Aberdeen Events Calendar

North Beach Genealogy Society Ocean Shores, WA meets monthly at the Ocean Shores Library, the third Tuesday of the month at 1pm, Programs and discussions regarding Family History research, resources and DNA. The NBGS began in 1994 and will be celebrating 30 years soon!
Public is welcome. To become a member of the NBGS, the dues are $12 for an individual, $18 for a couple, yearly.

Join us for a scenic, fun, charity ride through beautiful Grays Harbor County. You’ll ride through forests, farmlands, over rivers and hills and finish by the spectacular Pacific Ocean.

REGISTER EARLY: https://bit.ly/RTH2023REGI

Early bird pricing and Team Discounts available on Registration.

Our mission for this event is to provide Grays Harbor County an opportunity to get active in a safe and supportive way. This one-day cycling event is the perfect ride with a team or as a personal challenge and is open to ages 16 and up, with three separate lengths (7.5, 15 & 52 miles) for beginners to pros. This is NOT a timed event, so we encourage you to challenge yourself to a distance that makes sense for you and demonstrates your commitment to helping build the healthiest community in the Nation, right here in Grays Harbor.

The Museum of the North Beach will be hosting a book signing on Saturday, August 12 from 10am to 12 noon for Exploring Maritime Washington by author Erich Ebel.

Discover the popular destinations and hidden gems along Washington’s coastline, from the Mukilteo Lighthouse to the Wedding Rocks petroglyphs and beyond. Learn about the seafaring Coast Salish people, who navigated the waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years, and the early exploration and settlement by European Americans in the late eighteenth century. Delve into the expansion and growth that led to the development of international ports and the modern maritime economy. View the enormous sternwheel snagboat W.T. Preston—one of a trio that kept inland waterways navigable for nearly a century—and hundreds of other fascinating sites. Join author Erich R. Ebel on a journey through the cultural and nautical history of the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area and beyond.

Erich R. Ebel was born in Spokane, Washington, and has had stories to tell ever since. During his ten years as a TV and radio journalist and twenty in communications and marketing, Erich pursued his passions—the history, heritage and culture of the greatest state in the Lower 48. His blog, videos and podcasts hold a treasure-trove of Washington facts and help promote local history worldwide. Learn more at www.washingtonourhome.com.

Erich spent several hours at the Museum of the North Beach in April 2021 doing research.  His 222 page book sells for $24.00 and is loaded with photographs including a segment about the Museum, some of our local history and the amazing story of the 1892 shipwreck of the British bark Ferndale at Copalis Beach.

Reach the Beach Washington welcomes riders from across the PNW on September 30, 2023 to enjoy a fast and flat century ride starting in Lacey, WA and ending with a celebration on the beach in Westport, WA. Riders can choose distance options ranging from 25, 44, 77, or 100 miles.

This unique and challenging ride, is the signature event of the American Lung Association and supports our mission to prevent lung disease and help the millions of people who are affected by lung disease in the U.S.

Getting involved as a bike rider or as a fundraiser is a wonderful way to show your support for someone in your life who has been suffering with a lung disease or in memory of someone loss. Ride on your own or gather your family and friends to ride on a team together!

See you at the beach!

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Venue
Rotary Log Pavilion (event At Breweries In Aberdeen And Hoquiam; See Description), Aberdeen, 98520
Price
$30/1, $50/2, $100/5
On Oct 21st from 4 – 9 pm The Aberdeen and Hoquiam Rotary will be having their Poker Pub Crawl at various local breweries. Game Tickets are $30/1, $50/2, $100/5

On Oct 21st from 4 pm – 9 pm The Aberdeen and Hoquiam Rotary will be having their Poker Pub Crawl. Hoquiam Brewing Company, The Tap Room, Mt. Olympus Brewing, Steam Donkey Brewing and 8th Street Ale House. Game Tickets are $30/1, $50/2, $100/5. All proceeds go to scholarships for local students! Win one night and dinner at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino and other great prizes, No purchase is necessary to win. GH Transit will run two additional buses that will operate between downtown Aberdeen and downtown Hoquiam. The normally scheduled Route 20 bus will also be available. Ride the bus – it’s FREE!

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER FOR HOMELESS SUPPLIES

You are invited to a Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA on Sat, Oct 21, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm. Tickets: $10 per Adult & $7 per Child (under 12). The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread & dessert. Gluten free option is available.

TICKET PAYMENT/DONATION OPTIONS

For Debit/Credit Card Payment – please use the following event link to purchase your tickets online – https://www.aberdeenpres.org/…/spaghetti-dinner….

Also, you can use the Paypal Giving Fund link below to make an online donation in any amount to support our mission.
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4594350.

