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.

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Oct
28
Sat
Haunted Weekend @ Navy Getaways Pacific Beach
Oct 28 all-day

Free activities include a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, late night ghost hunt, and a local haunted house. Other activities include bewitched bowling Friday and Saturday and adult karaoke in the bar on Saturday night.

**Open to all active duty, reservists, retired military, DoD employees, and sponsored guests**

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NaNoWriMo at the Library: Prep Party @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Write the novel you’ve always wanted to write – now. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun and exciting way to challenge yourself to write 50,000 words (approximately 175 pages) during the month of November! In this 1-hour session learn how to sign up for NaNoWriMo, get information about available resources and library write-ins, and receive a writing packet full of tips, ideas, and other essentials.

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Spooktacular Speak Easy @ Loft Martini and Wine Bar
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm

Join The Loft Martini and Wine Bar for a Spooktacular Speak-Easy Halloween Party

Celebrate the prohibition era with drink specials, fun decor and $50 gift certificate for the winning couple costume that fits our theme.  No cover charge.

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Nov
4
Sat
Toast the Harbor Wine and Food Festival @ Toast the Harbor Wine and Food Festival
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A Wine and Food Tasting event featuring Northwest wineries, local distillers, and breweries along with local food vendors.

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Nov
10
Fri
Toast to Vets Party @ Seabrook Town Hall
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mill 109 Restaurant and Pub partners with Wishkah River Distillery for this social gathering celebrating the heroes in our community, the Veterans.

4 specialty cocktails made with Wishkah River Distillery Spirits will be paired with 4 mouth-watering small plates created by Mill 109 chefs. +21 Party for Adults

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Nov
21
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join other community members in a book discussion of “Where’d You Go Bernadette” by Maria Semple. New members are always welcome! Call the library at 360-482-3737 or stop by the library to request a copy of the book.

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Dec
9
Sat
Open House @ Riley Jackson Real Estate Westport Office
Dec 9 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Open House @ Riley Jackson Real Estate Westport Office | Westport | Washington | United States

Riley Jackson Real Estate, Inc.’s Westport office Open House. Riley Jackson has moved to a new location in Westport, and to celebrate, we are opening our doors to the community.

* Refreshments
* Door Prizes

We are excited to share our new offices with you, and celebrate a very successful two years as Westport’s newest real estate brokerage.

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Dec
19
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Elma Timberland Library
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join other community members in a book discussion of “My Beloved World,” by Sonia Sotomayor. New members are always welcome! Call the library at 360-482-3737 or stop by the library to request a copy of the book.

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Dec
22
Fri
White Elephant Gift Exchange @ Seabrook Town Hall
Dec 22 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Join us at Seabrook’s Town Hall for a fun evening exchanging gifts.  Bring a wrapped gift to “swap” with others as we celebrate the holiday season with our community.

Cash Bar with Holiday Drinks. This event is for adults only.
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Feb
10
Sat
Renewable Energy For Your Farm or Rural Business Workshop @ Grays Harbor PUD Nichols Building
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This workshop will cover a host of renewable energy topics including solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, and in-line hydropower. It will provide information on how to get grant writing assistance, receive available utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing for farmers and rural business owners who wish to purchase renewable energy equipment. The USDA Renewable Energy For America Program (REAP) grant deadline is March 31, 2018.

To RSVP, email us.

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Mar
7
Wed
Acrylic & Watercolor Workshop @ Oakville Timberland Library
Mar 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Bring your supplies and join us for acrylic & watercolor fun. For Adults

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Mar
13
Tue
Crafternoon @ McCleary Timberland Library
Mar 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Enjoy a fun filled hour of art and craft projects. Each session we will present a new craft project for you to create. Grab a neighbor, bring a friend and come join us. All supplies and instructions are provided. For Adults

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Mar
16
Fri
Razor Clam Festival VIP Dinner and Auction @ Shilo Inn
Mar 16 @ 5:00 pm

A delicious buffet dinner of prime rib with all the fixings and yummy seafood appetizer stations are the perfect added touch to kick off a great night of fun for all. Also, we will be treated to musical performance by local legend, Ericka Corban.

The evening will conclude with a live auction with many desirable items. Not to mention there will also be a blind wine pull, where for only $20 you can get a bottle of wine that has a minimum value of $20 all the way up $100! Seats are limited so make sure to contact the Chamber to purchase your tickets.

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Mar
17
Sat
Razor Clam Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am

The 12th Annual Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival & Seafood Extravaganza, chowder competitions, food, vendors, family zone, and MORE. Fun for the whole family.

