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The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.
Here’s the ships’ public schedule:
7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.
7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.
7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.
7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.
Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.
Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.
Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.
Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.
Here’s the ships’ public schedule:
7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.
7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.
7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.
7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.
Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.
Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.
The Port of Grays Harbor is once again pleased to announce that it will be offering public tours of its industrial properties and marine terminals, as well as walking tours of the Satsop Business Park.
The popular hour and a half marine terminals tour will begin with a brief overview presentation of Port history and current happenings, followed by a bus tour, courtesy of Channel Point Village, of the surrounding industrial properties and marine terminals.
Reservations are required for both tours, as space is limited. To reserve your spot, or for more information, call 360-533-9528.
The Port of Grays Harbor is once again pleased to announce that it will be offering public tours of its industrial properties and marine terminals, as well as walking tours of the Satsop Business Park.
The popular hour and a half marine terminals tour will begin with a brief overview presentation of Port history and current happenings, followed by a bus tour, courtesy of Channel Point Village, of the surrounding industrial properties and marine terminals.
Reservations are required for both tours, as space is limited. To reserve your spot, or for more information, call 360-533-9528.
Explore the ways your five senses work both separately and together with games, activities and experiments that thrill the senses. Take-home crafts and activities keep the fun and learning going. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”
7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.
Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!
Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

Join our Feet on the Street Fun Run. The whole family is welcome to attend the fun run event and then enjoy Downtown Elma’s Heat on the Street Car Show after hosted by the Elma Chamber of Commerce.
Races available for all levels and benefits the Homeless Backpack Program of Grays Harbor, assisting child hunger locally.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. for the 9 a.m. 1K and the 10 a.m. 10K and 5K.
Maps will be available at registration and the course will be clearly marked.
Parking is available at Elma High School.
Please bring your waivers, registration online, photo ID.
Registration for this event closes August 1.
Bring a comfy pillow and something to drink as you watch a free movie at the library. Popcorn will be provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library.

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”
7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.
Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!
Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

7th Street Kids presents Honk!, a musical rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”
7th Street Kids presented Honk! Jr in the summer of 2004 and is excited to present the full version of this delightful and witty “Poultry Tale” this summer.
Come to the 7th Street Theater and join Ugly on his quest to find out where an odd duck belongs and what it means to be different. HONK!
Tickets are on sale at Harbor Drug, Rosevear’s, and online at Brown Paper Tickets. They are also available at the theater box office one hour before each performance.

Blood donors are invited to make reservations for Westport Winery’s next Bella Blood Drive and join the Roberts family as they give the gift of life. The winery will accept reservations for up to three donors every 15 minutes during this timeframe. Free refreshments will be provided to donors. Basic donor criteria is available here or by calling 1-866-236-3276. Blood donors can donate every 56 days. For more information, visit Westport Winery’s website here.
The Port of Grays Harbor is once again pleased to announce that it will be offering public tours of its industrial properties and marine terminals, as well as walking tours of the Satsop Business Park.
The guided walking tours at Satsop Business Park offer an excellent way to explore the unique assets the Park has to offer including the cooling towers, tunnel training facility, warehouses, and office buildings. Comfortable, closed-toed shoes are required for this tour.
Reservations are required for both tours, as space is limited. To reserve your spot, or for more information, call 360-533-9528.
Come enjoy “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” at this year’s Grays Harbor County Fair.
Join library staff for sing along stories then make your own musical instruments at an interactive story time. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.