheforest.com HOOD CANAL HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL Labor Day Weekend | Belfair State Park | 3151 NE State Route 300, Belfair Saturday, Sept 1 – Sunday, Sept 2, 2018 MASON COUNTY FOREST FESTIVAL Highland and Celtic entertainment including pipe bands, Celtic dancers, food, Thursday, May 31 – Sunday, June 3, 2018 vendors & more. Various locations in Shelton celebrate Mason County’s rich timber history; Paul hoodcanalscots.org Bunyan Parade and car show, foot races, fireworks, logging show. masoncountyforestfestival.org OYSTERFEST Saturday, Oct 6 – Sunday, Oct 7, 2018 MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CAR SHOW 250 W Sanderson Way, Shelton | (see website for directions) Sunday, June 24, 2018 | Railroad Avenue in downtown Shelton Home to West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and Washington State’s Features 350+ antique cars, trucks and motorcycles, pie and ice cream social. official Seafood Festival. The Shelton Skookum Rotary Foundation sponsors this masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org popular event every year. A treat for the whole family, featuring everything from oyster shucking to every kind of seafood you can imagine. oysterfest.org TAHUYA DAY CELEBRATION & PARADE Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 10am to 4pm - 509.551.6840 UNION PUMPKINFEST & CATAPULT COMPETITION Tahuya Fire Hall | 14880 NE Northshore Road, Tahuya Daily Oct 1–31 | Hunter Farms, Union Tahuya Community Club presents vendors, food, live music, scholarship raffle, Harvest festival family fun during October, including the Catapult Competition children’s rides. Unique parade features everything from tractor-pulling pirate ships on Saturday, Oct. 27, sponsored by the North Mason Chamber Visit Union to family walking groups. Would you like to be in the parade? It lines up at 1pm at Committee. Stop by our Visitor Information Center located at Hunter Farms open . Kay’s Corner May through October. Facebook Tahuya Day Parade northmasonchamber.com | hunter-farms.com
ALLYN DAYS SALMON BAKE & GEODUCK FESTIVAL “THE BABY BORN IN THE BARN” CHRISTMAS Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22, 2018 | Allyn Waterfront Park & Gazebo Legendary alder-smoked salmon dinner starts at noon Saturday; wine and beer CELEBRATION garden; music and dancing; geoduck and other shellfish delicacies on Sunday, all Sunday, December 16, 2018, 5pm | Hunter Farms | 1921 E SR-106, Union presented by the Allyn Community Association. Presented by the New Community Church of Union. For a complete list of their Facebook Allyn Community Association annual events, visit theNCCU.org
| 12 | northmasonchamber.com Neighborhood Spotlight: llyn is a “must see” by car or boat. From chainsaw carvings and North Bay & Case Inlet Athe perfect ice cream experience to taking a time out for a beer or a glass of ALLYN wine, stop in for a selfie to remember this charming spot. This waterfront burg is well known for its tranquil environment and strong community spirit as evidenced by the dedicated volunteers of the Allyn Community Association (ACA), a 501c(3) non-profit organization that serves the North Mason community. It is home of LakeLand Village, a residential golf community that includes more than 800 homes, a 27-hole PGA- level golf course, a clubhouse, restaurant and more. Public boat launching is available adjacent to the historic Allyn Pier, at the Port of Allyn, first built in 1922.
Allyn Days Salmon Bake & Geoduck Festival - Allyn Waterfront Park Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22, 2018
Located on Highway 3, Allyn is just four miles south of Belfair along the shores of Case Inlet on South Puget Sound.The waterfront park and gazebo is a popular venue for outdoor weddings.
