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The annual auction is Rotary’s primary fundraising activity of the year and the proceeds fund the Aberdeen Rotary Club Foundation for scholarships, community grants and youth activities.
The evening begins with a hosted cocktail hour and silent auctions at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the live auction following. This year’s auctioneers are Gary Morean and Vini Samuel. Some of the auction items include a hot air balloon ride for two over greater Seattle and Eastside area plus two nights at the famous Cottage Lake Tree House named “The Nest” designed by HG TV’s Tree House Masters host Pete Nelson; a 55″ LG 4k LED Ultra High Def Smart TV; entertainment and hotel packages including: prime seats for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at the Fifth Avenue Theatre; tickets to the Billy Joel concert on May 20, 2016; tickets to Motown – the Musical at the Paramount.
Funds raised by the auction are distributed by the Aberdeen Rotary Club Foundation to local scholarship opportunities for students, community needs such as United Way and YMCA, sponsorship of Aberdeen Rotary Business Week at Aberdeen High School, the Aberdeen Rotary Homeless Youth Education Fund, annual distribution of dictionaries to fourth graders in all Aberdeen and Cosmopolis elementary schools. Past projects have included the A. J. West Playground, improvements to the GH Community Hospital, and the Aberdeen Rotary Log Pavilion built by Rotarians and donated to the City of Aberdeen. The club is part of Rotary International with 1.2 million members around the world.
Kids Day will include; Mechanical bull rides for all kids ages 16 and under, Bouncy Houses, Balloon art by Professor Bamboozle, face painting, gold mining, trike races, steer roping, and kids can make their own “saddle bag snacks” to take with them, and games. This is also a great time to get your kids signed up for the stick horse races during the rodeo. The first 200 kids, under 10 years old will take home their very own stick horse after the races. Bring your cell phone or camera for photo opportunities!
Join us as we honor Elma’s Citizen of the Year. You won’t want to miss this evening of fun festivities! The Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet includes:
- a prime rib and prawns dinner
- Social hour
- live musical entertainment
- silent auction
- our grand finale, the awards presentation
Help the Elma Chamber of Commerce honor these special people who contribute so much of their time, talent, and energy to help make our community great.
Tickets can be purchased at Dennis Company, Elma Variety Store, Elma HealthMart Pharmacy or the Elma Visitors Station. To charge by phone, call the Elma Chamber of Commerce at 360-482-3055.
Join your neighbors in search of treasures at the indoor community garage sale in Elam.
Proceeds from food sales will benefit local scholarships.
Join your neighbors in search of treasures at the indoor community garage sale in Elam.
Proceeds from food sales will benefit local scholarships.
Children and their families are invited to enjoy the festivities at the McCleary Timberland Library for the Bear Festival. The suggested dress code is royal finery suitable to meet the princess. There will be stories, crafts, games and treats.
Refreshments are provided by the Bear Festival Royalty Committee. Prizes are provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library
All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public.
Grays Harbor County’s Public Health and Social Services Department, in partnership with local art guilds and associations, is hosting an “Art for Health” Gala to promote the positive impact art has on our community’s health. You can find more information at http://www.healthygh.org/art
Bargain hunters won’t want to miss this huge two-day fundraiser held at the shelter on East Jensen Road, off of Brockdale. Donated items for the sale are gladly accepted during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
While you are there, don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets. Alderbrook Resort and Spa, our local pet-friendly gem, has kindly donated a night’s stay in a beautiful Canal View room. This is a $500 value during the summer months. Tickets are $3 each and will be available at the shelter during open hours through May 30. The winner will be announced May 31.
Bargain hunters won’t want to miss this huge two-day fundraiser held at the shelter on East Jensen Road, off of Brockdale. Donated items for the sale are gladly accepted during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
While you are there, don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets. Alderbrook Resort and Spa, our local pet-friendly gem, has kindly donated a night’s stay in a beautiful Canal View room. This is a $500 value during the summer months. Tickets are $3 each and will be available at the shelter during open hours through May 30. The winner will be announced May 31.
Join your neighbors in search of treasures at the indoor community garage sale in Elma. Proceeds from food sales will benefit local scholarships.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!
