Aberdeen Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@GraysHarborTalk.com with the following information:

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Apr
29
Sun
Photo and Fine Arts Show @ Ocean Shores
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am

Artists compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in judged competitions on works including fine arts, photography, and 3D. Fine art will include oils, acrylics, pen and pencil, watercolor, pastel, etc. Photography pieces will include film, digital, and electronic media. 3D art includes pieces such as fiber art, leather work, carvings, sculptures, etc.

May
12
Sat
Maritime Washington: A Watercolor History by Robert Chamberlain @ Elma Timberland Library
May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come for an exhibit of paintings by Robert Chamberlain illustrating marine activity of Washington’s ports, yesterday and today. They take the viewer from the Columbia, up the coast, through the Straits, and down Puget sound to Olympia.

May
15
Tue
PageTurners Book Club @ Elma Timberland Library
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join others in a conversation about the book “The Girl Who Wrote in Silk” by
Kelli Estes. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Jun
23
Sat
Book Talk: Peter Donahue’s THREE SIDES WATER @ Harbor House Writers
Jun 23 @ 12:00 pm
Book Talk: Peter Donahue's THREE SIDES WATER @ Harbor House Writers | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Join us in celebrating award-winning author Peter Donahue’s new book Three Sides Water at Harbor House Writers with novelist Scott Elliott in Aberdeen on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Washington author Peter Donahue will read from his new book Three Sides Water at Harbor House Writers with novelist Scott Elliott in Aberdeen on June 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM. In his latest work of literary fiction, Donahue distills the raw and vivid world of the Olympic Peninsula into a stunning work that challenges what it means to live life with purpose and integrity.

THE BOOK
Across the dramatic landscape of the Pacific Northwest’s Olympic Peninsula, Donahue’s characters take extraordinary actions to transcend the limitations imposed upon them. Marguerite struggles with the emotional aftermath of sexual assault amidst the mysticism and untamed wilderness of the Pacific coast in the 1920s. Avery navigates life as a “juvenile delinquent” while the social and political convulsions of the 1960s transform the world around him. Chris escapes the present-day mill town where he grew up, only to find he must reconcile his true self with the troubling persona he’s taken on.

THE AUTHOR
Peter Donahue is the author of the novels Clara and Merritt and Madison House, winner of the 2005 Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction, and the short story collection The Cornelius Arms. He is co-editor of the 2016 edition of the memoir Seven Years on the Pacific Slope and the anthologies Reading Seattle and Reading Portland. His Retrospective Review column on Northwest literature has appeared in Columbia: The Magazine of Northwest History since 2005. He teaches at Wenatchee Valley College at Omak and lives in Winthrop, Washington.

In addition to reading passages from each of the short novels in Three Sides Water, Peter will be spending some time discussing Olympic Peninsula literature and fielding questions from the audience.

Sep
28
Fri
Capture the Moment Art Show @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam - Channel Point Village
Sep 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Calling all artists and art fans! Village Concepts of Hoquiam – Channel Point Village is hosting a juried Art Show with the theme “Capture the Moment,” exhibiting the creative work of artists from the greater Grays Harbor community. Everyone is welcome! Painters, sculptors, photographers, multimedia artists and others are encouraged to exhibit. Judging categories include Best Use of Theme, Best Use of Color, Fan Favorite, and others. Enjoy a tasting of Wynoochee Wineries wines and music by Ellen Pickell. If you would like to exhibit or if you have any questions, please call (360)532-9000.

Sep
29
Sat
Reach the Beach Washington @ Westport, WA
Sep 29 all-day

The American Lung Association is hosting our second annual cycling event Reach the Beach Washington on September 29, 2018. This cycling event takes place over a fast and flat course with multiple starting points. 100 miles from Lacey, 88 miles from Olympia, 44 miles from Elma, and 25 miles from Cosmopolis, all ending on the beautiful beach in Westport. There will be rest stops ever 15 miles, with hot lunches and hydration at each stop. There will also be bike mechanics along the route to provide quick fixes to popped tires, chain malfunctions, etc. Once across the finish line, we will celebrate with good food, good drinks, and good company!

