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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Are you watching kids scroll through life with a six-second attention span and rapid fire thumbs? Join physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she examines how teenagers screen time impacts their life and friction within the home, while also exploring the larger consequences of technology on society as a whole. A World Cafe style discussion will follow the viewing. For adults and teens.
The American Lung Association is holding Reach the Beach, an inaugural bike riding fundraiser, on Saturday, September 30. This event has staggered starts in Lacey (100 mile), Olympia (80 mile), Elma (44 mile), Cosmopolis 25 mile) with the finish line in Westport.
The last stop on the ride before the finish is at Westport Winery Garden Resort between 1pm and 4pm. The event closes with dinner on the beach for the anticipated 1000 participants. The race organizers will be selling Westport’s wines by the glass to participants and their guests during dinner.
Paint a Seahawk During the Seahawk/Rams Game. You will walk away with an irreplaceable memory and a masterpiece. No artistic ability is needed – you will be guided through the process step-by-step. We supply everything needed to paint. We advise that you dress for the mess, and bring an apron from home. Seahawks game will be playing, Elks bar open!
The luncheon will begin with candidates introducing themselves and sharing why they want to run for the office and their qualifications. Public may ask questions of candidates following all introductions. Candidates expected to attend are those running for Grays Harbor County Treasurer, Elma City Council, Grays Harbor Hospital District #1 (Summit Pacific Medical Center), Grays Harbor Fire District #5 and Elma School District #68 Directors.
Must RSVP for this event by email or phone by October 10.
Join Timberland Regional Library’s District Manager and author Ryan M. Williams for an informative discussion on writing and publishing opportunities today. Learn how the library can help with your dream of publishing.
Question and Answer sessions with earthquake experts will be done using Facebook Live and Washington Emergency Management’s Nextdoor account in the days before ShakeOut. On Oct. 19, earthquake preparedness experts from the Washington Emergency Management Division will join scientists with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network to gather online for a Reddit Ask Me Anything – an online Q&A. The public is invited to ask questions here.
New this year, middle school and high school students are creating videos to show the best ways to drop, cover and hold on. Prizes are being awarded by our partners at the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup. The deadline to submit is Oct. 13. More information found here.
On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.
Coastal Interpretive Center’s Rayonier: 90 Years of Land Management is a presentation about the 90-year history of Rayonier’s land management and modern forestry practices, presented by Mark Smalley, Engineering Manager, and Dan Stransky, the Senior Timber Marketing Manager for Rayonier’s lands in Oregon and Washington.
Interested in learning more about efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing in our community? A Housing Stakeholder Coalition has been formed and is a platform for education and discussion around pertinent housing issues.
The October meeting will include:
- Update from Union Gospel Mission on their remodel and new day services
- Update on new High Intensity Behavioral Health programs coming online in Grays Harbor and potential impact to housing services
- Budget recap: current impacts and long term sustainability planning
- Housing resources in context of “Local Supply and Demand”
- Updates from Committees (Coordinated Entry, Affordable Housing, Serving Vulnerable Populations)
Heidi Hutchinson will be the instructor.
1:00 p.m. – 3-5-year-old’s
1:45 p.m. – 6-8-year-old’s
2:30 p.m. – 9-12-year-old’s
Write the novel you’ve always wanted to write – now. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun and exciting way to challenge yourself to write 50,000 words (approximately 175 pages) during the month of November! In this 1-hour session learn how to sign up for NaNoWriMo, get information about available resources and library write-ins, and receive a writing packet full of tips, ideas, and other essentials.
On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.
Crafts, gifts and food at the Elma Grange and locations in downtown Elma. You don’t want to miss Elma’s Christmas and Holiday Bazaar Weekend. Start early and pick up the map of bazaars, in the drop box, at Elma Visitors Station, corner of Main and 3rd Streets.
There are 8 bazaars that have published information. After the bazaars, browse the quaint shops located in downtown Elma and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or groups offering lunch.
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.
Crafts, gifts and food at the Elma Grange and locations in downtown Elma. You don’t want to miss Elma’s Christmas and Holiday Bazaar Weekend. Start early and pick up the map of bazaars, in the drop box, at Elma Visitors Station, corner of Main and 3rd Streets.
There are 8 bazaars that have published information. After the bazaars, browse the quaint shops located in downtown Elma and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or groups offering lunch.
Crafts, gifts and food at the Elma Grange and locations in downtown Elma. You don’t want to miss Elma’s Christmas and Holiday Bazaar Weekend. Start early and pick up the map of bazaars, in the drop box, at Elma Visitors Station, corner of Main and 3rd Streets.
There are 8 bazaars that have published information. After the bazaars, browse the quaint shops located in downtown Elma and have lunch at one of the many restaurants or groups offering lunch.
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.
Dale’s Lavender Valley will be at the Ocean Shores Convention Center along with 70 arts and crafts booths – just in time for the holidays! We will be featuring lots of new products.
Gift ideas ranging from wonderful stocking stuffers to great hostess gifts as well as delightful holiday gifts for everyone. We hope to see you there!
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas Seabrook will be hiding gifts for you! Each day two limited edition Seabrook glass floats will be hidden in and around Seabrook and on the beach. The glass floats will be yours to keep.
Glass floats will be identified by a laminated tag. Once you find a glass float bring it to the Seabrook Cottage Rental office to register and then it is yours to keep! Keep an eye on Facebook for updates.
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas Seabrook will be hiding gifts for you! Each day two limited edition Seabrook glass floats will be hidden in and around Seabrook and on the beach. The glass floats will be yours to keep.
Glass floats will be identified by a laminated tag. Once you find a glass float bring it to the Seabrook Cottage Rental office to register and then it is yours to keep! Keep an eye on Facebook for updates.
