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.

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Jun
13
Sat
North Beach High School Class of 2020 to be Celebrated @ Lt. Jim Davis Field
Jun 13 @ 5:00 pm

North Beach High School Class of 2020 to be Celebrated in a Ceremony Reflecting Innovation and Resilience

For the Class of 2020, senior year has been one of missed experiences. With no senior prom, spring sports and other traditional rites of passage, they haven’t had a chance to create the memories they had expected to treasure for a lifetime.

The administrators of North Beach High School are determined to make sure there’s one important memory the Class of 2020 will leave with: A graduation ceremony to remember. It’s scheduled to take place June 13, 2020, at 5 p.m.

Working with community members, the team of Principal Russell Evans, Vice Principal Wendy McCoy and Graduation and Transition Specialist Laken Church brainstormed ideas for conducting an event that celebrates the hard work and achievements of these young people in a fun and creative way, while adhering to state guidelines for keeping everyone safe.

In order to ensure proper social distancing, 37 young people – seniors plus a small number of juniors who’ve completed the requirements for graduation and a foreign language exchange student who wishes to participate — will march onto Lt. Jim Davis Field, enter the grandstands and find their pre-designated spots, six feet apart. In addition to the traditional caps and gowns, they’ll wear cloth masks designed, sewn and decorated by local nurse/business owner Judy Mahew.

But, what’s graduation without family members and loved ones to witness the big day? In order to allow families to watch their child mark this milestone, they will be allowed to watch from the field, in the comfort and safety of their personal vehicles. For the community at large, it will be livestreamed on the district and school’s Facebook pages and broadcast on KOSW radio. The video will be available on YouTube shortly afterward.

It all gets started when families line up outside the stadium in their cars by 4:25 p.m. Next, they will caravan in and be directed where to park by the field attendants. Graduating students will enter the stadium at 5 p.m. Introductions will be provided by Principal Evans and each graduate will make a brief statement, followed by speeches by Valedictorian David Nessa and co-Salutatorians Amelia Loudenback and Isabele Harnagy. Superintendent Andy Kelly will certify the graduating Class of 2020.

“As graduates collect their diplomas and leave the stadium, I expect a fanfare unlike anything previously heard in Ocean Shores,” Superintendent Kelly says. “We hope the community will join us by creating a cacophony. Cheer! Honk your car horns! Bang pots and pans together! Let the Class of 2020 know you are proud!”

In these unprecedented times, North Beach High School seeks to carry on tradition with flexibility, creativity and resilience, some of the same characteristics we have worked to instill in our graduates.

Aug
7
Fri
Book Sale on the Lawn @ Harbor Books
Aug 7 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We will be selling books on the lawn today 2-6 and Saturday 10-2 at Harbor Books. 510 W. 1st St, Aberdeen.

Fri. 2-6 and Sat. 10-2. Aug. 7&8.

Aug
8
Sat
Book Sale on the Lawn @ Harbor Books
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

We will be selling books on the lawn today 2-6 and Saturday 10-2 at Harbor Books. 510 W. 1st St, Aberdeen.

Fri. 2-6 and Sat. 10-2. Aug. 7&8.

Oct
27
Tue
Stories of Resilience – Graduate MicroBusiness Showcase @ Virtual
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stories of Resilience - Graduate MicroBusiness Showcase @ Virtual

Meet some of our region’s smallest businesses, including McCleary’s own Raised Bed Blooms at E4E’s annual MicroBusiness Showcase and celebrate their resilience with us!

Hear the amazing stories of entrepreneurs who have recently graduated from Enterprise for Equity’s Business Planning Program. You will leave feeling inspired and connected to your local community after listening to these microbusiness owners share their stories of resilience and growth during this pandemic and economic recovery.

This is a virtual event that will start streaming at 7 P.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
Those who register by 9 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21st will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win some amazing items donated by the same businesses you will meet at the showcase, including The Raised Bed Blooms, located in McCleary.

