Aberdeen Events Calendar

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:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Sep
25
Thu
PageTurners Book Discussion: “Winesburg, Ohio” @ Montesano Timberland Regional Library
Sep 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion: "Winesburg, Ohio" @ Montesano Timberland Regional Library | Montesano | Washington | United States

Join a discussion of “Winesburg, Ohio” by Sherwood Anderson. New participants are always welcome. For more information call 360-249-4211.

Sep
27
Sat
Mahjongg – the Ancient Chinese Tile Game @ Westport Timberland Regional Library
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Have you always wondered how to play? Mahjongg is a social event enjoyed by four people around a table. Join Gail Friedlander, a player for 38 years, as she introduces the history of the game and its many variations both through time and in different parts of the world. For more information call 360-268-0521.

Mahjongg – The Ancient Chinese Tile Game @ Westport Timberland Library
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Have you always wondered how to play? Mahjongg is a social event enjoyed by four people around a table. Join Gail Friedlander, a player for 38 years, as she introduces the history of the game and its many variations both through time and in different parts of the world.

Composting with Worms @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Composting with Worms @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Take your composting indoors this winter! Learn about worm composting in this hands-on session with WSU Extension faculty member Chris Koehler. You will learn how to care for red wigglers, and examine living compost through a microscope. Take home educational literature and a worm mini-bin (while supplies last). Please bring gardening gloves. All other materials will be provided.

Lady Washington Adventure Sail @ Westport Marina
Sep 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lady Washington Adventure Sail @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor’s two tall ships return to their home port of Aberdeen for public tours and sailings before heading to California for their 2014-2015 tour of Golden State ports. Hawaiian Chieftain arrives at Seaport Landing on Sept. 4 for brief stay through Sept. 7. In addition to making final preparations for California, she’ll offer public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as public Adventure Sails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $43 all ages.

Lady Washington arrives at Seaport Landing Sept. 16 for a 17-day stay in Grays Harbor, including two days at Westport Sept. 27-28. During her time at Seaport Landing, crews on Lady Washington will conduct routine maintenance and offer public tours and excursions. The ship is open for tours Tuesday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s the excursion schedule:

 

 

Sep
28
Sun
Lady Washington Adventure Sail @ Westport Marina
Sep 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lady Washington Adventure Sail @ Westport Marina | Westport | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor’s two tall ships return to their home port of Aberdeen for public tours and sailings before heading to California for their 2014-2015 tour of Golden State ports. Hawaiian Chieftain arrives at Seaport Landing on Sept. 4 for brief stay through Sept. 7. In addition to making final preparations for California, she’ll offer public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as public Adventure Sails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $43 all ages.

Lady Washington arrives at Seaport Landing Sept. 16 for a 17-day stay in Grays Harbor, including two days at Westport Sept. 27-28. During her time at Seaport Landing, crews on Lady Washington will conduct routine maintenance and offer public tours and excursions. The ship is open for tours Tuesday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s the excursion schedule:

 

 

Oct
2
Thu
Author Visit: Dylan Tomine, “Closer to the Ground” @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bainbridge Island author Dylan Tomine discusses his memoir “Closer to the Ground,” an inspirational story of his family’s year living – and eating – off the land. A great NW read. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Knit Circle @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Oct 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Every Thursday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., share your love of knitting, or simply come learn knitting basics. Yarn provided for new knitters, but please bring needles.

Oct
7
Tue
Eat Fresh, Local, Healthy @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join in a discussion with WSU Extension experts on making healthy food choices. Share wisdom about eating fresh, local foods & bring recipes to share. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Oct
9
Thu
Knit Circle @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Oct 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Every Thursday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., share your love of knitting, or simply come learn knitting basics. Yarn provided for new knitters, but please bring needles.

Basic Mediation Fall Training Course @ Grays Harbor College
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

Oct
10
Fri
Basic Mediation Fall Training Course @ Grays Harbor College
Oct 10 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

Grays Harbor County CASA Volunteer Training Session @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Oct 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States
Find supplies, finished fiber related goods and even equipment for sale at the Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest. If that is not enough to excite you, how about just coming down and hanging out with a bunch of like minded people. Bring your spinning wheel, or other fiber related project, and a chair and come on down and hang out for a day or two (or three). If you don’t have something to work on, don’t worry. We have 16 or so free classes (you may need to purchase a small amount of supplies on hand) and demonstrations lined up for you for the weekend as well as a few vendor related “make-n-take” projects offered at a reasonable price (under $5.00.) We hope to see you this weekend!
Oct
11
Sat
Basic Mediation Fall Training Course @ Grays Harbor College
Oct 11 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.

The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.

Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.

Grays Harbor County CASA Volunteer Training Session @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Oct 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

Book Discussions: “Eating on the Wild Side” @ McCleary Timberland Library
Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join in a discussion of “Eating on the Wild Side” by Jo Robinson. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States
Find supplies, finished fiber related goods and even equipment for sale at the Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest. If that is not enough to excite you, how about just coming down and hanging out with a bunch of like minded people. Bring your spinning wheel, or other fiber related project, and a chair and come on down and hang out for a day or two (or three). If you don’t have something to work on, don’t worry. We have 16 or so free classes (you may need to purchase a small amount of supplies on hand) and demonstrations lined up for you for the weekend as well as a few vendor related “make-n-take” projects offered at a reasonable price (under $5.00.) We hope to see you this weekend!
Cooks & Books Club @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

New! – Cooks & Books Reading Club. Fabulous cookbooks, foody fiction, chef memoires – come share your favorites. Bring a recipe and help plan the next group meeting. Part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Oct
12
Sun
Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States
Find supplies, finished fiber related goods and even equipment for sale at the Schafer Meadows Fiber Fest. If that is not enough to excite you, how about just coming down and hanging out with a bunch of like minded people. Bring your spinning wheel, or other fiber related project, and a chair and come on down and hang out for a day or two (or three). If you don’t have something to work on, don’t worry. We have 16 or so free classes (you may need to purchase a small amount of supplies on hand) and demonstrations lined up for you for the weekend as well as a few vendor related “make-n-take” projects offered at a reasonable price (under $5.00.) We hope to see you this weekend!
Oct
14
Tue
Author Visit: Douglas Rhoades, “Labels, Leadville & Lore” @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come hear from author Douglas Rhoades who discovered a trove of 19th century canned food labels, took them to PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, and turned it all into a book. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Author Visit: Douglas Rhoades, “Labels, Leadville & Lore” @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come hear from author Douglas Rhoades who discovered a trove of 19th century canned food labels, took them to PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, and turned it all into a book. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014. This program will end after the library closes.