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Home fires claim seven lives every day, but you can help change that. Join the American Red Cross during a local Sound the Alarm event. No prior experience is necessary; we’ll provide all the training you’ll need. This event will be held rain or shine. April 13th, 2024. Please wear layers, closed toed shoes, and a water bottle. You’ll be outside most of the day,
The 1974 John Wayne movie “McQ” will be shown on May 4th & 5th at the magnificent 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam, co-hosted by the Museum of the North Beach.
“McQ” was released fifty years ago on January 1, 1974. This action-packed crime drama was filmed on location in Seattle, Aberdeen, Pacific Beach, Pt. Grenville and Moclips.
A car chase involving three vehicles begins on the beach at Analyde Gap between Pacific Beach and Moclips. A car rollover stunt using the “McQ Cannon” was the first time in cinema history an explosive device was used to flip a car over. A 1973 Chevrolet Impala rolled over five times and landed perfectly on its wheels.
This special showing is a fundraiser. There will be a raffle for a scarce “McQ” coffee mug with John Wayne’s imprinted signature on the reverse side (winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday August 31). Several copies of the 2007 DVD (with a special 8 minute featurette) will be available for sale.
The 7th Street Theatre will be showing the film on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm and again on Sunday, May 5th at 2pm. Admission is $6.00. Don’t miss your chance to see this film on the big screen!
The 1974 John Wayne movie “McQ” will be shown on May 4th & 5th at the magnificent 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam, co-hosted by the Museum of the North Beach.
“McQ” was released fifty years ago on January 1, 1974. This action-packed crime drama was filmed on location in Seattle, Aberdeen, Pacific Beach, Pt. Grenville and Moclips.
A car chase involving three vehicles begins on the beach at Analyde Gap between Pacific Beach and Moclips. A car rollover stunt using the “McQ Cannon” was the first time in cinema history an explosive device was used to flip a car over. A 1973 Chevrolet Impala rolled over five times and landed perfectly on its wheels.
This special showing is a fundraiser. There will be a raffle for a scarce “McQ” coffee mug with John Wayne’s imprinted signature on the reverse side (winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday August 31). Several copies of the 2007 DVD (with a special 8 minute featurette) will be available for sale.
The 7th Street Theatre will be showing the film on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm and again on Sunday, May 5th at 2pm. Admission is $6.00. Don’t miss your chance to see this film on the big screen!
The 2nd Annual Race for Recovery will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 8:00 am. The Race for Recovery is organized by the Quinault Wellness Center in Aberdeen, Washington. The Quinault Wellness Center supports the local community by providing a holistic approach for the treatment of substance use disorders. All community members are accepted; you do not have to be a tribal member to be a patient. Our low barrier services aim to provide accessible and non-judgmental care to individuals seeking help, regardless of their circumstances. We understand that life can be challenging and that everyone has unique experiences, that’s why our services are tailored to meet our clients specific needs.
At Quinault Wellness Center, we understand the profound impact of substance use disorders on individuals, families, and the community at large. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care that addresses not only the addiction itself but also the underlying issues that contribute to it.
Your race registration will include a gift bag and a t-shirt. If you would like to make an additional donation please reach out to the Quinault Wellness Center at accounts.payable@quinaultwc.org.
Kids 12 and under can race for free if participating with an adult! Take advantage of this great deal using coupon code: Child#24.
Division winners will receive a gift basket, and hold the honors of being “the best”.
If you are in need of assistance to cover the cost of the race please reach out to the Quinault Wellness Center at accounts.payable@quinaultwc.org for our coupon code.
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Men’s yoga asana class – no experience necessary! Perfect for tight hamstrings, backache, stress and tension. Dress in comfortable clothing. If you have a mat, bring it. Otherwise – we have everything you need!
The McCleary Museum is hosting an open house for the community to see the updates that have been made to the historic building that they moved to in 2021, as well as see new and updated displays. Refreshments offered.
