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Grapeview Community Association Contacts:
Website additions and changes: grapeviewwa@aol.com
Grapeview Water and Art Festival: mijohoskins@aol.com
Address changes/Membership info: theteacher@wavecable.com
Public Relations/Newsletter: gcawanews@hotmail.com
Grapeview, Washington 98546
Road Closure: The Grapeview Loop Road will be closed in the vacinity of the McClane Cove bridge (Milepost 1.62 - 3.52) from May 22 until September 22 because of road work. To reach the Fair Harbor Marina and Grapeview coming from the south go up highway 3 to the Allyn entrance to the Grapeview loop road then turn right. (For details: see Announcements, below.)
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 Grapeview is located (North of Shelton and South of Bremerton) just east of Washington State Route 3 on the Grapeview Loop Road south of Allyn and Belfair.
Head south from the Port and Village of Allyn, turn left onto the Grapeview Loop Road (map) off of State Route 3 for a pleasant tour. Grapeview is a peaceful and serene Puget Sound waterfront community and the location of the first vineyards and winery in the Pacific Northwest. The local Island Belle strain of grape is still bottled under that name by Hoodsport Winery, in nearby Hoodsport. Many Island Belle vineyards are located on Stretch Island although the original St. Charles and other wineries closed in the 1960s.
Along the eight-mile Grapeview Loop Road is Treasure Island previously known as Reach Island prior to development into a close-knit waterfront community. The private bridge, a community landmark, is currently being rebuilt and should be finished sometime in 2012.
The Fair  Harbor Marina, across from Treasure Island, is along with the Grapeview Community Association, a host and the location of our elegant, "Always the last Saturday in July," Grapeview Water and Art Festival (click on preceding link for poster to print. Also see map, upper right, and/or below for more information.)
Aminities include a new store, espresso stand and a beautiful outdoor pavilion. The marina was voted to be "The Best Place in Western Washington to have a Wedding" in 2010 and is a spectacular location to host any type of event. The harbor and Treasure Island are shown in the photo, and as you cans see, is a gem in our community.
The marina provides up to 350 feet of spacious guest moorage that can accommodate boats up to 120 feet, so when coming to our 2012 Grapeview Water and Art Festival, July 28th, plan to sail in or drive. We will always welcome you regardless of how you choose to come.
As you exit the Marina, turn left on the Grapeview Loop Road and drive towards the township of Grapeview. At the corner stop sign, if you look left when you get to the Horton Community Center and the FD#3 fire station, you will see the road to the Stretch Island Bridge. Located on Case Inlet on Stretch Island shoreline and only accessible by boat is Stretch Point State Park, (administered by Jarrell Cove SP). Features include 5 mooring buoys, picnicking, beachcombing, boating, clamming and fishing (see map above.)
Note: Construction at the McLane's Cove Bridge will block the Loop Road from May 22 until September 22, so until the work is completed there will not be a LOOP in our Grapeview Loop Road.
Learn even more about our area and the many interesting things you can see and do while visiting Mason County... Explore Hood Canal!
More about the history of Grapeview can be found by accessing the History page.
For some additional useful information about our local area take a look at our Links page.
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Of special interest to our website visitors:
July 28th (Saturday), 2012 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This annual event is held at the Fair Harbor Marina on the Grapeview Loop Road.
Contacts:
E-mail Mike and Joanne Hoskins at mijohoskins@aol.com (360-275-0227) or call the event Chairperson, Louise Okonek, at 360-275-2542 for general information or to volunteer.
June 14th (Thursday) @ 7:00 PM - Water Festival Planning Meeting at the Horton Community Center.
The 2012 Grapeview Water and Art Festival Poster Contest
ENTER NOW!
Please e-mail psesq@hotmail.com or maryberri7@aol.com. You can also call 360-277-3673 for information. The winner receives $100. Entry deadline is June 1, 2012.
Poster Criteria:
* Subject – Represent the “spirit” of the festival – sailing, fish, boats, marine life, islands, trees, the Marina, flowers, mountains, beaches, etc.
* Size – Framed = 16” x 20” / Mat Opening = 11” x 14”
* One entry per artist
* Must be finished artwork completed within the last 2 years
* Signature – Must be signed by the artist
* Deadline – June 1, 2012
* Please submit your entry without matting and unframed
Other Information:
* We will add the words “2012 Grapeview Water and Art Festival” to the posters printed for sale at the festival.
* Original art will be returned to artists.
* The winner will be notified by June 8, 2012 and will be asked to sign a permission letter to copy the poster for sale at the Fair Harbor Marina, the Festival and, possibly, for publicity.
Please contact Mary Baker or Phil Stewart at 360 277-3673 with any questions.