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360-275-2430 PORT OF ALLYN FACILITIES: 18560 E. State Route 3 • PO Box 1 Allyn Waterfront Park & Gazebo • Allyn Waterfront Dock Allyn, WA 98524 Allyn Marina & Boat Launch • Allyn Wedding and Event Park www.portofallyn.com Hood Canal North Shore Marina & Boat Launch • Allyn Community Water System
explorehoodcanal.com | 13 | Neighborhood Spotlight: The Salmon Center nown as the “Gateway to Hood and Theler Wetlands Canal,” Belfair is located at the BELFAIR Kvery head of this scenic body of water, with access to both north and south shores. Serving as the area’s main commercial center, Belfair is the county’s second largest designated urban growth area. With the addition of a third lane and other improvements to State Route 3 completed, Belfair is on the brink of an explosion of business and residential development. Locals enjoy two major shopping centers, several financial institutions, various medical, dental and chiropractic services, a variety of restaurants and shops, the new Bent Bine Brewery (left) and the Mosquito Fleet Winery, both open to the public. Our North Mason Chamber of Commerce is located in the center of Belfair, and also serves as headquarters for Belfair Licensing and the Visitor Information Center. It is a popular resource for travelers headed to nearby Twanoh and Belfair State Parks and the Olympic National Park and Forest. Complimentary maps, brochures and assistance with directions are offered. The Salmon Center, located at 600 NE Photo by Explore Hood Canal Roessel Rd in Belfair, strives to deepen the connection between land, people and
Need a ride? MASON TRANSIT salmon through restoration, education and masontransit.org BELFAIR MAYTAG research. Their mission is to ensure that 360.427.5033 wild salmon are once again abundant in the LAUNDRY Nine bus routes offered on weekdays and eight bus routes Pacific Northwest. on Saturdays serve the core areas of Mason County (Shelton, The Salmon Center also hosts a variety & CAR WASH Hoodsport, Union, Allyn, and Belfair), providing express Self-Serve Bays & Drive-Through of educational programs, has a certified service between Olympia and Bremerton, and making Automatic Touchless Wash u-pick organic garden and farm animals. connections to neighboring transit agencies at the Olympia They are open to the public Monday Transit Center, the Bremerton Transportation Center and Brinnon at Triton Cove State Park, which provides access to through Friday. Call 360.275.3575 or visit 360.277.0500 WA State ferries, AMTRAK and Greyhound services. pnwsalmoncenter.org. 24175 NE State Route 3 Finally, take a walk on the Wild Side ... Across from McDonalds • BELFAIR twitter.com/masontransit Follow us @MasonTransit Belfair is home of the Theler Wetlands, OPEN EVERY DAY “Like us” on Facebook a wildlife sanctuary and popular spot for runners and joggers, or those who simply seek a refreshing stroll in nature. Due to the wildlife sanctuary status, however, dogs are not ♦ Respect for History allowed on the trails - but ♦ Passion for Excellence Taste of Hood Canal Belfair State Park you can bring them on Premium Red Wines Saturday, August 11, 2018 a leash to the nearby tasteofhoodcanal.com Salmon Center. Stop by OurMosquito Tasting Room Fleet - Open Winery Weekends Saturday 12–5pm & Sunday 12–4pm 21 NE Old Belfair Highway • Belfair, WA 98528 Hood Canal Highland Celtic Festival | Belfair State Park MosquitoFleetWinery.com Sat, Sept 1 – Sun, Sept 2, 2018 hoodcanalscots.org Award-winning, locally-owned and family-operated
| 14 | northmasonchamber.com Neighborhood Spotlight: RAPEVIEW is a serene waterfront community Treasure Island, Stretch Island Glocated on Case Inlet, just four miles south of Allyn, accessible via the GRAPEVIEW Grapeview Loop Road on the north and south. The site of the first vineyards and winery in the Pacific Northwest, many Island Belle vineyards are still located on Stretch Island, although the original St. Charles Winery and others closed in the l960s. The eight-mile Grapeview Loop (bicycle friendly!) paves the way to Treasure Island, Stretch Island, and the Fair Harbor Marina, which offers moorage, store, gas dock and public boat launch.
Grapeview Art & Water Festival Fair Harbor Marina Saturday, July 28, 2018 grapeviewwa.com
FAIR HARBOR MARINA has hosted the festival for decades.Take a glance back in time at the floating tee event – years before the construction of the new Treasure Island bridge. Eat,Drink,Enjoy ra w r ® thera e t c assa e
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explorehoodcanal.com | 15 | Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Backyard ason Lake is a natural elongated lake south of Belfair, Mnamed for Charles H. Mason, the MASON LAKE first secretary of Washington Territory. It is approximately 1,000 acres in size and four miles long, with a maximum depth of 90 feet and mean depth of 48 feet. With 10.9 miles of shoreline, the lake sits at 194 feet above sea level. More than a thousand residents live year-long around the shores of Mason Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in Mason County, behind man-made Lake Cushman to its northwest. Originally a summer vacation community, the lake has always been known for its power boats, water sports and family outings. It is accessible by boat at Mason Lake County Park. co.mason.wa.us/parks/mason_ lake_park.php
Name your watersport on this spectacular lake! From a quiet cruise in a classic wood boat to wake surfing like Heidi Yoxsimer make a plan to visit the lake. Boat launch open to the public.
