This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
It’s the Sprout Film Festival and it’s here in Grays Harbor! Come enjoy an enlightening film featuring people with disabilities. The Arc and People First of Grays Harbor are hosting this film May 16th at 7pm at the 7th Street Theatre. The event includes 12 fun and inspirational films introducing people with disabilities, their challenges, and successes. Our goal is to raise awareness about the concerns and achievements people with intellectual and developmental disabilities face daily. The festival is engaging, interesting, and promotes inclusion. They will also be raffling a quilt made by self advocates of Quilt Harbor!
People first and the Arc of Grays Harbor are local advocates improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. Tickets are ten dollars each or a family pack of five tickets for twenty five dollars. Tickets available at the theatre, online at brown paper tickets, or at the Arc of Grays Harbor call today 537-7000
Start the evening with a short memorial and placement of flowers on Aberdeen’s Honor our Founding Family at 5:30 at Fern Hill Funeral Home (2208 Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen) followed by a social hour starting at 6:00pm at the Aberdeen Museum of History where you can mingle with friends and the suspects to gain clues to the murder and help to solve the case.
We will have special speakers, colorful characters and a killer desert.
The City of Aberdeen was founded by Mr. Samuel Benn on May 28, 1868, when Sam and his family landed on the banks of the Lower Chehalis. Mr. Benn’s birthday, July 2, is our official Founders’ Day. Join us the Saturday prior to Independence Day each year to celebrate our city and its rich history full of logging, fishing, saloons, brothels, crime, mystery, culture and much, much more.
There will be a parade starting at 11:00 a.m., once the parade is over stroll to Broadway Street to enjoy the children’s fun area and vendors of all kinds. Enjoy the day and end it with a Beer Garden with live music to dance to your hearts content.
Beginning at the beautiful 1905 Aberdeen Mansion, enjoy a guided walk around Broadway Hill passing stately homes built at the turn of the century. Marvel at the architectural excellence all while hearing stories about the luxurious lives of the past owners from your local tour guide. End the tour with an exclusive look inside the Aberdeen Mansion along with a story of the wealthy Hulbert family, refreshments to follow.
Proceeds benefit the Aberdeen Lions Club.
In writing poetry, Tod Marshall believes in determining the “where” of his creation: “Connecting creativity to place can allow the imagination to grow in unexpected ways.”
Washington State’s Poet Laureate will give a workshop at the Westport Timberland Library. He will invite participants to explore ways of bonding imagination to landscape, taking inspiration from the natural beauty of Western Washington.
Kaleidoscope Belly Dance presents MOSAIC IN MOTION; A celebration of performing arts, providing an environment for expression of movement for performers of all genres, ages, and levels of experience. This is a Free show that features many different genres of dance performance. A family friendly showcase of performance talent – dancers and performers to music – from Grays Harbor and beyond! This is a great way to show off how awesome our community is!
Painting and Story-time event with your favorite ‘brave’ Princess! Bring your kids to hear a story, get photos, and paint a one of a kind masterpiece to take home with them! Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult for entire event.
Best oysters on the Harbor and all you can eat!
Gather on Front Street for our yearly umbrella parade. The only day we hope it rains here at the beach! Make sure to decorate your umbrella, there will be prizes given for most creative and fun umbrella designs. The parade will begin at Cottage Rentals and loop around town until ending at The Sweet Life with story-time and treats with a Princess!
Head to the town hall for an always fun and entertaining family magic show with Patrick Patrick and the mind bending, Brian Ledbetter!
The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.
The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.
The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.
The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.
Dogs and their parents are invited to this festival celebrating the talents and uniqueness of our special loved ones. Games and sporting events and an auction all Fido friendly.
The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 9-13, 2017 in Elma. Promising great food, fun, animals and entertainment. Appearing Wednesday, Aug. 9th on the Pepsi Stage is Old Dominion. Thursday, Aug. 10th is the Coats, Seattle’s premiere a capella group. Saturday, Aug. 12 check out the Car Races followed by Petty Fever, one of the nation’s top Tom Petty Tribute Bands. Daily entertainment includes Davis Carnival rides, the comedy and magic of Steve the Pretty Good, Muriel’s Petting Zoo, and A Walk on the Wild Side animal display. Plus local entertainment such as the Olson Brothers, Fair Talent Show, Cheerleading Exhibitions and more! Check the website for details.
Family friendly street fair with vendors, beer garden, food, entertainment, and more.
Watch a new release at the library! We’ll provide the popcorn, you bring a comfy pillow. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.
LOVE LETTERS
Written by A. R. Gurney
Directed by Ben Hohman
Reader’s Theatre for all ages.
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years, where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of “good schools.” While Andy if off at war, Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and eventually is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved in a brief affair, but it is too late for both of them. However, Andy’s last letter, written to her mother after Melissa’s untimely death, makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant and gave to each other over the years; physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.
Performance dates: Every Friday and Saturday evening with curtain time at 7:30. Each weekend features a different cast.
Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at:
aberdeendriftwood.com
Dinesh D’Souza is one of the most controversial political researcher and commentator, who has challenged Democrats, Rhino Republicans and Media on their false narratives about our Constitution and American history. His movie ‘Death of A Nation’ explains the similarities between Presidents Lincoln and Trump elections, how our country is divided and who is behind it all!
‘Death of A Nation’ is set to be released in 1,000 theatres across the nation but The MAGA Network & MAGA One Radio has an Exclusive VIP Pre-Screening Event August 1, 7:00p at the Riverside Cinema in Abderdeen. There are a limited number of tickets, so if you want to see this important history documentary, buy your tickets now at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/death-of-a-nation-prescreening-aberdeen-tickets-47935185430
For more information on this film and to see the the trailer:
Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘Death of A Nation’ A Historic Documentary of American History By: Chrissy Piccolo
A one of a kind runway fashion show! Artists of all media have produced wearable works of art to present on the runway for a one night only event. Front row seating is limited and tickets must be purchased at The Dusty Trunk in Ocean Shores for $25 each.
General Admission tickets may be purchased Online at www.stagewestcommunitytheatre.org or at the Dusty Trunk in Ocean Shores for $20 each.
No host bar will be available. Doors open at 6:30pm with show starting at 7:30pm.
Show is rated PG-13. Suitable for well behaved children accompanied by an adult.
Join us for a special DIY workshop with our friends from The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery! In addition to creating a personalized wood sign from our gallery, you will be treated to a hands-on cookie decorating demonstration by The Sugar Canvas Boutique Bakery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step. The cost for a workshop is $35 for guests and pre-registration is required. This workshop includes an added fee of $32 for the extra instruction time and cookie decorating supplies, which will be collected during the registration process. 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