This payment method has no fees, so your donation will fully benefit our mission to purchase supplies for the homeless. Once we receive your donation, we will send you an email with the Tickets as an attachment that marked Paid on the status.

For Cash Payment – Please do so on the night of the Spaghetti Dinner on Sat, Oct 21, 2023.

For Check Payment – Please make check payable to First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen. Memo: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Address: 420 N Broadway, Aberdeen, WA 98520. Also, you can drop off the check in the mailbox located at the church parking lot entrance.

We greatly appreciate your support.

North Beach PAWS, a private, independent, all-volunteer, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted and homeless dogs and cats, is set to hold a gala dinner auction at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Saturday, November 4. The event signals the return of North Beach PAWS’ signature fundraiser and will help homeless and abandoned animals as well as support the day-to-day operation of the shelter.
The North Beach PAWS Dinner Auction, featuring an appearance by the Ocean Shores Pirates, will be emceed by Mike Valdez, with Eric Bjella serving as auctioneer. Grays Harbor College Civic Choir Director Kari Hasbrouck will perform live.
“We are very excited about holding our annual Dinner Auction once again! After several years of dealing with COVID and needing to avoid social settings, it is finally possible to gather safely and have this annual Fundraising event for North Beach PAWS,” said Lorna Valdez, president, North Beach PAWS. “We hope you and your family members and friends will join us for an evening of fun and the opportunity to bid on some lovely items in our Silent and Live Auctions and in doing so help support our Shelter. We look forward to seeing you there!”
Numerous local businesses and organizations such as Five Star Dealerships, Seabrook, and the Quinault Nation have donated auction items for the event.
Tickets are $45/each and can be purchased at Jip and Gwenners Pet Boutique, Ocean Sunset Drug, Flying Cats Gift Shoppe, the Dusty Trunk, the Ocean Shores Convention Center box office, and the North Beach PAWS garage sale (Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

North Beach Genealogy Society invites you to join us on November 21st at 1 pm at the Ocean Shores Public Library. All levels of interest in Family History are welcome. Our November speaker will be Michael Turner, presenting “Ethnicity Estimates – Why do they mismatch our Paper Trails?”

Westport’s famous Ocosta Booster Club Crab Feed is legendary! The 2024 extravaganza is Saturday, March 9 from noon to 6pm. This over-the-top fundraiser began in 1993. All proceeds benefit scholarships and programs for Ocosta School District students from Westport, Grayland, North Cove and Tokeland, Washington.

Westport, arguably Washington’s best beach community, is famous for many things. Yet, this annual event is one of the most popular drawing visitors from around the state to an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of Dungeness crab, cocktail sauce, spaghetti, garlic bread, and coleslaw. Beer, wine, cocktails, and sodas are sold separately.  

Event organizers said, “Our generous fishing families donate over 3000 pounds of fresh local Dungeness Crab.” This level of community support with a cadre of volunteers make this event worth staying the weekend in Unforgettable Grays Harbor County.

All ages are invited to attend this epic dinner at the Ocosta Rec Hall located at 45 Ocosta 6^th Street. Although this is an Aberdeen address, the rec hall is located between Westport and Aberdeen, just a few blocks off State Route 105. 

Guests ages 13 and up can enjoy this feast for $40, it is $20 for those ages 6 to 12, kids age five and under are free. Tickets are available only at the door. The Booster Club accepts cash and credit cards. 

For advance tickets go to https://facebook.com/events/s/26th-annual-all-you-can-eat-cr/966985567712750/

If someone wanted to make a donation, they could send a check to Ocosta Booster Club, P.O. Box 1741, Westport, WA 98595. Email is ocostaboosterclub@gmail.com

Avalon Glassworks from West Seattle is returning to the Museum of the North Beach in Moclips for their annual art glass float sale on Sunday, March 24 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The 2024 special edition Moclips float is called “Wild Iris” with colorful twisting bands of yellow,  blue and green on a clear background.  Each float measures 4″ in diameter and is stamped “Moclips-By-The-Sea” on the sealing button.

The float sells for $45.00 with 50% of the proceeds going to the Museum.  This is the 20th special edition Moclips glass float produced by Avalon.

Meet the artists Jon & Shannon Felix, owners of Avalon Glassworks. They will be selling other incredible hand-blown art glass floats and special beach related sealife in glass.  Visit their website at www.avalonglassworks.com.

If you cannot make it to this event, the museum does accept pre-orders. Contact the museum at 360-276-4441 or email moclipsdude@gmail.com.  If you would like a “Wild Iris” float mailed to you, please include your zip code when pre-ordering.

