Mason Matters

05/05/2026

Support local food production. Build a bed on May 20th.

Build something that grows 🌱

Join us for our Build-a-Bed Work Party at the Shelton Family YMCA on Wednesday, May 20 at 9am! We’re coming together to prep our community garden space and build raised beds that will support local food production for seasons to come.

Roll up your sleeves and help clear the space, move materials, and assemble garden beds—no experience needed, just a willingness to pitch in. Come for an hour or stay all day—every bit of help makes a difference.

🛠 What to bring: clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, gloves (if you have them), water, and snacks.

Let’s grow something meaningful—together. 🌿

Register as a volunteer here: https://buff.ly/ZjNZX7F

05/04/2026

Mason Matters would like to express profound gratitude for Lydia Marie Buchheit, a prominent figure in our community, who passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 70. Her contributions to Mason Matters and Mason County Public Health & Human Services were significant, and her memory will be honored. We miss you Lydia.

05/04/2026

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Fresh produce benefits for older adults are going quick.

Our Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides $80 in fruits and vegetables to older adults who meet program rules.

Applications opened April 15. By day two, one-third of the benefit cards for Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties were claimed. One week later, applications passed the halfway mark. Now, three-quarters are gone. All are new records.

If you're an older adult in need of fresh food, apply today at [link]: lmtaaa.org. Age and income requirements can also be viewed through the link.

[Photo description: A camera looks down at baskets of brightly colored fruit, including pears, cherries and blueberries.]

04/29/2026

Washington Student Cycling League!

We hope you all recover quickly!! See you this weekend in Gig Harbor!

04/29/2026

New classes from FESS about making good choices

We have new classes on the way for our popular Guiding Good Choices parenting series.

This FREE 6-week evidence-based training series for parents and caregivers is designed to help families guide children through success at home, school and in life.

Beginning May 13th in our Resilience Center in Tumwater.
More dates and locations to be added soon.

Register today:
https://fess.coursestorm.com/category/guiding-good-choices

04/28/2026

Help the algorithm!

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

MORTON!
New in-person Parenting Together series available. May 7- June 11 at Centralia College in Morton.

For more information or to register:
https://fess.coursestorm.com/category/guiding-good-choices