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The opening reception for the community’s annual Fall Gala art exhibit is slated for Friday, November 4, at the Spellman Library gallery on the Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. The reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 24th annual Fall exhibit by the group of area artists.
Participating Harbor artists include Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Ken Hunt, Kimmi Kerns, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Loni Lou LaQuill, Carrie L. Larson, Joan Lohr, Roy Lowry, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy M. Moyer, Douglas Orr, Brenda S. Peterson, Erik Sandgren, Ed Schroll, Barb Shillinger, Cara Beth Stevenson, Andrea Vingo, Ron Westman and Nathan Whorton.
The exhibit may also be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Author John O’Brien talks about the latest in his “A New World” Series. O’Brien, author of the 10-book, “A New World” series, explains that he wrote with one guiding question in mind: what would he do in the event of an apocalypse?
The author will talk about, and read excerpts from his books at the Aberdeen Timberland Library, Saturday, November 19 from 2-3 p.m. Following the talk, O’Brien will sign books.The Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library will provide refreshments for this program.
O’Brien is a former Air Force fighter pilot instructor who transitioned to Special Operations for the latter part of his military career, earning a campaign ribbon for his service in Desert Storm. Following military service he became a firefighter and EMT, then joined the Information Technology industry in corporate management. Currently, O’Brien works full-time writing books for the “A New World” series.
All TRL programs are free and open to the public. The Aberdeen Timberland Library is located at 121 E. Market Street. For more information, call the library at 360-533-2360 or visit www.TRL.org.
Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.
Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.
Seattle poet Laura Schaeffer, MFA will be at the Harbor House for a…
POETRY WORKSHOP:
Attendees will look at various poetic forms, read some of Wendell Berry’s poems and then participate in some guided conversations around Berry’s work, enjoy more conversation specifically on form, and then do a few writing prompts followed by sharing your pieces.
Wow! You are NOT going to want to miss this! So sign up early; class size is limited to 30 and reservations ARE required. Reserve by Thanksgiving Day.
Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.
Local artists create unique gifts, Christmas gifts, art, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, pottery and much more. The South Beach Arts Association has moved to a new location at 800 Montesano St. Suite A Westport. Unique potter ornaments from the SBAA pottery studio are for sale.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides:
- Dec. 30, Friday, 7:22 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
- Dec. 31, Saturday; 7:57 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Diggers can also start planning for openings in January and February. WDFW recently announced a series of tentative digs on 19 dates through the first two months of 2017. That list can be found on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides:
- Dec. 30, Friday, 7:22 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
- Dec. 31, Saturday; 7:57 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Diggers can also start planning for openings in January and February. WDFW recently announced a series of tentative digs on 19 dates through the first two months of 2017. That list can be found on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.
Rainy Day Reading Reviews is a program developed by the Aberdeen Timberland Library to engage local booklovers. Here’s how it works: a library patron or friend is asked to read a book of her or his choosing, prepare a review of the book, then offer the review – in person and out-loud – at a public gathering. It’s all about reading, reflecting and sharing.