Enterprise for Equity (E4E) is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with low or limited incomes start and grow their small businesses. In our programs we emphasize sustainability, personal development, and serve rural communities throughout Western Washington.

Nov
6
Fri
Twin Harbor Voices: Reading the Tidelines @ Zoom
Nov 6 all-day
Twin Harbor Voices: Reading the Tidelines @ Zoom

“Each item on the beach has a story, and each day at the beach tells a story. If you learn how to read each tideline it’s like a page of a book. It tells you not only what’s happened, but it will tell you what’s coming.” – Alan Rammer

Looking for ways to explore the outdoors after the weather begins to get stormy? Join us for an interactive and lively conversation with marine educator and beach combing enthusiast Alan Rammer. Beach combing – like salmon fishing, picking wild blackberries, harvesting fiddlehead ferns, and logging – is part of the cultural fabric of life on the coast of Washington. It has served as a form of supplemental income for coastal residents and reflects the deep cultural knowledge connected to this place. Bring your questions, the items you’ve found on the coast, and your curiosity as we gear up for coastal winter storms and the stories they share.

Register and learn more here: https://waculture.org/2020/10/22/reading-the-tidelines/?fbclid=IwAR0RNYBWS4UadUGfwa96RQqvIX2KqHYDYh7UEjLyyiy4CqGVUU6LKFe8gvI

Nov
7
Sat
Spawning Salmon Tour @ Forterra Property
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spawning Salmon Tour @ Forterra Property

Come join us for an informative guided tour of spawning salmon in the East Fork Satsop River. Megan Tuttle from Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife will be there to answer your questions.

Please pre-register at graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com.

Don’t forget your boots!

Directions: Continue 5 miles up the Middle Satsop Rd, pass the boat launch, and you will see a sign on your right, look for the blue tent.

We will be following social distancing guidelines, please bring your own face mask.

Jan
9
Sat
Tree Planting @ Lower Satsop
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tree Planting @ Lower Satsop

The Grays Harbor Stream Team will be planting native tress with the Grays Harbor Conservation District in order to increase habitat for fish, amphibians, and birds.

Take Hwy 12 to Keys Rd. Follow the road to work party sign. If you have reached the bridge you have gone too far.

Bring boots if you have them. All tools and gloves will be provided. Coffee, donuts, and snacks will be available.

We will be following social distancing guidelines, please bring your own face mask. Work gloves will be provided

Jan
16
Sat
Yellow Rope Collection/Beach Cleanup @ Westport/Grayland
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am
Yellow Rope Collection/Beach Cleanup @ Westport/Grayland

lease pre-register at graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com

Join us on January 16th at Warrenton Cannery Rd in Grayland Washington to pick up yellow ropes and other beach trash.

Follow Highway 105 to Warrenton Cannery Road. Follow road to beach approach and look for the sign.

We will be following social distancing guidelines and wearing masks.

Feb
10
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Feb 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Feb
17
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Feb 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Feb
24
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Mar
3
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Mar 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Mar
6
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Mar 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Mar
10
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Mar 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Mar
13
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Mar 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Mar
17
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Mar 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Mar
20
Sat
Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Mar 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Mar
24
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Mar 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Mar
27
Sat
Easter Bunny Special @ Simpson Railroad
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Easter Bunny Special @ Simpson Railroad

Take train ride on the non profit Simpson railroad. That ride includes a stop to hunt for Easter eggs and meet the Easter bunny. go to simpsonrailroad.org for more information

Saturday Matinee @ McCleary Timberland Library
Mar 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.

Mar
28
Sun
Easter Bunny Special @ Simpson Railroad
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Easter Bunny Special @ Simpson Railroad

Take train ride on the non profit Simpson railroad. That ride includes a stop to hunt for Easter eggs and meet the Easter bunny. go to simpsonrailroad.org for more information

Mar
31
Wed
Family Storytime @ Elma Timberland Regional Library
Mar 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.