This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
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Our Salon Readings feature local authors and poets reading short passages from their work. The public is welcome to listen. Books may be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday, October 1st we’ll be offering our first quarterly Salon Reading. Local writers are joined by readers and those who love story.
Our featured reader is poet Dwight Johnson.
The event begins at 7 p.m., should last an hour to an hour and a half, is free and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Writers are welcome to come by and read from their work. While there is no need to sign up in advance it is recommended to assure a spot.
There is still room for other writers to join in the reading and Harbor House is always looking for local artists to display. Contact Greg Zschomler at 360.532.2676 or at harborhousewriters@yahoo.com to sign-up or get more information.

Come out to Rokfest 6, the annual music event to raise funds for the South Pacific County Humane Society! Local Harbor favorite band Six Pack Pretty will play 80’s cover tunes, with Woodland,WA-based band Stiffler opening. All proceeds go to help animals in need! Admission is free, with donations accepted.
Fantastic prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening, all for a great cause.
Come dance the night away at this fun annual community event that makes a difference. Ages 21+. Event runs from 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. At Charlie’s Tavern, 313 South Main St., in Montesano.
Summit Pacific Medical Center is hosting a day full of activities that lead to healthy connections! We will be featuring a wide range of events that truly offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free massage, get an eye exam and hearing test, get your flu vaccine, collect swag and chat with various other wellness vendors, enter to win a door prize and more!
5K Fun Run starts at 10 a.m.
Farm Fresh Community Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pet Walk – 1:00 p.m.
Learn more about this Free Community event in a full article on GraysHarborTalk here.

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.

Westport Timberland Library presents Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition, 6-7 p.m., October 19 for adults and teens. Tony Johnson is Tribal Chair for the Chinook Tribe–and a master canoe builder. He will share the lore and craftsmanship of building a wood canoe following tribal practices with a talk illustrated by slides of canoes he has built. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.

Aberdeen Timberland Library presents Canoe Building in the Chinook Tradition, 6-7 p.m., October 17 for adults and teens. Tony Johnson is Tribal Chair for the Chinook Tribe–and a master canoe builder. He will share the lore and craftsmanship of building a wood canoe following tribal practices with a talk illustrated by slides of canoes he has built. Hot beverages will be provided at the event, courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This is part of Timberland Reads Together, an annual Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-533-2360.

Jeremy Kittel is an American fiddler, violinist, and composer. Fluent in multiple genres, his original music draws from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, classical, eletronic, and more. He has composed and arranged for artists Jars of Clay, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Silk Road Ensemble. The Trio appeared in “Prairie Home Companion,” in addition to their frequent tours. Adults $15, Seniors $12, $10 Students, 12 & under one free w/paying adult.

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.
The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.
The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Aberdeen Timberland Library presents LEGO® Club, 3:30-5:30 p.m., October 19 for grades 1-6. Explore your creativity and exercise your brain. Have fun building with LEGO® bricks at the library. Make your own creations or get inspiration from the library’s collection of LEGO® books. For more information call 360-533-2360.

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.
The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.
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.

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.
The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.
The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

2016 will herald the 13th year of the Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis; celebrating Irish, Scottish, and Celtic Music. From sessions to rock and everything in-between we have over 100 musicians who are a part of over 35 bands flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.
The Festival begins the evening of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and lasts until Sunday, October 23, 2016. An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment.
In addition to our own Celtic Imports Gift Shop we have an array of Celtic vendors in our vendor village inside the convention center.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available so buying early is important for those of us who don’t want to miss the festivities at Galway Bay.

Live entertainment by Kiss Army, giveaway items at the door and free drink ticket, finger food, costume contests with prizes and drawings for free play. VIPs receive free admission. All others required to pay $20 for entry. Learn more about the Nightmare Ball and the full weekend of Halloween fun in this ThurstonTalk article.

The Elma Chamber of Commerce, along with Elma Businesses invite families to the 18th annual Elma Downtown Trick or Treat on Monday, October 31st. Bring your trick or treaters from 3:00 – 6:00 PM 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.
For questions email: elmachamber@gmail.com or call: 360-482-3055