As part of the Bear Festival festivities, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council is hosting a 1.25-mile or 5Kish run, trot, and walk through the city of McCleary. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes! Judging will be done by the Bear Festival Royalty Court
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
McCleary to Elma
McCleary to Montesano
McCleary to Westport
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kubota High Limit Racing at Grays Harbor Raceway August 28th!!! 410 Sprint Cars IMCA Modifieds ? Limited Reserved Tickets Still available, Get your Tickets NOW!!! https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/19…
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There will be two race divisions.
The first race is a timed 1-mile race and is open to 1st–5th grade students. If
there is enough participation, we would like to score teams based on the
students attending grade school and prizes will be given accordingly.
The second race is a community 1-mile fun-run and is open to all ages.
Cost: Registration will be the day of at the track. The cost is $5.00 per person
or $20.00 per family to participate regardless of which race you choose. Either
Cash or Checks will be accepted.
Fundraiser: The proceeds from this event go to support the Aberdeen
Cross Country Team and Aberdeen ASB.
Meet author Kay Smith-Blum and get a signed copy of her brand-new book, Tangles. This environmental thriller takes place near the Hanford nuclear production site in Washington state during the Cold War era. A love story wrapped in a mystery, this tale reveals the devastating costs of the birth of the nuclear age. “In a well-crafted debut, Smith-Blum provides the reader a ringside seat to the birth of the nuclear age…a beautifully written, important story…Tangles packs a punch and hits close to home.” –Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Tracy Crosswhite Series “Kay Smith-Blum’s prose is haunting and hopeful, capturing the complexity of emotions that go with loss, love, and the quest for justice. She effortlessly shifts between narratives and the fear-filled decades of the Cold War.” – Readers Favorite
You can preorder your copy of Tangles using the special request form on our website for pick up at the event or through our affiliate Bookshop for home delivery www.kaysmith-blum.com
What: Ring in the New Year with a “First Day Hike” at Lake Sylvia State Park, Montesano. There will be several hikes to choose from including a family-led ranger hike, a children’s hike, and a “Shinrin-yoku” Nature Hike. Dogs are welcome on the family and children’s hikes.
Shinrin-yoku” Nature Hike- Shinrin-yoku means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “Forest bathing. Join environmental educator and nature enthusiast Kathy Jacobson in this “First Day Hike.” We’ll enjoy sensory activities as we “take in” the forest atmosphere on the park trails and explore the connection between healthy forests, streams, and salmon. This hike is best for ages 10 and up. Please no dogs on this walk.
1.5 Lake Trail – Open to all ages. The hike will take in the sights and sounds of the park on the trail around the lake. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are highly recommended.
.5 Mile Kids Hike – The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group campground and back toward the dam with a return to the Legacy Pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED: Adult, child & infant for lay person
? 9am – 2pm
? Cost $85.00 – includes required book
? To receive your Heartsaver ecard, you must have a valid
email address
*Add the Bloodborne Pathogens Course to any Heartsaver
Course. Exposure to HIV, AIDS, bodily fluid, etc. The
bloodborne pathogens course takes approximately 45
minutes and immediately follows the Heartsaver Course.
? Cost: $15.00 – includes required boo
If you know anyone with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or if your family is affected by I/DD come visit with our local legislators and let them know what is important to you and your family.
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED: Adult, child & infant for lay person
? 9am – 2pm
? Cost $85.00 – includes required book
? To receive your Heartsaver ecard, you must have a valid
email address
*Add the Bloodborne Pathogens Course to any Heartsaver
Course. Exposure to HIV, AIDS, bodily fluid, etc. The
bloodborne pathogens course takes approximately 45
minutes and immediately follows the Heartsaver Course.
? Cost: $15.00 – includes required boo
AmeriCorps members in Aberdeen to unite in service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
AmeriCorps members will volunteer, lead activities at Stewart’s Memorial Park Jan 20
ABERDEEN— The Moore Wright Group of Aberdeen is inviting AmeriCorps members and community volunteers for a day of beautifying Stewart’s Memorial Park, 2332 N B. St. The event takes place at 10 a.m. Jan. 20. Volunteers should dress warmly and wear work gloves.
Their service project is one of thousands simultaneously occurring across the country to honor the late civil rights leader.
