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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Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
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.
Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
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.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
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.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
Experience an Interactive Adventure featuring Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. with informational facts, and activities to enjoy while you walk. This program is a partnership between the Westport Timberland Library and Washington State Parks to bring literacy to the trails.
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.
Coastal Interpretive Annual Dinner
Going Coastal: A shell of a good time
Ocean Shores, WA- The Coastal Interpretive Center is holding our annual dinner and auction on Saturday, October 1, 6:00 PM at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. Going Coastal, our theme for the event, represents the work we do in educating the public on the natural and cultural history of Washington’s Pacific Coast.
Doors open at 5:45 and the event will feature a white elephant wine table, a live auction with auctioneer Rhys Davis, a desert dash, and the Ocean Shores Pirates! Our dinner is a seafood pasta buffet catered by Galway Bay. Tickets are $50/person and proceeds support the education, exhibits, and outreach programs we use to inspire the joy and wonder of nature.
Tickets may be purchased at the Coastal Interpretive Center or online at www.interpretivecenter.org. For more information call 360-289-4617.
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.
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 8
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, and Copalis beaches from Oct. 8-14.
“Most of the 2,700 harvesters who went out during last week’s season opener found easy digging, and we’re expecting more of the same,” said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager. “As usual, we’ll continue to test and monitor the situation closely prior to all planned openings.”
The following digs during evening (p.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Oct. 8, Saturday, 6:21 p.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Oct. 9, Sunday, 7:05 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Oct. 10, Monday, 7:46 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Oct. 11, Tuesday, 8:26 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Oct. 12, Wednesday, 9:06 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
- Oct. 13, Thursday, 9:46 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Oct. 14, Friday, 10:29 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
The latest marine toxin levels at Mocrocks beaches were below the health guideline level. However, DOH requires two test samples taken 10 days apart, must fall under the health guideline level before a beach can reopen for razor clam digging.
WDFW conducted summer assessments showing a strong razor clam population except at Kalaloch, which is closed for 2022-2023 season. More tentative dates are planned on Oct. 24-30, and during November and December. The 2021-2022 season generated a record turnout of diggers and high number of razor clams harvested.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
Digging is prohibited in the razor clam reserves, which are marked by 10-foot poles with signs. The reserves are located just south of the Ocean City approach on Copalis; and 2.8 miles north of the Oysterville approach on Long Beach.
The daily limit is 15 razor clams per person. Under state law, a daily limit consists of the first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses may be purchased on WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. Options include a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities.
For more information on future tentative digs, go to the WDFW’s razor clam webpage. The updated 2022-23 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW’s website. Public comments on the plan will be accepted no later than Oct. 15 and may be emailed to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
