This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
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The Oakville Timberland Library, in partnership with the City of Oakville and the Chehalis Tribe, present a six-week series of programs on creating a healthy lifestyle. This week’s event is Seasonal Canning.
Mary Sanders will present an introduction to canning and offer tips for preserving fresh foods. Particiants will receive samples to take home.
America’s Music is a free film series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The final of four sessions covers Country and Bluegrass music and features the film “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music.”
Horses Cut Shop presents a Northwest Timber Revival. This day-long, free to the public event features live music, a beer garden, vintage logging demonstrations and graphic t-shirts representing local, iconic timber industry brands. Sponsored by Filson, Stihl and Stanley, all profits from the Timber Revival event go to support the Natural Resources – Forestry Technician Program at nearby Grays Harbor College which serves the coastal communities of western Washington state. This two year applied associate degree program provides students with the skills needed to secure jobs in the modern-day timber industry.
Join in a discussion of “The Hemingses of Monticello” by Annette Gordon-Reed.
Patricia Odiorne, Registered Dietitian, will discuss what diabetes is, its health risks and how it can be prevented. Watch a demonstration of a “diabetes-friendly” recipe and take home a goody bag with ingredients. Please register online here or by calling 360-273-5305.
Come to the library for a program on the American musical traditions of Swing and Jazz, featuring two films by Ken Burns – “Swing: The Velocity of Celebration” and “International Sweethearts of Rhythm.”
Local naturalist, author and educator Julie Tennis will talk about earthquakes and tsunamis.
On her website, Tennis writes, “my mission is to help people develop a deeper sense of connection and peacefulness in their lives.” Her talk will focus on how an understanding of earthquakes and tsunamis can help people become more resilient when disasters occur.
All programs at Timberland Regional Libraries are free and open to the public.
Experience how breathing and movement can build energy, strength, flexibility and balance during this introduction to Tai Chi Qi Gong class with Master Lauren Jessop. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. Sponsored by the Oakville Timberland Library in conjunction with the Community Transformation grant with the Chehalis Tribe and City of Oakville. For more information call (360) 273-5305.
The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.
The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.
Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.
We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?
The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.
Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.
The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:
- RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
- Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
- Correcting bad exposure
- Enhancing shadows and light areas
- Correcting color
- Removing and retouching parts of the image
- Understanding layers
- Sharpening
- Redefining the composition
Come to the library for a program on the American musical traditions of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley, featuring the film “The American Musical.”
Grays Harbor resident Gene Woodwick talks about her historical new book, “Logging in Grays Harbor.” Books will be available for purchase. A book signing follows the talk.
The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.
The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.
Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.
We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?
The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.
Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.
The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:
- RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
- Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
- Correcting bad exposure
- Enhancing shadows and light areas
- Correcting color
- Removing and retouching parts of the image
- Understanding layers
- Sharpening
- Redefining the composition
Join in a lively discussion of “Hidden Power: Presidential Marriages That Shaped Our Recent History” by Kati Marton.
Please call 360-482-3737 or stop by the circulation desk to reserve a copy of the book. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you have not read the book.
Join in a lively discussion of “West of Here” by Jonathan Evison. For more information call 360-268-0521.
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:
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:
Author Christopher Chapman presents his new book, “A Roadside Guide to the Olympic Peninsula,” a guide for the casual, car-bound adventurer. Books will be available for purchase. A book signing will follow the talk.
Join a discussion of “Winesburg, Ohio” by Sherwood Anderson. New participants are always welcome. For more information call 360-249-4211.
The history of salmon sport fishing in our community is long and colorful. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited Westport in pursuit of salmon and thousands of skippers and deckhands have worked here.
During this exciting two-day event we will hold the Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Smoked Salmon Competition with pro smokers competing for bragging rights! Located across the law will be our Beer Garden featuring Westport Brewing Company selections. Live music, fishing, derby, salmon related vendors and contests with prizes valued over $4,000 round out the event. For complete event details, visit our website here.
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.
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.
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.
