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  • 'Round The Fjord - 12/21-12/26
    • 12/21/22

    'Round The Fjord - 12/21-12/26

    This week around the area!

  • 'Round The Fjord 12/15 - 12/21
    • 12/14/22

    'Round The Fjord 12/15 - 12/21

    Things happening ‘Round the Ford from 12/15 - 12/21

  • 'Round The Fjord 12/06 - 12/11
    • 12/6/22

    'Round The Fjord 12/06 - 12/11

    Lots going on this week! Follow Tracing The Fjord on facebook for more ways to stay up to date.

  • Round The Fjord - 11/22 - 11/27
    • 11/22/22

    Round The Fjord - 11/22 - 11/27

    There is again a lot going on around the Fjord and we really appreciate you starting to send in events and other items of note, you can email jeff@nwevent.org with ideas and events.

  • Round The Fjord 11/16-11/20
    • 11/16/22

    Round The Fjord 11/16-11/20

    From ice skating to sustainable fishbone broths there is a lot going on this weekend!

  • Round The 'Fjord 11/4
    • 11/3/22

    Round The 'Fjord 11/4

    A lot to share this time and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, your group this December can "Fundraze At The Maze," learn more at https://www.christmastownwa.org/be-amazed

  • Halloween Week 'Round The Fjord
    • 10/25/22

    Halloween Week 'Round The Fjord

    It’s Halloween week and we’ve see the change in the weather for sure…Let's talk about all the things moving into this weekend.

  • Round the Fjord - 10/17 - 10/24
    • 10/19/22

    Round the Fjord - 10/17 - 10/24

    Shelton Springs Disc Golf Event, Live music from solo acts to the US Air Force, Farmers Markets and more! It’s a great weekend!

  • Round The Fjord - 10/10 - 10/17
    • 10/10/22

    Round The Fjord - 10/10 - 10/17

    What’s happening around the Fjord for the week of October 10

  • 'Round The Fjord - 10/03 - 10/09
    • 10/3/22

    'Round The Fjord - 10/03 - 10/09

    Events around the Fjord this week

  • 'Round the Fjord - 9/26-10/3
    • 9/26/22

    'Round the Fjord - 9/26-10/3

    What’s happening around the Fjord this week including OysterFest!

  • 'Round The Fjord - 9/18 - 9/25
    • 9/18/22

    'Round The Fjord - 9/18 - 9/25

    Lots going on this week plus the announcement of the winners from the North Mason Chamber Gala!

  • MAGAZINE WEEK and Upcoming Events!
    • 9/12/22

    MAGAZINE WEEK and Upcoming Events!

    The magazines will be out soon! You can pick one up at a variety of locations, see tracingthefjord.com/locations. If you have any winter story ideas for us, email me, jeff@nwevent.org here are some of the things happening around the area, there are many more listed in the magazine.

  • What A Summer!
    • 9/8/22

    What A Summer!

    A recap of the Summer adventures plus a few events this week.

  • 'Round the Fjord | August 29 - September 5
    • 8/28/22

    'Round the Fjord | August 29 - September 5

    Events 'Round the Fjord | August 29 - September 5

  • 'Round the Fjord | August 22 - 28
    • 8/21/22

    'Round the Fjord | August 22 - 28

    Events are starting to wind down as summer comes to a close. With September just around the corner, may of us are thinking about back to school and vacation end. Even so, we have one more great weekend of local events.

    This Saturday, August 27 is a busy one with musical concerts and dinners. You won't want to mis the jazz concert at the Salmon Center. Check out this and more as Jeff outlines what's happening this week 'round the fjord!
  • August 15 -21 | 'Round the fjord & Sound check
    • 8/14/22

    August 15 -21 | 'Round the fjord & Sound check

    This week Jeff finds unique events around South Puget Sound & Hood Canal -- Monday check out the free kids' movie at Shelton Cinema ( 11AM Puss in Boots); and in the evening head to Olympia to participate in a cribbage tourney! Check out the Lacey car cruise; and Thursday, grab the gang for live music on the Canal. Hama Hama is hosting ANDERSON LAKE SWAMP THING from 3-6 PM. Friday enjoy live music at Mosquito Fleet Winery. 

    Saturday, FINALLY what we've been waiting all summer for -- the return of Hoodstock! Hoodstock is a floating concert but for those without a boat there is plenty to do on land at the Union City Market and Hood Canal Marina. Enjoy live music and arts vendors on shore both Saturday and Sunday. Worried about parking? there is free parking and shuttles nearby. Check out the details on these and more great happenings at tracingthefjord.com.
  • 'Round The Fjord - 8/8 - 8/14
    • 8/7/22

    'Round The Fjord - 8/8 - 8/14

    Monday
    Shelton Cinemas 11am, Shrek - http://sheltoncinemas.com/

    Tuesday
    Grand Opening - Mestizos - https://www.facebook.com/Mestizos-110923948338478/

    Wednesday
    #waterfallwednesday - https://www.waterfalltrail.org/

    Thursday
    Skookum Rotary Music in the Park - https://www.facebook.com/SkookumMusic
    UP UP UP at Hama Hama - https://www.facebook.com/events/763272491789893

    Friday
    Classic Moonfest - https://www.facebook.com/classicmoonfest,
    Peace Valley Barefoot Festival - https://www.facebook.com/groups/394296329206733

    Saturday
    Quilcene Historical Museum's 13th Annual Tasting Gala - https://www.worthingtonparkquilcene.org/2022/07/30/quilcene-historical-museums-13th-annual-tasting-gala/
    Yesteryear Car Show at Lucky Dog Casino - https://www.myluckydogcasino.com/events/yesteryear-car-show
  • 'Round The Fjord - 8/1-8/7
    • 7/31/22

    'Round The Fjord - 8/1-8/7

    There is again a lot going on around the Fjord and we really appreciate you starting to send in events and other items of note, you can email jeff@nwevent.org with ideas and events.