There will also be a clam dig that will begin around 5:30 p.m., but then come on back once you’ve gotten your 15 clams so you can warm up and enjoy a Karaoke Contest with $1000 in prize money! 1st place will receive a $500 prize, 2nd place will receive $350, and 3rd place will receive $150. The first 40 people to sign up and pay the $25 entry fee will be entered into the contest which will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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Mar
21
Wed
Books on 8th @ 8th St. Ale House
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

If you are an adult who likes to read Young Adult books, then this book club is for you. This month we will be discussing “The Wrath and the Dawn” by Renee Ahdieh. New members are always welcome.

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Apr
7
Sat
Ocean Shores Food Bank Dinner and Auction @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Apr 7 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

3rd Annual Food Bank Benefit.  Silent Auction from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Dinner by George Lee at 6:00 p.m.. Music at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Live Auction at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at the Ocean Shores Visitor Center.

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Apr
25
Wed
Music Jam @ Elma Timberland Library
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come play and sing with a group of music enthusiasts who share a love of music in the Elma Library meeting room. Players of all levels are welcome. BYOI (bring your own instrument). We do not offer instruction.

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Apr
28
Sat
Make It @ The Library: Handmade Cards @ Elma Timberland Library
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm

Put your artistic side to work during this program. Make handmade cards using several techniques with spray ink. All supplies are provided.

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Aug
24
Fri
Instagram Class for Small Businesses @ Tinderbox Coffee Roasters
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instagram Class for Small Businesses @ Tinderbox Coffee Roasters | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Are you a small business owner? Do you KNOW you should be utilizing instagram for your business but are afraid to start? Do you have an instagram and feel stuck and unable to grow your audience and generate income?

This class is for you! Learn how to grow and engage your audience, drive traffic to your website, and create a profile that’s personal and informative. This class will be 2 hours long and occurring on Friday, August 24th at 6pm and Saturday, August 25th at 6pm. Cost is $25. Location will be at Tinderbox Coffee Roasters in Aberdeen, WA.

Bring a notebook! If you’d like to have your instagram critiqued in class, please email me your profile: junipertreephoto@gmail.com

There is limited space in these two classes – only 11 per slot to keep things community oriented and personal. If spaces fill, another class will be scheduled to include more people. Email or call for further questions!

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Sep
29
Tue
WA Wage Law Webinar for Business Owners @ On Line
Sep 29 @ 9:00 am
WA Wage Law Webinar for Business Owners @ On Line

L&I Essentials for Business series: Employment Standards/Wage & Hour Rules

Join the Washington SBDC to receive basic employer information for employers in Washington state. This webinar will be help current employers check to see if they are covering the bases and is essential for new and pivoting employers. Considerations from hiring independent contractors to minimum wage, overtime (including recent rule changes), paid sick leave & protected leave, Equal pay Act, worker protections,

This no cost webinar will cover:

Paying wages
Meal and rest periods
Employing minors
Leaves
Prevailing Wage
Record keeping
The presenter will be Mia Johnstone, Washington SBDC Certified Business advisor.

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Dec
10
Thu
Enterprise for Equity 20th Anniversary Fundraising Virtual Gala: Stories of Resilience @ Virtual
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Enterprise for Equity 20th Anniversary Fundraising Virtual Gala: Stories of Resilience @ Virtual

Enterprise for Equity believes in the power of business ownership for people with limited incomes to change lives, grow futures and build economies! Attend our virtual 20th Anniversary Fundraising Gala to support individuals starting and growing small businesses in nine counties in Western Washington. Financial well-being is at the heart of E4E’s financial education and strength-based workshops, business training programs, business coaching and microloan fund in Grays Harbor and eight other Washington counties.

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Jan
26
Fri
HOCM After Hours: Fossils, Friends, & Old Fashioneds @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HOCM After Hours: Fossils, Friends, & Old Fashioneds @ Hands On Children's Museum

We’re back from extinction and we’ve changed our name!
Join us for a Dino-mite night at our Adults Only (21+) special event! Same great fun with an all-new-name HOCM After Hours. (Move over Adult Swim!) This is the perfect time for fossils, friends, and old fashioneds! Dig up your curiosity, dust off your khakis, and shake your bones to DJ Wes Jamieson. Unearth the secrets of paleontology with fossil experts from the Fossil Team PDX. Meet birds of prey with the Raptor Ambassadors and The Falconer. Try your hand at whiskey trivia, learn about distilling and craft your own infusion. Go back in time to the dawn of the dinosaurs and make a dino egg bath bomb and create a wax fossil cast.

Check out our website for more details and activities!

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