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Author Anthea Sharp and library staff member, Ryan Williams will talk about how to get your writing directly into the hands of readers. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together – a one book, one community reading program. For more information call 360-532-1710.
Writer Joanne Clarkson will help participants create personal memoirs – merging memory, emotion and meaning. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together – a one book, one community reading program. For more information call 360-268-0521.

Running by the cranberry bogs is an incredible experience, getting many up close and personal with one of Grays Harbors most famous industries. Offering a 10k, a 5k and a 3k run, the Jog the Bog and Beach Race in Grayland, Washington is fun for all levels of runners. Taking place on the beach and along the roads leading through the cranberry bogs, the terrain of this race is flat, easy to follow and fun for the whole family. Race participant s will receive a comparative t-shirt that is sure to bring back fond memories of this race each time you wear it. If you are in or near Westport in October, the Jog the Bog and Beach run is a must-do running event.
Writer Joanne Clarkson will help participants create personal memoirs – merging memory, emotion and meaning. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together – a one book, one community reading program. For more information call 360-288-2725.
Writer Joanne Clarkson will help participants create personal memoirs – merging memory, emotion and meaning. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together – a one book, one community reading program. For more information call 360-533-2360.
On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.
Grab your friends, family, and spatula for this FUN cooking school! You’ll learn seasonal recipes that are perfect for every holiday, occasion, and skill level that can be made with readily available ingredients. Lots of prizes given away during the show too!
Presented by KIX 95.3 The Harbor’s New Country and Grays Harbor Community Hospital

Amanda Park Timberland Library presents Mushroom Hunting for Beginners, 10:30-11:30 a.m., October 17 for adults and teens. An expert mycologist will show you how to get started hunting for mushrooms. She will bring samples of local mushrooms and talk about edible mushrooms and those you should leave behind. For more information call 360-288-2725.
Twister, Candyland, Chess and more! Come play the library’s board games with your friends or family. You can bring a snack to munch on while you play. For more information call 360-532-1710.
Landslide expert Stephen Slaughter will discuss Washington’s dynamic landscape and why it makes landslides one of the State’s most commonly occurring and devastating natural hazards. Slaughter works in the Landslide Hazards Program at the Department of Natural Resources. For more information call 360-533-2360.
Writer Joanne Clarkson will help participants create personal memoirs – merging memory, emotion and meaning. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together – a one book, one community reading program. For more information call 360-249-4211.
Enjoy spooky stories, raspy rhymes, bone-tingling songs and moonlit movement games! Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. Costumes welcome but not required. For more information call 360-288-2725.
Join Washington State’s Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen for a poetry workshop. Bring a photo of a loved one for the writing exercise. Beginning writers welcome. Space is limited. Register online, at the Library or call 360-533-2360 x2007. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together — a one book, one community reading program.
Learn how to create disgusting wounds, nauseating zombies, and horrifying monsters, just like they do in Hollywood! For more information call 360-249-4211.
The Elma Chamber of Commerce, along with Elma Businesses invite families to the 17th annual Elma Downtown Trick-or -Treat. Bring your trick or treaters to the Elma Chamber and participating businesses. Enjoy a wagon ride on the Elma Feed Store Shuttle, which will be loading and unloading at the Elma Chamber.
Join us for some pre-Halloween fun. Make a spooky craft, enjoy pizza and watch a movie. The library is normally closed at this time and is only open for the program. For more information call 360-532-1710.
Learn how to create disgusting wounds, nauseating zombies, and horrifying monsters, just like they do in Hollywood! For more information call 360-249-4211.
Enjoy Halloween-themed games and candy and event take a picture with spooky backgrounds. Kids ages 3 to 12 can enter the costume consent.
Trick or Treat! Grace Harbor Covenant Church will be passing out treat bags during the Aberdeen Downtown Halloween Spooktacular! See you at GHCC from 12pm-2pm! Visit us on Facebook @graceharborcovenantchurch.