This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.
The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.
BHP, a leading global resources company, will be holding a public open house to inform the community and interested parties about a potential potash export facility at the Port of Grays Harbor’s Terminal 3 in west Hoquiam.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity for questions and discussions at various stations with BHP representatives. For more information, go here.
Tis the season for the Country Christmas Bazaar. A hand-crafted Bazaar including; pottery, quilts, stained glass, furniture, baked goods, floral, candy, toys, decorations, jewelry & much more.. So, join us in bringing in the holiday spirit at the Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center, Saturday and Sunday, November 18th and 19th. Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 11 am – 4pm. We hope to see you for all things Christmas.
Tis the season for the Country Christmas Bazaar. A hand-crafted Bazaar including; pottery, quilts, stained glass, furniture, baked goods, floral, candy, toys, decorations, jewelry & much more.. So, join us in bringing in the holiday spirit at the Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center, Saturday and Sunday, November 18th and 19th. Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 11 am – 4pm. We hope to see you for all things Christmas.
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Meetings 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No court fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact Eric, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session Every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
The 2019 Annual Garden Tour – Gardens, Sea, and Art – will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm featuring gardens in Ocean Shores.
It is provided by the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
Tickets are $12 and more information is available by calling 360-482-2934 or visiting our web site at: https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/event/2019-garden-tour/
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
On November 3, 1970 by special election and signed off by former Washington Secretary of State Ludlow Kramer, the community of Ocean Shores became a certified city. As such, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Ocean Shores’ cityhood.
Anniversary events will begin with a kick-off celebration recognizing the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, erected 20 years ago at the city gates, as a significant historical feature.
Hosting this event, the Museum of the North Beach and Ocean Shores Coastal Interpretive Center with missions to preserve and share area history have joined forces to erect an informational plaque explaining that artist Judy McVay created the sign. The Mayor and City Council are expected to attend.
Judy McVay along with her brothers pioneered chainsaw carving as an artform, founded the chainsaw carving expo at the Puyallup Fair in the 1980’s, were instrumental in creating local carving events, and Judy was the first Washington woman to win a chainsaw carving competition. In addition to creating the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, her work can be seen all along the Washington Coast, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Hwy 101) and many other locations.
In Ocean Shores, Judy’s work can be viewed at Moby Dick’s on Point Brown Ave. where her “Sand Castle” sign hangs as well as inside the Convention Center vestibule where collaborative pieces created by Judy and her son, Boaz Backus can be found. Boaz along with brother, Steve founded the “sawdust” portion of Ocean Shores’ famed Sand and Sawdust Festival.
“The Welcome to Ocean Shores sign is a highly photographed, significant part of the experience when entering the city and should be recognized as such,” said Coastal Interpretive Center Board President, Nancy Eldridge. “The Museum of the North Beach and our friends at the Coastal Interpretive Center are proud to recognize this historical artifact,” added Museum of the North Beach Executive Director, Kelly Calhoun.
Sign dedication will commence at noon, Saturday January 18, 2020 at the city gates. A historical marker will be placed near the sign and this event will officially kick-off the year long Ocean Shores 50th anniversary celebration. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!
Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance pre scheduled appointments and walk ups welcome. Sign up in advance for an in-person appointment during this event by following this link:
https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/spmc or call 360-819-7836
Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.
Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.
Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12-4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2-4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4-6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.
Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program
Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.
Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.
Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12-4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2-4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4-6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.
Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program
Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.
Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.
Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.
Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program
Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.
Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.
Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.
Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program
Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.
Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.
Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.
Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program
Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.
20th Annual Master Gardener Home and Garden Show
Scheduled for May 14 and 15 at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
What a welcome sight will be the annual Home and Garden Show presented by the Master Gardener Foundation of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. This, the 20th annual show, arrives after the event had been postponed in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID 19. The event will take place on May 14 and 15 at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds.
The expo will feature both vendors from the home-improvement world and garden vendors, who will bring fresh ideas for this year’s planting season. Even the Master Gardeners will feature flowering plants at their booth. Don’t forget that Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer your gardening questions at their plant-clinic.
Saturday will find visitors to the show listening to a variety of speakers, including several Master Gardener presenters.
A premier Sunday appearance (noon on Sunday) will be Marianne Binetti. Long a favorite speaker for visitors to the show, she will talk about “The Heavenly H Plants: How to Grow and Use Hydrangeas, Hellebores and Heucheras in Western Washington Gardens.”
The show will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Admission and parking are free.
Learn more about the WSU Master Gardener Program by visiting PNWMG.org.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
20th Annual Master Gardener Home and Garden Show
Scheduled for May 14 and 15 at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
What a welcome sight will be the annual Home and Garden Show presented by the Master Gardener Foundation of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. This, the 20th annual show, arrives after the event had been postponed in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID 19. The event will take place on May 14 and 15 at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds.
The expo will feature both vendors from the home-improvement world and garden vendors, who will bring fresh ideas for this year’s planting season. Even the Master Gardeners will feature flowering plants at their booth. Don’t forget that Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer your gardening questions at their plant-clinic.
Saturday will find visitors to the show listening to a variety of speakers, including several Master Gardener presenters.
A premier Sunday appearance (noon on Sunday) will be Marianne Binetti. Long a favorite speaker for visitors to the show, she will talk about “The Heavenly H Plants: How to Grow and Use Hydrangeas, Hellebores and Heucheras in Western Washington Gardens.”
The show will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Admission and parking are free.
Learn more about the WSU Master Gardener Program by visiting PNWMG.org.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? This class is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in July. Any guest who attends a workshop in July will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 months of Free Signs. Each month our winner will be given a code for a free PYP workshop for the months of August 2022 – January 2023. Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. Along with creating a work of art project, we will be hosting trivia night! The theme is the movie Elf. Get a team of Elf trivia fans together and join us for a night of fun! We look forward to seeing you soon!
The FOSLS LAKE SYLVIA STATE PARK FALL FESTIVAL continues the tradition for our 12th year!
Come join us on SUNDAY, September 10th, 2023 from 8:30 – 4:00 for a day filled with fun and family activities.
If you enjoy running we have trail Races that begin at 8:30 am. From 10 – 4, you can find one of a kind art and hand crafted treasures at the Artisans Market and eat delicious food while enjoying great live music by talented local acts all on the peaceful shores of beautiful Lake Sylvia. There will also be a kayak paddling adventure, a Watershed Festival by the GH Stream Team, Galaxy Harbor Dancers and educational exhibits in the Legacy Pavilion. You can decorate a pumpkin or take a group photo in our photo booth and we will have kids activities as well.
Park for free at Simpson School (519 Simpson Ave W, Montesano WA), and take a free shuttle to the Festival. Parking inside the park is limited and requires a Discover Pass. Free Disabled Parking is available inside the park. Watch our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival for up to date information, applications, and schedules.