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The 7th Street Theatre’s 11th Annual “Take Your Honey to Hoquiam” Valentine’s event features the 1989 hit romantic comedy, “When Harry Met Sally,” starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Carrie Fisher.
“Take Your Honey to Hoquiam” is a dinner-and-movie promotion that has grown to include additional sponsors. When you buy dinner for two at any of the participating restaurants and pubs, or make a qualifying purchase at any other sponsor, from February 6 through 14, you will receive two free tickets to the movie. Each participating restaurant and sponsor has 50 free movie tickets available through this promotion.
The annual promotion started in 2005, when the 7th Street Theatre was in its second season of showing films. Volunteer Betsy Seidel suggested the idea that would help the theatre and would also help Hoquiam’s restaurants and flower shop. It has become one of the biggest film weekends of the year at the 86-year-old theater.
The participating restaurants and sponsors this year are: 8th Street Ale House, Al’s Humdinger, The Breakroom Bar and Grill, Casa Mia, Deidra’s Deli at Farmers’ Market, Foggy’s Bar and Grill, Golden Dragon, Grizzly Den, Passport Café, Rose’s Tienda and Taqueria, Sasquatch Pizza and Wings, Simpson Avenue Bar and Grill, Taqueria Franco, Trio’s Bar and Grill, Tully’s, Welcome Inn Bar and Grill and Simply Said Flowers.
“Take Your Honey to Hoquiam” has grown each year, with this year’s list of sponsors highlighting 16 restaurants and one flower shop! Ginger Akers, 7th Street Theatre board member, suggested having a live auction of the two beautiful bouquets donated by the florist. This will take place before the film each night.
“When Harry Met Sally,” written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner, takes a comic look at whether men and women can have meaningful friendships without sex becoming involved. The movie is famous for the scene in which a restaurant patron tells a waiter, “I’ll have what she’s having.”
Tickets are available at the door. Advance tickets are available at Harbor Drug, Books on 7th and at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information call 360-537-7400 or check the website, www.7thstreettheatre.com.
Join author Bill Lindstrom as he discusses his new book John Tornow: Villain or Victim? and sell and sign his book.
Bring your current DIY arts project and network with other creative folks. All creations welcome. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. Enter before the 7 p.m. closing time. Services will not be available after closing.
For 2015, Westport Winery is hosting “Dancing Without Scars” one night a month as a fundraiser for Beyond Survival, a domestic violence support group in Aberdeen. Rather than charge guests a cover charge, the winery is offering free live music the third Friday of every month and encouraging dancers to leave a donation for this organization.
Tiffany Maki and Evan Mehlhoff are well-known Harbor musicians who will be returning to the winery for an encore performance.
For more information about Dancing Without Scars, click here.
Members of our community are invited to come together to help the victims of the January 2015 storm and flood helping to clean up homes identified in need.
Volunteers are encouraged to meet at:
The Pearsall Building
2109 Sumner Avenue in Aberdeen
A short Volunteer training session will start at 7:00 a.m.
Volunteer Registration will start at 7:30 a.m.
Volunteer Team assignments from 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Start helping our neighbors in need at 9:00 a.m.
All are welcome to volunteer. All volunteers will be signed-up as State Emergency Workers.
The following equipment is not required, but would be helpful to bring if you have it:
Tools:
- Hammer, one per person
- 18”-24” pry bar, one per person
- 36” crow bar, one or two per team
- Flat pointed shovel, one or two per team
- Utility knife, one per person
- Dry wall knife with extra blades, two per team
- Chalk line, one or two per team
- Flooring scraper with 6” blade and long handle, one per team
- Flat shovels
- Heavy duty trash bags, multiple boxes
- Wheel Barrow
- Large plastic tubs with handles – really helpful in carrying debris to curb
- Screw drivers – flat and Phillips
- Tin snips, one per team
- 1 gallon garden sprayer
- Measuring cup
- Bleach – 2 to 3 gallons per house
- Stiff brush with a handle
- Shop vacuum – makes clean up much easier
- Box fan
- 30’ Rope
- Flash light or head lamp, one per person
- Vinegar – 2 to 3 gallons per house
- Large plastic garbage cans
- Plastic Toboggans (sleds)- Helpful for pulling insulation from under house
Personal Protective Equipment
- N95 Particulate dust mask – do not use anything that is not rated at least N95
- Multi-purpose Respirator with N95 filter – this is not mandatory but recommended over the particulate dust mask
- Leather gloves
- Safety glasses or goggles – most standard eye glasses are not impact resistant
- Heavy rubber gloves – for removing wet insulation
- Shoes with thick soles – absolutely no tennis shoes or open toed shoes
- Knee pads are really nice to have
- Baseball style cap worn with the bill facing front to protect you eyes from falling debris
- Tyvek coveralls with hood – really nice for working under houses
- Rubber boots
- Ear plugs or earmuffs
- Extra set of clothes
Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.
