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The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
Author meet and greet.
Summer Signing Series featuring Matt Mikalatos author of The Heartwood Crown, The Crescent Stone, Into the Fray, My Imaginary Jesus, and more.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.
Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.
Grays Harbor Stream team will be partnering with the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and Forterra on August 31st for an invasive plant removal work party from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
We will provide tools and gloves, along with coffee, donuts, snacks, and water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
Harbor Books Summer Signing Series meet and greet.
A.R. Bunch is the author of Authenticity of Self, Primacy of God, Diner Tales, Suffering Rancor, Saber & Science, and more.
Join others in a conversation about the book “In the Kingdom of Ice” by Hampton Sides. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Join others in a conversation about the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Harbor Books ends our Summer Signing Series with author Ian Doescher. He is the author of Get Thee Back to the Future, Much Ado About Mean Girls, Shakespeare’s STAR WARS series and more. He will be reading from his Star Wars books at 12:30 and signing thereafter. Special 2 pm appearance by Darth Vader.
October is Star Wars Reads month.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is for preparing your novel’s characters, locations, plot outlines, and worldbuilding for the official start of NaNoWriMo writing on November 1st.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is the start of your novel’s journey. Join us to kick off your novel!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is the end of Week 1. Discuss your novel so far, work on any road blocks or inspiration you might need, and get to know others in the writing community!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This is the halfway mark of NaNoWriMo. Have you hit 25,000 words? Meet with us to continue your hot streak, or to get some help if you’re falling behind.
Join others in a conversation about the book “The Immortalists,” by Chloe Benjamin. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
We’re at the end of the third week. Come check in with local writers, get guidance and give inspiration as we all strive for our 50K by next weekend!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This is it! By midnight, you’ll need to submit your final wordcounts for verification. Let’s work together to get everyone to their 50K! Today we will also discuss plans going forward – does anyone want to continue a regularly scheduled writing group, or participate in Camp NaNoWriMo in the spring and summer months?
WDFW approves a six-day razor clam dig starting Tuesday
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for six days of digging beginning Jan. 21.
State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.
The approved dig is for the following beaches, dates and low tides:
- January 21, Tuesday, 4:23 pm -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- January 22, Wednesday, 5:10 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- January 23, Thursday, 5:53 pm -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- January 24, Friday, 6:32 pm -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- January 25, Saturday, 7:08 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- January 26, Sunday, 7:42 pm -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
No digging is allowed before noon for allowed digs, when low tide occurs in the evening.
“Weather and surf during our last opener dissuaded many from participating,” said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager. “The good news is that this means there are still a great many clams out there for this and future digs.”
For a list of proposed razor clam digs on Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches through February, please see our razor clam webpage.
Ayres said additional tentative razor clam digs for March and later will be announced in early February.
WDFW authorizes each dig independently after getting the results of marine toxin testing. Final approval of the tentatively scheduled openings will depend on whether results of marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat.
In order to ensure conservation of clams for future generations, WDFW sets tentative razor clam seasons that are based on the results from an annual coast-wide razor clam stock assessment and by considering harvest to date. To see videos of WDFW’s sustainable management work for razor clam seasons, visit our razor clam page.
WDFW is also asking razor clam fans around the state to weigh in on the perennial question: Which is better, clam gun or shovel? To register support for a favored digging method, clam diggers can post a photo or video, complete with hashtag #TeamClamShovel or #TeamClamGun on any social media before the end of the spring season.
Additional safety considerations are important this time of year. “Diggers want to be sure to come prepared with good lighting devices and always keep an eye on the surf, particularly at this time of year when low tides come at dusk and after dark,” said Ayres. “Diggers can also start gathering clams an hour or two before the tide, which on some days allows folks to enjoy daylight for most of their time on the beach.”
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2019-20 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available on WDFW’s website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov and from license vendors around the state.
Under state law, diggers at open beaches can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
WDFW is the state agency tasked with preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Persons with disabilities who need to receive this information in an alternative format or who need reasonable accommodations to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities may contact Dolores Noyes by phone (360-902-2349), TTY (360-902-2207), or email (dolores.noyes@dfw.wa.gov). For more information, see https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation
WDFW approves a six-day razor clam dig starting Tuesday
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for six days of digging beginning Jan. 21.
State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.
The approved dig is for the following beaches, dates and low tides:
- January 21, Tuesday, 4:23 pm -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- January 22, Wednesday, 5:10 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- January 23, Thursday, 5:53 pm -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- January 24, Friday, 6:32 pm -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- January 25, Saturday, 7:08 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- January 26, Sunday, 7:42 pm -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
No digging is allowed before noon for allowed digs, when low tide occurs in the evening.
“Weather and surf during our last opener dissuaded many from participating,” said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager. “The good news is that this means there are still a great many clams out there for this and future digs.”
For a list of proposed razor clam digs on Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches through February, please see our razor clam webpage.
Ayres said additional tentative razor clam digs for March and later will be announced in early February.
WDFW authorizes each dig independently after getting the results of marine toxin testing. Final approval of the tentatively scheduled openings will depend on whether results of marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat.
In order to ensure conservation of clams for future generations, WDFW sets tentative razor clam seasons that are based on the results from an annual coast-wide razor clam stock assessment and by considering harvest to date. To see videos of WDFW’s sustainable management work for razor clam seasons, visit our razor clam page.
WDFW is also asking razor clam fans around the state to weigh in on the perennial question: Which is better, clam gun or shovel? To register support for a favored digging method, clam diggers can post a photo or video, complete with hashtag #TeamClamShovel or #TeamClamGun on any social media before the end of the spring season.
Additional safety considerations are important this time of year. “Diggers want to be sure to come prepared with good lighting devices and always keep an eye on the surf, particularly at this time of year when low tides come at dusk and after dark,” said Ayres. “Diggers can also start gathering clams an hour or two before the tide, which on some days allows folks to enjoy daylight for most of their time on the beach.”
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2019-20 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available on WDFW’s website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov and from license vendors around the state.
Under state law, diggers at open beaches can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
WDFW is the state agency tasked with preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Persons with disabilities who need to receive this information in an alternative format or who need reasonable accommodations to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities may contact Dolores Noyes by phone (360-902-2349), TTY (360-902-2207), or email (dolores.noyes@dfw.wa.gov). For more information, see https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation
