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COMMUNITY Quixote Village fundraiser event in Shelton Sept. 30 The second annual Quixote Com- munities’ Tiny Homes Big Future Celebration fundraiser is hosted from 6 to 8 pm. Sept. 30 at The Pavilion, 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton. Quixote Communities has three villages fdr homeless people, includ- ing one devoted to local veterans that recently opened in Shelton. At the event, the nonprofit will thank its 2023 Partners of the Year: Mason County VFW Post 1694, Ma» son County VFW Post 1694 Auxiliary and the Puget Sound Veterans Hope Center. April Pooler and Garrett Rat- field are the group’s 2023 Champions of the Year. . Admission is $50. which includes buys drone system food from Kern’s Kitchen, two com— plimentary beverages, music by DJ David and a commemorative glass. All the proceeds go toward provid~ ing permanent housing and support— ive services to previously homeless residents at Quixote Communities. Services include case management, transportation, care coordination, behavioral health services, life skills classes and housing stability. For tickets, go to www.quixote- communities.org/events, or contact Tamra lngwaldson at 253—327-0158 or tamratl‘q uixotecommunities.org. Oktoberfest celebration in Allyn The Allyn Community Association hosts an Oktoberfest evont from 1 to 8 pm. Sept. 80 on the Allyn water- front. 18560 state Route 3. being put in danger. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 — Shelton—Mason County Journal - Page 11 Patrons must be 21 years or older. The event offers locally produced beer, food and music by King Kom Beaux. On—site parking is available, and shuttle transit is available from 1 to 7:30 pm. at 20 E. Wheelwright St. in Allyn. Shred documents and help North Mason Food Bank Kitsap Bank is partnering with the North Mason Food Bank to host “From Shred to Fed" event from 9 a.m.’to noon Saturday at Kitsap Bank’s Belfair branch at 24810 state Route 3. Bring outdated or sensitive docu~ ments for safe destruction and dis— posal, and give a donation to the food bank. The limit is 75 pounds per vehicle. Checks can be made to North Mason Food Bank. October auditions for Connection Street show Connection Street Theatre hosts auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 1 p.111. Oct. 8 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Con- nection St... Shelton. Roles are available for people be— tween the ages of8 and more than 80. The show is adapted from the Broadway musical, but no singing in this version is required. For more information, go to www.faithshelton. org/connection—street-theatre. I Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks agreements and a restoration plan. The Mason County Sheriffs Office agreed with county commissioners to an annual contract with Brine Safeguard-LEMUR Tactical Drone system, and to pro— vide supplemental funding to the 2024 budget and al- low the ofi‘ice to purchase two drones this month. According to the information packet, the drones will be used by the SWAT team for calls and to assist pa- trol when appropriate. The LEMUR is a purpose—used drone “specifically designed to be flown into buildings in order to clear rooms ahead of deputies, to identify potential hazards to deputies clearing a building, to find and challenge suspects and to create floor plan maps for use by tactical teams.” The tool is intended to increase officer safety by surveilling an area without &L AUTOMOTIVE 2033 Olympic Highway North ' Shelton r‘ Check Your Antifreeze. Battery, Brakes; Belts and TiresI Come to VanderWaI's and Be Prepared! The cost is annually for a threeeyear total of $62,012.90 with one—time purchase discount and tax. Commissioners approve restoration sites agreement Mason County Administrator Mark N eary was authorized to sign the landowner agreements for the Mason Conservation District to maintain restoration sites. According to the information packet, the district wants to plant and provide stewardship to enhance the riparian area in the Skokomish River Valley for salmon habitat. Restoration sites are in landowner fi «Kawasaj We Install Quality NAPA Ports 426—1467 The agreements are part ofa larger effort in the Skokomish Valley. Prior to planting, the district would prepare the sites for planting by treating in— vasive species (knotweed species, Himalayan black— berry, English ivy), which usually occurs in the fall, followed by another planting in the Winter ofnative plants. According to the packet, this will provide habitat for salmonid species and to revegetate areas that are unvegetated due to invasive treatment. The sites need to be maintained to allow the plants to established, and these activities occur a couple times per year for a minimum of three years. I I Compiled by Matt Baidc PUMPll You cAIg " ow use You 15 ron GAS A'l'_ Simply insert your Club Red VIP Cord aflhe pump!