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:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Oct
23
Thu
Author Visit: Douglas Rhoades, “Labels, Leadville and Lore” @ Oakville Timberland Library
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come hear from author Douglas Rhoades who discovered a trove of 19th century canned food labels, took them to PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, and turned it all into a book. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Knit Circle @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Every Thursday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., share your love of knitting, or simply come learn knitting basics. Yarn provided for new knitters, but please bring needles.

Book Discussion: “Eating on the Wild Side” @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join in a discussion of “Eating on the Wild Side” by Jo Robinson. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Book Discussion: “Closer to the Ground” @ Montesano Timberland Library
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join in a discussion of “Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, in the Woods and at the Table” by Dylan Tomine. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Oct
28
Tue
Author Visit: Douglas Rhoades, “Labels, Leadville & Lore” @ Montesano Timberland Library
Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Come hear from author Douglas Rhoades who discovered a trove of 19th century canned food labels, took them to PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, and turned it all into a book. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.

Oct
29
Wed
Dialogues with Doc: Aristotle @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Oct 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

William “Doc” Carter is back by popular demand with the third of four programs on Greek philosophy classics: Aristotle, The Nature of Tragedy from the ‘Poetics.’ Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

Oct
30
Thu
Knit Circle @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Oct 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Every Thursday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., share your love of knitting, or simply come learn knitting basics. Yarn provided for new knitters, but please bring needles.

Grays Harbor County CASA Flex Training In-Class Sessions @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm – Oct 31 @ 8:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

Nov
4
Tue
Grays Harbor County CASA Flex Training In-Class Sessions @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Nov 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

 

 

Nov
6
Thu
Author Talk: Bill Lindstrom @ Westport Timberland Library
Nov 6 @ 1:00 pm

Meet longtime Daily World City Editor Bill Lindstrom, who spent 28 years writing and researching his book.

Grays Harbor County CASA Flex Training In-Class Sessions @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Nov 6 @ 5:30 pm – Nov 7 @ 8:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

 

Nov
7
Fri
22nd Annual Fall Gala @ Grays Harbor College, Spellman Library
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Participating Harbor artists include Elizabeth Bolton, Kathi Butorac, Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Kathryn Decker, Kathleen Graddy, Ken Hunt, Robert Hunter, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Carrie Larson, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy Moyer, Linda K. Parisi, Cayla Quinton, Erik Sandgren, Cara Beth Stevenson and Nathan Whorton.

The exhibit may also be viewed through December 11 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nov
8
Sat
Bill Lindstrom Book Signing @ Chehalis Valley Museum
Nov 8 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Longtime Daily World City Editor Bill Lindstrom will answer questions and sign, personalizing it to your request.

Bill Lindstrom Book Signing @ Matlock Grange
Nov 8 @ 5:30 pm

Longtime Daily World City Editor Bill Lindstrom will sign books and answer questions. A premiere viewing of the re-enactment of the Bauer boys shooting will also be shown. Hotdogs and snack available

Nov
9
Sun
Bill Lindstrom Book Signing @ Chehalis Valley Museum
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Longtime Daily World City Editor will answer questions and sign books, personalized as you request it.

Nov
12
Wed
Teen Hackerspace @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Explore the world of electronics hacking by disassembling an audio greeting card and circuit bending it to produce new sounds of your own. Not sure what that means? Come by and find out! Register in person or by calling the library. This event sponsored in part by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.

Nov
13
Thu
Grays Harbor County CASA Flex Training In-Class Sessions @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Nov 13 @ 5:30 pm – Nov 14 @ 8:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

 

Nov
15
Sat
Books at the Beach: A Celebration of Poets and Novelists @ Westport Timberland Library
Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Author Panel – hear authors read from their books, Q&A to follow. Books will be available for sale & signing. Guest authors: Gail Huggard, Ryan Williams, Darrel White. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Westport Timberland Library.

Family Movie Matinee @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Nov 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Bring your own snacks and join us for a family-friendly movie.

Nov
18
Tue
Author Talk: Bill Lindstrom @ Elma Timberland Library
Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Veteran news reporter Bill Lindstrom talks about his new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” A quarter century of research went into Lindstrom’s reexamination of the so-called Wild Man of the Wynoochee, who was hunted and killed 100 years ago. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Grays Harbor County CASA Flex Training In-Class Sessions @ South Shore Mall Community Room
Nov 18 @ 5:30 pm – Nov 19 @ 8:30 pm

There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor.  They need a voice in court.  Please be that voice.

It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.

 

 

 

Nov
22
Sat
“Out of Darkness” Exhibit Opening Reception @ Saron Lutheran Church
Nov 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
"Out of Darkness" Exhibit Opening Reception @ Saron Lutheran Church | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

During Advent, Saron Lutheran Church will host an exhibition of visual art and writing that responds to the quiet, anticipatory aspects of the season. This show, “Out of Darkness,” showcases art and poetry which sets a reflective mood, serving as a place of rest and deeper contemplation in the midst of the hectic and sometimes superficial rush of holiday bustle.

The exhibit will run November 22 – December 21.  The public is invited to take a break from holiday shopping and stop by during special open hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

An opening reception, complete with music, refreshments, and readings. Come see these creative, personal interpretations of what “Out of Darkness” can mean.