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Tis the season for the Country Christmas Bazaar. A hand-crafted Bazaar including; pottery, quilts, stained glass, furniture, baked goods, floral, candy, toys, decorations, jewelry & much more.. So, join us in bringing in the holiday spirit at the Grays Harbor County Fair & Events Center, Saturday and Sunday, November 18th and 19th. Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday from 11 am – 4pm. We hope to see you for all things Christmas.
Join other community members in a book discussion of “Where’d You Go Bernadette” by Maria Semple. New members are always welcome! Call the library at 360-482-3737 or stop by the library to request a copy of the book.

There will be groups from Robert Gray Elementary School and Aberdeen High School singing; Hot drinks and cookies (free); Santa will arrive on a Fire Truck; the trees in the park will be lit.
The downtown shops will be open and most are participating. The participating stores will offer a free drawing – just go into each store and fill in a drawing ticket. Drawing will be held on Saturday after 3:00 p.m.

WinterFest continues! Beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the D & R Event Center on So. I St., Aberdeen children up to age 12 can have Breakfast with Santa for free (donation for adults); Pictures with Santa (by the GH Hospital Foundation – $10 per picture); free crafts for kids; letters to Santa;
New this year: Holiday Market with 35+ vendors at the former Goldberg’s Furniture Store – 117 W. Wishkah St., Aberdeen – 10:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Downtown shops will be open – free drawing items at all participating stores, including the Holiday Market. Stop by each store and enter the drawings – winners will be notified after 3:00 p.m.
Also new this year – we are partnering with the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport! Activities will begin over there at 2:00 pm on Saturday. They will have their new gift shop open, PAWS will be there to take picture of pets with Santa as well as many other activities.
Join other community members in a book discussion of “My Beloved World,” by Sonia Sotomayor. New members are always welcome! Call the library at 360-482-3737 or stop by the library to request a copy of the book.
Join us at Seabrook’s Town Hall for a fun evening exchanging gifts. Bring a wrapped gift to “swap” with others as we celebrate the holiday season with our community.
Come see what is new at the library. Enjoy the new Teen Area and new carpet. Light refreshments will by provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

The UFO/Paranormal Summit is an annual research conference in Grays Harbor Washington. It is held at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores and features the most respected researchers.
We feature the worlds most renowned researchers in the UFO and Paranormal worlds as well as new researchers as they present their evidence, theories and information. For all ages. For more information, read here.
This workshop will cover a host of renewable energy topics including solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, and in-line hydropower. It will provide information on how to get grant writing assistance, receive available utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing for farmers and rural business owners who wish to purchase renewable energy equipment. The USDA Renewable Energy For America Program (REAP) grant deadline is March 31, 2018.
To RSVP, email us.
The Quilt Show will feature a Vintage Quilt Display, and there is no charge to display a quilt, and all quilters entering a quilt will receive one free show pass. Quilts need to be brought to the Fairgrounds Wed. Feb 14 or Thurs. Feb 15 from 2 – 6pm.
Also, if you are hungry during the quilt show, the fairgrounds concession will be open
The Quilt Show will feature a Vintage Quilt Display, and there is no charge to display a quilt, and all quilters entering a quilt will receive one free show pass. Quilts need to be brought to the Fairgrounds Wed. Feb 14 or Thurs. Feb 15 from 2 – 6pm.
Also, if you are hungry during the quilt show, the fairgrounds concession will be open
Join others in a conversation about the book “The Grapes of Wrath,” by John Steinbeck. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.

Stretching for 13 miles, from Copalis to Moclips, this year’s 11th annual festival promises to be an amazing experience. As the only event bridging together the small communities along this section of the Washington Coast, the Chocolate on the Beach Festival has grown into the perfect winter activity in the region. No matter what the weather, smiles, sweets and happiness abound, as it is always raining chocolate during the last week of February along the coast.
Come play and sing with a group of music enthusiasts who share a love of music in the Elma Library meeting room. Players of all levels are welcome. Free, BYOI (bring your own instrument). We do not offer instruction.

The UFO/Paranormal Summit is an annual research conference in Grays Harbor Washington. It is held at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores and features the most respected researchers.
We feature the worlds most renowned researchers in the UFO and Paranormal worlds as well as new researchers as they present their evidence, theories and information. For all ages. For more information, read here.