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Thursday, Feb. 21,2019 - Shelton-Mason County Journal- Page A-9 NONPROFff BRIEFS Lemmon resigns as United Way director United Way of Mason County on Monday announced Carrie Lemmon resigned from her four-year post as executive director. In a press release, the nonprofit organization states it is working with neighboring United Way agencies to review the job description for the posi- tion before opening it up to the public for qualified applicants. United Way of Mason County will remain open and continue its commitments, the agency states. In her position, Lemmon oversaw daily operations and collaborated with other organizations and businesses in Mason County to mobilize the com- munity to help residents in need. She organized events that included the annual Valentine's Day auction, Day of Caring Mason County, and the Free Community Dump Day. deners' Through the Garden Gate workshop Septic and Lawn Landscap- ing is conducted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Mason County Public Works building, 100 Public Works Drive, Shelton. The class is open to the public and costs $5 at the door. Fight cancer by joining Relay for Life team Start a team, or join a team at the Relay for Life of Shelton kick-off event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at E1 Puerto de Angeles, 2503 Olympic Highway North, Shelton. Relay for Life is a team-based event to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society's research, education and patient services programs. For more information, contact vagonzo@comcast.net or Relayforlife.org/SheltonWA. Hollywood dress- up time at bingo/ Hear plans for improvements at Schafer State Park " Iollywood dress-up" is the cos- tume theme of the monthly Bingo Karaoke event Friday at the Pavilion, 190 W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. The doors open at 6 p.m and the singing and bingo is from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Patrons must be at least 21 years old. Free bingo cards to anyone who attended the last three consecutive events. Food and drink are available for cash only. The event raises money for the Mason County Senior Activity Center. Local youths showcase music talent at contest Local youths in grades three through 12 will sing and play instru- ments at the "Music 2 Our Ears" music competition from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Harstine Island Com- munity Hall. Cash prizes will be awarded at three age levels, plus a "People's Choice Award" determined by the au- dience. Admission is free. Learn about state's worst storms at Felike Banel talks about the "Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State" at 2 p.m. Satur- day at the Mason County Historical Society Museum, 427 W. Railroad Ave downtown Shelton. The presentation is part of the Hu- manities Washington's Speakers Bu- reau program. Admission is free: Master Gardener's workshop on The Mason County Master Gar- Washington State Parks will show- case proposed changes at Schafer State Park at a pubic meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the second-floor meeting room at Monte- sano City Hall, 112 N. Main St. Park planners will talk about a preliminary plan and proposed im- provements for the park near Elma. For more information on the proposed plans, contact Michael Hankinson at 360-725-9756 or michael.hankinson@ parks.wa.gov. Alderbrook forum focuses on avoiding scams The Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club hosts a free forum on consumer pro- tection from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the clubhouse at 330 E. Country Club Drive E Union. Elena G. Huizar, a consumer pro- tection expert from the state Attorney General's Office, will talk about com- mon scams. She will answer general questions from the audience, but can- not provide individual legal advice or specific complaint information. For more information about the event, contact the Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club office at 360-898-2560. ext. 2, or Mary Gin Kennedy at 206-853-1649. Daughters of the Pioneers of meets monthly Daughters of the Pioneers of Wash- ington -- Mason County Chapter 14 meet from noon to 2 p.m. the third Thursday of each month -- except June, August and December -- at the Mason County Historical Society Museum, 427 W. Railroad Ave down- town Shelton. For more information, contact Joey Wilkerson at 360-490- 5952 or jawilkerson@outlook.com. Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks SIERRA PACIFIC " INDUSTNES Sierra Pacific Industries provides an excellent If you are qualified, please apply in benefit package including a full Health person at: Benefits Plan witt-i low cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional ;Jelrfa Pacific Industries Retirement Contributions, and company 421 S Front$treet paid Life Insurance. Shelton. WA 98584 Applicants MUST BE at least 18 years of age. MON - FRI. 9AM - 4PM Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Drug and tobacco free workplace. +