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The annual Feast for All will be served at the Aberdeen Presbyterian Church located at 4th and Broadway, on Saturday, December 19th from 5:00-6:30 PM. A free full 3 course meal will be prepared and served by members of the church, youth group and youth from Amazing Grace church. The meal is available to anyone in the community who would like to enjoy a nice restaurant style served meal. For more information call 532-1330.
Razor clam diggers can fill their limits at Copalis Beach over the Christmas holiday now that state shellfish managers have approved a three-day opening.
For more information, follow the link here: https://www.graysharbortalk.com/2015/12/18/holiday-razor-clam-dig-at-copalis/, or visit Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife online at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/.
Razor clam diggers can fill their limits at Copalis Beach over the Christmas holiday now that state shellfish managers have approved a three-day opening.
For more information, follow the link here: https://www.graysharbortalk.com/2015/12/18/holiday-razor-clam-dig-at-copalis/, or visit Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife online at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/.
Razor clam diggers can fill their limits at Copalis Beach over the Christmas holiday now that state shellfish managers have approved a three-day opening.
For more information, follow the link here: https://www.graysharbortalk.com/2015/12/18/holiday-razor-clam-dig-at-copalis/, or visit Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife online at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/.
We are streaming the playoff game live Sunday!! WOW … gotta see our Seahawks on the big screen! Ain’t nothing like it. Go 12’s!!! Good luck, Seahawks!!
Beachcombing For All Ages will be presented by marine biologist Alan Rammer. This class is open to all ages and is free to attend. Those attending are encouraged to bring their best beach finds for analysis and conversation with Rammer.
Rammer is co-author of the book Glass Fishing Floats of the World. He is retired from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and is a graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in Shellfish Biology and Invertebrate Zoology. Alan’s enthusiasm for the beach is only eclipsed by his gift as an educator. Rammer was the recipient of the 2012 National Marine Educator of the Year award.
The resort’s tasting room, gift shop, restaurant, bakery, nursery and gardens are open daily from 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (With the last dinner seating at 6:30 p.m. daily.) Guests are welcome to enjoy lunch during this lecture.
The annual auction is Rotary’s primary fundraising activity of the year and the proceeds fund the Aberdeen Rotary Club Foundation for scholarships, community grants and youth activities.
The evening begins with a hosted cocktail hour and silent auctions at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the live auction following. This year’s auctioneers are Gary Morean and Vini Samuel. Some of the auction items include a hot air balloon ride for two over greater Seattle and Eastside area plus two nights at the famous Cottage Lake Tree House named “The Nest” designed by HG TV’s Tree House Masters host Pete Nelson; a 55″ LG 4k LED Ultra High Def Smart TV; entertainment and hotel packages including: prime seats for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at the Fifth Avenue Theatre; tickets to the Billy Joel concert on May 20, 2016; tickets to Motown – the Musical at the Paramount.
Funds raised by the auction are distributed by the Aberdeen Rotary Club Foundation to local scholarship opportunities for students, community needs such as United Way and YMCA, sponsorship of Aberdeen Rotary Business Week at Aberdeen High School, the Aberdeen Rotary Homeless Youth Education Fund, annual distribution of dictionaries to fourth graders in all Aberdeen and Cosmopolis elementary schools. Past projects have included the A. J. West Playground, improvements to the GH Community Hospital, and the Aberdeen Rotary Log Pavilion built by Rotarians and donated to the City of Aberdeen. The club is part of Rotary International with 1.2 million members around the world.
Enjoy a night of clean, family-friendly comedy and music… and don’t forget to save room for dessert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free childcare will be available.
Water X, in association with the International Jet Sports Boating Association, is proud to announce that rounds one and two of the Northwest Region 3 IJSBA watercraft racing and freestyle championships will be held on April 16 and 17 at Vance Creek Park in Elma. This exciting event will feature some of the fastest jetski racers in the nation. This will be a closed course buoy race on Beautiful Bowers Lake. Racers will compete to earn points for the Northwest Region Championships along with earning their spots to compete in the world finals competition that is held in Lake Havasu Arizona in October of 2016.
This exciting event will feature some of the fastest jet ski racers in the nation. This will be a closed course buoy race on Beautiful Bowers Lake. Racers will compete to earn points for the Northwest Region Championships along with earning their spots to compete in the world finals competition that is held in Lake Havasu Arizona in October of 2016.
This event is free to the public and is a fun and family friendly event. Races will start at 10 am both days. For more detailed information, please visit our Facebook event page at Grays Harbor Watercross.
Water X, in association with the International Jet Sports Boating Association, is proud to announce that rounds one and two of the Northwest Region 3 IJSBA watercraft racing and freestyle championships will be held on April 16 and 17 at Vance Creek Park in Elma. This exciting event will feature some of the fastest jetski racers in the nation. This will be a closed course buoy race on Beautiful Bowers Lake. Racers will compete to earn points for the Northwest Region Championships along with earning their spots to compete in the world finals competition that is held in Lake Havasu Arizona in October of 2016.
This exciting event will feature some of the fastest jet ski racers in the nation. This will be a closed course buoy race on Beautiful Bowers Lake. Racers will compete to earn points for the Northwest Region Championships along with earning their spots to compete in the world finals competition that is held in Lake Havasu Arizona in October of 2016.
This event is free to the public and is a fun and family friendly event. Races will start at 10 am both days. For more detailed information, please visit our Facebook event page at Grays Harbor Watercross.
The annual Home and Garden Show at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds in Elma features local home and garden experts and a delightful variety of plants of all kinds from nurseries. Shop, ask questions, compare products, and get gardening and remodeling ideas all in one convenient location. This annual two-day event is sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, who troubleshoot problems at the plant clinic and give short presentations. There are great activities for kids, too. New this year: the monthly Indoor Swap Meet joins the show. Free admission.
