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Metal Church is coming home to Aberdeen! Reunited with lead vocalist Mike Howe and better than ever… These guys have not performed together on stage since 1994 and have chosen the Harbor as their first live show. New album to be released in March. Tickets on sale now.
The annual auction is Rotary’s primary fundraising activity of the year and the proceeds fund the Aberdeen Rotary Club Foundation for scholarships, community grants and youth activities.
The evening begins with a hosted cocktail hour and silent auctions at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the live auction following. This year’s auctioneers are Gary Morean and Vini Samuel. Some of the auction items include a hot air balloon ride for two over greater Seattle and Eastside area plus two nights at the famous Cottage Lake Tree House named “The Nest” designed by HG TV’s Tree House Masters host Pete Nelson; a 55″ LG 4k LED Ultra High Def Smart TV; entertainment and hotel packages including: prime seats for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at the Fifth Avenue Theatre; tickets to the Billy Joel concert on May 20, 2016; tickets to Motown – the Musical at the Paramount.
Funds raised by the auction are distributed by the Aberdeen Rotary Club Foundation to local scholarship opportunities for students, community needs such as United Way and YMCA, sponsorship of Aberdeen Rotary Business Week at Aberdeen High School, the Aberdeen Rotary Homeless Youth Education Fund, annual distribution of dictionaries to fourth graders in all Aberdeen and Cosmopolis elementary schools. Past projects have included the A. J. West Playground, improvements to the GH Community Hospital, and the Aberdeen Rotary Log Pavilion built by Rotarians and donated to the City of Aberdeen. The club is part of Rotary International with 1.2 million members around the world.
Enjoy a night of clean, family-friendly comedy and music… and don’t forget to save room for dessert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free childcare will be available.
Kids Day will include; Mechanical bull rides for all kids ages 16 and under, Bouncy Houses, Balloon art by Professor Bamboozle, face painting, gold mining, trike races, steer roping, and kids can make their own “saddle bag snacks” to take with them, and games. This is also a great time to get your kids signed up for the stick horse races during the rodeo. The first 200 kids, under 10 years old will take home their very own stick horse after the races. Bring your cell phone or camera for photo opportunities!
The annual Home and Garden Show at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds in Elma features local home and garden experts and a delightful variety of plants of all kinds from nurseries. Shop, ask questions, compare products, and get gardening and remodeling ideas all in one convenient location. This annual two-day event is sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, who troubleshoot problems at the plant clinic and give short presentations. There are great activities for kids, too. New this year: the monthly Indoor Swap Meet joins the show. Free admission.
Children and their families are invited to enjoy the festivities at the McCleary Timberland Library for the Bear Festival. The suggested dress code is royal finery suitable to meet the princess. There will be stories, crafts, games and treats.
Refreshments are provided by the Bear Festival Royalty Committee. Prizes are provided by the Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library
All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public.
The concerts will include pop classic songs from the “Sixties” such as: Aquarius, It’s My Party, Leavin’ On A Jet Plane, Puff the Magic Dragon.
The concert dates are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, May 20 and May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Another performance will be held Sunday afternoon, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel By the Sea, 4612 State Route 109 in Moclips.
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.
The concerts will include pop classic songs from the “Sixties” such as: Aquarius, It’s My Party, Leavin’ On A Jet Plane, Puff the Magic Dragon.
The concert dates are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, May 20 and May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Another performance will be held Sunday afternoon, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel By the Sea, 4612 State Route 109 in Moclips.
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.
The concerts will include pop classic songs from the “Sixties” such as: Aquarius, It’s My Party, Leavin’ On A Jet Plane, Puff the Magic Dragon.
Admission is a donation of food or money to the North Beach Food Banks. These are greatly appreciated.
SummerFest kicks off at Oyhut Bay on Memorial Day Weekend. Bring the family and enjoy live music from local favorites, The Bruce Hughes Band.
