Aberdeen Events Calendar

Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth entertain with an upbeat, highly interactive show of music and comedy with dancing, sing-alongs, cheek slappin’ and ventriloquism. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Help make the second annual Ice Cream and Books zine (a handmade magazine) about a book you like. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Each year Ocean Shores plays host to more than 50,000 guests for a fantastic and fabulous 4th of July celebration.

This year ACT will join the celebration with the Family Fourth Festival, a day of fun and games for the whole family to enjoy and participate in.

There will be games, food, vendors and entertainment for all.

Seaport Landing will host a day of family fun activities to celebrate America’s Independence, including a closing fireworks ceremony. Parking is available on site. A $5 donation per car is appreciated. Stick around and enjoy as the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain take  guests out to view the fireworks display over the Chehalis River. Food and beverages on July 4th at Seaport Landing provided by Galway Bay Irish Pub of Ocean Shores.

The event schedule is as follows:

Noon: Gates open at Seaport Landing; cannon fire on the hour until the fireworks

3 p.m. to 6 p.m: walk-on tours of Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain

3 p.m. to 7 p.m: Music by local bands Gebular, Razors and Red Flags, and more

7 p.m. to 9 p.m: Rods on the River classic cars display

9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m: Fireworks Sail on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain.

If you would like to enjoy the fireworks aboard the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Cheiftan, tickets can be purchased online here, or by calling 800-200-5239.

The Coastal Interpretive Center is having a fundraising event called the “Seafood Shindig.” The event will feature local Quinault Tribal members preparing salmon in the traditional way. It will be served with coleslaw, garlic bread, water or pop, and dessert. Spaghetti will be offered as an alternative if someone would rather not have salmon. Galway Bay Pub is partnering to offer additional beverages for sale in an outside beer garden. We are selling tickets for three timeslots (2:00, 4:00, and 6:00). Tickets are available at Coastal Interpretive Center, Ocean Shores Visitor Center, The Dusty Trunk, Sipping Serendipity, Gordon’s Antiques, and in Aberdeen at GH Wine Sellars and the Visitors Center.

In addition to the dinner, we will be having a silent auction and raffle items during each time slot. We hope that lots of our locals see the benefit of keeping the Interpretive Center open for all to enjoy.

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.

Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Blood donors are invited to make reservations for Westport Winery’s next Bella Blood Drive and join the Roberts family as they give the gift of life. The winery will accept reservations for up to three donors every 15 minutes during this timeframe. Free refreshments will be provided to donors. Basic donor criteria is available here or by calling 1-866-236-3276. Blood donors can donate every 56 days. For more information, visit Westport Winery’s website here.

Country music’s rising star, Thomas Rhett will take to the Pepsi Stage during the Grays Harbor County Fair. He’s charted four singles from his debut album “It Goes Like This”.

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

The expansive eleven tracks are a mixture of roots rock and modern country flavored with jazz, blues and soul, all centered around Beebe’s gravelly tenor and loose southern drawl that makes you think he may be a long lost Van Zant brother.

Local country band with a twist of rock. They’re the 2014 Battle of the Bands Champions! Don’t miss this opportunity to see what our local talent can do.

Holistic Wellness and Psychic Fair. Lots of vendors and classes all day long! Click here for info. Donations for Meals on Wheels appreciated!

Voted Best Tribute Band of the Year three years in a row. This Val Halen Tribute band will blow you away.

Immerse yourself in the world of steampunk crafts, activities and music. Add metallic parts like watch gears to hats and necklaces; make temporary tattoos and play quirky Victorian parlor games, all to a background of steampunk images and rock music. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Enjoy playing in this disc golf tournament complete with two rounds of 18, one throw per player per hole games (holes between 180 and 250 feet.)

Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. Each player will have their own scorecard and mark “A” for aces and “M” for holes on which they hit metal.

The player with the most aces after the second round is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin con-test is then held to determine the event winner.

For further details, please contact Aberdeen Department of Parks and Recreation.

The North Beach Singers of Ocean Shores will host a Kick-Off to begin preparing for their Winter Concerts in December. New members are welcome.