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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.
Make THIS your “Weekend At The Coast”! Visit the Westport Art Festival’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Premiere 2-day outdoor festival of Art and Fine Crafts, with Music, Food, Beer Garden. Also, special celebration events such as Saturday night’s comedy show with Seattle comic David Crowe. All kinds of music – Blues, Country, Indie Rock and the newly popular Hang Drum. All set against the lovely Westport Marina, with the beautiful Olympics as the backdrop. Make it a 4 -day weekend and spend some time exploring 18 miles of unspoiled beaches, do some charter fishing, and then catch the 2017 Solar Eclipse on Monday morning! This will be a terrific weekend to come and spend some time at the coast!
Join us for an evening of impact as we raise awareness on the delicate subject of child sex trafficking. Expert speaker, Dr. Cyndi Romine (founder of Called To Rescue) will teach prevention, share facts & statistics, and help attendees understand the truths of what is happening throughout WA and the world. To lighten the mood, we are mixing in live performances from Jackie Mitchell, Wil Russoul, and Ericka Corban. Enjoy food, beverages, beer & wine provided by Mill 109 & Hoquiam Brewing Company.
From 10:00 p.m. until midnight, our post-event celebration continues at Hoquiam Brewing Company with more live music, activities, and a social gathering. Get to know the speakers, performers, and producers of Be Great!
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, October 7 & 8 at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, October 7 & 8 at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 4th & 5th at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free.For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 4th & 5th at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free.For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Sorting Event Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 25, 26 at 9am. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Sorting Event Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 25, 26 at 9am. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, December 2-3, at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, December 2-3, at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
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
April 18th will be Grays Harbor Stream Teams second Biology and Brews pub talk at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen WA.
Jennifer Riedmayer, Nonpoint Water Quality Specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology, will be speaking on water quality and the Newaukum Basin.
The talk starts at 5:00 pm, I will be around after to answer questions.
Washington’s economy is booming
Are you experiencing the boom in your business, organization, and community?
When it comes to training existing employees and finding qualified new hires, the challenge is real in rural Washington. Education, workforce training, and other services may or may not be available where you live. If they are—then are they working for you? Effective policy for rural regions can only be informed by the “lived in” experience of people in those communities. That’s the purpose behind this Rural Community Vitality Forum in Aberdeen that asks the local community what’s working, and what’s not. Tell us your story, give us your perspective, and help shape solutions. This will be a facilitated but free-flowing discussion, so come prepared to participate.
We’re listening, and so is the U.S. Department of Labor
This rural “listening tour” is brought to you by the state’s Workforce Board, which helps convene and oversee the state’s workforce system. An economist from the Workforce Board will provide a snapshot of the local economy. Then a facilitator funded by the U.S. Department of Labor will help us capture your comments and frame next steps. Once the comments are compiled you’ll have a chance to provide input before a report is provided to state and federal policymakers. This is your chance to be heard, and make a difference where you live.
We need a firm headcount for our business breakfast (7:30 a.m.) and our community forum. So register today for these free events at:
http://www.wtb.wa.gov/RuralCommunityVitalityForums.asp
Whether you own a “home in the woods” or many acres of land, this “out in the woods” educational event is packed with practical “how-to” information that you need to know.
Stewarding land is both rewarding and challenging. Successful management is due to the decisions you make and the actions you take. Attending the Family Forest Field Day will prepare you to plan and execute sound practices, enabling you to accomplish your management objectives, reduce risks, and protect your financial investment.
Don’t own land but are still interested in learning more about forests? Maybe you’re thinking about buying some forestland but want to see what you’re getting into? All are welcome!
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.
Join us for new art, talk with the artists, music, historical photos, local art and fun.
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
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.
