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The Ocosta School District would like to invite all community members to an earthquake/tsunami vertical evacuation event at the Ocosta Elementary School gym on Saturday, March 25, from 11:00 to 1:00. The Ocosta School District Elementary School is the FIRST Vertical Evacuation, Tsunami Engineered, Safe Haven Building in North America.
The purpose of the event is to provide information on what to expect should an earthquake, followed by a tsunami occur, how to gain access to the tsunami vertical evacuation area, and how to prepare for such an emergency.
The event is FREE and will include activities for adults and school-age children. Lunch will be provided. Please join us for this informative and fun community activity!
Join us as we salute Arnold Samuels, a local legend, and meet his biographer, John C. Hughes, chief historian for the Office of the Secretary of State.
Samuels’ remarkable Army service during WWII found him serving in Counter Intelligence Corps, helping liberate the horrific concentration camp at Dachau and working with another young Jewish G.I., Henry Kissinger. Arnold Samuels is also the only person ever elected to the Ocean Shores City Council as a write-in.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a signed copy of Washington Remembers WWII! Be there for this extraordinary presentation!
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.
At this meeting we’ll be learning about all things fishy and froggy in the Chehalis Basin. We’ll hear an update from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on the Aquatic Species Restoration Plan being developed for the Chehalis Basin, and opportunities for citizen engagement. We’ll also hear from WDFW’s “Citizen Science” program coordinator about iNaturalist technology. iNaturalist is a tool citizens can use to document wildlife sightings and track changes over time – in effect, become “citizen scientists.” The tool is currently being tested out for amphibian monitoring in King County. Would you like to see it in use in the Chehalis?
Anyone with an interest in the Chehalis Basin is welcome to come to this event.
Origins. Remnants. Renaissance. Peel back the layers of meaning of places and spaces of special significance to the Harbor region’s identity along a self-guided tour. Then, join us for a reception at the Polson Museum with local historians and discussions of insights and perspectives sparked by the tour. Tour guides and information will be available on April 29 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Hoquiam Library.
Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. Layers of Meaning: Experiencing the Built Environment is the second event in a three part series.
Sunergy Systems, an employee-owned solar installer will be presenting a free solar educational workshop series in Grays Harbor County. This free solar workshop, known as “Solar U”, will cover a host of solar-focused topics like how solar plays a role in solving our country’s energy issues, how solar works, and how it works, specifically, in the Pacific Northwest. Participants will learn about how solar reduces environmental impact all while increasing a home’s resale value, and just what makes a good site for solar. In addition, attendees will learn all about the WA State Incentive Program, 30% Federal Tax Credit, and Net Metering available for solar customers.
Those wishing to attend are recommended to pre-register at www.solar-u.com/future-seminars or call Clare Salsbury at 206-297-0086.
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.
Engage in conversation and problem-solving around contemporary issues relating to housing and homelessness in the Harbor region. Attendees will hear from a panel, engage in small group discussion, and leave with personal action steps they can take to strengthen their community.
Voices from the Harbor is an event series produced with funding from Humanities Washington. What Makes Communities Work is the third event in the three-part series.
Bill Brookreson, chair of the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plants Society will begin the day with a talk at the Grays Harbor Community College where we will learn the ins and outs of our unique coastal ecosystems. Then we will head out into one of CRBLT’s most beautiful properties to shine a new light on the flora of our PNW coastal lowlands. Prepare for a short drive (carpooling is encouraged!) from the Grays Harbor College to our 175-acre surge plains to enjoy a beautiful nature walk. Be sure to bring rain gear, boots, or sunscreen as needed for a walk in unpredictable weather!
STEM is not just for kids! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a variety of tech toys. Play with Ozobots, build a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robot, and learn some basic coding. We’ll supply the toys, but bring your smartphone to try out Virtual Reality with Google Cardboard!
The Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Master Gardeners will hold a free plant clinic. Guests are invited to bring a planter or pot with soil as they receive assistance from the master gardeners on how to create a quaint and cute fairy garden. Reservations are not required.
All attendees will receive a 10% discount on plants. All ages are welcome. Folks are also welcome to bring random plant and gardening questions to get advice from the master gardeners.
The nursery at the winery has a nice array of plants including perennials, shrubs, trees and fruits. All herb starts, vegetables, baskets, planters and annuals are 40% off.
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.
We’ve all seen would-be beautiful spaces choked by a field of invasive plants, whether they be Scotch Broom, blackberry thickets, tansy, thistles, reed canary grass, knotweed…. you get the picture. But what is our local government doing about it, and how can we help? Join Nancy Ness, coordinator for the Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Board on an exploratory workshop on invasive control methods in use by our local governments. Prepare for the weather with rain gear, boots, or sunscreen as needed.
If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes or at risk for it we want to help you focus on your health. Join us for a no-cost series of fun workshops hosted by Amerigroup Washington, Inc. and Summit Pacific Medical Center. At each session, we’ll discuss different, useful topics with a diabetes expert.
Family and friends are welcome!
What’s included in the series? Healthy snacks at each session | A tour through a nearby grocery store | Resources and tools to help you feel your best
If you have questions you can reach your local Health Promotion team at HealthPromotionTeam@amerigroup.com.
Pre-registration is required.
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.
In the heart of Historic Downtown Aberdeen the Aberdeen Art Walk is going to be exploding on the streets with artists and vendors from all over Western Washington. Art Walk is a way for us to give back to the community by showing off our Downtown and Western WA talents to the public. This event is a Non-Profit event and is FREE for the public to attend. There is something for all to enjoy.
Doctors in our area are retiring or leaving the Harbor; finding primary care providers is harder than ever. Our panel includes people who work in the healthcare and insurance industries to facilitate discussion on where we are today, as well as what we can do to improve the future of healthcare in our county and state.
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.
Make THIS your “Weekend At The Coast”! Visit the Westport Art Festival’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Premiere 2-day outdoor festival of Art and Fine Crafts, with Music, Food, Beer Garden. Also, special celebration events such as Saturday night’s comedy show with Seattle comic David Crowe. All kinds of music – Blues, Country, Indie Rock and the newly popular Hang Drum. All set against the lovely Westport Marina, with the beautiful Olympics as the backdrop. Make it a 4 -day weekend and spend some time exploring 18 miles of unspoiled beaches, do some charter fishing, and then catch the 2017 Solar Eclipse on Monday morning! This will be a terrific weekend to come and spend some time at the coast!
017 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Westport Art Festival, and we’re celebrating! With great things planned for the entire 4 day weekend, including the solar eclipse. 2 full days of discovering fine works from more than 80 artists. Enjoy great food and lively music while strolling along the beautiful Westport Marina and the Maritime Museum grounds. Take a break with a local microbrew at the Blackbeard’s Brewery Beer Garden.
Seattle comic David Crowe appears one night only at Chateau Westport! A Westport Art Festival 20th Anniversary Special Event! David Crowe is 20-year veteran of the comedy stage, a Seattle favorite, and possesses a nerdy charisma that is utterly charming! $20 admission includes refreshments and limited host bar.
Come spend the weekend exploring the Westport Art Festival, and see this show on Saturday evening!
