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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.
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.
Join students from Evergreen State College’s Grays Harbor program for a free, family-friendly event!
Students will share highlights from the year, including an overview of the OSPI Candidates Forum, oral history interviews, and other research projects.
Learn about the history of Harbor schools and discover what’s possible when communities and schools form partnerships.
Light refreshments will be served. Free art projects and face-painting for the little ones.
Come say hello and offer congratulations to our graduating seniors!
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!
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.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
