Grapeview, Washington 98546

The Grapeview Community and Service Organizations are listed below

Grapeview Community Association  "Where neighbors become friends."

The Grapeview Community Association (GCA) has as its primary purpose the development of community spirit and community cohesiveness. It sponsors and organizes community events such as the annual Crab Feed the second Thursday, Friday and Saturday of February, the Grapeview Water and Art Festival always held the last Saturday in July and the annual Christmas Party for Children called "Snacks for Santa" the first Saturday in December.

The Grapeview Community Association meets on the Second Friday of every month starting in January, except February, June, July, August, and December. The meetings are at Grapeview's Horton Community Center that include a social half hour and potluck or Theme Dinners, beginning at 6:00 pm.

Theme dinners include the Irish Stew Dinner, The Heritage Potluck Dinner, the Mexican Fiesta, the Oktoberfest and the Chili Cook-Off (which is also a potluck). The GCA also sponsors the annual New Years Eve Party.

The Grapeview Community Association offers membership to all residents of Grapeview and the greater Grapeview area, and to others who have an interest in the community.

The GCA Board meets on the first Thursday of every even numbered month.  The board meetings are held at the Horton Community Center in Grapeview from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. GCA members are invited to attend.

To fine Board Members, Coordinators and Committe Chairpersons, check out "Contact"

        The mailing address is:
        Grapeview Community Association
        P. O. Box 355
        Grapeview, Washington  98546

Or send an e-mail to:
Public Relations/General info:    gcawanews@hotmail.com
Address changes/membership info:  theteacher@wavecable.com
Web Site additions and changes:   grapeviewwa@aol.com
Grapeview Water and Art Festival: mijohoskins@aol.com

Grapeview Fire Commission and Mason County Fire Protection District #3

The Grapeview's Mason County Volunteer Fire District Number 3 was originally established in 1949 to provide fire suppression services to the Grapeview Community. It now provides emergency medical services as well as fire protection and fire suppression services. In fact, over 80 % of the calls are now for medical aid.

The area now served by Fire District 3 has expanded and includes most of the Grapeview Loop Road and the roads off the Grapeview Loop Road, the Island View Road, and the Krabbenhoff Road. Services are provided from two stations, one in Grapeview at the intersection of the Grapeview Loop Road and the Stretch Island Road, and one on the Krabbenhoff Road at the intersection with Highway 3. Services are provided by volunteers. Some are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics.

Volunteers are always needed. New members are needed for EMS only, for fire only and for support positions.  All ages are welcome. If you can help, please call the fire station at 275-4483.

For information about renting the Horton Community Center managed by MCFD3, here are the details.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

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 Port District #2

The Port of Grapeview is a municipally owned corporation to create economic development opportunities within all the areas you can locate on this website. Created in 1923, the Port developed at McLane Cove and Oak Passage two piers with small warehouses and floats for our many fruit and grape growers to ship with the mosquito fleet. Along with a few private landings, this was also the major form of public transportation. These facilities disappeared along with the fleet as roads came to the area. In 1960 and 1968 the Port built a two lane boat launch ramp for recreational and commercial use.  In 1994 the Port added a twenty space parking lot. In 1988 the Port purchased its first commercial property next to the Post Office. The Port also has a residential rental.

The Port Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. in Grapeview"s Horton Community Center. The public is welcome and has three opportunities placed in the agenda for their comments and questions.
The mailing address is PO Box 3, Grapeview, WA 98546.

Regularly Scheduled 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
Dennis Legas,    Financial Officer (360) 275-6937    e-mail:  beachmanallyn@yahoo.com
Glenn Carlson,   Board Secretary   (360) 275-5024    e-mail:  Stretch1@wavecable.com

Grapeview School

The mission of the Grapeview School District, in cooperation with the families and the community, is to prepare our students to be contributing citizens, to challenge each student to value learning and to develop in each student a sound foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

The Grapeview School District serves 185 students in grades K-8. Approximately 20 additional students attend a parent-organized, self-supporting preschool which operates in the school building. The Preschool and the K-5 program are educated in a well-maintained facility, while grades 6,7 and 8 operate as a middle school in new classrooms adjacent to the main building. The district has 12.6 FTE certificated staff, 6 FTE classified staff and an operating budget of $1.3 million. Grapeview cooperates with neighboring districts for shared services in special education, counseling and nursing, and offers gifted and remedial programs. The middle school participates in the Tri-County Athletic League. High school students attend grades 9 - 12 at neighboring North Mason and Shelton High Schools. The district is proud of the excellent personal education available in Grapeview. Please contact our principal, Joan Jensen, for further information at
275-4921.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Grapeview School  Board - 5:30 PM -  7:00 pm - 4th Tuesday of each month at the Grapeview School

