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"Patch-work Tales: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt" St. Edward Alter Society will be presenting "Patch- work tales: the life of Eleanor Roosevelt" with guest speak- er Debbie Dimitre on March 5. Tickets are $10, lunch is at noon. Meet Eleanor Roosevelt and hear her true-life story about being a peaceful war- rior for human rights, as told by Debbie Dimitre. "Patch-work Tales" is a series of programs, which bring women and young girls in history to life though dra- matic storytelling, folklore and legends. Suited for all ages, Debbie has performed her docu-dramas for numer- ous schools, churches, librar- ies, bookstores, senior cen- ters, women's organizations, historical groups, museums, rotaries, community groups and for the Northwest Folk life Festival. Debbie has also served on the board for the Seattle Storytellers Guild and is currently listed in the King County Education and Cul- tural resource guide. Susan Thomsen, Resi- dent Services Manager of Northaven Retirement Community said this about Debbie, "Her voice seems to change. Her posture is differ- ent. It's amazing. When the lights come back up follow- ing her story you will feel as though you have been on a trip, at a movie or more ap- propriately in a time-travel dream." For more information call 426-6134 or 432-0389. Cooking with Xinh set for March Sherwood Guild presents the annual "Cooking with Xinh," featuring a lively cooking demonstration and dinner with award-winning chef, Xinh Dwelley of Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, Shelton. Tickets are $50 per person and include a cooking demonstration, dinner, des- sert and wine, beer or soft drinks. "Cooking with Xinh" will take place on two nights: Sunday, March 20 or Mon- day, March 21, starting at 6 p.m. at Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, 221 W Rail- road Ave. in downtown Shel- ton. Seating is limited, so reserve tickets now by call- ing 427-4522 or 427-3623. All proceeds raised by Sher- wood Guild, an affiliate of Mason General Hospital Foundation, support Mason General Hospital and Public Hospital District No. 1. Mason County Habitat for Humanity fundraiser The construction volun- teers have been busy at work and the foundation for house 19 has been poured. hope to also start house 20 this year in addi- tion to the infrastructure work to be done on Shilling Park," states Tammey New- ton, executive director. To help make that happen, the eleventh annual Spring Tea and Fashion Fundraiser is April 3. By joining the tea, you help build a house and strengthen the community without ever putting on a tool belt. Habitat for Humanity is looking for event sponsors, volunteers and table cap- tains to help make this fund- raiser a success. Tickets are available now, $25 per person or $160 for a table of eight. For ticket information or for information on how you can volunteer for the event, please call 426-8134 in Shel- ton or 205-3250 in Belfair. THE WAY WE WERE: 1930s There was no hospital in Shelton until 192o, when Mark E. Reed donated land and money to have one built in town. Before this time the closest hospitals were in Olympia or Bremerton. This picture was taken in 1934. Photo courtesy of the Mason County Historical Society Thursday 1 p.m. Irene S. Reed High School class of 1950 will meet for lunch at Roosters, 3001 Olympic Highway North in Shelton. All members and friends are invited to attend. 4 to 5 p.m. Shelton Timberland Library pres- ents Reading Explorers, for grades four to six. Join a book discussion group for kids, ages nine to 12. The group's mission: finding and talking about books impossible to put down. The first 10 to register will receive a copy of the book to keep. Please register by calling 360-426-1362. Friday 2 p.m. Stories That Old Buildings Tell Us" featuring Michael Her- schensohn is the second in the three part 2011 Inquir- ing Minds Series sponsored by the Harstine Island Community Club and Hu- manities Washington. The program is at the Harstine Island Community Club. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free and ev- eryone is welcome. 5 p.m. 40 ET 8 Veteran's Club of Shelton will have a steak dinner and auction with all proceeds to benefit Michael and Nathanael Burke for Gastrointesti- nal Pathologies in Autism. For more information go to www.twolittlebrothers. com. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mason County Literacy volunteer tutor orientation. Training is on March 5 for volun- teers who are interested in tutoring adults in Mason County. You must pre-reg- ister. For more information please contact Kris Smock at 360-426-9733. Saturday 11 to 11:30 a.m. Shel- ton Timberland Library presents Bilingual Story Times for families. Story time is for the whole fam- ily. Enjoy stories, rhymes and music in Spanish and English. For more informa- tion call 360-426-1362. 11 a.m. Horn de cuen- tos; sabado, 26 de febrero, La horn de cuentos bilingue es para toda la familia! Disfrutan cuentos, rimas y musica en espanol e ingles. Para mas llamada de la in- formacion 360-124-1362. 