Hood Canal Event Calendar November through December

EVENT CALENDAR

WA State Parks Free Day November 11, All day In honor of Veteran's Day, Washington State Parks has announced a free day in which the Discover Pass will not be required to visit State Parks or Lands Managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources & Department of Fish and Wildlife.

4th Annual Scarecrow Contest November 11 – 13 Worthington Park, 151 W Columbia St, Quilcene Once again, the wonderful scarecrows will be on display in front of the 1892 Victorian Worthington Mansion for everyone to enjoy. Judges will award in several categories. Everyone is welcome to participate in this FREE contest, sponsored by the Quilcene Historical Museum. Last year the scarecrows were a show-stopper, they not only scared crows – they stopped traffic! EARLY SIGN-UP is encouraged. Setup times are required for social distancing. Winners will be announced by the 21st. Register online for a setup time and bring your fabulous scarecrows, Worthington Park will supply the straw stuffing and support posts! Be creative, and as always, the wackier the better.

The Olson Brothers Live November 12, 7:00 PM El Sarape Cantina, 324 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Friday Night Fun Dive November 12, 7:00 – 9:00 PM YSS Dive, 24080 North Hwy 101 Hoodsport Meet at the shop and the group will decide where to dive. All skill levels welcome! yssdive.com

Wild Mushrooms of the Olympic Peninsula - Walking Tour November 12, 10 AM – 1 PM Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, Brinnon Wild mushroom identification walking tour through the Olympic National Forest. Learn about edible and non-edible mushrooms, foraging skills and making a spore print. Bring a lunch for dining al fresco by the river. $49 hoodcanaladventures.com

Winter Warm-up Holiday Crafts Fair November 13, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Key Peninsula Civic Center 17010 S Vaughn Rd NW, Vaughn, WA Kick off the holiday season with a Key Peninsula tradition - the Winter Warm-up Holiday Crafts Fair at the Civic Center. Vendors offer local hand-made goods.

Harvest Moon Pumpkins November 13, 1:00 PM Nellivander's Shoppe, 411 N 3rd St, Elma, WA You will have all the needed supplies to create your own Fall scene of pumpkins and moon on an 8"x8" ceramic tile using hot glue, acrylic paint and glitter! $20.00. Reserve at (360) 867-3749.

Return of the Salmon Event November 13, 10:00 AM Schafer State Park, 1365 W Schafer Park Rd, Elma Come join the Grays Harbor Stream Team for an informative guided tour of spawning salmon in the East Fork Satsop River. Chehalis Basin area biologists will lead visitors through salmon identification, life histories, and much more. Get all your salmon questions answered as the group provides educational materials, refreshments, and hot cocoa.

Pier Peer at Port of Allyn November, 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Port of Allyn, 18560 WA-3, Allyn, WA 98524 Come discover the mysterious creatures that live below the pier at Port of Allyn as trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract estuary creatures for you to safely scoop up and observe, while volunteers help identify and learn more about the creatures. From octopus to anemones, from sea stars to sea slugs, you never know what you’ll encounter! Register at (360) 915-0773 or pierpeer@SSEAcenter.org

BINGO Night - Turkey BINGO Edition! November 14, 1:30 – 4:30 PM 158 N Summit Rd, McCleary, WA A family friendly BINGO night! Come on out for a night of fun. Doors open at 5:30, bingo starts at 6 PM. Cards are $2 each and good all night long.

Bent Bine Annual Chili Cook-off! November 14, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM 23297 SR 3 NE, Belfair The same day as the Seahawks and Packers game. Organizers will award "Popular Choice" and "Brewers Choice" chili prizes. Chilis need to be prepared at home and brought to the brewery in a Crockpot.

Wild Side Tourism Workshop November 18, 2:00 – 5:00 PM Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Union Networking workshop for Mason County businesses with presentations from Craig Romano, outdoor author and Jennifer Coleman, Scenic WA. The event will introduce the Wild Side concierge program and allow tourism, event and lodging providers to collaborate and partner on opportunities to safely and sustainably operate in the coming seasons. The event is free but pre-registration is required. Reserve your seat at (360) 427-5599 or info@explorehoodcanal.com.