All Kids who are ages 7 to 16 years old (by June 15) are invited to audition for 7th Street Kids’ production of “The Little Mermaid.” No prior experience is required. Kids who audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must fill out and sign forms before auditions. Kids will be taught a short song and dance to perform for the directors at auditions. Approximately 50 Kids will be cast for the musical.
Join your neighbors in search of treasures at the indoor community garage sale in Elma. Proceeds from food sales will benefit local scholarships.
South Beach Arts Association will open That Summer Gallery every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 1 through Sept 25. Over 50 artists from the Harbor and surrounding communities will display and sell their artwork. Wide variety of medium including glass, pottery, hand tied knots on glass floats, jewelry, mosaics, silver jewelry, painting, photography
During the summer, there will be special weekends at the gallery. July 1–4 will feature artwork from grade school students who participated in the Fine Arts portion of the After School Program at Ocosta School. Members of the SBAA took turns teaching an art medium each month. The following is a schedule of other special weekends to look forward to this summer at the gallery:
- July 9–10: Garden art and plant sale
- Aug. 6–7: Join us for a collaborative urban art project.
- Aug. 27: Silk scarf painting demonstration with Kristi Beitzel
- Sept 24–25: Fall Out with the miniature art exhibit.
For more information about the gallery, visit SBAA’s Facebook page here.
Beginning at the beautiful 1905 Aberdeen Mansion, enjoy a guided walk around Broadway Hill passing stately homes built at the turn of the century. Marvel at the architectural excellence all while hearing stories about the luxurious lives of the past owners from your local tour guide. End the tour with an exclusive look inside the Aberdeen Mansion along with a story of the wealthy Hulbert family, refreshments to follow.
Proceeds benefit the Aberdeen Lions Club.
Beginning at the beautiful 1905 Aberdeen Mansion, enjoy a guided walk around Broadway Hill passing stately homes built at the turn of the century. Marvel at the architectural excellence all while hearing stories about the luxurious lives of the past owners from your local tour guide. End the tour with an exclusive look inside the Aberdeen Mansion along with a story of the wealthy Hulbert family, refreshments to follow.
Proceeds benefit the Aberdeen Lions Club!
100 Artist and Craft Vendors surround the Downtiwn core. Kids cornet, live entertainment all day and 4 block of classic cars. Evening concert at the D&R Theater featuring KANSAS. All day family fun.
Beginning at the beautiful 1905 Aberdeen Mansion, enjoy a guided walk around Broadway Hill passing stately homes built at the turn of the century. Marvel at the architectural excellence all while hearing stories about the luxurious lives of the past owners from your local tour guide. End the tour with an exclusive look inside the Aberdeen Mansion along with a story of the wealthy Hulbert family, refreshments to follow.
Proceeds benefit the Aberdeen Lions Club!
The 8th annual “Tee it up for Dogs” golf tournament takes place at the Lake Limerick Golf Course in Shelton. Come support the Adopt-a-Pet dog shelter and put your handicap to good use. The entry of $85 per person includes golf cart, 18 holes of golf, lunch, and awards. Maybe you will even win the prize for craziest golf pants! Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The registration deadline is July 5.
7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie. Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.
This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!
Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show! More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.
7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie. Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.
This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!
Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show! More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.
7th Street Kids is performing Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Kids from all over Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties perform the Disney classic, complete with all of the favorite songs from the movie. Amazing special effects take the audience under the sea with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, and back to shore with Scuttle, Prince Eric and other landlubbers.
This cast of 53 amazingly talented singers and dancers, aged 7-16 will have you singing along to “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and more as Ariel, played by Chaela Watkins, transforms from mermaid to human. Even Ursula, brought to life by Kendall Cavin, can’t conjure a spell to destroy true love!
Tickets can be purchased at All-Star Driving School in Aberdeen, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores, Vacations By The Sea in Westport, brownpapertickets.com, and at the box office one hour prior to each show. It is recommended you purchase tickets early for this immensely popular show! More information can be found on our Facebook page and our website, 7thstreetkids.org.
