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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The Aberdeen School District and Aberdeen Education Association are co-hosting a reception honoring all staff who are retiring from service to the District this year. All are invited.
A chance to show our patriotic spirit. The parade features more than 75 entries and a Grand Marshall. One of the only Flag Day parades in Western Washington.
It’s that time of year again. Come out to the fairgrounds to watch the Elma High School Class of 2017 graduate. Watch as the tassels move side to side and the hats come off! We’ll see you there!
Bring your bicycle to the library! We will learn about bicycle safety and maintenance, and do some fun bicycle activities. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
We’ve all seen would-be beautiful spaces choked by a field of invasive plants, whether they be Scotch Broom, blackberry thickets, tansy, thistles, reed canary grass, knotweed…. you get the picture. But what is our local government doing about it, and how can we help? Join Nancy Ness, coordinator for the Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Board on an exploratory workshop on invasive control methods in use by our local governments. Prepare for the weather with rain gear, boots, or sunscreen as needed.
Nerds, assemble! Talk about games, manga, comics and all things nerdy.
The celebration is for anyone earning a GED between July 2016 and now who took the GED tests at the College. Those interested in participating should contact the Transitions office at 360-538-4167 as soon as possible.
Not only does the event acknowledge those who have successfully passed the GED test, but also those who have earned their high school diplomas through GHC’s High School 21+ program. Tickets are not required for the ceremony.
Creature Teachers brings an assortment of exotic animals to educate people on the wonders of nature and spark a passion for wildlife. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Anyone can learn to code in this one hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code. Bring your own device or use one of the library’s laptops. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Become a pirate in time for Pirate Daze! Make your own hook, walk the plank, and learn about pirates. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Take over the library after it closes. Teens in attendance will choose the movie we watch. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Join library staff at local parks for games, art and science activities, books to take home, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
Join library staff at local parks for games, art and science activities, books to take home, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
Join library staff at local parks for games, art and science activities, books to take home, and more! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
The Hoquiam Fire Department will be here to talk about their jobs, and will bring a firetruck for everyone to see. Children can also check out books about firefighting and do a related craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Come to the library ready to read… to a dog! Trained dogs and their handlers will be waiting to listen to young readers. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Spend the afternoon watching a movie and eating snacks. Snacks will be provided. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway from Mon, June 26 to Thurs, June 29, 2017. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, learn Bible Memory to remind them of God’s love, and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the FunShop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
Dinner will be provided at 5:15 pm each day.
