Aberdeen Events Calendar

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.

Before there were blogs, people wrote in journals! Be inspired to begin writing a journal of your own. Blank notebooks are provided, or you can bring your own. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Join library staff for sing along stories then make your own musical instruments at an interactive story time. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.

The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.

In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.

Douglas Rhoades, author of “Labels, Leadville and Lore” will speak on reading food labels and how labels have changed our history. The first 20 people will receive a copy of his book. Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.

America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The first of four sessions covers Broadway and Tin Pan Alley music and features the film “Broadway: The American Musical.”

Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.

The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.

In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.

Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.

The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.

In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.

Analyze evidence and clues to solve the “Cracks in the Wall” murder mystery. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

If you like to create with LEGO® bricks,this is your chance to build, build, build! This event is a part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Deborah Baker, Ph.D, will discuss how our beliefs, attitudes and emotions sabotage our health and offer techniques to manage them. The first 20 people will receive a copy of her book: “101 Great Ways to Improve your Life, Vol 2.” Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.

America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The second of four sessions covers Rock music and features the film “The History of Rock and Roll: Episode 6 Plugging In.”

Immerse yourself in the world of steampunk crafts, activities and music. Add metallic parts like watch gears to hats and necklaces; make temporary tattoos and play quirky Victorian parlor games, all to a background of steampunk images and rock music. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

The Olympic National Forest is hosting open houses asking the public to share the areas and roads they use on the Forest.  This information will help the Forest identify a financially sustainable road system that meets diverse access needs, minimizes environmental harm, and is safe and dependable because it is scaled to available resources.

“Your participation will help us understand your access needs,” said Forest Supervisor Reta Laford.  “It would be particularly helpful to know what areas you use on the Forest and what roads you use to get there.”

The open houses will be held around the Olympic Peninsula during the summer of 2014.

In addition to attending open houses, the public may provide comments using the web-based map or on-line questionnaire on the Forest website here.  Questionnaires are also available at any Olympic National Forest office.  Comments will be taken until August 31, 2014.

Mary Sanders will present an introduction to canning that offers quick tips and information to start preserving fresh foods. Participants will receive a sample to take home. Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.

What’s the difference between “juicing” and “smoothies”? Join in a presentation and discussion with Registered Dietitian Pat Odiorne. Free screening for sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure will be available. Register online at here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.

Bring a favorite stuffed animal toy for a sleepover at the library. After an evening of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games, we’ll tuck the animals in and say goodnight. Come back the next day to pick up your friend and find out what mischief the animals got into during the night! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The third of four sessions covers Blues and Gospel music and features two films – “Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues” and “Say Amen, Somebody.”

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 North Beach Singers of Ocean Shores will host a Kick-Off to begin preparing for their Winter Concerts in December. New members are welcome.

Calling all lovers of the night sky. Join in a session of fascinating astronomy activities. Use glow-in-the-dark paint to create your own star chart for tracking the constellations, discover your star sign, make an astrolabe, simulate a black hole, and make a miniature simulation of the expansion of the universe. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

America’s Music is a free film series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The final of four sessions covers Country and Bluegrass music and features the film “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music.”