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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America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The first of four sessions covers Broadway and Tin Pan Alley music and features the film “Broadway: The American Musical.”
Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.
The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.
In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.
Lewis County native Beth Peterson will talk about her new book,“Life After Lightning,” at the McCleary, Elma and Aberdeen Timberland Libraries this August.
The book chronicles Peterson’s near-death experiences, having been twice struck by lightning. The result has been extensive physical and emotional damage, multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery.
In her book and her public talks, Peterson reveals how she persevered through the pain, grief and loss. She encourages people to live in balance with others and offers insights on topics such as family, spiritual recovery and discovering one’s true direction in life.
Deborah Baker, Ph.D, will discuss how our beliefs, attitudes and emotions sabotage our health and offer techniques to manage them. The first 20 people will receive a copy of her book: “101 Great Ways to Improve your Life, Vol 2.” Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.
America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The second of four sessions covers Rock music and features the film “The History of Rock and Roll: Episode 6 Plugging In.”
What’s the difference between “juicing” and “smoothies”? Join in a presentation and discussion with Registered Dietitian Pat Odiorne. Free screening for sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure will be available. Register online at here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.
Mary Sanders will present an introduction to canning that offers quick tips and information to start preserving fresh foods. Participants will receive a sample to take home. Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.
America’s Music is a free film and discussion series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The third of four sessions covers Blues and Gospel music and features two films – “Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues” and “Say Amen, Somebody.”
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.
America’s Music is a free film series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. The final of four sessions covers Country and Bluegrass music and features the film “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music.”
The Action Committee for Tourism (ACT) and the business’ of Ocean Shores combine to present the “Paddle-A-Thon.” This event combines the fun and excitement of Human Powered Boat Races, Poker Paddle, and Wacky Boat Races.
Those interested in Human Powered Boat Races may begin registration at 9:00 a.m., with the first 6-mile race scheduled at 10:00 a.m. All participants are required to pay a $5.00 insurance fee and provide their own life jackets and whistle for safety. A 2-mile race will be held at 12:00 p.m. followed by the Poker Paddle at 12:30 p.m. and a final “Wacky Race” at 3:00 p.m.
There will be canoes, tandem and single kayaks available for rent provided by Doug of Waterway Adventures.
There will be delicious food supplied by the Lions or you may bring your own picnic basket. Other picnic fare will be available and sold by area vendors. Prizes and surprises abound.
For a fun day and a great way to say farewell to summer, don’t miss this event.
Join in a discussion of “The Hemingses of Monticello” by Annette Gordon-Reed.
Patricia Odiorne, Registered Dietitian, will discuss what diabetes is, its health risks and how it can be prevented. Watch a demonstration of a “diabetes-friendly” recipe and take home a goody bag with ingredients. Please register online here or by calling 360-273-5305.
Come to the library for a program on the American musical traditions of Swing and Jazz, featuring two films by Ken Burns – “Swing: The Velocity of Celebration” and “International Sweethearts of Rhythm.”
Experience how breathing and movement can build energy, strength, flexibility and balance during this introduction to Tai Chi Qi Gong class with Master Lauren Jessop. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. Sponsored by the Oakville Timberland Library in conjunction with the Community Transformation grant with the Chehalis Tribe and City of Oakville. For more information call (360) 273-5305.
The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.
The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.
Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.
We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?
The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.
Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.
The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:
- RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
- Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
- Correcting bad exposure
- Enhancing shadows and light areas
- Correcting color
- Removing and retouching parts of the image
- Understanding layers
- Sharpening
- Redefining the composition
Come to the library for a program on the American musical traditions of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley, featuring the film “The American Musical.”
Grays Harbor resident Gene Woodwick talks about her historical new book, “Logging in Grays Harbor.” Books will be available for purchase. A book signing follows the talk.
“Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night,” is the legendary line delivered by Bette Davis in the 1950 classic, “All About Eve,” the next offering of the Silver Screen Classics Film Series.
The film tells the story of an ambitious young actress who maneuvers her way into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of friends. Davis is said to have alleged the role was based on the life of actress Talullah Bankhead.
The film won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Davis and Anne Baxter were both nominated for Best Actress, which is thought to have split the vote and cost Davis the Oscar.
The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.
The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.
Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.
We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?
The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.
Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.
The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:
- RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
- Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
- Correcting bad exposure
- Enhancing shadows and light areas
- Correcting color
- Removing and retouching parts of the image
- Understanding layers
- Sharpening
- Redefining the composition
“Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night,” is the legendary line delivered by Bette Davis in the 1950 classic, “All About Eve,” the next offering of the Silver Screen Classics Film Series.
The film tells the story of an ambitious young actress who maneuvers her way into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of friends. Davis is said to have alleged the role was based on the life of actress Talullah Bankhead.
The film won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Davis and Anne Baxter were both nominated for Best Actress, which is thought to have split the vote and cost Davis the Oscar.
Join in a lively discussion of “Hidden Power: Presidential Marriages That Shaped Our Recent History” by Kati Marton.
Please call 360-482-3737 or stop by the circulation desk to reserve a copy of the book. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you have not read the book.
