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.

Apr
4
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Ocean Shores Library @ Ocean Shores Library
Apr 4 @ 5:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Apr
15
Sat
Grays Harbor Relay For Life @ Immanuel Baptist Church
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Our theme this year is “Super Heroes”, and we are inviting our Survivors to our annual free Survivor Social. All Survivors and their family/friends are encouraged to come join us as we celebrate our Survivor Super Heroes!

At the Social we will serve them breakfast. There will be live entertainment, guest speakers, an opportunity for Survivors to share their stories, and lots of good fellowship and love.

Survivors will receive their 2017 Survivor t-shirt, and will be able to register for this year’s Relay For Life at the Survivor Social. Pre-registration allows them to go straight to the table at Relay on June 2nd to receive their 2017 Survivor medal, without having to stand in line.

Talk: A Cheapskate’s Road Map to Happiness @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Apr 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jeff Yeager is “the Ultimate Cheapskate.” NBC TODAY Show’s Matt Lauer said so. Even before becoming a darling of national media, when he ran nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., Yeager was famous for skinny budgets and impressive outcomes. In those days he called himself a “Titan of Tightwads.” 
Yeager has created a lifestyle that allowed him to retire at age 46.  He continues to live a rich, happy life, doing exactly what he wants to do. Thank goodness he loves to share his secrets with the rest of us.
Apr
25
Tue
Art and Artists of the Twin Harbors
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Local artist and teacher Erik Sandgren will present a talk and slide show, “Harbor Artists: A Legacy.”

The presentation will include the  work of Alexander Calder, Robert Motherwell, Lance Wood Hart, Lee Friedlander and the Runquist brothers, Albert and Arthur. A discussion of artistic intent and influence will follow the slide presentation.

Personal Preparedness Forum @ Montesano Library @ Montesano Library
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Apr
29
Sat
Layers of Meaning: Community Mapping Activity and Self-Guided Tour @ The Polson Museum
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Layers of Meaning: Community Mapping Activity and Self-Guided Tour @ The Polson Museum | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

What gives us a sense of place and belonging on the Harbor? Participate in a community mapping project to tell your story of what makes the Harbor…home. To participate, visit here to add to our online map or pick up a mapping kit at the Hoquiam Library beginning on Saturday, April 15.

We will compile community contributions from the mapping activity into a self-guided tour. The link to the tour will be available online or pick up a paper copy at the Hoquiam Library.

Join us for a reception at the Polson Museum on April 29 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss insights and perspectives sparked by the activity and learn about other historic walking tours in the area.

May
4
Thu
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Oakville Library @ Oakville Library
May 4 all-day

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT……
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

May
7
Sun
COASST Marine Debris Training Session @ Ocean Shore Convention Center
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
COASST Marine Debris Training Session @ Ocean Shore Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

COASST Marine Debris participants survey local beaches and collect data on the characteristics and location of debris – data that will ultimately be used to map the source and transport pathways of debris, as well as the potential harm to people, wildlife, and local coastal ecosystems. Volunteers need NO prior experience, just a commitment to survey a specific beach (about ¾ mile) each month.

If you are interested in participating, join COASST staff for the training session. There is no charge to attend the training, but plan to provide a $20 refundable deposit if you would like to take home a COASST volunteer kit. Training activities take place indoors. Beach surveys are best conducted in groups of 2 or more – please come with a survey partner in mind or plan to join a team during training.

May
20
Sat
Voices from the Harbor – What Makes Communities Work @ Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
May 20 @ 2:00 pm
Voices from the Harbor - What Makes Communities Work @ Amazing Grace Lutheran Church | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Engage in conversation and problem-solving around contemporary issues relating to housing and homelessness in the Harbor region. Attendees will hear from a panel, engage in small group discussion, and leave with personal action steps they can take to strengthen their community.

Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. What Makes Communities Work is the third event in the three-part series.