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| 16 | northmasonchamber.com Neighborhood Spotlight: oodsport is the first step on Western Shores Hood Canal your way to the Staircase area of HOlympic National Park. Staircase offers 47 campsites and a variety of HOODSPORT hiking trails that navigate along the Skokomish River. & LAKE CUSHMAN Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman covers over 500 acres with three boat launch ramps on the 41,500 feet of shoreline on the county’s largest freshwater lake. Turn at the intersection of Highway 101 and State Route 119 in downtown Hoodsport. Hoodsport is renowned among SCUBA divers as a staging area to view the Giant Pacific Octopus. A visit to Hoodsport Coffee Co. and The Hardware Distillery Co. is a must, along with a stop at Hoodsport Winery, about one mile south of town. Other businesses include a grocery store/gas station, four restaurants, and more. For information, visit the Hoodsport Visitor Information Center: N 150 Lake Cushman Road Whether fresh or saltwater, take your pick, or perhaps enjoy both – all in the same day. A visit to Hoodsport, WA 98548 | 360.877.2021 discover the beaches of Hood Canal in the morning sheltonchamber.org and a serene trip on Lake Cushman in the afternoon. Thank you, Mason County! Hama Hama Oyster Rama 35846 N. US Hwy 101 -
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explorehoodcanal.com | 17 | Neighborhood Spotlight: South Mason County helton is the largest and only incorporated city in Mason County, SHELTON Sserving as its county seat of government. It is located along the shores of Oakland Bay, at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound, and features quiet harbors, waterfront homes, an award-winning hospital system and a historic downtown core highlighted by a collection of antique shops, restaurants, a movie theater and more. In addition to the one in its own offices, the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce manages two additional visitor centers – the Caboose located in downtown Shelton and the Hoodsport Visitor Information Center. sheltonchamber.com
In years past, Smokey the Bear was a member of the Forest Festival Royalty Court, pictured here making his annual appearance in the parade. Note top left – Forrest Cooper can be seen every year perched high above he and his wife Amy’s photography studio. Best view of the parade in town! Photo courtesy Cooper Studios
Bluegrass from the Forest Shelton High School Auditorium Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, 2018 bluegrassfromtheforest.com
Mason County Historical Society Mason County Forest Festival Oysterfest Car Show Various locations in Shelton Port of Shelton - Highway 101 Railroad Ave – Downtown Shelton Thursday, May 31 – Sunday, June 3, 2018 Saturday, Oct 6 – Sunday, Oct 7, 2018 Sunday, June 24, 2018 masoncountyforestfestival.org oysterfest.org masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
I joined the Chamber to share the services and needs of our non-profit with community leaders. Membership has not only Event? Rent! helped spread the word about Faith in Action – it has helped “me learn and understand the needs of the larger community. Mason Transit Authority Transit-Community Center Insights achieved in meetings, at networking events and through volunteering have made me an all-around better community member. Thanks North Mason Chamber! Patti Kleist, Retired Executive Director of Faith in Action and Chamber Trustee
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| 18 | northmasonchamber.com I Love Kitsap Credit Union Why do I love Kitsap Credit Union? Because it’s a different kind of financial institution. A good kind of different. We are a local, not-for-profit financial cooperative. We are owned by our account holders, not profit-driven stockholders. And, that’s why we make decisions based on what is best for our membership. Are you looking for a better way to borrow or manage your money? Join us.* Personal and Business Checking and Savings Home and Auto Loans Mobile, Text, and Online Banking And so much more!
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* If you live, work, worship, or attend school in Washington Federally Insured By NCUA explorehoodcanal.com | 19 | state you can join us. Find out more at kitsapcu.org Equal Housing Opportunity Neighborhood Spotlight: et at the tip of the Tahuya Hood Canal’s North Shore peninsula is the remote Scommunity of Tahuya, this TAHUYA tiny town is located 15 miles west of Belfair along Hood Canal’s North Shore Road. It overlooks the Great Bend in Hood Canal and is home of Summertide Resort & Marina and the 23,000-acre Tahuya State Forest, where locals and visitors alike enjoy ORV trails, campgrounds and freshwater lakes.
Tahuya Day Celebration & Parade Downtown Tahuya Saturday, July 7, 2018 Facebook Tahuya Day Parade
There’s nothing like an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration, and the citizens of Tahuya simply shine. Who’s featured in the parade? Everyone!
We believe that membership in the North Free estimates Mason Chamber of Commerce is truly of value. The advertising they do for us and the many networking “opportunities throughout the year have given us a chance to be in front of hundreds of fellow members and people in the community, many of whom we now consider some of our closest friends. Chris Ladner, Arnold & Smith Insurance and Chamber Trustee
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| 20 | northmasonchamber.com Neighborhood Spotlight: n the area known as “the Great Bend,” Union is a picturesque town Hood Canal’s South Shore positioned along Route 106 on the ISouth Shore of Hood Canal. This charming UNION community is recognized as the first arts colony in Washington State. That heritage is still celebrated through Union’s unique local shops and eateries. Harmony Hill Retreat Center and Saint Andrew’s House are both located in Union, as is Hunter Farms, the home of the PumpkinFest Catapult Contest in October. This hilly beachfront community also features a sprawling par-72 golf course and world-class lodging facilities at Alderbrook Resort and Spa and another picture-perfect par 72 at Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club. Launch your boat at Hood Canal Marina. visitunion.org hunter-farms.com
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Union PumpkinFest & Catapult Competition at Hunter Farms Across from the Union Country Store, there Oct 1 – daily – through Oct 31, 2018 are more treats to tempt you at the Union Catapult Competition – Sat, Oct. 27 City Market. Manager Lisa Leggett (R) will hunter-farms.com introduce you to offerings by local artists, fresh seafood and more. visitunion.org
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