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This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
Westport Winery has announced the menu for its Inaugural Mother’s Day Winemaker Dinner with Director of Winemaking, Dana Roberts. This five-course meal is limited to 18 guests and reservations are recommended.
This special evening begins with Strawberry Brie en Croute with Basil, Red Onion, Balsamic Reduction and Hint of Vanilla paired with Going Coastal and Fresh Orange Juice Mimosa. The second course is Fresh Broccoli Bisque with Brown Butter Croutons and Grated Parmesan paired with Mercy Hard Apple Cider. The third course is a Baby Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon, Sliced Almonds, Hard-Boiled Egg and Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette paired with Bordello Blonde. The main course is Westport’s signature Surf and Turf with primeCertified Angus Beef Filet Mignon and Mermaids on Horseback (bacon-wrapped prawns with pineapple-horseradish glaze), Baked Yukon Gold Potato with Herbed Butter, and Sesame Seared Garden Vegetables paired with Nirvana. The evening will conclude with Fresh Berry Trifle with Vanilla Bean Pound Cake and Galliano Custard paired with Red Sky at Night.
The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.
You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.
The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.
The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.
This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.
You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.
The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.
You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.
The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.
The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.
This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.
You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.
The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 7th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend.
You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the “Original” Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Hotrod & Classic car show and a Special Memorial weekend Celebration.
The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your
home.
The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. An auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you?
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., May 24th in the convention centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday.
This is just the “tip of the iceberg” for this event.
You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your “must do list”.
The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Join us as we discuss
Solidifying bicycle map routes (McCleary, Elma, Brady, Satsop, Montesano, Central Park, Recreational Routes, HWY12 connection).
Discuss Map Legend
Services and Tourist Attractions
Easy-Moderate-Difficult list
Join us as we discuss
Solidifying bicycle map routes (McCleary, Elma, Brady, Satsop, Montesano, Central Park, Recreational Routes, HWY12 connection).
Discuss Map Legend
Services and Tourist Attractions
Easy-Moderate-Difficult list
Saddlebags are backpacks for bicycles. The idea of these meetings is:
- Arrive on a bike
- Discuss the route to be ridden
- Place the map, paper and writing utensils in your saddlebag
- Ride the route, stop and record when needed
- Regroup at a designated location to discuss findings
If a person does not want to ride, they are welcome to come for the discussions and either wait for the bike riders to return or walk part of the route.
Join us as we discuss:
- Trails to include in GH Tourism Map
- Conditions of trails
- Skill level of trails
- Rules, permits and other helpful information
Stick around afterward for a bike ride starting at 5 p.m.
Saddlebags are backpacks for bicycles. The idea of these meetings is:
- Arrive on a bike
- Discuss the route to be ridden
- Place the map, paper and writing utensils in your saddlebag
- Ride the route, stop and record when needed
- Regroup at a designated location to discuss findings
If a person does not want to ride, they are welcome to come for the discussions and either wait for the bike riders to return or walk part of the route.
Grays Harbor County Extension staff will present a session on preserving homegrown and farm fresh produce on Thursday, July 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
This program is designed for adults looking for expert advice, answers to questions and the latest tips in time for the harvest and canning season. Attendees may bring their pressure canner gauges to be checked.
The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will hold three training sessions on July 22 and 23 to teach people how to use ReferenceUSA, a powerful, online research tool that can be especially helpful for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit researchers, job seekers, students, writers and media professionals. In addition to professional use, ReferenceUSA can assist anyone looking for information on schools, childcare centers, doctors, hospitals, churches, businesses and other vital services.
ReferenceUSA is one of more than 70 subscription databases that TRL provides to the public.
For more information, contact Central Reference/Ask-a-Librarian Service at 360-704-4636 or 800-562-6022 outside the Olympia calling area, or visit www.TRL.org.
The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will hold three training sessions on July 22 and 23 to teach people how to use ReferenceUSA, a powerful, online research tool that can be especially helpful for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit researchers, job seekers, students, writers and media professionals. In addition to professional use, ReferenceUSA can assist anyone looking for information on schools, childcare centers, doctors, hospitals, churches, businesses and other vital services.
ReferenceUSA is one of more than 70 subscription databases that TRL provides to the public.
For more information, contact Central Reference/Ask-a-Librarian Service at 360-704-4636 or 800-562-6022 outside the Olympia calling area, or visit www.TRL.org.
