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For children age 6 and younger and their families. All ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Pajamas are encouraged at evening story times.
The 28th annual Montesano Festival of Lights is happening on December 12-14, 2014. The festival includes several holiday events and an evening parade:
Friday, December 12
Christmas Singing and Hors D’oevres
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Montesano High School Commons
Saturday, December 13
Jingle Bell Jog
Starts at 10:00 a.m. (same day registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)
Meet at the Montesano Post Office
Santa Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
8:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
Montesano Community Center
Craft Fair
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Montesano Middle School Gym
Parade
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14
Christmas Cantata
7:00 p.m.
Montesano United Methodist Church
Visit the Montesano Chamber of Commerce’s website for additional details and updates.
Magic with the pull of a string. Puppeteer Mary Shaver and her marionettes present a classic story with a twist. Will Cinderella ever finish her chores? The Bug Brigade comes to her rescue. And could the Prince be an entomologist?
Enjoy an evening of music during The North Beach Singers Annual Christmas Concert. Non-perishable food and monetary donations benefit the North Beach Food Bank.
The 28th annual Montesano Festival of Lights is happening on December 12-14, 2014. The festival includes several holiday events and an evening parade:
Friday, December 12
Christmas Singing and Hors D’oevres
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Montesano High School Commons
Saturday, December 13
Jingle Bell Jog
Starts at 10:00 a.m. (same day registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)
Meet at the Montesano Post Office
Santa Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
8:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
Montesano Community Center
Craft Fair
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Montesano Middle School Gym
Parade
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14
Christmas Cantata
7:00 p.m.
Montesano United Methodist Church
Visit the Montesano Chamber of Commerce’s website for additional details and updates.
There’s nothing that brings out the joy of the Christmas season quite like music. The Grays Harbor Civic Choir will be performing “Seven Joys of Christmas” as well as traditional carols and an audience sing-along at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor Community College.
For children ages 3 to 6. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in.
For children age 6 and younger and their families. All ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games.
Cheer on the Miller Junior High School Bobkittens and Aberdeen High School Bobcats for their Winter Band Concert.
Enjoy seasonal music performed by the Elma High School Chamber Singers. Director Aaron Zassenhaus will lead an advanced student choir in seasonal carols to usher in the holidays. Light refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.
For children age 6 and younger and their families. All ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Pajamas are encouraged at evening story times.
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.
For children age 6 and younger and their families. All ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Pajamas are encouraged at evening story times.
Come to Elma’s Downtown Tree Lighting Festival and enjoy free hot beverages and cookies, a Yule log, caroling and a visit from Santa during this old-fashioned celebration.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced tentative razor clam digs through the end of December. Below is the list of tentatively scheduled razor clam digs and locations. For more information, click here.
The following is the schedule of proposed razor clam digs, along with evening low tides and beaches:
- Dec. 19, 2014, Friday; 4:41 p.m., 0.0.feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 20, 2014, Saturday, 5:23 p.m., -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis
- Dec. 21, 2014, Sunday, 6:06 p.m., -1.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 22, 2014, Monday, 6:48 p.m., -1.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Dec. 23, 2014, Tuesday, 7:31 p.m., -1.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Dec. 31, 2014, Wednesday, 3:05 p.m., 0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis
For more information on razor clam digging, visit the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.
At the Library, 3rd Saturday each month-a Family Movie Matinee. Popcorn and one of two (or both!) showings. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.
Bring your own snacks and join us for a family-friendly movie. Call the library at 360-532-1710 to find out what’s playing.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced tentative razor clam digs through the end of December. Below is the list of tentatively scheduled razor clam digs and locations. For more information, click here.
The following is the schedule of proposed razor clam digs, along with evening low tides and beaches:
- Dec. 20, 2014, Saturday, 5:23 p.m., -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis
- Dec. 21, 2014, Sunday, 6:06 p.m., -1.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 22, 2014, Monday, 6:48 p.m., -1.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Dec. 23, 2014, Tuesday, 7:31 p.m., -1.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Dec. 31, 2014, Wednesday, 3:05 p.m., 0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis
For more information on razor clam digging, visit the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.
Come to the Town Hall for breakfast with Santa! Write up any last minute wishes for Christmas morning and get your photo taken with the man in red.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced tentative razor clam digs through the end of December. Below is the list of tentatively scheduled razor clam digs and locations. For more information, click here.
The following is the schedule of proposed razor clam digs, along with evening low tides and beaches:
- Dec. 21, 2014, Sunday, 6:06 p.m., -1.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 22, 2014, Monday, 6:48 p.m., -1.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Dec. 23, 2014, Tuesday, 7:31 p.m., -1.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Dec. 31, 2014, Wednesday, 3:05 p.m., 0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis
For more information on razor clam digging, visit the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.