Hurry to register for a beginning class in Sumi-e painting and Japanese calligraphy with artist Chiyo Sanada. Register in person at the library, on-line or call 268-0521. Space limited.
Veteran newsman Bill Lindstrom has pursued the truth about John Tornow for almost 3 decades. Among the several outcomes of his work is a new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” Lindstrom will present a slide show and discuss the book, the research and the Tornow legend at two Timberland libraries in February:
This meticulously researched history reads like a blend of mystery and tragedy as it reinterprets the life of an enigmatic man accused of heinous crimes. Lindstrom poured over century-old court documents, transcriptions, contemporary news articles and interviews to produce an authoritative and compassionate account. He brings the Tornow family’s life and times alive, describing the daily routines and personal sorrows that led up to multiple murders, a 19-month manhunt and an enduring Northwest legend.
Books will be available for sale and signing at this event. All programs at Timberland libraries are free and open to the public.
For information, contact the individual library or visit www.TRL.org.
Former newsman Bill Lindstrom talks about his new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” The “Wild Man of the Wynoochee,” was hunted to death a century ago. Lindstrom will sell and sign book after his talk.
For more information about Bill Lindstrom and his new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” Click here.
Veteran newsman Bill Lindstrom has pursued the truth about John Tornow for almost 3 decades. Among the several outcomes of his work is a new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” Lindstrom will present a slide show and discuss the book, the research and the Tornow legend at two Timberland libraries in February:
This meticulously researched history reads like a blend of mystery and tragedy as it reinterprets the life of an enigmatic man accused of heinous crimes. Lindstrom poured over century-old court documents, transcriptions, contemporary news articles and interviews to produce an authoritative and compassionate account. He brings the Tornow family’s life and times alive, describing the daily routines and personal sorrows that led up to multiple murders, a 19-month manhunt and an enduring Northwest legend.
Books will be available for sale and signing at this event. All programs at Timberland libraries are free and open to the public.
For information, contact the individual library or visit www.TRL.org.
If you want to know more or are interested in being involved in Relay come join us – everyone is welcome to attend and we welcome new members.
Mark your calendar and join us at the 7th annual Mystery Getaway fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards World Class Scholars. You might be the winner of a great mystery trip for two while having a Roaring Good Time! Our previous winners have traveled to Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Palm Springs and New Orleans. This year’s 3-night, top-secret trip will be even more exciting!
Single tickets may be purchased for $50 each. Sponsorships are $500 and up.
Listen to local readers talk about books they found intriguing. This week, Wes Brosman will review “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Katy Butler. Warm drinks and cookies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. For more information call 360-533-2360.
America’s Music films on popular music from the 20th century. Bring lunch. Snacks and beverages provided. This episode: “International Sweethearts of Rhythm” and “Ken Burns’ “Swing, The Velocity of Celebration.” Refreshments provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library.
We’re “Rounding Up A Cure”, and if you are on a team, starting a team, or want to be on a team, saddle up and mosey on down!
Retired educator Scott Woodward combines music, anthropology and history to demonstrate the achievements of President Theodore Roosevelt. This program is co-sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Friends of the Westport Timberland Library.
Dubbed as the hardest half and full marathon in Washington State, this race is sure to challenge anyone looking for a nontraditional experience in the woods near Grays Harbor. Located in Capitol Forest near Rock Candy Mountain, this race leads you through heavily forested trails to beautiful views before the finish line. However, to get to the end, the trail takes you up steep climbs, muddy paths and over fallen branches. Limited to 300 participants, each runner will get a t-shirt and all finishers get a commemorative beer stein. This is a tough race, but is great fun for those looking to push themselves on a unique run.
Adults love Doctor Who too! Come to an adult after-hours party and flaunt your fandom. Get your picture taken with a TARDIS, vote for your favorite Doctor & more. Register at the Reference Desk or online: www.TRL.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
With more than a dozen vendors offering themed crafts and the Casino’s Sidewalk Deli, which is providing on-site food, the highlight of the afternoon will be award-winning wine and beer from around the area. Drink tickets can be exchanged for samples from Dick’s Brewing Company, Scatter Creek Winery, Northwest Mountain Winery, Mill Lane Winery, Mt St. Helens Cellars, Hi-Fi Brewery, and many more. For more information about this event, click here.
DIY Creators, bring current art or craft work and meet other creative folks. Swap stories and tips. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. Come before 7:00 p.m. (Library closing time.) Other services not available after closing.
