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.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@GraysHarborTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Aug
30
Sat
Paddle-a-Thon @ North Bay Park
Aug 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

The Action Committee for Tourism (ACT) and the business’ of Ocean Shores combine to present the “Paddle-A-Thon.” This event combines the fun and excitement of Human Powered Boat Races, Poker Paddle, and Wacky Boat Races.

Those interested in Human Powered Boat Races may begin registration at 9:00 a.m., with the first 6-mile race scheduled at 10:00 a.m. All participants are required to pay a $5.00 insurance fee and provide their own life jackets and whistle for safety. A 2-mile race will be held at 12:00 p.m. followed by the Poker Paddle at 12:30 p.m. and a final “Wacky Race” at 3:00 p.m.

There will be canoes, tandem and single kayaks available for rent provided by Doug of Waterway Adventures.

There will be delicious food supplied by the Lions or you may bring your own picnic basket. Other picnic fare will be available and sold by area vendors. Prizes and surprises abound.

For a fun day and a great way to say farewell to summer, don’t miss this event.

68th Annual Seafood Festival and Craft Show
Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bring the family to Westport and celebrate their 68th annual Seafood Festival and Craft Show. Westport seafood pro’s will be cooking up salmon, whitefish and oysters, plus shrimp cocktails, corn on the cob, salads and garlic bread. Want just a bite? Enjoy a hot dog or clam chowder. Beer or wine also available.

Horses Cut Shop Northwest Timber Revival @ Polson Museum
Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Horses Cut Shop presents a Northwest Timber Revival. This day-long, free to the public event features live music, a beer garden, vintage logging demonstrations and graphic t-shirts representing local, iconic timber industry brands. Sponsored by Filson, Stihl and Stanley, all profits from the Timber Revival event go to support the Natural Resources – Forestry Technician Program at nearby Grays Harbor College which serves the coastal communities of western Washington state. This two year applied associate degree program provides students with the skills needed to secure jobs in the modern-day timber industry.

Movie at the Library @ McCleary Timberland Regional Library
Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Bring a comfy pillow and something to drink as you watch a free movie at the library. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library.

 

Sep
2
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion: “The Hemingses of Monticello” @ Hoquiam Timberland Regional Library
Sep 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join in a discussion of “The Hemingses of Monticello” by Annette Gordon-Reed.

Sep
4
Thu
Healthy Lifestyle: Diabetes, Caring from the Inside Out @ Oakville Methodist Church
Sep 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Healthy Lifestyle: Diabetes, Caring from the Inside Out @ Oakville Methodist Church | Oakville | Washington | United States

Patricia Odiorne, Registered Dietitian, will discuss what diabetes is, its health risks and how it can be prevented. Watch a demonstration of a “diabetes-friendly” recipe and take home a goody bag with ingredients. Please register online  here or by calling 360-273-5305.

Sep
5
Fri
Miami Connection at the 7th Street Theatre – A benefit for Harbor Rescue @ 7th Street Theatre
Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm
Miami Connection at the 7th Street Theatre - A benefit for Harbor Rescue @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Come out to see cult classic and rarity Miami Connection (1987) at the historic 7th Street Theatre! All proceeds for this showing benefit the local animal rescue Harbor Rescue – “saving people, one dog at a time”!

We worked hard to get a super fun, cult-following film! Don’t miss out on a one-time event! We will also be featuring food and raffle items from local businesses such as Passport Cafe and Rediviva. This isn’t just a movie, it’s a fun community event and it’s all for a good cause – helping Harbor Rescue with abandonment and neglect cases and making life better for all citizens of Grays Harbor – four-legged and two-legged.

“The year is 1987. Motorcycle ninjas tighten their grip on Florida’s narcotics trade, viciously annihilating anyone who dares move in on their turf. Multi-national martial arts rock band Dragon Sound have had enough, and embark on a roundhouse wreck-wave of crime-crushing justice. When not chasing beach bunnies or performing their hit song “Against the Ninja,” Mark (taekwondo master/inspirational speaker Y.K. Kim) and the boys are kicking and chopping at the drug world’s smelliest underbelly. It’ll take every ounce of their blood and courage, but Dragon Sound can’t stop until they’ve completely destroyed the dealers, the drunk bikers, the kill-crazy ninjas, the middle-aged thugs, the “stupid cocaine”…and the entire MIAMI CONNECTION!”

The film is not rated. It features drug references, brief nudity, and martial arts violence.

Sep
6
Sat
Loggers Play Day Street Fair, Parade and Logging Show @ Various locations
Sep 6 all-day
Loggers Play Day Street Fair, Parade and Logging Show @ Various locations | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Each year the festival begins with the Rotary Club’s Famous Pancake Feed, followed by the vendor fair in downtown Hoquiam, the Elks Lodge Grand Parade, the renowned Loggers Show at 6 p.m. at Olympic Stadium, and a closing fireworks display that’s fun for the whole family.

For a full list of events, times and locations, click here.

