This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@GraysHarborTalk.com with the following information:
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- Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
- Organizer(s) name
- Cost
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- SHORT description of event
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Put your artistic side to work during this program. Make handmade cards using several techniques with spray ink. All supplies are provided.
Exhibits, Lapidary Dealers, Demonstrations and a silent auction.
Come for an exhibit of paintings by Robert Chamberlain illustrating marine activity of Washington’s ports, yesterday and today. They take the viewer from the Columbia, up the coast, through the Straits, and down Puget sound to Olympia.
The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.
Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.
On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.
The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.
Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.
On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Meetings 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No court fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact Eric, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Explore the possibilities of buying fresh food from local farms with Washington State Extension agent Kiley Smith. She will discuss how shopping locally can help improve your family’s nutrition while supporting the local economy. She also will introduce and distribute the 2018 annual Farm Fresh Guide.
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session Every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Aberdeen Founders’ Day
Dine and Dance event
Come and enjoy a favorite local band Six Pack Pretty for an evening of dancing after dinner which will be catered by the Welcome Inn.
We’ll be serving Prime Rib dips and having a dessert auction with lots of delicious sweets to pick from.
GH Wine Sellars will be serving some of their favorite wine and the Beer will be provided by Steam Donkey at our No Host Bar.
Tickets are $30 per person
For more information please check out our Facebook page:
Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade & Festival
The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting a Summer Book Sale during the Elma City-Wide Garage Sales. Pick up great books at even better prices!
The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting a Summer Book Sale during the Elma City-Wide Garage Sales. Pick up great books at even better prices!
The fun starts at 11:00 AM for the Aberdeen’s 5th Annual Founders’ Day Parade!
It’s a family friendly social event you won’t want to miss.
We have a rich proud history and today is tomorrow’s history which you can be a part of.
Come and join us for a fun filled day
2018 marks 50 years of service at Timberland Regional Libraries and we look forward to celebrating with you Saturday, June 30 for a district-wide party at your Timberland library! Check for special times & activities at your local branch.
Join us for the Mccleary Bear Festival Car Show
Car show entry is from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Judging is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Raffle and 50/50 drawings throughout announced at 1:00 p.m.
Awards announced at 2:00 p.m.
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Join our annual pilgrimage celebrating the Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of Our Lady with beautiful services in the Byzantine Catholic liturgical tradition. St.George Byzantine Catholic Church is in full communion with Pope Francis. There will be daily Divine Liturgy (mass) along with vespers, molebens, akathist as well as rosaries and confession.
This year’s Marian speaker will be the Most Reverend John Sianchuk, C.Ss.R..
This pilgrimage is typically attended by many children and teens. For them, there will be a children’s procession and akathist, children’s and teen activities and a campfire (weather permitting).
Saturday lunch will be delicious pulled pork barbecued overnight by parish members (available for purchase). Other light meals,and snacks and coffee will be available for a donation.
Bring a tent or camper to camp out on the premises.
For more information and brochures visit our website.
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy
Info Session every 1st Monday Monthly at 10:00AM
Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy is a tuition-free career training and education program that will connect students with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers in the high-demand healthcare and information technology industries. Students in the Cascades program receive FREE college education on local campuses, wrap around services, and extensive tutoring, mentoring, and skills development. Students also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Imagine Academy certifications and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare or information technology via hands-on, practical experience.
Attend the information/application workshops for Cascades Job Corps College & Career Academy onsite at the Aberdeen Timberland Library and learn about this exciting NEW Job Corps Pilot Program. We offer two specific Career Pathways:
Healthcare
Associates of Sciences Degree in Pre Nursing or Biology
-Medical Administrative Specialist
-Certified Medical Assistant
Information Technology
Associates of Technical Arts Degree
-Computer Applications Support Technician
-Network Technician
-Game & Web Development
Basic Qualifications:
• 16-21 years of age
• Meet income standards (varies by applicant)
• No pending court dates
• No fines over $500
• Motivated and committed
This program is completely FREE to eligible students!
If you are ready to take the next step contact, or visit www.CascadesJobCorpsCCA.com
Eric Thompson
Office: 206-212-6189
Text: 253-265-7054
Thompson.eric@jobcorps.org
Join local cardmaker Sharon Fitchitt and make a hand crafted card and papercraft. All materials will be furnish. Registration is limited, please call or visit the library to register.
Elma’s PageTurners Book Club will be discussing the book “Flight Behavior,” by Barbara Kingsolver. Each month’s book is available at the library at least 4 weeks in advance. This event is open to everyone.
Join Chris Montero from Wolf Haven as he answers these questions “After an almost 70 year absence, wolves have returned to Washington. Where are they and how are they surviving? How are they affecting the people who live in Washington?” Learn all this and more during this Washington focused program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Library.
Learn how to explore the outdoors by foraging for a vast northwest resource: mushrooms! Puget Sound Mycological Society Past President Marian Maxwell will explain the basics, including seasons for mushroom hunting, permits required, types of mushrooms to look for (we will focus on Fall mushrooms), cooking, dangers and where to hunt.
