š± How Sheltonās defense nearly stole a road win at Tumwater
Shelton, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Shelton! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Sheltonās defense nearly stole a road win at Tumwater
- When can Shelton stargazers catch the best meteor views this week?
- Shelton prison inmate now tied to a multi-city vehicle prowl case
Also on today's calendar: MAY DAY STRONG - SHELTON, WA and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 35.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ EVCO 2A Soccer: T-Birds hold off Highclimbers in 1-0 struggle (elisportsnetwork.com subscription) ā Shelton Highās boys soccer team fell 1-0 at Tumwater Tuesday night but will be back home Friday to host Aberdeen. The Highclimbersā defense and keeper Jose Morales Sanchez kept it close, with several strong second-half chances just missing as Shelton slipped to 2-4 in league play and 2-7-1 overall. 
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ā¢ Lyrids And Eta Aquarids Meteor Showers Visible In Washington (newstalkkit.com) ā Shelton gets a shout-out as home to the Skyline Theater, one of five historic Washington drive-ins highlighted while two major meteor showers brighten state skies this week. The Lyrids peak Wednesday night into early Thursday, with Eta Aquarids continuing into early May, offering early risers across Washington a good chance to spot shooting stars. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Man accused of stealing handgun, other items from multiple vehicles at Toledo Middle School (thenewstribune.com) ā A Tacoma man already imprisoned at Washington Corrections Center in Shelton is facing new Lewis County charges tied to vehicle prowls and a stolen handgun at Toledo Middle School. Prosecutors allege heās connected to similar incidents in Tumwater and Kelso, and a judge has ordered him held on additional bail while the new case proceeds. Ā Ā Ā
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Shelton Farmers Market āAsk a Master Gardenerā
Shelton Farmers Market, 425 W Cota St, Shelton
10:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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MAY DAY STRONG - SHELTON, WA
Kneeland Park , 100 Turner Ave , Shelton
11:00 am -
Sawdust Arts Festival ā Explore Hood Canal
The Fjord Oyster Bank , 24341 US-101 , Hoodsport
10:00 am -
UB40 and Ali Campbell
Little Creek Casino Resort , 91 WA-108 , Shelton
6:00 pm -
Port of Shelton Commission Meeting
Port of Shelton , 21 W Sanderson Way , Shelton
2:00 pm -
Comedy Open Mic Night
El Sarape Shelton , 318 W Railroad Ave , Shelton
6:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Tuesday May 19
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š Events Nearby
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Open Mic Night at Hood Canale
Hood CanalƩ , 6871 WA-106 Suite B , Union
6:00 pm -
Trivia Night @ Potlatch Brewing ā Explore Hood Canal
Potlatch Brewing Company , 24180 US-101 , Hoodsport
6:00 pm -
Hoodsport WA May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires
The Port Of Hoodsport , 24113 US-101 A , Hoodsport
4:30 pm -
Women's Culture Weekend at Sahale
Sahale Learning Center , 2901 NE Tahuya River Rd , Tahuya
5:00 pm -
Trivia Night at Potlatch Brewing
Potlatch Brewing Company , 24180 US-101 , Hoodsport
6:00 pm -
ACEC Washington Spring Conference 2026
Alderbrook Resort & Spa , 10 E Alderbrook Dr , Union
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Friday May 1
Friday May 22
Wednesday June 3
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Heās a super sweet cat that scares easily. He escaped his crate yesterday on Ballantrae dr. If you see him please call me at (253) 389-2555. Thank you (Nextdoor Lake Limerick)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Shelton. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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