Beautification
Summer Flower Baskets
What do Shelton’s gorgeous flower baskets and Christmas decorations have in common? They are both funded and coordinated by the Chamber Foundation to beautify our community. The lovely flower baskets that grace our streets for the summer months would not be possible without our community’s support. The business community and individual sponsors have taken responsibility for the majority of the costs associated with the installation and upkeep of the flower baskets, and Christmas decoration sites.
In addition to donations made toward the collective project, flower baskets may be sponsored for $30 each. The $300 offsets the cost of materials and maintenance for the season—and citizens may choose to sponsor a basket in memoriam or in honor of a loved one.
Click here to donate in any amount or call (360) 426-2021 to donate over the phone with a credit card. Alternatively, you can also mail a check to “Mason Chamber Foundation” at PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584 or stop by our office located at 215 W Railroad Avenue in Shelton.
Christmas Décor and Lights
The much-loved vintage decorations have once again trimmed the town and help keep spirits bright for the holiday season. The beautiful light displays are hung with the help of our friends at Hood Canal Communications and City of Shelton who brave the cold and fog to adorn Railroad Avenue, Cota Street, Old Olympic Hwy N, and Old Olympic Hwy S with bells, candy canes, and it wouldn’t be complete without Santa and his reindeer at the intersection of Railroad Ave & 7th Street. Though these decorations don’t look too large from ground level, each stands a full eight feet tall!
The smells of fresh evergreen trees, the beauty of twinkling lights, and the spirit of giving in the air tells us it’s nearly the holiday season in Christmas Town, USA. In 2019, the Chamber joined Northwest Event Organizers to restore vintage décor and mount new LED bulbs, provided by Mason PUD 3, on the lamp post centerpieces.
Make a Gift to Beautification
The Chamber’s Beautification Program is supported not only by wonderful partners and volunteers, but also by businesses and individuals like yourself who give donations throughout the year to underwrite the tremendous cost. Between paying for watering the flower baskets and the energy for the Christmas lights, the Chamber disburses approximately $20,000.
If you would like more information on this effort or would like to donate your time or money to these valuable community projects, please contact the Chamber at foundation@masonchamber.com or (360) 426-2021.
Gifts of any amount are appreciated! Please send any donations to the Chamber at PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 or make a donation online. The Beautification Program is operated by the Chamber’s 501(c)(3), charitable foundation.
Thank You, Community Partners
