Aberdeen Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.

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Dec
10
Sat
Winter Extravaganza @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Dec 10 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Walk into a winter wonderland at the library with a wintry mix of crafts, games, and snacks!

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Jan
24
Tue
Community Personal Preparedness Forum @ Hoquiam Library @ Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

COME LEARN ABOUT:
Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
Disaster medication preparation. – (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
Learn how to get involved in your community.

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Mar
18
Sat
Voices from the Harbor – Giving Voice to Experience @ Driftwood Players Theater
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm
Voices from the Harbor - Giving Voice to Experience @ Driftwood Players Theater  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Listen to selections from oral histories gathered by Harbor area students come to life through readings and narrator panels. Through these voices we will explore what draws us to this place, what helps us persevere during times of struggle, and what cultivates our sense of belonging to the area known as “The Harbor.”

Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. This is the first in a series of three events.

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Voices of the Harbor Project: Giving Voice to Experience @ Driftwood Players Theater
Mar 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The public is invited to join local historians and students from the Evergreen State College as they share selections from oral histories collected by and from Harbor residents. Participants will learn about the craft of composing oral histories as they listen to stories about the Harbor Region from the perspective of local residents.

Giving Voice to Experience is the first of three events planned for the Voices of the Harbor project – produced through a collaboration between the Evergreen State College and Window Seat Media; with support from Humanities Washington.

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Apr
29
Sat
Earth Day Beach Clean-Up @ Many beaches on the Washington Coast
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am

Each year, after a winter’s worth of inclement weather, heavy storm surges and millions of waves crash against the wild coast of Washington State, a group of volunteers gets together to walk the beaches, picking up tons of trash. Each April, the Washington CoastSavers, its partners and volunteers, have cleaned up what the storms of the past year have brought in.

For more information, read here.

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May
6
Sat
Grays Harbor Solar U Workshop @ Grays Harbor PUD Nichols Building Meeting Room #108
May 6 @ 5:00 pm
Grays Harbor Solar U Workshop @ Grays Harbor PUD Nichols Building Meeting Room #108 | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Sunergy Systems, an employee-owned solar installer will be presenting a free solar educational workshop series in Grays Harbor County. This free solar workshop, known as “Solar U”, will cover a host of solar-focused topics like how solar plays a role in solving our country’s energy issues, how solar works, and how it works, specifically, in the Pacific Northwest. Participants will learn about how solar reduces environmental impact all while increasing a home’s resale value, and just what makes a good site for solar. In addition, attendees will learn all about the WA State Incentive Program, 30% Federal Tax Credit, and Net Metering available for solar customers.

Those wishing to attend are recommended to pre-register at www.solar-u.com/future-seminars or call Clare Salsbury at 206-297-0086.

 

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Jun
3
Sat
Passport to Grays Harbor History @ 12 Grays Harbor Museums
Jun 3 all-day

Today is the kick off of availability of Passport to Grays Harbor History. Visit a museum today (Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Lake Quinault, McCleary, Montesano, Moclips, Ocean Shores, or Westport) and get started collecting your unique passport stamps. Great summer fun!

Quinault Tribal Museum has had to postpone their celebration to June 16 & 17, but it will be worth the wait with a storyteller, artisans, vender, tours & refreshments.

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Jun
13
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Help choose books for the 2017-2018 series this month. The group chooses its titles by consensus.

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Jun
24
Sat
Teens After Hours: Pizza & Movie @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Take over the library after it closes. Teens in attendance will choose the movie we watch. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

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Jun
29
Thu
Meet a Firefighter @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jun 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Hoquiam Fire Department will be here to talk about their jobs, and will bring a firetruck for everyone to see. Children can also check out books about firefighting and do a related craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

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Oct
3
Tue
Map Your Family’s Migration @ Timberland Libraries
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am

All October long, pick up a colorful world map at the Information Desk to trace your family’s passage from your ancestral homeland to Grays Harbor, with landing points along the way. We will supply markers and other crafting supplies for you to use. Maps will be available starting Oct. 3. Supplies are limited. Submissions may be posted to library social media.

Participating libraries: Aberdeen, Amanda Park, Westport

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Oct
14
Sat
Tell Your Immigration Story: A Writing Workshop @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Explore the story of your immigration or an ancestor’s in this writing workshop under the guidance of author and poet Joanne Clarkson. Clarkson most recently published a volume of poetry, “The Fates,” which touched on her grandmothers’ immigration experiences.

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Oct
19
Thu
Lecture Series: Rayonier – 90 Years of Land Management @ Home Port Restaurant Banquet Room
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm
Lecture Series: Rayonier - 90 Years of Land Management @ Home Port Restaurant Banquet Room | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Coastal Interpretive Center’s Rayonier: 90 Years of Land Management is a presentation about the 90-year history of Rayonier’s land management and modern forestry practices, presented by Mark Smalley, Engineering Manager, and Dan Stransky, the Senior Timber Marketing Manager for Rayonier’s lands in Oregon and Washington.