Here is an Adobe .pdf file of this information for printing.
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GCA Cookbook Pre-Order Announcement
May I Have Your Cookbook Pre-Order, Please?
The cookbook is coming right along and is on target to go to the printer sometime in April. So we need to know how many to order! "The Taste of Grapeview" cookbooks will be available for purchase at the Grapeview Water and Art Festival, July 28th, 2012.
The cookbooks will be priced at $20.
Pre-orders are already coming in so please let us know how many you would like. We know already that some are destined to be gifts so think ahead for Christmas.
Drop an email to: gcawanews@hotmail.com with “cookbook order” in the subject line or give Cindy Blackshear a call at 275-4881 and just leave a message.
Get those Ad Reservations In Now!
Ad sales support the production of the cookbook and range in size from full page ($100) to 1/8 page ($25). For ad information or if you can help sell ads, please contact Teresa Stone at teresastone@wavecable.com
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Welcome to the
Grapeview Community
Website for Grapeview, Washington 98546
The Grapeview Community Web Site is your source for community information and is sponsored and maintained by the members of the Grapeview Community Associaiton (GCA). Check the events below to see the local community activities, including what may be happening at our local parks.
The most popular and regular events are the GCA Second Friday membership meetings which include potlucks and theme socials. These socials are open to GCA members and their guests and provide a great way to encourage our friends and neighbors to join the fun:
Potluck Dinners - Bring a dish to share, beverage of choice and your place settings (place mats, flatware, plates, napkins, etc., cups or glasses.)
Social Theme Dinners - Fully prepared and everything is provided -- bring anything special you want to drink ($5.00/person, $3.00/child or $15.00/family)
A complete list of the GCA Members, standing meetings and events will be in your membership directory which you receive when you join. You can join at any time during the year. To have your personal info added, updated or removed, please contact Sandy Carlson at 360-275-5024 or e-mail theteacher@wavecable.com.
To learn more about the history of the GCA, the Horton Community Center and how it got its name or about the history of Grapeview, click on the history tab. Below is a schedule of our Grapeview and other local community event
Event and Meeting Reminder:
Some of the events listed below require advance ticket purchase. When possible, links to websites, physical and e-mail addresses and phone numbers have been provided for your convenience in obtaining tickets or getting more information.
GCA Social dinners, for members and their guests, are "pay at the door." All participants should bring their beverage of choice.
Armed Forces Day - May 19th (Saturday)
May 23rd (Wednesday) - The Shoreline Master Program in Mason County - 7:00 PM - Horton Community Center - LaJane Schopfer from Mason County Department of Community Development will discuss
regulations slated to take affect in 2013. This will be important for all those living on rivers, lakes and marine waters. The Port of Grapeview is sponsoring this presentation and community members are encouraged to attend.
Contact: Port Commissioner Glenn Carlson, Board Secretary (360) 275-5024, e-mail:
portofgrapeviewglenn@yahoo.com
May 26th (Saturday) - The 2012 Memorial Day weekend Pancake Breakfast will be served by Grapeview Fire District #3 - 7:00 AM to noon at the Horton Community Center. The public is invited to come to enjoy a great breakfast and to visit with your friends and neighbors. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Donations accepted. What a great way to start the Memorial Day weekend and upcoming Summer and to support your local fire fighters. For Information call 275-4483.
Memorial Day - May 28th (Monday ) 
Remember our Vets - 11:30 AM at the Allyn Waterfront Park
June 3rd (Sunday) - Water Night - 5:00 PM - Nordstrom Great Hall - Harmony Hill Retreat Center (tickets - $18 on-line, $20 door, $15 groups.)
June 5th (Tuesday) - 5:00 PM - Deadline for website updates.
June 7th (Thursday) - GCA Board Meeting - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Horton Community Center
There is no second Friday GCA social or potluck in June.
June 9 (Saturday) – National Get Outdoors Day - 2012 Washington State Parks “free day”.
June 11th (Monday) - Twanoh #1118 Grange Potluck and Business Meeting - held the 2nd Monday of each month: Potluck at 12:00 noon and meeting at 1:00 PM - Horton Community Center (next to the Grapeview Fire Department) Contact: Elsie Parker - e-mail: eparker972@aol.com or call (360) 275-9646 (no answering machine or v-mail).
Guests are welcome at attend both Potluck and Meeting. Bring a dish to share and your non-alcoholic beverage of choice. Coffee is served.
June 13th (Wednesday) - Social Security 101 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Speaker: Kirk Larson - Belfair Community Baptist Church 23400 N.E. On Highway 3 in Belfair, WA 98528 - A FREE Workshop By The Social Security Administration Sponsored by: Kiwanis Club of North Mason & Edward Jones (see Announcements below for more details.)
