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Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots, (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. The WASPs were an essential part of the US military’s air efforts during WWII.
The WASP training base was in Sweetwater, Texas – A dry desolate place where 1,100 women trained at Avenger Field, during WWII. They were selected from more than 25,000 applicants from all over the United States. Those chosen were highly qualified civilian pilots, and became the first females to earn their Silver Wings and fly military aircraft. These women flew over 60 million miles, in pursuit, cargo, and bomber planes during the brief two years of the WASP program. Their proficiency, enthusiasm, and spirit served the country, broke the norm, and paved the way for the future inclusion of female pilots.
Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots, (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. The WASPs were an essential part of the US military’s air efforts during WWII.
The WASP training base was in Sweetwater, Texas – A dry desolate place where 1,100 women trained at Avenger Field, during WWII. They were selected from more than 25,000 applicants from all over the United States. Those chosen were highly qualified civilian pilots, and became the first females to earn their Silver Wings and fly military aircraft. These women flew over 60 million miles, in pursuit, cargo, and bomber planes during the brief two years of the WASP program. Their proficiency, enthusiasm, and spirit served the country, broke the norm, and paved the way for the future inclusion of female pilots.
Aberdeen author and Disney collector Gregory E. Zschomler will present on the life and times of the most famous of Disney characters, Mickey Mouse. Mickey celebrates his 90th birthday on Sunday, November 18. Zschomler’s talk coincides with the display of his Mickey Mouse memorabilia at the library, running throughout November and December.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
Employees can be your most valuable asset, as well as a significant liability to your nonprofit. By approaching human resources from beginning to end, you can set the stage for a successful partnership with your employees. A cohesive environment will set the stage for employees being their best, creating opportunities and creativity. Often these same roles are filled by volunteers and having successful strategies will help you help your organization be the best it can be!
In this workshop we will be covering what you need in place before you are ready to hire, assessing your organization’s culture and best practices when seeking your next team member, what tools and methods can be employed to show them you value them, and how to support your team as a whole when its time for that employee to leave the organization.
The final Business After Hours of 2018 is here! We cordially invite you to help celebrate the season at TwinStar Credit Union this Tuesday, December 11th at 5:30pm.
The Aberdeen TwinStar branch will be hosting this “Full -Blown, Four-Alarm” holiday after hours celebration! Expect an evening of excitement including: appetizers, drink tickets, door prizes, networking and most importantly, fun!
In the spirit of the holidays, please consider bringing a can of food to benefit Coastal Harvest.
What is Business After Hours? Each month, a business or organization in the county receives the opportunity to host this event and offer locals a chance to meet up with some familiar faces and engage with new community members. The host will have the chance to present the attendees with an introduction to their mission, products, purpose and whatever else they like in their own distinctive manner. This is truly an event unlike any other!
Author signing and meet and greet. Kerry is the author of Amish Vampires in Space, Fraught, A Star Curiously Singing, Frayed, Mask and more.
Originally from Seattle.
Crown the Kings Entertainment / Artist Helping Artist LLC Presents:
The Perspective Album Release Party
Starring:
ReaLife
w/DJ Eskro
21+ Must Have ID
Author meet and greet.
Summer Signing Series featuring Matt Mikalatos author of The Heartwood Crown, The Crescent Stone, Into the Fray, My Imaginary Jesus, and more.
Join us for a day of skill building workshops, networking, and inspiration!
Featuring Keynote Speaker Susan Howlett, nationally known nonprofit speaker, trainer and consultant.
Haiku Contest – Win $500 for your nonprofit
Free Professional Headshots
Continental Breakfast and Lunch included
Interactive workshop sessions on a wide range of topics including fundraising, working with a Board of Directors, volunteer recruitment & management, sustainability, leadership, communications and more!
Learn more and register online at www.nonprofitleaders.info Registration $30 through August 13. Scholarships are available, see www.nonprofitleaders.info for more information.
Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers, training programs and other programs at this event.
Connect with employers from:
• Starbucks
• Overstock.com
• Sierra Pacific Industries
• Temp-to-Hire Agencies
• Other local business
Job opportunities include:
Call center representative, laborer, millwright, barista, cashier, etc…
Resources and assistance from:
• DSHS Mobile Unit
• Elma Timberland Library
• Veteran Services
• Other service providers
Register at WorkSourceWA.com
The event is a partnership with WorkSource.
Harbor Books Summer Signing Series meet and greet.
A.R. Bunch is the author of Authenticity of Self, Primacy of God, Diner Tales, Suffering Rancor, Saber & Science, and more.
Join others in a conversation about the book “In the Kingdom of Ice” by Hampton Sides. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Join others in a conversation about the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Harbor Books ends our Summer Signing Series with author Ian Doescher. He is the author of Get Thee Back to the Future, Much Ado About Mean Girls, Shakespeare’s STAR WARS series and more. He will be reading from his Star Wars books at 12:30 and signing thereafter. Special 2 pm appearance by Darth Vader.
October is Star Wars Reads month.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is for preparing your novel’s characters, locations, plot outlines, and worldbuilding for the official start of NaNoWriMo writing on November 1st.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is the start of your novel’s journey. Join us to kick off your novel!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is the end of Week 1. Discuss your novel so far, work on any road blocks or inspiration you might need, and get to know others in the writing community!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This is the halfway mark of NaNoWriMo. Have you hit 25,000 words? Meet with us to continue your hot streak, or to get some help if you’re falling behind.
Join others in a conversation about the book “The Immortalists,” by Chloe Benjamin. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
We’re at the end of the third week. Come check in with local writers, get guidance and give inspiration as we all strive for our 50K by next weekend!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This is it! By midnight, you’ll need to submit your final wordcounts for verification. Let’s work together to get everyone to their 50K! Today we will also discuss plans going forward – does anyone want to continue a regularly scheduled writing group, or participate in Camp NaNoWriMo in the spring and summer months?
Please join us for the monthly Channel Point Speaker Series. This month’s installment is a lively conversation with Ben Winkelman, Hoquiam’s Mayor-Elect. Learn some of his plans for Hoquiam, and Grays Harbor, and meet new friends. This event is open to the public and refreshments will be served.