May
23
Tue
Personal Preparedness Forum @ Westport Library @ Westport Timberland Library
May 23 @ 5:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**
COME LEARN ABOUT…..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Jun
2
Fri
East Grays Harbor Relay For Life @ Grays Harbor Fairgrounds
Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm – Jun 3 @ 12:00 am
Jun
13
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Help choose books for the 2017-2018 series this month. The group chooses its titles by consensus.

Jun
14
Wed
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the group and help select the titles we will read in the 2017-18 season. Everyone is welcome to attend and make suggestions.

Aug
11
Fri
Friends of Ocean Shores Library Used Book Sale @ Friends Of Ocean Shores Library Used Book Sale
Aug 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Books Galore, paperbacks, hard cover, fiction, non-fiction, cook books, children’s books, local interest, Audio Books, DVDs, CDs and so much more. Most books are 2 for $1.

Proceeds and donations to Friends of the Library go to supplement library programs and acquisitions. Please help us help your community library.

Aug
12
Sat
Friends of Ocean Shores Library Used Book Sale @ Friends of Ocean Shores Library Used Book Sale
Aug 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Books Galore. Most books are 2 for $1.

Proceeds supplement the Ocean Shores Library programs and services.

Help us help your community library.

Sep
9
Sat
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.

Sep
10
Sun
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Harvest Moon Symposium @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

The Harvest Moon Symposium is a wellness event designed to highlight all forms of wellness, and celebrate the gift of LIFE! Preventative measures to Keep the Body in Good Condition throughout a Lifetime, Diet, Exercise, Stress Management, and Education. Healing Techniques and Options for Mending an Ailing System. Pharmaceuticals, Herbs, Body Manipulation, and BioFeedback. Coping Techniques for Better Living, Relaxation, Hobbies, Spiritual Practices, and Relationships. Every facet of the event is examined to make it work hard for everyone involved. We promote the event but also promote the vendors. Tickets to the events open the door to speakers and workshops as well as live music and other events. There is no charge for parking.

Sep
21
Thu
Boards in Gear Training @ Greys Harbor College
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising, and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some of our state’s leading board experts. You will leave with concrete action steps, tools, and connections.

This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not.

Sep
23
Sat
Author Talk: The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A challenge to dig up but delicious to eat, razor clams are entwined with the state’s commerce, identity, and history. Join author and clam digger David Berger to explore the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. This program is cosponsored by Humanities Washington. For Adults.

Author Talk: The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon @ Westport Timberland Library
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A challenge to dig up but delicious to eat, razor clams are entwined with the state’s commerce, identity, and history. Join author and clam digger David Berger to explore the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. This program is cosponsored by Humanities Washington. For Adults.

Sep
25
Mon
Author Talk: Reyna Grande @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Author Talk: Reyna Grande @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

This program will be presented in Spanish. Este programa se presentará en español. La escritora Reyna Grande hablará del tema de la inmigración a través de su historia personal, compartiendo con el público el poder de la lectura y la escritura para sanar las heridas que resultan del trauma de la inmigración. Reyna hablará sobre los efectos que tuvo la separación familiar en su relación con sus padres, su traumática asimilación, y las barreras físicas y metafóricas que tuvo que enfrentrar para poder triunfar.. Este programa es una celebración del Mes de la Hispanidad y parte de Timberland Reads Together, programa anual de la Biblioteca Regional Timberland. For more information, read here.

Sep
30
Sat
Be Great Community Event @ 7th Street Theatre
Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Be Great Community Event @ 7th Street Theatre | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Join us for an evening of impact as we raise awareness on the delicate subject of child sex trafficking. Expert speaker, Dr. Cyndi Romine (founder of Called To Rescue) will teach prevention, share facts & statistics, and help attendees understand the truths of what is happening throughout WA and the world. To lighten the mood, we are mixing in live performances from Jackie Mitchell, Wil Russoul, and Ericka Corban. Enjoy food, beverages, beer & wine provided by Mill 109 & Hoquiam Brewing Company.

From 10:00 p.m. until midnight, our post-event celebration continues at Hoquiam Brewing Company with more live music, activities, and a social gathering. Get to know the speakers, performers, and producers of Be Great!