Board of Directors:
Pam Berger
Randy Duckworth
Jolene Dumont
Dee Ann Kline
Wes Martin

Grapeview School Parents Club

The Grapeview Parents Club is a non-profit organization created to support the Grapeview School. Its basic objective is to raise money for the School. The money goes to a variety of purposes, from supporting school assemblies to buying shoes for kids in need. The Grapeview Parents Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the School. Please contact our principal, Joan Jensen, for further information at 275-4921.

Faith in Action

Westsound is an Interfaith and Community Organization

whose mission is to:  Support Independent Living for our Senior and Disabled Neighbors.

We do this by providing a variety of volunteer non-medical services.

These services include:

• escort and transportation to appointments and shopping
• respite care for caregivers
• friendly visits and phone calls
• light housekeeping and chores
• yard work and gardening
• minor home repairs

P.O. Box 2697, Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-0535

Info@FaithinActionws.org

Patti Kleist - Executive Director

Northwest Children's Outreach  
and North Mason Coalition of Churches and Community 
Contact:  Monna Haugen - monnahaugen@yahoo.com

NM Coalition of Churches & Community
P O Box 1331
Belfair, WA  98528

FOOD FOR KIDS Backpack Programs and Vacation Food Boxes:  Call Monna Haugen at 275-6217 or Anais Bersie at 286-0011 or email foodforkidsbackpackprogram@yahoo.com.

Sarah Eckert Orthopedic Guild

The Sarah Eckert Orthopedic Guild was established during the 1930's in Grapeview to provide support for Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle.  In 1958, support was changed to the newly built Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center in Tacoma.  The members of the Sarah Eckert Guild are part of 1700 women who comprise the Tacoma Orthopedic Association.  Through this association, Sarah Eckert Guild provides continued support of the hospital's continuance to provide services and hospital care of children regardless of race, creed or parents ability to pay.  No children are turned away.  

Major fund-raisers during the year include the Dinner Dance in November, and the Dinner Auction in June at Victor Hall. Guild meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (except December, June, July and August) at the Allyn Baptist Church on Lakeland Way in Allyn at 10:30 a.m.  The public is welcome to attend and help the Sarah Eckert Guild help children.  For more information call President Arlene Burton at 275-1245.

 

Treasure Island Country Club

Originally named Reach Island (and still officially Reach Island) in 1952, Treasure Island was purchased by a local group for development.   The developers renamed the Island Treasure Island. Today there are approximately 250 building lots on the 86 acre island. The lots are owned by a mix of year around and summer residents, all of whom are members of the Treasure Island Country Club.  The Treasure Island Country Club owns and maintains a community water system, the road, the dock, and the bridge. A Board of Trustees manages the Club's assets.

For more information about Treasure Island Country Club, access their new web site. 

 

Pirates Cove Community Club
  

At that time, it consisted of water front lots along with plots that included views of Puget Sound and beautiful territorial views.  It didn't take long for the properties to sell. Some of the new owners started building cabins and summer homes right away, in hopes that some day, it might be a good place to retire.  Since the inception of Pirates Cove, most of the homes consist of permanent residents and plans are "in the works," for more retirees to move to the wooded, water area.  Pirates Cove consist of two areas which are Pirates Cove 1 and Pirates Cove 11.

The Pirates Cove Community Club maintains a community water system.  The water system will soon be upgraded with new water lines and a giant water reservoir.  The improvements should allow the residents to be in accordance with good, clean water.  The plans have been in progress for two years and this year, the upgrades should start soon.

Pirates Cove also maintains the beaches and a community play area along with nature trails and a rhododendron garden that is located in Pirates Cove 1.

A Board of Directors oversees the area.  They monitor the covenants and take care of problems that arise.  They try to meet every three months and any Cove member is welcome to attend their open meetings.

The Club holds a clean-up day once a year in April.  They meet again at their annual meeting in July.  It is at this meeting that the Board presents the members with any major problems or discussions.  The members are told ahead of time that there may be a vote.  If anyone (a member) cannot attend, they may give their proxy vote to another Cove member.

Pirates Cove Community Club was developed in 1959.