Nosh on a picnic-style catered dinner with dessert from Emily’s Confections and refreshments for the first 100 guests, compliments of Oyhut Bay.
Limited seating available – bring a lawn chair if you’ve got one handy, and enjoy an evening of live music in the park at Oyhut Bay! (Free for the whole family.)
All Kids who are ages 7 to 16 years old (by June 15) are invited to audition for 7th Street Kids’ production of “The Little Mermaid.” No prior experience is required. Kids who audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must fill out and sign forms before auditions. Kids will be taught a short song and dance to perform for the directors at auditions. Approximately 50 Kids will be cast for the musical.
Free fun for the whole family! Afternoon outdoor concert in the plaza at Oyhut Bay with singer/songwriter Abi Grace. Oyhut Bay is a new community of cozy cottages and retail located five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores.
Grays Harbor Symphony Orchestra members are preparing “An American Salute” concert for their annual spring performance.
Conducted by William Dyer, the community musicians will play some familiar tunes like Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes” and Copland’s “Hoedown.” Soprano Joy Dorsch will be featured in selections from Copland’s “Old American Songs.”
Seabrook’s 4th season of Saturday Markets kicks off with a bang!
Local vendors, crafters, and artists line the streets of Seabrook.
Live music in the amphitheater with Seabrook favorites The Gundersen Family.
Giveaways.
Kids activities including giant trampoline.
Season opening of Mill 109 beer garden with traditional native Salmon bake.
The Raymond First Baptist Church is teaming up with The Raymond Timberland Library to bring you the Summer Kick-Off Celebration.
Enjoy free nachos, beverages, cookies, games, prizes and two bouncy houses.
The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!
The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital. You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee. Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.
Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation
- Registration begins at 10AM at Crescent Park
- $30 for Adults
- $15 for kids under 12
- Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.
There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m. Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone will get a participation ribbon also.
Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:
- Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
- Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
- $15 for adults & kids over 12
- $8 for kids under 12
If running or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Water To Go from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!
The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!
The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital. You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee. Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.
Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation
- Registration begins at 10AM at Crescent Park
- $30 for Adults
- $15 for kids under 12
- Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.
There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m. Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone will get a participation ribbon also.
Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:
- Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
- Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
- $15 for adults & kids over 12
- $8 for kids under 12
If running or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Water To Go from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!
The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!
The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital. You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee. Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.
Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation
- Registration begins at 10AM at Crescent Park
- $30 for Adults
- $15 for kids under 12
- Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.
There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m. Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone will get a participation ribbon also.
Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:
- Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
- Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
- $15 for adults & kids over 12
- $8 for kids under 12
If running or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Water To Go from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!
Free! Fun for the whole family! Live music with The Feral Folk and Abi Grace in the Big Tent at Oyhut Bay. All are welcome – homeowners, rental guests and visitors from town.
Oyhut Bay is located 5 miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores. Come visit and enjoy some live music!
Free! Fun for the whole family! Classic rock from The Bruce Hughes Band. Live music and dancing in the Big Tent at Oyhut Bay (5 miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores).
Plus Gigi’s Food Truck is coming down with pulled pork, burgers, fries and more tasty treats. They’ll be here 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for your late lunch/early dinner.
All are welcome for this free event at Oyhut Bay!
Tour eight special gardens in Aberdeen and Cosmopolis. Sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific County, this is the 18th annual tour in the area.
A self-directed tour with addresses in the ticket book.
Purchase tickets at
Marshall’s Garden and Pet, Aberdeen; Harbor Drug and Gifts, Hoquiam; Valu Drug, Montesano; Elma Variety Store; Everybody’s Video and More, Raymond; Rose Cottage, Grayland; Galway Bay Celtic Imports, and Mermaid Cove, both in Ocean Shores.
100 Artist and Craft Vendors surround the Downtiwn core. Kids cornet, live entertainment all day and 4 block of classic cars. Evening concert at the D&R Theater featuring KANSAS. All day family fun.