Pie Tasting Evening November 18, 6:00 – 7:00 PM The HUB - Belfair, 111 NE Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair Bakers and tasters wanted for this fundraiser. Each $5 admission includes one vote plus tasting of each baker's pie. Attendees may purchase more votes on site. Pie tasting takes place between 6:00 -7:00 PM. The Silent Pie Auction will end at 6:45PM and voting ends at 7:00 PM. Vote for your favorite pie by placing admission ticket into the container on each baker's table. Bring your mad money and place donations into the container as additional votes. For bakers: Registration forms are due by November 12, 4:00 PM. Bring 5 of the same type of pie by 5:00 PM, November 18. Four pies will be taster pies and the 5th pie will be auctioned off. Multiple entries allowed. Feel free to decorate your 6' table. Winning baker will receive a fabulous prize of cooking goodness and bragging rights! For more information, contact The HUB at 360-275-0535 or email thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com

Wild Mushrooms of the Olympic Peninsula - Walking Tour November 19, 10 AM – 1:00 PM Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, Brinnon Wild mushroom identification walking tour through the Olympic National Forest to learn about edible and non-edible mushrooms, foraging skills and how to make a spore print. Bring a lunch for dining al fresco by the river. $49 hoodcanaladventures.com

Friday Night Fun Dive November 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM YSS Dive, 24080 North Hwy 101 Hoodsport Meet at the shop and group will decide where to dive. All skill levels welcome. yssdive.com

Daubin' In The Dark Black Light Bingo November 19, Little Creek Casino 91 W State Route 108, Kamilche A session full of extra bingo fun! Get decked out in your favorite white or neon as we turn down the lights and let it glow. We'll be pumping up the jams with music during the session. littlecreek.com

80's Family Bingo November 19, 6:30 – 8:00 PM HUB Center,111 NE Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair, WA Family Bingo for the whole family! Dress up to the theme and be entered in a drawing for a fun prize. Tickets are available by table or by seat.

Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina November 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Boston Harbor Marina, 312 73rd Ave NE, Olympia Join the Puget Sound Estuarium to discover the mysterious creatures that live below the pier! Trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely scoop up and observe. Register early to ensure your spot (360) 915-0773 or PierPeer@SSEAcenter.org

Belfair Bark Park Volunteer Work Party November 20, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Help us continue building a gravel trail from the Belfair Bark Park at the Salmon Center around the large field beside it for both humans and dogs to take walks in nature together! Bring water, lunch, and gloves. Boots are recommended for the wet grass, and potential mud! Sign-up on the HCSEG at pnwsalmoncenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Low Cost Microchip Clinic - Hoodsport November 20, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Mountain View Realty Group 24230 Hwy 101, Suite C, Hoodsport Join the Humane Society of Mason County for a low cost microchip clinic. It's just $20 for lifetime protection should your pet become lost. Don’t know if your pet has a chip? Group also offers free scanning! Pre-register at www.hsmcwa.org.

Elma Country Christmas Bazaar November 20 - 21, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM GHC Fairgrounds, 32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma

Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club Craft Fair November 20, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 330 E Country Club Dr. E, Union Over thirty local artists and craftsmen will be selling their artwork and crafts. Food and drink available.

Entertainment & Thanksgiving Lunch November 24, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM HUB Center, 111 NE Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair, WA Nowhere to go for Thanksgiving? The HUB wants to make sure no one is alone or hungry for the holiday.

Autumn Free Day November 26, All day A free day in which the Discover Pass will not be required to visit State Parks or Lands Managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources & Department of Fish and Wildlife. Free days apply only to day use (no overnight stays or rented facilities).

Protection Island Bird Migration Cruises Nov 27, 1:00 PM 227 Jackson Street, Port Townsend The Port Townsend Marine Science Center – in collaboration with Puget Sound Express – hosts special expeditions to Protection Island. Cruises are timed to coincide with annual migrations, with special trips planned for Thanksgiving weekend and New Years Eve. Three hour cruise, $80. pugetsoundexpress.com

Annual Tractor Cruise November 27, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Downtown Sequim The Annual Tractor Cruise, sponsored by the Sequim Museum is immediately following the Christmas tree lighting at Centennial Place. NOTE: there is a new route this year. Tractors will depart the Sequim High School parking lot, travel down N Sequim Ave to Washington St , then west to the Mariner Cafe parking lot. sequimmuseum.com

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Mason County Republican Women's Club December 3, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Taylor Station Restaurant & Lounge 62 SE Lynch Rd, Shelton, WA The Mason County Republican Women's Club is a group of like-minded individuals (both men and women) gathering each month to hear timely topics presented by various speakers in our area.

Elf at the Shelton Cinemas December 3, 4:00PM The Shelton Cinemas presents "ELF" (PG) on DECEM- BER 3RD at 3:30 pm for downtown "Holiday Magic." The price of admission is a donation of nonperishable food items for our local food banks. Seating is first come, first served.