The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will hold three training sessions on July 22 and 23 to teach people how to use ReferenceUSA, a powerful, online research tool that can be especially helpful for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit researchers, job seekers, students, writers and media professionals. In addition to professional use, ReferenceUSA can assist anyone looking for information on schools, childcare centers, doctors, hospitals, churches, businesses and other vital services.
ReferenceUSA is one of more than 70 subscription databases that TRL provides to the public.
For more information, contact Central Reference/Ask-a-Librarian Service at 360-704-4636 or 800-562-6022 outside the Olympia calling area, or visit www.TRL.org.
Hog Wild is three days of fun, excitement, music, food, vendors and beautiful northwestern scenery, as well as a chance to win a 2014 Indian Chief Custom Motorcycle.
For more information about this event, click here.
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m.: Beer Garen Opens
11:30 a.m.: DJ starts
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
noon-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Men’s small piece tattoo competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ladies’ small piece tattoo competition
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ competition
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Slow Bikes Races
4 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Spirit Ride Prime Rib Buffet
4:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Swimsuit Competition
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Bike Stereo Competition
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Bikes on parade
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Concert
- Saturday, July 26th
- 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
10 a.m.: DJ Starts
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Ride in bike show
10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
11 a.m.: Beer Garden Opens
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poker Run
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mr. Hog Wild - 12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ Competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Miss Hog Wild Competition
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Races
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Entertainment/Band (TBD)
4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Bikes on Parade
5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hog Wild Barbecue Feast
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Men’s Large Piece Tattoo Competition
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
8 p.m.-8:15 p.m.: Ladies’ Large Piece Tattoo Competition
8:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Bike Competition - 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Hell’s Belles
- Sunday, July 27th
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hog Wild Hangover Breakfast Buffet ($19.95)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vendors Open
Entertainment TBA - 2 p.m.: Spirit Ride Grand Finale Bike Giveaway
Hog Wild is three days of fun, excitement, music, food, vendors and beautiful northwestern scenery, as well as a chance to win a 2014 Indian Chief Custom Motorcycle.
For more information about this event, click here.
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m.: Beer Garen Opens
11:30 a.m.: DJ starts
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
noon-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Men’s small piece tattoo competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ladies’ small piece tattoo competition
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ competition
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Slow Bikes Races
4 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Spirit Ride Prime Rib Buffet
4:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Swimsuit Competition
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Bike Stereo Competition
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Bikes on parade
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Concert
- Saturday, July 26th
- 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
10 a.m.: DJ Starts
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Ride in bike show
10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
11 a.m.: Beer Garden Opens
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poker Run
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mr. Hog Wild - 12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ Competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Miss Hog Wild Competition
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Races
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Entertainment/Band (TBD)
4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Bikes on Parade
5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hog Wild Barbecue Feast
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Men’s Large Piece Tattoo Competition
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
8 p.m.-8:15 p.m.: Ladies’ Large Piece Tattoo Competition
8:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Bike Competition - 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Hell’s Belles
- Sunday, July 27th
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hog Wild Hangover Breakfast Buffet ($19.95)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vendors Open
Entertainment TBA - 2 p.m.: Spirit Ride Grand Finale Bike Giveaway
Hog Wild is three days of fun, excitement, music, food, vendors and beautiful northwestern scenery, as well as a chance to win a 2014 Indian Chief Custom Motorcycle.
For more information about this event, click here.
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m.: Beer Garen Opens
11:30 a.m.: DJ starts
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
noon-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Men’s small piece tattoo competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ladies’ small piece tattoo competition
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ competition
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Slow Bikes Races
4 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Spirit Ride Prime Rib Buffet
4:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Swimsuit Competition
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Bike Stereo Competition
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Bikes on parade
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Concert
- Saturday, July 26th
- 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
10 a.m.: DJ Starts
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Ride in bike show
10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
11 a.m.: Beer Garden Opens
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poker Run
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mr. Hog Wild - 12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ Competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Miss Hog Wild Competition
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Races
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Entertainment/Band (TBD)
4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Bikes on Parade
5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hog Wild Barbecue Feast
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Men’s Large Piece Tattoo Competition
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
8 p.m.-8:15 p.m.: Ladies’ Large Piece Tattoo Competition
8:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Bike Competition - 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Hell’s Belles
- Sunday, July 27th
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hog Wild Hangover Breakfast Buffet ($19.95)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vendors Open
Entertainment TBA - 2 p.m.: Spirit Ride Grand Finale Bike Giveaway