The Raymond First Baptist Church is teaming up with The Raymond Timberland Library to bring you the Summer Kick-Off Celebration.
Enjoy free nachos, beverages, cookies, games, prizes and two bouncy houses.
The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!
The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital. You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee. Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.
Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation
- Registration begins at 10AM at Crescent Park
- $30 for Adults
- $15 for kids under 12
- Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.
There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m. Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone will get a participation ribbon also.
Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:
- Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
- Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
- $15 for adults & kids over 12
- $8 for kids under 12
If running or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Water To Go from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!
The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!
The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital. You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee. Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.
Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation
- Registration begins at 10AM at Crescent Park
- $30 for Adults
- $15 for kids under 12
- Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.
There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m. Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone will get a participation ribbon also.
Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:
- Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
- Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
- $15 for adults & kids over 12
- $8 for kids under 12
If running or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Water To Go from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!
The Beach Volleyball Tournament is hosted by the AVA Volleyball Association and will run from Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. This Grand Slam tournament will showcase juniors, adult, and professional volleyball players from all over the region. This will be exciting to watch as they compete for prize money equaling $10K! Come early, bring beach chairs, and spend your day on the sand!
The Beginner’s Fun 4s tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. Non-pro, co-ed adult teams of 4 people. 100% of the money raised from registration fees of the Beginner’s 4s ($100 per team) will go to support Grays Harbor Community Hospital. You will get 4 t-shirts for your team with registration fee. Please see the AVA website for links on how to sign your team up and tournament details. REGISTER HERE.
Rusty Anchor Fitness Fun Run-Saturday June 18-proceeds go to GHCH Foundation
- Registration begins at 10AM at Crescent Park
- $30 for Adults
- $15 for kids under 12
- Includes a We Heart Dads T-shirt and entrance to Fun Run.
There will be a 5k for all ages (with some hills and difficulty) and a much shorter fun dash for the little runners 6 and under. Races will start around 11:00 a.m. , so try and get all registered before 11:00 a.m. Prizes for fastest lady runner, fastest gentleman runner, and overall quickest to the finish line will be given. Everyone will get a participation ribbon also.
Mill 109 BBQs in the Park:
- Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Home-made Beans & Potato Salad
- Noon (after Fun Run) and 630PM (after Volleyball Tourney ends)
- $15 for adults & kids over 12
- $8 for kids under 12
If running or beach volleyball isn’t your thing, come to watch and for the BBQs which will have sack races & other family activities also! It is all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Water To Go from Aberdeen is providing water stations at both the park and beach approach to volleyball tournament where we will be selling $5 reusable Washington CoastSavers water bottles to help minimize plastic water bottle trash on the beach.
You can fill your CoastSavers logo water bottle up all weekend for free!
Tour eight special gardens in Aberdeen and Cosmopolis. Sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific County, this is the 18th annual tour in the area.
A self-directed tour with addresses in the ticket book.
Purchase tickets at
Marshall’s Garden and Pet, Aberdeen; Harbor Drug and Gifts, Hoquiam; Valu Drug, Montesano; Elma Variety Store; Everybody’s Video and More, Raymond; Rose Cottage, Grayland; Galway Bay Celtic Imports, and Mermaid Cove, both in Ocean Shores.
Get ready a toe tapping, knee slapping performance by the Tacoma Banjo Band. This two and half hour special event includes a steam train ride to the museum for the concert and catered BBQ by the experts at Longhorn BBQ. Seating on the train is limited and this is a catered event so please place advance reservations.
We’re excited to kick off the Mighty Allliance Fan Fest weekend with a Tailgate Party at Oyhut Bay!
Featuring:
– Norm Johnson, Jordan Babineaux, Joe Tafoya and other Former Seahawks Players, Family and Superfans
– Wilson the 12th Pony
– BJ the DJ – Seahawks’ theme karaoke! (noon to 4:00 p.m.)
– Gigi’s Food Truck – tasty lunch! Pulled pork, Cuban-style, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and drinks. (12 to 5 p.m.)
– Beer Garden – with wine and beer available to purchase (21+) Benefiting Helping Heroes
– Fantastic, enthusiastic fans (that’s you!)
The Mighty Alliance Fan Fest Tailgate Party is free and fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome. Located at Oyhut Bay, just five miles south of Downtown Ocean Shores.
Join us for an evening of friends, fun, and food in Seabrook, WA.
Coastal Harvest is the lead distributor of food to food banks and feeding programs in Southwest Washington for more information about our organization check out our website www.coastalharvest.us
For complete event information, click here.
Summit Pacific Medical Center is hosting a day full of activities that lead to healthy connections! We will be featuring a wide range of events that truly offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free massage, get an eye exam and hearing test, get your flu vaccine, collect swag and chat with various other wellness vendors, enter to win a door prize and more!
5K Fun Run starts at 10 a.m.
Farm Fresh Community Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pet Walk – 1:00 p.m.
Learn more about this Free Community event in a full article on GraysHarborTalk here.
The Aberdeen Lions Club presents its 12th annual Toast the Harbor Food and Wine Festival.
Patrons will be able to taste wines from a dozen different wineries, beer from two breweries andspirits from a local distiller, plus shop at many different food and retail vendors. We will have bottles of your favorite wines available for purchase.
You will be able to browse and participate in the silent auction items throughout the open hours. We will have an abundance of wonderful items from our local businesses: fine jewelry, vacation stays, fishing charters, many unique gift baskets, fine art, home decor, gift certificates and so much more to choose from. Bring your generous hearts and your fun loving competitive spirit.
