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 North Beach Singers of Ocean Shores will present their Spring Concert: A Rainbow of Color. Each song is based on a color: i.e. Purple People Eater, Yellow Submarine, Blue Moon, Red River Valley, Over the Rainbow.
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Bank.
Artists of all media are invited to create functional and not so functional pieces of “clothing” and accessories to be presented in a one-of-a-kind runway fashion show to be held at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. This show is intended to create opportunities for local citizens, artists, and designers explore artistic expression in a fun, safe and encouraging environment by providing them a unique way to display their work. Tickets available at the Ocean Shores Convention Center Visitors Bureau and Dolores’ and Fay’s Boutique in Ocean Shores. A no-host bar will be available. Show is suitable for well behaved children 13 and older.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
Put on by the Friends of Ocean Shores Library. Book sales are held in the Library Meeting Room. Books Galore: all genres – paperbacks, hard covers, fiction, cookbooks, children’s books, local interest, audio, DVD. Most 2 for $1.00. All proceeds and donations support programming for all ages at the Library. Donations welcome.
Put on by the Friends of Ocean Shores Library. Book sales are held in the Library Meeting Room. Books Galore: all genres – paperbacks, hard covers, fiction, cookbooks, children’s books, local interest, audio, DVD. Most 2 for $1.00. All proceeds and donations support programming for all ages at the Library. Donations welcome.
August 11 and 12, 2017 have been selected as the dates for the reunion for graduates of Moclips and North Beach High Schools. The reunion is held every three years, and is open to all graduates of the school’s 93-year history.
The reunion kicks off with a meet-and-greet Mexican fiesta on the 11th at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 6 PM.
Saturday the events begin with an 11 AM bowling event at the Ocean Shores Bowl, followed by a prime rib dinner Saturday night at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 5:30 PM and ending with a bonfire on the beach after the dinner.
The bowling party is open to all ages, with the evening events open to ages 21 and over only.
Signup is available on by going to the reunion event site, or by contacting Julie (Figg) Stryker, or send an email to mayesjn@aol.com for more details.
Mention “All-Hyak Reunion” for discounted room rates at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
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.
August 11 and 12, 2017 have been selected as the dates for the reunion for graduates of Moclips and North Beach High Schools. The reunion is held every three years, and is open to all graduates of the school’s 93-year history.
The reunion kicks off with a meet-and-greet Mexican fiesta on the 11th at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 6 PM.
Saturday the events begin with an 11 AM bowling event at the Ocean Shores Bowl, followed by a prime rib dinner Saturday night at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino beginning at 5:30 PM and ending with a bonfire on the beach after the dinner.
The bowling party is open to all ages, with the evening events open to ages 21 and over only.
Signup is available on by going to the reunion event site, or by contacting Julie (Figg) Stryker, or send an email to mayesjn@aol.com for more details.
Mention “All-Hyak Reunion” for discounted room rates at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
Attention kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome! Human-powered boat activities on the North Park lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.
The cost of the ticket covers entry into a door prize drawing, live entertainment, non-alcoholic drinks, and a large German themed meal. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
All money raised will be used to help our neighbors in the Grays Harbor community. Projects include expanding 1st Presbyterian’s facility into a larger community garden, purchasing hygiene and school items for distribution by local churches and nonprofits, other assistance for families and neighbors in need, and funding Saron’s new monthly after school and free dinner program. For more information, go here.
Join us in celebrating award-winning author Peter Donahue’s new book Three Sides Water at Harbor House Writers with novelist Scott Elliott in Aberdeen on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Washington author Peter Donahue will read from his new book Three Sides Water at Harbor House Writers with novelist Scott Elliott in Aberdeen on June 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM. In his latest work of literary fiction, Donahue distills the raw and vivid world of the Olympic Peninsula into a stunning work that challenges what it means to live life with purpose and integrity.
THE BOOK
Across the dramatic landscape of the Pacific Northwest’s Olympic Peninsula, Donahue’s characters take extraordinary actions to transcend the limitations imposed upon them. Marguerite struggles with the emotional aftermath of sexual assault amidst the mysticism and untamed wilderness of the Pacific coast in the 1920s. Avery navigates life as a “juvenile delinquent” while the social and political convulsions of the 1960s transform the world around him. Chris escapes the present-day mill town where he grew up, only to find he must reconcile his true self with the troubling persona he’s taken on.
THE AUTHOR
Peter Donahue is the author of the novels Clara and Merritt and Madison House, winner of the 2005 Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction, and the short story collection The Cornelius Arms. He is co-editor of the 2016 edition of the memoir Seven Years on the Pacific Slope and the anthologies Reading Seattle and Reading Portland. His Retrospective Review column on Northwest literature has appeared in Columbia: The Magazine of Northwest History since 2005. He teaches at Wenatchee Valley College at Omak and lives in Winthrop, Washington.
In addition to reading passages from each of the short novels in Three Sides Water, Peter will be spending some time discussing Olympic Peninsula literature and fielding questions from the audience.
HOQUIAM, WA – Saron Lutheran – First Presbyterian Church of Hoquiam is holding a free Vacation Bible School for local children ages 4 to 12 years old. It will include a free meal and the theme is Racing with God.
What: Racing with God Vacation Bible School
When: Monday, July 30th through Thursday, August 2 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Where: First Presbyterian building
210 K St
Hoquiam, WA 98550
This is a free VBS and meal for children 4 to 12 years old. This includes, music, story time, arts and crafts, field games, and so much more!
How to register: Racing with God is free to all Grays Harbor children ages four to 12 years old (just finished 5th grade). To register go to http://sarongraysharbor.org/vbs-registration/, email Pastor Michelle de Beauchamp at sarongraysharbor@gmail.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
Local authors Jan Bono and Joseph Sykes will be signing books at Harbor Books in Hoquiam. Jan Bono is the author of the Sylvia Avery cozy mystery series, set on the Long Beach Peninsula, and many other works. Joseph Sykes has published numerous collection of poetry celebrating life in Grays Harbor, including I Am Inspired: A Collection of Poems for the People and Places of Grays Harbor Washington.
WorkSource is holding a FREE indoor Pop-Up Event at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Wednesday, September 22nd from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Come and chat in-person with WorkSource staff to learn about the resources we offer and how we can assist with your job search. Recruiters from local employers will also be present. Bring questions and copies of your resume if you are ready to apply!
If you are an employer located in Grays Harbor County and are interested in recruiting at this event, please email Micah Pong at mpong@thurstonchamber.com . Employer space is limited.
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email Mpong@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 347-6054, to request an accommodation.
Heather Osoy is an Aberdeen resident, Women’s Fiction Writers Association member, and homeschool mama.
Come in to learn about and purchase a signed copy of her debut psychological women’s fiction novel, TO HOLD ONESELF.
Already have a copy of her novel? Bring it in to be signed!
Checked it out at the library already? Come in to buy your own signed copy!
?Book Blurb?
On a damp, breezy morning in the spring of 2018, we meet Carol Davis- a charismatic hospice patient. She has a confession to make. That confession leads to a desperate plea, as she wants to redeem herself before time runs out. There is help, but it comes with unwelcome consequences. It becomes apparent that there is more behind the confession… and more to Carol.?Events unfold through the perspectives of a few other women in her life: Lauren, Jamie and Denise. Unbeknownst to those three, they suffer from similar invisible wounds. They also share a conviction that their ability to mend themselves depends on how well they cater to a woman they think they know.