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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Public Education on emergency preparedness may be provided by DEM staff. In addition to the information contained on this website, DEM would be happy to schedule a presentation at your company or event. DEM maintains a stock of literature on many types of hazards. Please call (360) 249-3911 to schedule a presentation for your group.
Join others in a conversation about the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Harbor Books ends our Summer Signing Series with author Ian Doescher. He is the author of Get Thee Back to the Future, Much Ado About Mean Girls, Shakespeare’s STAR WARS series and more. He will be reading from his Star Wars books at 12:30 and signing thereafter. Special 2 pm appearance by Darth Vader.
October is Star Wars Reads month.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is for preparing your novel’s characters, locations, plot outlines, and worldbuilding for the official start of NaNoWriMo writing on November 1st.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is the start of your novel’s journey. Join us to kick off your novel!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This day is the end of Week 1. Discuss your novel so far, work on any road blocks or inspiration you might need, and get to know others in the writing community!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This is the halfway mark of NaNoWriMo. Have you hit 25,000 words? Meet with us to continue your hot streak, or to get some help if you’re falling behind.
Join others in a conversation about the book “The Immortalists,” by Chloe Benjamin. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
We’re at the end of the third week. Come check in with local writers, get guidance and give inspiration as we all strive for our 50K by next weekend!
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!
This is it! By midnight, you’ll need to submit your final wordcounts for verification. Let’s work together to get everyone to their 50K! Today we will also discuss plans going forward – does anyone want to continue a regularly scheduled writing group, or participate in Camp NaNoWriMo in the spring and summer months?
The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting their Spring Book Sale.
Pick up great books at even better prices!
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.
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.
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, April 3 and Sunday April 4. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, April 3 and Sunday April 4. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.
Talk Description: Orcas thrive in a land to the north, why are the southern residents endangered? A talk with Lynda Mapes, Seattle Times environment reporter about her newest book, Shared Waters Shared Home. Published with the Seattle Times and Braided River, the book is based on the internal award winning series Seattle Times Hostile Waters and uses photography by Steve Ringman and maps and explanatory graphics by artist Emily Eng to explore and explain the roots of this environmental crisis endangering the southern residents orcas that frequent Puget Sound, and the Chinook salmon they depend on. Lynda’s talk will close with a short discussion of the implications and lessons to be learned for the Chehalis Basin.
Signed copies of Shared Waters Shared Home are in stock at Elliott Bay Books for pick up in store, or by mail order. Also available online anywhere books are sold.
Time and Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021. From 3:30 to 4:30, a 45-minute presentation followed by 15 minute Q&A.
Pre-Registration Required: Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldO6pqjwpG9Uc7dbbcG0nfymJ7EQh7xs3. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For more information on Lynda’s talk, please contact Kathy Jacobson at kmjacoson59464@gmail.com.
Sponsored by the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity. For more information about how you can be involved in projects that support salmon recovery, visit the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity website: www.chehalisleadentity.org.
Local authors Jan Bono and Joseph Sykes will be signing books at Harbor Books in Hoquiam. Jan Bono is the author of the Sylvia Avery cozy mystery series, set on the Long Beach Peninsula, and many other works. Joseph Sykes has published numerous collection of poetry celebrating life in Grays Harbor, including I Am Inspired: A Collection of Poems for the People and Places of Grays Harbor Washington.
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, October 2 & Sunday October 3, ,2021. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.
Indoor Swap Meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Saturday, October 2 & Sunday October 3, ,2021. Browse through bargains ranging from antiques to household goods. Saturday hours are 9 am – 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Please note: COVID masking and GH County COVID protocol enforced. Concession stand open! Questions? Call 360-482-2651.
The event starts with a ride aboard the Simpson Railroad trailer car around the loop over to the event grounds. This year events are located in our operations area to provide more space. There we will have a hay bale/straw maze to navigate thru -hopefully it is not haunted with loggers past. Grab a cup of hot cider to sip while you listen to not too scary short stories read by Area youth and literary groups. Don’t forget just before you get back on the trailer car for the short ride back stop at the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin to take home. While at the activities grounds keep a sharp eye out for trick or treat candy.
Kids are encouraged to wear and show off their costumes.
The event starts with a ride aboard the Simpson Railroad trailer car around the loop over to the event grounds. This year events are located in our operations area to provide more space. There we will have a hay bale/straw maze to navigate thru -hopefully it is not haunted with loggers past. Grab a cup of hot cider to sip while you listen to not too scary short stories read by Area youth and literary groups. Don’t forget just before you get back on the trailer car for the short ride back stop at the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin to take home. While at the activities grounds keep a sharp eye out for trick or treat candy.
Kids are encouraged to wear and show off their costumes.
Join the artists and makers of Urban Unglued Freaks adn Fae Markets at Freaks at the Beach. This is a unique market of the odd and unusual, featuring both local and out of town makers. We will be at the Ocean Shores Convention Center Jan 15 and 16 with all of our weirdness and fun. It is always free to enter any Urban Unglued event.