    Monday Shelton Cinemas as it’s 11am movie. This time it’s Kung-Fu Panda. Hood Canal Adventures has a Lunch in the Wild Kayaking Tour.

    Tuesday is National Night Out and there are various activities planned around the area. It started back in 1984 as a community-building campaign between police and citizens.

    Thursday you can get into the National Parks for free. The closest to our area is the Olympic National Park but there is also Mt. Rainier and the North Cascades. Timber N Tides run club has another great route around Shelton, starting at Smokin Mo’s. Skookum Rotary’s Music in The Park has Hurts Like Hell starting at 7pm.

    Starting Friday through the weekend is Departurefest at the Lake Leland Amphitheater in Quilcine. Departure Festival is proud to support the Chemakum Longhouse project of Jefferson County.

    Saturday out in Hoodsport is the farmers market in our Oyster Bank parking lot (the former Columbia Bank) from 10am-5pm. There's also the Chambers Bay Kite Festival near Tacoma.

    Other Upcoming Events:

    Hugsfest is coming up the weekend of the 11th. Peace Valley Barefoot Festival & The Sweitzer Strong Foundation in collaboration with HUGS 24/7 radio will host Hugsfest 2022.

    Hoodstock is coming up on August 20. Get your flag and learn more at hoodstock.org

    Pearl Django is back for another fundraiser concert for early childhood music at the barn at the salmon center. This is going to be a babysitter kind of event so plan now for some great jazz, more great food from Xinh and other surprises.

    Thanks for following along and all your great comments. Please share this information with everyone you think might benefit and again email jeff@nwevent.org if there are events and ideas you have to share!
  • 'Round the Fjord | July 25-31
    • 7/24/22

    'Round the Fjord | July 25-31

    We’ve got something for you every day this week!

    Monday - Movies At Shelton Cinemas....Minions
    Tuesday - South Mason Youth Soccer's Family Movie Night, Trivia & Tacos at El Sarape Cantina
    Wednesday - Thurston County Fair starts
    Thursday - Skookum Rotary Music In The Park "The Lady Drinks Whiskey", Timber & Tides Run Club at Smokin' Mo's.
    Friday - City of Shelton Movie Night - The Parent Trap

    Weekend - Bluegrass From the Forest, Oly Cider Fest, Kitsap Destruction Derby, Great Bend Beer Choir, Concerts In The Barn in Quilcene, Whaling Days in Silverdale, Shelton Pancakes In The Park

    Upcoming - Free day in National Parks 8/4/22
  • 'Round the Fjord | July 17
    • 7/16/22

    'Round the Fjord | July 17

    Tracing the Fjord's Jeff Slakey shares what's going on this week around Hood Canal and South Puget Sound. Check out live music, the Beast of Big Creek Trail Run or relax with great food and art at the Water Festival.

  • 'Round the Fjord | July 11
    • 7/10/22

    'Round the Fjord | July 11

    Tracing the Fjord's Jeff Slakey shares what's going on this week around Hood Canal and South Puget Sound.

    This week the City of Shelton begins their Movies in the Park (Emperor's New Groove, July 15 @ 8 PM) and Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Expo & Bite of Mason County Street Fair, July 15 from 11 AM - 6:30 PM on Railroad Ave.

    The big event this week is the 40th Annual Allyn Days Salmon Bake and Geoduck Festival this weekend. Saturday is the salmon bake and, sunday, don't miss geoduck dishes prepared by local chefs (including Xinh's Geoduck Wontons) and sign up for the Mud Run or participate in the Oyster Shuck Off Contest.

    For details on this and more, pick up a copy of the summer Tracing the Fjord or visit www.tracingthefjord.com.

  • Happening 'round the Fjord | July 5
    • 7/5/22

    Happening 'round the Fjord | July 5

    Tracing the Fjord's Jeff Slakey shares what's going on this week around Hood Canal and South Puget Sound. We're launching the new www.tracingthefjord.com website; sign up to get weekly updates of local events and news. This week Skookum Rotary's Music in the Park starts at Kneeland Park and Hama Hama Oyster Co. is starting back up their music series – Live from the Shell Pile. For details on this and more, pick up a copy of the summer Tracing the Fjord, available Thursday, or visit the new online resource - tracingthefjord.com.
  • Tracing The Fjord Events Guide - March 20, 2023
    • 3/21/23

    Tracing The Fjord Events Guide - March 20, 2023

    Checking out a few events for this weekend and looking ahead to mark your calendars. Let me know about your events and anything else, jeff@nwevent.org.


    3/25 - St. Paddles Day at Alderbrook Resort and Spa
    3/26 - After The Blast: Mt. St. Helens 40 years Later - Harstine Island Community Club
    4/15 - Mason County Concert Association presentsThe Coats at Shelton High School
    5/6 - YSS Dive Marine Cleanup
    5/6 & 7 - Matlock Old Timers Historical Fair
    5/26 - 28 - Disc Golf Cascade Challenge
    6/1 - 6/4 - Mason County Forest Festival Weekend