Lake Cushman: Calendar of Events!

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Calendar of Events
2011/2012

January 2012

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Jan. 1^st	Happy New Year! It's on Sunday!
Ahhhhh!! The peace and quiet! The highway is usually sanded if snow flakes fall with cross-country skiing and snow shoeing just north of us. Wake up to powdered sugar on the evergreens across the lake and maybe at your doorstep! Cabins 10, 11 & 12 have woodstoves for added cozy feeling.
Jan 18th? Martin Luther King Day

February 2012

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Feb. 14^th-Tuesday	Valentine's Day
Feb 4th	Bring your Polar Bear Plunge donation receipt to Lake Cushman Resort for cabin discount on 02.04.12 www.lakecushman.com
Feb. 20th	Presidents' Day
First Saturday in February 10AM - 2 PM	Polar Bear Plunge, Hoodsport dock Sat. from 10am-2pm. Local law enforcement, fire service & EMS folks will take the plunge for a minimum $25 donation. Proceeds shared among local non-profit organizations (e.g. local fire department, Search & Rescue, etc.) Civilians may plunge as well! Bring your donation receipt for cabin discount. Go to www.wix.com/mcpolarbearplunge/polarbearplunge or e'mail mcpolarbearplunge@gmail.com or call 360.877.9010 Pre-plunge Pancake Breakfast 7am-9:30am at Hood Canal Community Church. $5 suggested donation.

March 2011

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March 13th	Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 18th	Shamrock Fest 5-10PM at the Grove Brewery, 233 S. First in Shelton. Live music, raffles and silent auction. All proceeds go to Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Services. Bring a can of non-perishable food. Unable to attend? Please visit http://www.turningpointe.org for other ways to help.

April 2011

date to be announced

Spring barrel wine tasting at Hoodsport Winery 360.877.9508

April 23rd

9AM to 3 PM

Up Hwy 119 <1.5 miles turn Rt onto Foothills Rd.

Foothills Park First Annual Spring Clean Up....Bring your gloves and help us weed, whack, mow, trim, paint, (install playground equipment?), and in general spruce up the ball field, basketball court and picnic area. Meet the new Park Host. Enjoy a picnic BBQ lunch. Donate a few hours of your time and enjoy a discount off your stay at the Resort that weekend. See you there!

April 17 & 18

Hood Canal Oyster Bite & Tour of Lodging

May 2011

May 1^st	Peak Season Begins (May 1st thru Sept 30th) Early Peak Season Cabin Special thruweekend before memorial Day: 50% off 2nd night.
May 21 & 22	See you at Grays Harbor Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Expo at the GH Fairgrounds in Elma!
May 7, 11 & 14. 25?	Shrimp Season Opens this month
****** KAYAK and CANOE RENTALS **
May 8th	Mother's Day
May 21st: Noon - 6PM 35846 N. Hwy 101, Lilliwaup at Hama Hama Seafood Co.	Hama Hama Oysterama as featured in Sunset Magazine. Limited ticket availability. Oyster shuckathon, tideflat tours, shellfish feast, scavenger hunt, live music, beer garden, local arts & crafts demos. Call 360.877.5811 for more info or to buy tickets - $10/adult, under 12 - free. Fundraiser for Hood Canal Education Foundation.
May 27th thru May 30th	Memorial Day Weekend: Be sure and make your reservations early to assure availability. 3 night minimum.

June 2011

second full weekend in June	Free Fishing Weekend no fishing licenses required
June 2 thru 5	Forest Festival with parade on the 4th & car show on the 5th in Shelton (1/2 hr drive from the Resort).
June 19th Happy Father's Day	Annual Father's Day Benefit Pancake Breakfast @ Cushman Fire Hall (District 18) 8AM - Noon
it's been moved	Beast of Big Creek...10K run is now on August 13th.
it's been moved	Geocache Bash is now in October

July 2011

July 2nd & 3rd	Hoodsport Celebration with daily Street Fair, wine tasting & live music. Catch the shuttle bus at the Maintenance building. Fliers available in our office. Live auction on Sunday from 2 - 5 PM. Raffle drawing on Sunday: Fireworks on Sunday night
LAST FULL WEEKEND IN JULY	Mason County Fair & Rodeo - Mason County Fairgrounds

August 2011

Fun in the Sun!
August 20	Taste of Hood Canal
August 20/21	11th annual Hood Canal Salmon Derby. $1000 1st prize, 2nd prize $750, 3rd prize $500, plus all those door prizes. BBQ Saturday night in Hoodsport. Free Kid's Derby. Visit www.sschapterpsa.com for more info.
August 13th	10K trail race up at Big Creek Campground. It's called the Beast of Big Creek. Hoping to turn this into an annual event. Dust off those running shoes! Contact John of SheltonHarriers.com for more info. shuck-n-run@hotmail.com See you there!

September 2011


Sept. 2nd-5th	*Labor Day Weekend - 3 night minimum*
	*Ask about special rates from 15th thru the 30th*
*September 10th*	*9 & 18 hole golf tournament at Lake Cushman Golf Course. Call Jean at 360.877.9010 for more info/registration.*
*September 10th*	*Car Show at Lake Cushman Golf Course. Call Jean at 360.877.9010 for more info/ registration.*

October 2011

Oct. 1^st	Quiet Season Begins (October 1st thru April 30th)
Watch the leaves fall. Fantastic hiking without the crowds.
Late October:	The Chum run is coming!!
	Hunting Season: The Resort is in GMU 621 with 636 close by.
October 7 & 8	2nd Annual Geocache Bash Call 360.898.2628 or e' mail val@hoodcanaladventures for more info.
October 1 &2	Oysterfest at the Mason County Fairgrounds (1/2 hr drive from the Resort)
All Month Long	Pumpkin Patch at Hunter Farms, just 20 minutes from the Resort. Hay ride & maze. Pick your very own pumpkin! www.Hunter-Farms.com

November 2011

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November 24th	Thanksgiving
Watch moss grow, eagles soar. Listen to the wilderness. Star gazing!
Most of November	The Chum run!
November 6th	Daylight Savings Time Ends
	Hunting Season: The Resort is in GMU 621 with 636 near by.

December 2011

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Dec. 31^st-Saturday	New Year's Eve Consider renting a cozy cabin on New Year's Eve.
December 4th Tree Lighting in Hoodsport
Plan an extra special holiday getaway. LCR Gift Certificates available.

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