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.

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.

Dec
3
Sat
Poetry Workshop @ Harbor House Writing Center
Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Seattle poet Laura Schaeffer, MFA will be at the Harbor House for a…
POETRY WORKSHOP:

Attendees will look at various poetic forms, read some of Wendell Berry’s poems and then participate in some guided conversations around Berry’s work, enjoy more conversation specifically on form, and then do a few writing prompts followed by sharing your pieces.
Wow! You are NOT going to want to miss this! So sign up early; class size is limited to 30 and reservations ARE required. Reserve by Thanksgiving Day.

Dec
6
Tue
Free Health Insurance Enrollment Help @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 6 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Free Health Insurance Enrollment Help @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Looking for health insurance can be overwhelming. Get free confidential health from CHOICE navigators to find the right coverage right for you.

We can help by:
1. Explaining the enrollment process
2. Compare plans and options
3. Determine eligibility for financial support

Navigators are available at the Grays Harbor Health Department Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 1-844-446-4367 to make an appointment or get help right away.

Dec
8
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health
Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Dec
10
Sat
Wilson Creek Clean Up @ Aberdeen Log Pavilion
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wilson Creek Clean Up @ Aberdeen Log Pavilion | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

The Grays Harbor Stream Team, Clean Streams and Meme, and GHC Fish Lab are hosting a Wilson Creek Clean Up. We will be meeting at the Aberdeen Log Pavilion @ 9 AM! Come out and help keep clean up our watershed!

Dec
13
Tue
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Dec
15
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm

On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.

Dec
20
Tue
Wood Chuck Raffle Drawing – RTGH Fundraiser @ Rebuilding Together Grays Harbor
Dec 20 @ 12:00 am

We will be drawing the winning ticket for our Wood Chuck Raffle of two cords of split Douglas Fir to the lucky winner. Tickets are still available at $10 each by calling 532-7100, or stopping in to the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage office. See Lee Hauser for details. We will deliver the wood in the Grays Harbor area. You stack.

Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 20 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Dec
22
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Dec
27
Tue
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Dec
29
Thu
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department
Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Health Care Enrollment Assistance @ Grays Harbor Public Health Department | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Meet with a Navigator to get free, in-person assistance enrolling into a health plan today! Knowing your options can save you time and money. Please bring the following information and documents for all household members:
Legal name
Birth date
Identification number (Social Security Number or immigration information)
Relationship to you (spouse, mother, child)
Income before taxes Tax filing status (this is what you report on IRS tax forms)
Proof of income if your income has changed since you last filed taxes
Current health insurance information (coverage dates, group number and policy number)
Proof of immigration status if you are a legal permanent resident
Proof of Tribal status if you are a Registered American Indian/Alaska Native

Jan
7
Sat
The Art & Science of Storyselling @ Harbor House Writing Center
Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Art & Science of Storyselling @ Harbor House Writing Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Gideon F. For-mukai, an international award-winning speaker, teacher and best-selling author who will help you write stories that sell.

Harbor House Writing Center

Reservations required

Jan
10
Tue
Relay for Life Kick-Off Party @ D & R Event Center
Jan 10 @ 6:00 pm
Relay for Life Kick-Off Party @ D & R Event Center | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

What is your Super Power? We Relay!

Everyone is invited to learn about the Grays Harbor Relay for Life. Refreshments, fun and giveaways for registered teams.

Anyone can be a Hero? Are you? Create a team or join an existing team to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Jan
14
Sat
MLK Service Day – Native Planting at Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pack a lunch and join us at the Discovery Trail! Celebrate the new year with new native plants, fresh air, and exercise.

What to expect: planting native plants along the Chehalis River; restoring previous planting efforts; some invasive removal; a winters day among friends; great birding opportunities.
What to bring: lunch and your preferred gloves. We have all the equipment needed and some gloves to spare!

Jan
19
Thu
Parent to Parent Grays Harbor @ The Arc of Grays Harbor
Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm

On the third Thursday of each month, The Arc of Grays Harbor offers an informative Parent Support group for parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Contact Charlene at 360-537-7000 for more information.

Jan
24
Tue
Housing Stakeholder Coalition Meeting @ Harbor Room at the Pearsall Building
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am

Interested in learning more about efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing in our community? A Housing Stakeholder Coalition has been formed and is a platform for education and discussion around pertinent housing issues.

The January 24th meeting will cover:
· An update and request for feedback on USDA Technical Assistance plans and associated pilot project that aims to serve chronically homeless individuals with complex housing barriers with housing and employment
· An update from the “Vulnerable Populations” work group focused on developing solutions for i
Community Personal Preparedness Forum @ Hoquiam Library @ Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

COME LEARN ABOUT:
Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!!
Disaster medication preparation. – (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
Learn how to get involved in your community.

Personal Preparedness Forum @ Personal Preparedness Forum - Held at Hoquiam Library
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

Grays Harbor Emergency Management
Personal Preparedness Forum
**THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL**

COME LEARN ABOUT……..
1. Site specific risk and hazards for emergency and natural disasters.
2. How to better prepare yourself to reduce the impact of any disaster event in your community, home, family and pets too!!
3. Disaster medication preparation. (Sharon Wallace, Ph.D., RN)
4. Learn how to get involved in your community.

Jan
25
Wed
Bill Lindstrom Discusses Infamous Grays Harbor Man @ Aberdeen Timberland Librar
Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lindstrom presents a lecture, “Villain or Victim: Revisiting the legend of John Tornow.”

Lindstrom’s meticulously researched history reads like a blend of mystery and tragedy. It reinterprets the life of an enigmatic man accused of heinous crimes.
The author poured over century-old court documents, transcripts, news
articles and interviews to produce an authoritative and compassionate account. He brings to life the circumstances – family, friends, daily routines, personal sorrows – that led to multiple murders, a 19-month manhunt and an enduring Northwest legend.
 
Books will be available for purchase and signing at this event.
Jan
28
Sat
Rock Your Health – 2017 GHCH Health Fair @ The Shoppes at Riverside
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Your Health - 2017 GHCH Health Fair @ The Shoppes at Riverside | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

A health fare for the whole family with more than 30 vendors. Get blood pressure checks, insurance information, sign up for free mammograms and more.

Feb
2
Thu
Courage to Change the Things You Can @ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will spend the evening identifying ways to connect with the people in your life, whether it be parents at your kids’ school, your co-workers, and even your own family. It’s so hard to figure out why we unintentionally push away the very peple we love the most. We love our kids but we hurt their feelings. We love our spouse but we hurt them too. Find tools to help you be a better you which will in turn make your life happier, healthier, and more productive.