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.

Members of our community are invited to come together to help the victims of the January 2015 storm and flood helping to clean up homes identified in need.
Volunteers are encouraged to meet at:
The Pearsall Building
2109 Sumner Avenue in Aberdeen
A short Volunteer training session will start at 7:00 a.m.
Volunteer Registration will start at 7:30 a.m.
Volunteer Team assignments from 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Start helping our neighbors in need at 9:00 a.m.
All are welcome to volunteer. All volunteers will be signed-up as State Emergency Workers.
The following equipment is not required, but would be helpful to bring if you have it:
Tools:
- Hammer, one per person
- 18”-24” pry bar, one per person
- 36” crow bar, one or two per team
- Flat pointed shovel, one or two per team
- Utility knife, one per person
- Dry wall knife with extra blades, two per team
- Chalk line, one or two per team
- Flooring scraper with 6” blade and long handle, one per team
- Flat shovels
- Heavy duty trash bags, multiple boxes
- Wheel Barrow
- Large plastic tubs with handles – really helpful in carrying debris to curb
- Screw drivers – flat and Phillips
- Tin snips, one per team
- 1 gallon garden sprayer
- Measuring cup
- Bleach – 2 to 3 gallons per house
- Stiff brush with a handle
- Shop vacuum – makes clean up much easier
- Box fan
- 30’ Rope
- Flash light or head lamp, one per person
- Vinegar – 2 to 3 gallons per house
- Large plastic garbage cans
- Plastic Toboggans (sleds)- Helpful for pulling insulation from under house
Personal Protective Equipment
- N95 Particulate dust mask – do not use anything that is not rated at least N95
- Multi-purpose Respirator with N95 filter – this is not mandatory but recommended over the particulate dust mask
- Leather gloves
- Safety glasses or goggles – most standard eye glasses are not impact resistant
- Heavy rubber gloves – for removing wet insulation
- Shoes with thick soles – absolutely no tennis shoes or open toed shoes
- Knee pads are really nice to have
- Baseball style cap worn with the bill facing front to protect you eyes from falling debris
- Tyvek coveralls with hood – really nice for working under houses
- Rubber boots
- Ear plugs or earmuffs
- Extra set of clothes

Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly event. Visit the Aberdeen Timberland Library’s website here for current reading list information and additional event details.
Hurry to register for a beginning class in Sumi-e painting and Japanese calligraphy with artist Chiyo Sanada. Register in person at the library, on-line or call 268-0521. Space limited.
Bring your own snacks to the library for a family-friendly movie.

Veteran newsman Bill Lindstrom has pursued the truth about John Tornow for almost 3 decades. Among the several outcomes of his work is a new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” Lindstrom will present a slide show and discuss the book, the research and the Tornow legend at two Timberland libraries in February:
This meticulously researched history reads like a blend of mystery and tragedy as it reinterprets the life of an enigmatic man accused of heinous crimes. Lindstrom poured over century-old court documents, transcriptions, contemporary news articles and interviews to produce an authoritative and compassionate account. He brings the Tornow family’s life and times alive, describing the daily routines and personal sorrows that led up to multiple murders, a 19-month manhunt and an enduring Northwest legend.
Books will be available for sale and signing at this event. All programs at Timberland libraries are free and open to the public.
For information, contact the individual library or visit www.TRL.org.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the upcoming dig, which runs Feb. 15–22, after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.
Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager, said the best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide. No digging is allowed at any beach before noon.
“We’re expecting a good turnout this upcoming Presidents’ Day weekend,” Ayres said. “Tides will be early enough the first few days that diggers can enjoy some daylight on the beach.”
Under state law, diggers are required to keep the first 15 clams they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
- Feb. 21, Saturday, 8:16 p.m.; -0.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis
- Feb. 22, Sunday, 9:00 p.m.; 0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the upcoming dig, which runs Feb. 15–22, after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.
Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager, said the best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide. No digging is allowed at any beach before noon.
“We’re expecting a good turnout this upcoming Presidents’ Day weekend,” Ayres said. “Tides will be early enough the first few days that diggers can enjoy some daylight on the beach.”
Under state law, diggers are required to keep the first 15 clams they dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

Former newsman Bill Lindstrom talks about his new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” The “Wild Man of the Wynoochee,” was hunted to death a century ago. Lindstrom will sell and sign book after his talk.
For more information about Bill Lindstrom and his new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” Click here.

