Aberdeen Events Calendar

The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.

You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.

The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.

The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.

This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.

You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.

The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.

You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.

The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.

The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.

This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.

You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

GoTeam, a nationwide endurance team, will begin its bike ride in Pacific Beach and then stop in Olympia that same day as part of its 4,200-mile trip across America. The ride will conclude on July 25, 2014 in Wilmington, North Carolina. After leaving Pacific Beach, GoTeam’s second stop will be in Olympia.

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate all things French as the farm’s 5,000 irises bloom.

This year the festival also includes a French style marketplace called Art In The Vines hosted by the Westport Art Festival serving as an exciting precursor to the annual Westport Art Festival in August.

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Help make the second annual Ice Cream and Books zine (a handmade magazine) about a book you like. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Each year Ocean Shores plays host to more than 50,000 guests for a fantastic and fabulous 4th of July celebration.

This year ACT will join the celebration with the Family Fourth Festival, a day of fun and games for the whole family to enjoy and participate in.

There will be games, food, vendors and entertainment for all.

Seaport Landing will host a day of family fun activities to celebrate America’s Independence, including a closing fireworks ceremony. Parking is available on site. A $5 donation per car is appreciated. Stick around and enjoy as the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain take  guests out to view the fireworks display over the Chehalis River. Food and beverages on July 4th at Seaport Landing provided by Galway Bay Irish Pub of Ocean Shores.

The event schedule is as follows:

Noon: Gates open at Seaport Landing; cannon fire on the hour until the fireworks

3 p.m. to 6 p.m: walk-on tours of Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain

3 p.m. to 7 p.m: Music by local bands Gebular, Razors and Red Flags, and more

7 p.m. to 9 p.m: Rods on the River classic cars display

9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m: Fireworks Sail on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain.

If you would like to enjoy the fireworks aboard the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Cheiftan, tickets can be purchased online here, or by calling 800-200-5239.

The Coastal Interpretive Center is having a fundraising event called the “Seafood Shindig.” The event will feature local Quinault Tribal members preparing salmon in the traditional way. It will be served with coleslaw, garlic bread, water or pop, and dessert. Spaghetti will be offered as an alternative if someone would rather not have salmon. Galway Bay Pub is partnering to offer additional beverages for sale in an outside beer garden. We are selling tickets for three timeslots (2:00, 4:00, and 6:00). Tickets are available at Coastal Interpretive Center, Ocean Shores Visitor Center, The Dusty Trunk, Sipping Serendipity, Gordon’s Antiques, and in Aberdeen at GH Wine Sellars and the Visitors Center.

In addition to the dinner, we will be having a silent auction and raffle items during each time slot. We hope that lots of our locals see the benefit of keeping the Interpretive Center open for all to enjoy.

Grays Harbor County Extension staff will present a session on preserving homegrown and farm fresh produce on Thursday, July 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

This program is designed for adults looking for expert advice, answers to questions and the latest tips in time for the harvest and canning season. Attendees may bring their pressure canner gauges to be checked.

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Blood donors are invited to make reservations for Westport Winery’s next Bella Blood Drive and join the Roberts family as they give the gift of life. The winery will accept reservations for up to three donors every 15 minutes during this timeframe. Free refreshments will be provided to donors. Basic donor criteria is available here or by calling 1-866-236-3276. Blood donors can donate every 56 days. For more information, visit Westport Winery’s website here.

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Holistic Wellness and Psychic Fair. Lots of vendors and classes all day long! Click here for info. Donations for Meals on Wheels appreciated!

Enjoy playing in this disc golf tournament complete with two rounds of 18, one throw per player per hole games (holes between 180 and 250 feet.)

Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. Each player will have their own scorecard and mark “A” for aces and “M” for holes on which they hit metal.

The player with the most aces after the second round is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin con-test is then held to determine the event winner.

For further details, please contact Aberdeen Department of Parks and Recreation.

The Oakville Timberland Library, in partnership with the City of Oakville and the Chehalis Tribe, present a six-week series of programs on creating a healthy lifestyle. This week’s event is Seasonal Canning.

Mary Sanders will present an introduction to canning and offer tips for preserving fresh foods. Particiants will receive samples to take home.