June 13th (Wednesday) - Mason County Commissioner Linda Ring Erickson Community meeting - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Horton Community Center (for a complete schedule see Community Events on the EVENTS tab.)
Flag Day - June 14th (Thursday)
June 14th (Thursday) @ 7:00 PM - Water Festival Planning Meeting at the Horton Community Center.
June 19th - Grapeview Port Commission - 7:00 PM - (3rd Tuesday of each month) - Horton Community Center
June 20th - Grapeview Fire Commission - 7:00 PM - (3rd Wednesday of each month) - Horton Community Center
Independence Day - July 4th (Wednesday)
July 5th (Thursday) - GCA Board Study Session - 9:00 AM -- 11:00 AM at the Horton Community Center
There is no second Friday GCA social or potluck in July.
July 9th (Monday) - Twanoh #1118 Grange Potluck and Business Meeting - held the 2nd Monday of each month: Potluck at 12:00 noon and meeting at 1:00 PM - Horton Community Center (next to the Grapeview Fire Department) Contact: Elsie Parker - e-mail: eparker972@aol.com or call (360) 275-9646 (no answering machine or v-mail).
Guests are welcome at attend both Potluck and Meeting. Bring a dish to share and your non-alcoholic beverage of choice. Coffee is served.
July 17th - Grapeview Port Commission - 7:00 PM - (3rd Tuesday of each month) - Horton Community Center
July 18th - Grapeview Fire Commission - 7:00 PM - (3rd Wednesday of each month) - Horton Community Center
July 21st and 22nd - The 30th Annual Allyn Days - Allyn Waterfront Park - They are combining Allyn Days with the 2nd Annual Geoduck Festival. The Salmon bake will be on Saturday and all the Geoduck crazy fun will be on Sunday.
July 28th (Saturday) - Grapeview Water and Art Festival - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
This annual event is held at the Fair Harbor Marina on the Grapeview Loop Road. Contact Louise Okonek at 360-275-2542 for information and to volunteer or you can e-mail Mike and Joanne Hoskins at mijohoskins@aol.com or call them at 360-275-0227.
Congratulations: If you have made it to the bottom of this list, then you know that there are a lot of interesting activities, events and group meetings occurring in our community. This list keeps getting longer so starting August 1st, all events are going to be posted on the EVENTS Calendar only, not just the recurring events as have been listed in the past. The Events (August - January 1, 2013) that we know about are already posted. If you would like to add an event or meeting (one time or recurring,) please type it how you want it to appear and e-mail as a word .doc or .docx it to grapeviewwa@aol.com and we'll get it posted. Thank you for your support and cooperation. (Updated on April 10, 2012)
Regular Community Meetings
Grapeview Port Commission - 7:00 PM - 3rd Tuesday of each month - Horton Community Center
The current Commissioners are:
Bill VanderWall, Chairman (360) 427-2569 e-mail: portofgrapeviewbill@yahoo.com
Dennis Legas, Financial Officer (360) 275-6937, e-mail: portofgrapeviewdennis@yahoo.com
Glenn Carlson, Board Secretary (360) 275-5024, e-mail: portofgrapeviewglenn@yahoo.com
Grapeview Fire Commission - 7:00 PM - 3rd Wednesday of each month - Horton Community Center
The current Commissioners are:
Mike Creighton, Chairman (360) 275-3145, e-mail: rmcreighton@hotmail.com
Nancy Montgomery (360) 275-7280, e-mail: commish2fd3@wavecable.com
Mike Petku (not provided)
Grapeview School Board Meetings - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - 4th Tuesday of each month through August - Grapeview School
The Grapeview School District serves the children and families of our community. If you have any questions regarding our school, please don't hesitate to contact the Principal, Joan Jensen, or Superintendent, Dr. Donald Brannam, (360) 426-4921 or (360) 275-4921 or any of our current 2012/2013 elected school board directors:
The current School Board of Directors are:
Twanoh #1118 Grange Potluck and Business Meeting - 2nd Monday of each month: Potluck at 12:00 noon and meeting at 1:00 PM - Horton Community Center (Grapeview Fire Department). Guests are welcome at attend both Potluck and Business Meeting. Bring a dish to share and your non-alcoholic beverage of choice. Coffee is served.
Contact: Elsie Parker - e-mail: eparker972@aol.com or call (360) 275-9646 (no answering machine or v-mail).
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The Horton Community Center is located next to the Mason County Fire Protection District #3, Station #1 at 4350 Grapeview Loop Road (Map).
Rental of the Horton Community Center - For non-GCA Events, contact the Grapeview fire department for information: (360) 275-4483. Or take a look at the instructions and details. You can also download a copy of the application form located at the bottom of the linked page.
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