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with leading this effort for more than a quarter century. While much work remains to fulfill Dr. King’s dream of creating the Beloved Community, AmeriCorps remains committed to showing that joining together in service can unify Americans of different backgrounds and experiences to transform unjust systems through a fierce urgency of now.
How to volunteer: Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Peter Van Volkinburg, pete@tmwg.org.
Find a service project in your area: Serve Washington has a “Get Connected” volunteer opportunities site that lets you search for volunteer opportunities in your community. You can filter results by location, focus area, ability and more.
National Resources
Websites like Idealist, Just Serve and Volunteer Match let you search for local projects by zip code. AmeriCorps and Points of Light have lists of projects that can be done in any community by yourself, or in a group.
Share your volunteer experience:
Serve Washington invites you to share your MLK Day volunteer experience to inspire others to serve! We’ll be sharing as many photos, stories and videos to our Facebook and Instagram pages in the days immediately following MLK Day. Don’t forget to tag us! You can also upload your volunteer story using our volunteer story collection tool.
About Serve Washington: Serve Washington is the state commission on national and community service and is a division of the Washington State Office of Financial Management.
Serve Washington advances national service, volunteerism, and civic engagement to improve lives; expands opportunity to meet the local critical needs of residents of Washington and strengthens community capacity while creating healthy and resilient communities. We promote and grow volunteer efforts in the state of Washington. These include AmeriCorps, Washington Climate Corps Network and Community Emergency Response Team, CERT programs. For more information, visit servewashigton.wa.gov.
About the Moore Wright Grupp: The Moore Wright Group is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty, abuse and abandonment in the community by providing hope Their vision is to create communities where people can thrive. The Moore Wright Group operates out of two locations, one in Demopolis, Ala. that services the needs of Marengo County, and the other in Tumwater, Washington that services the needs of Washington and Northern Oregon. Learn more at https://www.tmwg.org/.
About AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.
For more information about MLK Day, visit the AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service website.
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED: Adult, child & infant for lay person
? 9am – 2pm
? Cost $85.00 – includes required book
? To receive your Heartsaver ecard, you must have a valid
email address
*Add the Bloodborne Pathogens Course to any Heartsaver
Course. Exposure to HIV, AIDS, bodily fluid, etc. The
bloodborne pathogens course takes approximately 45
minutes and immediately follows the Heartsaver Course.
? Cost: $15.00 – includes required boo
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 8; more digs planned through April 3
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, Feb. 8.
“This upcoming tide series will kick off with some Super Bowl weekend daytime digging opportunity,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational razor clam manager. “Come dig some razor clams Feb. 8 for your big game buffet or enjoy a Valentine’s Day date dig.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Digging is not allowed before noon during digs when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening. Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during evening (noon to midnight only) low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Feb. 8, Saturday, 3:36 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 9, Sunday, 4:29 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 10, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 11, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 12, Wednesday, 6:29 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 13, Thursday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 14, Friday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Tentative dates during evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:
- Feb. 24, Monday, 4:04 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 25, Tuesday, 4:46 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 26, Wednesday, 5:25 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 27, Thursday, 6:03 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 28, Friday, 6:39 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 1, Saturday, 7:15 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 8, Saturday, 2:13 p.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
(Change to daylight savings time)
- March 9, Sunday, 4:18 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 10, Monday, 5:10 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 11, Tuesday, 5:52 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 12, Wednesday, 6:28 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 13, Thursday, 7:00 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 14, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; 0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Tentative dates during evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:
- March 26, Wednesday, 5:08 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 27, Thursday, 5:50 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 28, Friday, 6:29 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:
- March 29, Saturday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 30, Sunday, 7:43 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 31, Monday, 8:28 a.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 1, Tuesday, 9:17 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 2, Wednesday, 10:09 a.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 3, Thursday, 11:07 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
DOH?requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Refer to DOH’s website for more information.
Final approval usually occurs about a week or less before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on?WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities.
The 2024-25 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on WDFW’s website. For more information, refer to WDFW’s razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