For more information about the race and volunteer opportunities please visit our website reachthebeachwa.org

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REST STOPS*

Oct
5
Fri
Puyallup Festival of Books @ Puyallup Public Library
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm
Puyallup Festival of Books @ Puyallup Public Library | Puyallup | Washington | United States

The Puyallup Festival of Books celebrates its 5th year with an amazing line up of authors and events.

On Friday, October 5th, we’ll have an evening reception, which is free and open to the public, with beer and wine will be available for purchase (cash only). Enjoy an episode of Longmire before a talk with Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire novels.

On Saturday, October 6th, Jeremy McCarter, co-author of the New York Times #1 Best Seller Hamilton: The Revolution, will join us at Pioneer Park Pavilion in the afternoon to discuss his work with Lin-Manuel Miranda writing the “Hamiltome.”

Oct
27
Sat
Harvest Moon @ Channel Point Village
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm

Harvest Moon, Storyteller and Quinault Tribal Ambassador shares stories from the Northwest Coast Indian tradition. In partnership with Hoquiam Timberland Library.

 

Nov
2
Fri
Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting their Fall Book Sale. Pick up great books at even better prices!

Nov
10
Sat
Sand, Snakes, and Silver Wings: Women Pilots of World War ll @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Nov 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots, (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. The WASPs were an essential part of the US military’s air efforts during WWII.

The WASP training base was in Sweetwater, Texas – A dry desolate place where 1,100 women trained at Avenger Field, during WWII. They were selected from more than 25,000 applicants from all over the United States. Those chosen were highly qualified civilian pilots, and became the first females to earn their Silver Wings and fly military aircraft. These women flew over 60 million miles, in pursuit, cargo, and bomber planes during the brief two years of the WASP program. Their proficiency, enthusiasm, and spirit served the country, broke the norm, and paved the way for the future inclusion of female pilots.

Sand, Snakes, and Silver Wings: Women Pilots of World War ll @ Westport Timberland Library
Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots, (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. The WASPs were an essential part of the US military’s air efforts during WWII.

The WASP training base was in Sweetwater, Texas – A dry desolate place where 1,100 women trained at Avenger Field, during WWII. They were selected from more than 25,000 applicants from all over the United States. Those chosen were highly qualified civilian pilots, and became the first females to earn their Silver Wings and fly military aircraft. These women flew over 60 million miles, in pursuit, cargo, and bomber planes during the brief two years of the WASP program. Their proficiency, enthusiasm, and spirit served the country, broke the norm, and paved the way for the future inclusion of female pilots.

Nov
13
Tue
Mickey Mouse at 90- A Retrospective @ Aberdeen Timerland Library
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Aberdeen author and Disney collector Gregory E. Zschomler will present on the life and times of the most famous of Disney characters, Mickey Mouse. Mickey celebrates his 90th birthday on Sunday, November 18. Zschomler’s talk coincides with the display of his Mickey Mouse memorabilia at the library, running throughout November and December.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

May
18
Sat
Capitol Woodcarvers 20th Annual Wood Carving Show “Creativity in Wood” @ KM Resort (Club House)
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

CAPITOL WOODCARVERS
20th ANNUAL
Wood Carving Show “Creativity in Wood”
Saturday – May 18th 2019
10 AM – 4 PM
KM Resort (Club House)
801 E Main St.
Elma WA 98541
FREE ADMISSION
Displays – by northwest carvers
Some items for sale.
Drawing: Multiple prizes, including many birds by Larry Stone.

Jul
22
Mon
Summer Signing Series: Kerry Nietz @ Harbor Books
Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Author signing and meet and greet. Kerry is the author of Amish Vampires in Space, Fraught, A Star Curiously Singing, Frayed, Mask and more.
Originally from Seattle.

Aug
14
Wed
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 14 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

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.

Aug
15
Thu
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 15 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

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.

Aug
16
Fri
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 16 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

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.

Aug
17
Sat
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 17 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

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.

Summer Signing Series: Matt Mikalatos @ Harbor Books
Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Aug
18
Sun
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 18 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

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.

Sep
14
Sat
Summer Signing Series: A.R. (Andy) Bunch @ Harbor Books
Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Sep
17
Tue
PageTurners Book Group @ Elma Timberland Library
Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.