Veteran newsman Bill Lindstrom has pursued the truth about John Tornow for almost 3 decades. Among the several outcomes of his work is a new book, “John Tornow: Villain or Victim?” Lindstrom will present a slide show and discuss the book, the research and the Tornow legend at two Timberland libraries in February:
This meticulously researched history reads like a blend of mystery and tragedy as it reinterprets the life of an enigmatic man accused of heinous crimes. Lindstrom poured over century-old court documents, transcriptions, contemporary news articles and interviews to produce an authoritative and compassionate account. He brings the Tornow family’s life and times alive, describing the daily routines and personal sorrows that led up to multiple murders, a 19-month manhunt and an enduring Northwest legend.
Books will be available for sale and signing at this event. All programs at Timberland libraries are free and open to the public.
For information, contact the individual library or visit www.TRL.org.
Mark your calendar and join us at the 7th annual Mystery Getaway fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards World Class Scholars. You might be the winner of a great mystery trip for two while having a Roaring Good Time! Our previous winners have traveled to Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Palm Springs and New Orleans. This year’s 3-night, top-secret trip will be even more exciting!
Single tickets may be purchased for $50 each. Sponsorships are $500 and up.

Bring a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. Tuck your animal in and say goodnight. Come back the next day to pick up your stuffed animal friend and find out what mischief the animals got into during their night at the library! This event is part of Family Read & Sing Aloud, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Seabrook is proud to once again celebrate a weekend of chocolate with the North Beach Community.
The 8th Annual Chocolate on the Beach Festival combines chocolatiers, crafters, chefs, and demonstrations spread across 10 miles of chocolately goodness.
Chocolate Patrons who choose to stay in Seabrook during the festival weekend will be welcomed to their cottages with a Chocolate Lover’s Basket, FREE entry to the Chocolate on the Beach Festival vendor building(up to four tickets), and a Golden Ticket that may be entered at the entrance of the festival for a chance to win a beach vacation.
To stay up to date on all the chocolate happenings, visit the Chocolate on the Beach Festival’s website here.
Listen to local readers talk about books they found intriguing. This week, Wes Brosman will review “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Katy Butler. Warm drinks and cookies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. For more information call 360-533-2360.

Seabrook is proud to once again celebrate a weekend of chocolate with the North Beach Community.
The 8th Annual Chocolate on the Beach Festival combines chocolatiers, crafters, chefs, and demonstrations spread across 10 miles of chocolately goodness.
Chocolate Patrons who choose to stay in Seabrook during the festival weekend will be welcomed to their cottages with a Chocolate Lover’s Basket, FREE entry to the Chocolate on the Beach Festival vendor building(up to four tickets), and a Golden Ticket that may be entered at the entrance of the festival for a chance to win a beach vacation.
To stay up to date on all the chocolate happenings, visit the Chocolate on the Beach Festival’s website here.

Seabrook is proud to once again celebrate a weekend of chocolate with the North Beach Community.
The 8th Annual Chocolate on the Beach Festival combines chocolatiers, crafters, chefs, and demonstrations spread across 10 miles of chocolately goodness.
Chocolate Patrons who choose to stay in Seabrook during the festival weekend will be welcomed to their cottages with a Chocolate Lover’s Basket, FREE entry to the Chocolate on the Beach Festival vendor building(up to four tickets), and a Golden Ticket that may be entered at the entrance of the festival for a chance to win a beach vacation.
To stay up to date on all the chocolate happenings, visit the Chocolate on the Beach Festival’s website here.