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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A challenge to dig up but delicious to eat, razor clams are entwined with the state’s commerce, identity, and history. Join author and clam digger David Berger to explore the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. This program is cosponsored by Humanities Washington. For Adults.
The American Lung Association is holding Reach the Beach, an inaugural bike riding fundraiser, on Saturday, September 30. This event has staggered starts in Lacey (100 mile), Olympia (80 mile), Elma (44 mile), Cosmopolis 25 mile) with the finish line in Westport.
The last stop on the ride before the finish is at Westport Winery Garden Resort between 1pm and 4pm. The event closes with dinner on the beach for the anticipated 1000 participants. The race organizers will be selling Westport’s wines by the glass to participants and their guests during dinner.
The cost of the ticket covers entry into a door prize drawing, live entertainment, non-alcoholic drinks, and a large German themed meal. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
All money raised will be used to help our neighbors in the Grays Harbor community. Projects include expanding 1st Presbyterian’s facility into a larger community garden, purchasing hygiene and school items for distribution by local churches and nonprofits, other assistance for families and neighbors in need, and funding Saron’s new monthly after school and free dinner program. For more information, go here.
All October long, pick up a colorful world map at the Information Desk to trace your family’s passage from your ancestral homeland to Grays Harbor, with landing points along the way. We will supply markers and other crafting supplies for you to use. Maps will be available starting Oct. 3. Supplies are limited. Submissions may be posted to library social media.
Participating libraries: Aberdeen, Amanda Park, Westport
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, October 7 & 8 at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
5th Annual Beer Festival on the Washington Coast
benefiting The Seabrook Community Foundation. Craft Brewers, Big Foot, Food, & Live Music. Entry fee includes festival admission, 6 beer tasting tickes, BFBF pint glass. Additional tasting tickets available. Food and other vendors cash/credit.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, October 7 & 8 at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free. For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Paint a Seahawk During the Seahawk/Rams Game. You will walk away with an irreplaceable memory and a masterpiece. No artistic ability is needed – you will be guided through the process step-by-step. We supply everything needed to paint. We advise that you dress for the mess, and bring an apron from home. Seahawks game will be playing, Elks bar open!
Books Galore: paperbacks, hard covers, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children’s, local interest, audio books, DVD’s and so much more. Most are 2 for $1.
All proceeds and donations to Friends of the Library go to supplies and services of the Ocean Shores Library programs. Please help us help your community library
Books Galore: paperbacks, hard cover, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children’s, local interest, audio books, DVD’s, and so much more! Most are 2 for $1.
All proceeds and donations to Friends of the Library go to supplement library programs and services. Help us help your local library.
Explore the story of your immigration or an ancestor’s in this writing workshop under the guidance of author and poet Joanne Clarkson. Clarkson most recently published a volume of poetry, “The Fates,” which touched on her grandmothers’ immigration experiences.
Coastal Interpretive Center’s Rayonier: 90 Years of Land Management is a presentation about the 90-year history of Rayonier’s land management and modern forestry practices, presented by Mark Smalley, Engineering Manager, and Dan Stransky, the Senior Timber Marketing Manager for Rayonier’s lands in Oregon and Washington.
All Grays Harbor area nonprofits and school districts that fit within our Giving Priorities are eligible to apply for a small grant. Grants are available for requests of $5,000 and below. Small Grant requests might include small scale technology needs, items for shelters or housing programs, food purchases for feeding programs, educational supplies for early learning or schools, small renovation or improvement projects, capacity building, etc. Organizations that are awarded small grants are still eligible to apply for our twice annual Community Building Grants program. Contact Jessica with any questions
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 4th & 5th at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free.For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
Throughout the Northwest, people have been reporting encounters with the Sasquatch— a hairy, eight to ten-foot-tall hominid —for hundreds of years. Yet no scientifically accepted evidence has been offered to establish this being’s existence.
Author David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon, discusses the rules of critical thinking and the workings of the scientific method, and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status as either Man-Ape or Myth.
He is the author of “The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual: Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America’s Most Elusive Creature“. Read more about the author here.
A Wine and Food Tasting event featuring Northwest wineries, local distillers, and breweries along with local food vendors.
Come join the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse for their Gaming Buckle Series. Events take place at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena in Elma, November 4th & 5th at 9am. Events include: Poles, 2-barrel flags, Figure 8, Cal Stack, Key Race, and Barrels. Age divisions are: Pee Wee/8 and under, Junior /3rd.-5th grade, Intermediate/6th- 8th grade, Senior/ 9th.-12th grade, S. Senior/ 19.-34yrs old and Old Timers/35 and over. Cost to participate is just $25 for the day plus $5 arena fee. We offer a $5 discount for 4H or Equestrian team members. Events also include sorting, 2-man ranch and 3-man arena. Cost is $5 per go, with 4 goes and a $10 arena fee. Spectators can watch for free.For more information contact the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds at 360-482-2651.
The 98520 Music and Arts District Initiative is hosting a Benefit Concert for The Garage: Music and Arts Center featuring live music from Lisa Ramsauer, Donna Albert, Corey Morris & Geoffrey Hirschfeld. All ages welcome.
The popular singing group, The North Beach Singers presents, “A Christmas Concert”.
The concert venues & dates:
- Ocean Shores – Friday, December 8th @ 7 pm at Faith Community Church
- Ocean Shores – Saturday, December 9th @ 3 pm at Faith Community Church
- Pacific Beach – Saturday, December 16th @ 3 pm at Pacific Beach Community Church
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.
The popular singing group, The North Beach Singers presents, “A Christmas Concert”.
The concert venues & dates:
- Ocean Shores – Friday, December 8th @ 7 pm at Faith Community Church
- Ocean Shores – Saturday, December 9th @ 3 pm at Faith Community Church
- Pacific Beach – Saturday, December 16th @ 3 pm at Pacific Beach Community Church
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.
Harbor square and the modified dolls WA host a hometown holiday bazaar with vendors, crafters, toys for tots fundraiser, Blue Boar Burgers, desserts, and Santa (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.). Fun for the whole family. Come find that special gift for everyone on your list and take A free photo with Santa.
The popular singing group, The North Beach Singers presents, “A Christmas Concert”.
The concert venues & dates:
- Ocean Shores – Friday, December 8th @ 7 pm at Faith Community Church
- Ocean Shores – Saturday, December 9th @ 3 pm at Faith Community Church
- Pacific Beach – Saturday, December 16th @ 3 pm at Pacific Beach Community Church
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.