3rd Annual Gingerbread Challenge December 1, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chamber Office 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Entries are due for the annual contest. Gingerbread creations will be judged DEC 3 on display in shops on Railroad Ave. christmastownwa.org

Holiday Magic! December 3 - 4, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Shelton Downtown Merchants and the Kristmas Town Kiwanis invite you to celebrate in Christmas Town USA with FREE holiday merriment and family activities! Friday enjoy Elf at the Shelton Cinema, free with two non-perishable food items. Head over to Railroad to enjoy live music, Santa, bonfires with marshmallow roasting and Kiddie Train rides. Saturday evening Kristmas Town Kiwanis will host a "Reverse" Parade.

CHRISTMASTOWN 2021 December 3 - 12, Cota Street Christmastown WA, (Shelton) is getting ready for the holidays with a Christmas tree maze, wagon rides, food, crafting workshops and some spectacular lights to admire. christmastownwa.org

Exclusive Sund Rock at Night December 3, 7:00 – 9:30 PM YSS Dive and the Sund family are offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve. Meet at YSS prior to arrival at Sund Rock. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night! There are a limited numbers of spots available. To pay and reserve your spot contact YSS Dive, details at YSSDIVE.com

Julefest: Nordic Market & Taste of Norway December 4, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sons of Norway, 18991 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA Experience a taste of Norway street food with pølser, lefse, pea soup, pickled herring, cookies and rømmegrøt at the Nordic Market with Scandinavian vendors, demonstrations and silent auction. At dusk, see the Lucia Bride ushered to shore in a Viking boat! The evening culminates with the annual bonfire where you’ll witness Lucia lighting the bonfire and hear the Viking King’s Winter Solstice Proclamation. sofn.com

Volunteer Planting: Seabeck Creek December 4, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 7285-7201 Seabeck Holly Rd NW, Seabeck By installing native plants Salmon Center and volunteers are creating a healthier and resilient habitat for Hood Canal salmon and steelhead populations that call Seabeck Creek home. Last year HCSEG and project partners installed a new bridge on Seabeck Creek to replace an undersized culvert and failed fish ladder, allowing salmon and steelhead to access the upper portion of the stream. HCSEG then installed large woody debris to create viable, complex habitat for these fish populations. pnwsalmoncenter.org

Friday Night Fun Dive December 10, 7:00 – 9:00 PM YSS Dive, 24080 North Hwy 101 Hoodsport Meet at the shop and we will decide where to dive. All Skill levels welcome! yssdive.com

Group Hike UP Mt. Walker December 11, 9:00 AM –2:00 PM Park at gate near trailhead and hike up the trail and together we will walk the road to the top. Meet at 9AM at North Viking Park n Ride, 21992 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo. Info at: Shelly Gist (360) 271-3760.

Slainte Live December 11, 6:00 – 9:00 PM El Sarape Cantina, 324 Railroad Ave, Shelton Irish/Scottish rock doing both traditional and contemporary songs and artists.

Shelton Holiday Lighted Boat Parade December 10-11, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Hammersley Inlet, Shelton Each year the Shelton Yacht Club delights residents and spectators on Hammersley Inlet with an annual lighted boat parade to Arcadia point. The boats go by for two nights. Best spectating spot is at Walker Park, South of Shelton.

Union City Old fashioned Christmas Party Sunday, December 12, 12:00 - 6:00 PM McReavy House, 10 E 2nd Street, Union Open house hosted by Friends of McReavy House & Hood Canal Improvement Club. There will be music, Christmas caroling, yummy food & lots of love. All are welcome to attend.

NM Giving Tree Distribution Day December 18, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Salmon Center, 600 NE Roessel Rd Belfair North Mason service clubs (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary) and the NM Food Bank will be distributing gifts, food and toiletries to families that have registered for the NM Giving Tree.

Santa Hat Family Bingo Fri, Dec 17, 6:30 – 8:00 PM HUB Center for Seniors 111 NE Old Belfair Hwy, Belfair, WA Family Santa Hat Bingo for the Whole Family December is Santa Hat theme! Wear your Santa hat and be entered in a drawing for a fun prize. Tickets are available by table or by seat

Friday Night Fun Dive December 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM YSS Dive, 24080 North Hwy 101 Hoodsport Meet at the shop and we will decide where to dive. All Skill levels welcome! yssdive.com

2nd Annual Gig Harbor Lighted Car Parade December 18, 4:30 PM, Uptown, Gig Harbor This is a car parade. Motorcycles are welcome to join. There is no registration. Simply meet at Uptown at 4:00 PM for staging. Routes will be distributed at that time and a vehicle number assigned. We suggest having someone ride along to guide the driver. Bikes and dog walkers are not advised. However, they would love to have you come watch and join in on the festivities along the two routes.

Joel Gibson Jr. @ Bent Bine Brew Co. December 30, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Bent Bine Brew Co., 23297 WA-3, Belfair, WA For the first time at Bent Bine Brew Co. in Belfair, enjoy Joel Gibson Jr, best solo acoustic show around!