Reynvaan Memorial Run @ Hoquiam High School Track
Sep 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Reynvaan Memorial Run @ Hoquiam High School Track | Hoquiam | Washington | United States
Seldom does a celebration, holiday, or event happen in our healthy community that there is not cause to put on your running shorts, lace up the old Nikes and head on down to city center for another fun run. Families, friends, people of all ages love to get in on these city sponsored events. It is truly fun for everybody!
America’s Music” series: Swing and Jazz @ Montesano Timberland Library
Sep 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the library for a program on the American musical traditions of Swing and Jazz, featuring two films by Ken Burns – “Swing: The Velocity of Celebration” and “International Sweethearts of Rhythm.”

Understanding and Preparing for Earthquakes and Tsunamis @ Westport Timberland Library
Sep 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Local naturalist, author and educator Julie Tennis will talk about earthquakes and tsunamis.

On her website, Tennis writes, “my mission is to help people develop a deeper sense of connection and peacefulness in their lives.” Her talk will focus on how an understanding of earthquakes and tsunamis can help people become more resilient when disasters occur.

All programs at Timberland Regional Libraries are free and open to the public.

 

Sep
7
Sun
Family Fun Field Day Event @ Beacon Elementary
Sep 7 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Montesano Youth Soccer Club wants to invite all families to join us for our annual Family Fun Field Day EVent. Fun For All Ages! Featuring: Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Games, Velcro Wall, Fish Bowl Raffle and More.

Sep
9
Tue
Book Babies @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 9 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am

For infants from birth to 24 months, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Join in programs of very short stories, songs, rhymes, and play and discover the joy of language with your baby. Afterward, adults can visit while babies play with toys and sturdy books.

 

Tai Chi Qi Gong @ Oakville Timberland Library
Sep 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Experience how breathing and movement can build energy, strength, flexibility and balance during this introduction to Tai Chi Qi Gong class with Master Lauren Jessop. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. Sponsored by the Oakville Timberland Library in conjunction with the Community Transformation grant with the Chehalis Tribe and City of Oakville. For more information call (360) 273-5305.

Sep
11
Thu
United Way Kick-Off @ Grays Harbor College HUB (Building 100)
Sep 11 @ 5:30 pm
United Way Kick-Off  @ Grays Harbor College HUB (Building 100) | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

United Way is Kicking Off it’s 2014-2015 Campaign with a fun event.
Super Heroes for the Community. The event is free and open to the public.

Sep
13
Sat
Nature Photography – A Magical Journey @ Community Arts Center
Sep 13 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.

The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.

Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.

We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?

The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.

Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.

The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:

  • RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
  • Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
  • Correcting bad exposure
  • Enhancing shadows and light areas
  • Correcting color
  • Removing and retouching parts of the image
  • Understanding layers
  • Sharpening
  • Redefining the composition
“America’s Music” series: Broadway and Tin Pan Alley @ Montesano Timberland Library
Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the library for a program on the American musical traditions of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley, featuring the film “The American Musical.”

Author Talk: Gene Woodwick @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Grays Harbor resident Gene Woodwick talks about her historical new book, “Logging in Grays Harbor.” Books will be available for purchase. A book signing follows the talk.

Silver Screen Classics Film Series: “All About Eve” @ 7th Street Theatre
Sep 13 @ 7:30 pm
Silver Screen Classics Film Series: "All About Eve" @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

“Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night,” is the legendary line delivered by Bette Davis in the 1950 classic, “All About Eve,” the next offering of the Silver Screen Classics Film Series.

The film tells the story of an ambitious young actress who maneuvers her way into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of friends. Davis is said to have alleged the role was based on the life of actress Talullah Bankhead.

The film won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Davis and Anne Baxter were both nominated for Best Actress, which is thought to have split the vote and cost Davis the Oscar.

Sep
14
Sun
Nature Photography – A Magical Journey @ Community Arts Center
Sep 14 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.

The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.

Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.

We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?

The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.

Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.

The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:

  • RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
  • Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
  • Correcting bad exposure
  • Enhancing shadows and light areas
  • Correcting color
  • Removing and retouching parts of the image
  • Understanding layers
  • Sharpening
  • Redefining the composition
Silver Screen Classics Film Series: “All About Eve” @ 7th Street Theatre
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm
Silver Screen Classics Film Series: "All About Eve" @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

“Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night,” is the legendary line delivered by Bette Davis in the 1950 classic, “All About Eve,” the next offering of the Silver Screen Classics Film Series.

The film tells the story of an ambitious young actress who maneuvers her way into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of friends. Davis is said to have alleged the role was based on the life of actress Talullah Bankhead.

The film won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Davis and Anne Baxter were both nominated for Best Actress, which is thought to have split the vote and cost Davis the Oscar.

Sep
16
Tue
Book Babies @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 16 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am

For infants from birth to 24 months, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Join in programs of very short stories, songs, rhymes, and play and discover the joy of language with your baby. Afterward, adults can visit while babies play with toys and sturdy books.