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Nov
4
Sat
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth? @ Lacey Timberland Library
Nov 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth? @ Lacey Timberland Library | Lacey | Washington | United States

Throughout the Northwest, people have been reporting encounters with the Sasquatch— a hairy, eight to ten-foot-tall hominid —for hundreds of years. Yet no scientifically accepted evidence has been offered to establish this being’s existence.

Author David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon, discusses the rules of critical thinking and the workings of the scientific method, and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status as either Man-Ape or Myth.

He is the author of “The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual: Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America’s Most Elusive Creature“.  Read more about the author here.

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Dec
2
Sat
Winter Extravaganza for Teens @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Come to the library to play board games, do crafts, and create the perfect cup of cocoa from our hot chocolate bar. Grades 6-12.

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Dec
16
Sat
Winter Extravaganza for Teens @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Come to the library to play board games, do crafts, and create the perfect cup of cocoa from our hot chocolate bar. Grades 6-12.

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Mar
17
Sat
Grays Harbor Happenings: the Newsreels of C.D. Anderson @ McCleary Timberland Library
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The McCleary Historical Society and the McCleary Timberland Library are hosting “Grays Harbor Happenings: the Newsreels of C.D. Anderson” on the big screen.
The documentary highlights the discovery of newsreel footage of the 1920s from Grays Harbor County, the preservation of the films, and a community embracing its history. Produced, written, and directed by Ann Coppel, with narration by Grant Goodeve of the popular KING-TV series “Northwest Backroads”.
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Full STEAM Ahead! @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Mar 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us in various activities, crafts, and games, as we explore Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) concepts in new and exciting ways. Enjoy building with LEGO bricks, playing with robots and lots of fun surprises at this event! For children.

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Aug
24
Fri
Instagram Class for Small Businesses @ Tinderbox Coffee Roasters
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instagram Class for Small Businesses @ Tinderbox Coffee Roasters | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Are you a small business owner? Do you KNOW you should be utilizing instagram for your business but are afraid to start? Do you have an instagram and feel stuck and unable to grow your audience and generate income?

This class is for you! Learn how to grow and engage your audience, drive traffic to your website, and create a profile that’s personal and informative. This class will be 2 hours long and occurring on Friday, August 24th at 6pm and Saturday, August 25th at 6pm. Cost is $25. Location will be at Tinderbox Coffee Roasters in Aberdeen, WA.

Bring a notebook! If you’d like to have your instagram critiqued in class, please email me your profile: junipertreephoto@gmail.com

There is limited space in these two classes – only 11 per slot to keep things community oriented and personal. If spaces fill, another class will be scheduled to include more people. Email or call for further questions!

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Sep
21
Sat
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 21 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park

10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park
FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7 AM – 4 PM
Lake Sylvia State Park – 1813 Lake Sylvia Rd North Montesano, WA
https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival/

Pancake Breakfast
7 am—11 pm $5
Trail Races 8:30 am
Half Marathon / 10K / 5 K
Artists Market 9 am—4 pm
Food Booths and Live Music
Historic Talk by “Doc Shores” 1 pm
Kayak Paddle 2 pm
Kids Vintage Games and Nature Crafts
Educational booths by Stream Team

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Apr
22
Fri
Hoquiam WorkSource Pop-up Resource and Job Fair @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hoquiam WorkSource Pop-up Resource and Job Fair @ Hoquiam Timberland Library

WorkSource is holding a FREE Pop-Up Resource and Job Fair at the Hoquiam Timberland Library on Friday, April 22nd from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Come and chat in-person with WorkSource staff to learn about the resources we offer and how we can assist with your job search. We expect recruiters from more than a dozen Grays Harbor County employers to attend. Bring questions and copies of your resume if you are ready to apply!

If you are an employer located in Grays Harbor County and are interested in recruiting at this event, please email Micah Pong at mpong@thurstonchamber.com . Employer space is limited.

The venue’s current Covid-19 safety guidelines will be observed by all guests at this indoor event.

WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email Mpong@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 347-6054, to request an accommodation.

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Nov
5
Sat
Celebrate the Return of the Salmon @ Schafer State Park
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate the Return of the Salmon @ Schafer State Park

Celebrate the Return of the Salmon!
Come see spawning in the Satsop River! Curt Holt, salmon biologist with WDFW wll be our guide and share the fascinating life histories of salmon.

Bundle up and pull on your boots! All ages welcome. Educational materials, hot cocoa, coffee and tea will be provided.

Sponsored by Grays Harbor Stream Team, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Mason Conservation District and the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity.

For more information, email graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com

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