1 to 3 p.m. Barnyard Gardens will have a work- shop on soils: types, geol- ogy, basics, preparation and enrichment and indoor seed starting. This work- shop is designed for both the novice and experienced gardener. Individual work- shops cost $10 per person $15 per couple. To register call WSU Mason County Extension Office 360-427- 9670 ext. 680. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Salty Sashayers Square and Round Dance Club of Shelton will be having their monthly mainstream dance at Skookum Com- munity Hall, 3480 Lynch Road, Shelton, WA 98584. The theme is Old Salts Dance. Capt. Bill Odam will be calling the squares and there will be rounds. $5 donation at the door. All square and round dancers are invited to come. Clam chowder and homemade pies will be served at break. Monday 1 p.m. The Friends of the Shelton Timberland Library will meet. The friends of' the library raise funds to help the library with programs, furnishings and other items outside of the regular budget. The or- ganization has helped the community with hundreds of programs, events and items for the library. If you have some volunteer time to spare, the Friends group needs you. For more infor- mation call 360-426-1362. Tuesday 1 to 2 p.m. Hoodsport Timberland Library pres- ents Page Turners Book Discussion for adults. Join in a discussion of "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. For more information call 360- 877-9339. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Shel- ton Timberland Library presents Dr. Seuss Family Story Time, for all ages. Help the library kick off Family Read Aloud Month with stories, songs, crafts and cake to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday. This read-aloud event is part of a Timberland Regional Library district wide pro- gram. For more informa- tion call 360-426-1362. 6:30 p.m. Hood Canal Improvement Club regu- lar meeting at the Union Fire Hall, 51 E. Seattle St., Union. The Union Fire Chief Clint Volk will speak about the upcoming EMS levy. Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m. Shelton Timberland Library pres- ents computer class: com- puter comfort for adults. This class offers begin- ners hands-on training on the basic components of computers and using the keyboard and the mouse. Registration is required. This program begins before the library is open. Those registered will be admitted to the library for the class. For more information call 360-426-1362. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Shel- ton Timberland Library presents Reading Not Re- quired: A book group for busy people, for adults. Join in a lunchtime book group celebrating the art of the short story. No prepara- tion necessary -just show up and listen as librarians read well-crafted short sto- ries aloud, followed by a group discussion of the sto- ries and information about the authors. There will be two stories by separate au- thors each session. Arrive and leave as you please. Bring a lunch and a friend. For more information call 360-426-1362. 6 p.m. Mason County Forest Festival Associa- tion meeting at Roosters on Mt. View. We have a need for volunteers. If you are interested please join us at one of our next meet- ings. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month. i1: Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Mason County Senior Activi- ties Center at 826 W. Rail- road Ave. The Shelton senior center hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. The cen- ter's telephone desk (426- 7374) is closed for lunch from noon till 12:30 p.m. Thursday Foot care by appoint- ment 8:05 a.m., gentle, restor- ative yoga. 9 - 11 a.m., intermediate/ advanced line dancing. 9 - 11 a.m., EZ Crafters. 11 a.m., bridge - signup the day before. Noon, lunch: Lasagna 1 p.m., bingo. 2 p.m., treats from Lean on Me at Home Care Friday 8 and 8:30 a.m., tai chi. 9-11 a.m., open line dance. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sewing cir- cle. 11 a.m., member social 12 p.m., lunch sponsored by MCSAA 12:30 p.m., birthday cel- ebration i p.m., open painting. Monday 8 and 8:30 a.m., tai chi. 9 a.m., beginning line dance. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,joy of paint- ing landscape class: moun- tain retreat 10-11a.m., intermediate/ advanced line dancing. Noon, lunch: Swedish meatballs 12:30 p.m., game day. 1 - 3 p.m., watercolor pa- tinting class i p.m. pinochle. Tuesday 8:05 a.m., gentle, restor- ative yoga. 9 - 11 a.m., intermediate/ advanced line dancing. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., sewing circle. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., music at the center: piano favorites with Evelyn Trenckmann Noon, lunch: vegetarian spaghetti 12:30 p.m., bridge signup day before. 1 p.m., board meeting Wednesday Foot care by appointment 8 and 8:30 a.m., tai chi. 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m., AARP tax aide 9 a.m., beginning line dancing. 10 a.m., intermediate/ad- vanced line dancing. Noon, lunch: tuna cakes 12:30 p.m., game day. 1 p.m., pinochle. Come See Our 1st-Run MC)VIES! 127 Hours Daily 7:00pro Additional Shows ] Sat-Sun 2:30pro Country Strong Daily 4:30pm Additional Shows ] Fri-Sat 9:00pm Unknown Daily 4:35, 6:55pm Additional Shows Sat-Sun 2:20pm Fri-Sat 9:lOpm -- NOW OPEN -- Sewing all o~anlc, lap trade espresso drinks -k ALWAYS FEWER THAN 8 MIN. OF PR~,.,~IE'~/S * Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, Nov. 18, 2011 - Page B-3