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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
Local artists with hand crafted items for sale. Grange ladies will be serving a light lunch with soup, roll and home made apple crisp.

Come out to Rokfest 6, the annual music event to raise funds for the South Pacific County Humane Society! Local Harbor favorite band Six Pack Pretty will play 80’s cover tunes, with Woodland,WA-based band Stiffler opening. All proceeds go to help animals in need! Admission is free, with donations accepted.
Fantastic prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening, all for a great cause.
Come dance the night away at this fun annual community event that makes a difference. Ages 21+. Event runs from 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. At Charlie’s Tavern, 313 South Main St., in Montesano.

Live entertainment by Kiss Army, giveaway items at the door and free drink ticket, finger food, costume contests with prizes and drawings for free play. VIPs receive free admission. All others required to pay $20 for entry. Learn more about the Nightmare Ball and the full weekend of Halloween fun in this ThurstonTalk article.

The Elma Chamber of Commerce, along with Elma Businesses invite families to the 18th annual Elma Downtown Trick or Treat on Monday, October 31st. Bring your trick or treaters from 3:00 – 6:00 PM to the Elma Chamber and participating businesses. Enjoy a wagon ride on the Elma Feed Store shuttle, which will be loading and unloading at the Elma Chamber.
For questions email: elmachamber@gmail.com or call: 360-482-3055


The opening reception for the community’s annual Fall Gala art exhibit is slated for Friday, November 4, at the Spellman Library gallery on the Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. The reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 24th annual Fall exhibit by the group of area artists.
Participating Harbor artists include Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Ken Hunt, Kimmi Kerns, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Loni Lou LaQuill, Carrie L. Larson, Joan Lohr, Roy Lowry, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy M. Moyer, Douglas Orr, Brenda S. Peterson, Erik Sandgren, Ed Schroll, Barb Shillinger, Cara Beth Stevenson, Andrea Vingo, Ron Westman and Nathan Whorton.
The exhibit may also be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Friends of the Winlock Timberland Library will hold their yearly Silent Auction of locally crafted, artisan items starting Tuesday, November 8. Here is the schedule:
- Saturday, November 5 – Last day to bring items for donation to the library
- Tuesday, November 8 – Auction opens, silent bids accepted at the library
- Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m.- Bidding closes
All proceeds support events and programs at the Winlock Timberland Library.

Join is for Coffee with the Community! Black Friday at South Bay Coffee Company, our little Elf Barista’s will get you going for your shopping adventures!
Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for more details.
Get creative! Drop by the library to make a holiday craft as part of the monthly First Friday event in downtown Aberdeen. All supplies provided.

The first Aberdeen Winterfest kicks off on Friday night with the official tree-lighting and family friendly activities. The fun continues all day on Saturday. Click here for full details.

The first Aberdeen Winterfest kicks off on Friday night with the official tree-lighting and family friendly activities. The fun continues all day on Saturday. Click here for full details.

Ring the holiday season in with lights and cheer as Oyhut Bay hosts its First Annual Festival of Lights! Join Oyhut Bay’s developers, homeowners and resort team on Saturday, December 3, at 5:00 p.m. for a lighting ceremony featuring a nine-foot Christmas tree and festive holiday decorations. Sing holiday carols and enjoy hot cocoa, sparkling cider and sweet treats.
Oyhut Bay is also holding a toy drive for the Union Gospel Mission and Friendship House in Aberdeen. If you join us for the Festival of Lights, please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for any age child from baby to teenager. The toy drive will continue through December 18 so come by any time and drop your donation in the Real Estate Office or Vacation Rental Office.
Free for the whole family! All are welcome for this first annual celebration. Make this part of your family’s holiday tradition – one that will get bigger and better every year.
For those wanting to come enjoy a holiday weekend at the beach, Oyhut Bay is offering a 30% discount on a minimum two-night stay starting Friday, December 2 through Thursday, December 8, 2016. Book your stay online at www.OyhutBayVacationRentals.com or by calling 360-553-1818 (use promo code FOL2016).
“That’s Christmas To Me”
North Beach Singers will present their annual Christmas Concert.
Come join us for a concert of holiday songs including many old-fashioned carols and some new ones.
Donations for the Food Bank are appreciated.
Stage West Community Theatre presents “P.S. Merry Christmas”, a delightful play for the entire family touching on the hilarious and heartfelt moments in every family. All performances held at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. Shows will be held Friday and Saturday December 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday December 4 and 11 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets available at Ocean Shores Animal Hospital, Dolores’ and Fay’s, Mocha Madness, and the Ocean Shores Visitor Information Center located in the Convention Center.
Show off that sweater at the “Ugly Sweater” dance at the Montesano City Hall. Your ticket includes a souvenir cup and 2 drinks during the event. This event is for 21 and over. Pre-sale tickets available at Bulldog Lanes, KD&S Environmental, Kix95.3/Grays Harbor Radio and Umpqua Bank.
Walk into a winter wonderland at the library with a wintry mix of crafts, games, and snacks!
“That’s Christmas To Me”
North Beach Singers will present their annual Christmas Concert.
Come join us for a concert of holiday songs including many old-fashioned carols and some new ones.
Donations for the Food Bank are appreciated.