The 1974 John Wayne movie “McQ” will be shown on May 4th  & 5th at the magnificent 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam, co-hosted by the Museum of the North Beach.

“McQ” was released fifty years ago on January 1, 1974. This action-packed crime drama was filmed on location in Seattle, Aberdeen, Pacific Beach, Pt. Grenville and Moclips.

A car chase involving three vehicles begins on the beach at Analyde Gap between Pacific Beach and Moclips.  A car rollover stunt using the “McQ Cannon” was the first time in cinema history an explosive device was used to flip a car over. A 1973 Chevrolet Impala rolled over five times and landed perfectly on its wheels.

This special showing is a fundraiser.  There will be a raffle for a scarce “McQ” coffee mug with John Wayne’s imprinted signature on the reverse side (winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday August 31).  Several copies of the 2007 DVD (with a special 8 minute featurette) will be available for sale.

The 7th Street Theatre will be showing the film on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm and again on Sunday, May 5th at 2pm.  Admission is $6.00.  Don’t miss your chance to see this film on the big screen!

The 1974 John Wayne movie “McQ” will be shown on May 4th  & 5th at the magnificent 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam, co-hosted by the Museum of the North Beach.

“McQ” was released fifty years ago on January 1, 1974. This action-packed crime drama was filmed on location in Seattle, Aberdeen, Pacific Beach, Pt. Grenville and Moclips.

A car chase involving three vehicles begins on the beach at Analyde Gap between Pacific Beach and Moclips.  A car rollover stunt using the “McQ Cannon” was the first time in cinema history an explosive device was used to flip a car over. A 1973 Chevrolet Impala rolled over five times and landed perfectly on its wheels.

This special showing is a fundraiser.  There will be a raffle for a scarce “McQ” coffee mug with John Wayne’s imprinted signature on the reverse side (winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday August 31).  Several copies of the 2007 DVD (with a special 8 minute featurette) will be available for sale.

The 7th Street Theatre will be showing the film on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm and again on Sunday, May 5th at 2pm.  Admission is $6.00.  Don’t miss your chance to see this film on the big screen!

The McCleary Museum is hosting an open house for the community to see the updates that have been made to the historic building that they moved to in 2021, as well as see new and updated displays.  Refreshments offered. 

This is a fundraiser with food, music, games, arts & crafts, a beer garden & more! Free field games, bubbles and arts/crafts for kids, live music and dancing! $15 per plate and tickets available for the activities.

All funds raised benefit the Save Saron’s West Wall and Stained-Glass project

Join us for a yummy breakfast of Swedish Pancakes! Proceeds benefit the West Wall & Stained-Glass project here at Saron-1st. Tickets are available through the office and at church functions for $10 each or $30 for 4

As part of First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen’s mission to the community, our church will hold a spaghetti dinner and craft fair on Saturday, November 2 nd from 5:00-7:00 pm. Funds raised will be used to purchase stocking caps, socks and gloves for those in need. The dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Vegetarian & Gluten Free options are available. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Crafts for the event are being made and donated by the congregation.

Tickets can be purchased at the church office or at the door the day of the event.

There is no cost to attend the craft fair. For more information, visit our website at aberdeenpres.org.

Join Us for the Rotary Club Charity Pub Crawl!? Drink, Laugh, and Give Back! ?

Grab your friends, raise a glass, and support a great cause at our annual Rotary Pub Crawl for Charity! All proceeds go towards Local Business Week programs, helping make a difference in our community.

? Start Location: You can begin at any of the participating pubs. The lineup of participating pubs include: Hoquiam Brewing Company, 8th Street Ale House, Steam Donkey Brewing, Mt. Olympus Brewing and The Tap Room.

What to Expect:

As you roam from pub to pub you will have a chance to connect with fellow community members and Rotary supporters. Bring your office group, friends and family. You will have a great time, knowing every sip you take is helping a great cause!

We have some excellent prizes including a Golden Ticket at the Driftwood Theater!

?? Tickets:

Ticket prices (your poker cards) are $30 for1, $50 for 2 and $100 for 5

Purchase tickets at any of the participating pubs the night of the event.

We will also have a QR code on the https://www.aberdeenrotary.com web site

Limited spots available!

Let’s drink for a difference and make this an unforgettable night!

AmeriCorps members in Aberdeen to unite in service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

AmeriCorps members will volunteer, lead activities at Stewart’s Memorial Park Jan 20

ABERDEEN— The Moore Wright Group of Aberdeen is inviting AmeriCorps members and community volunteers for a day of beautifying Stewart’s Memorial Park, 2332 N B. St. The event takes place at 10 a.m. Jan. 20. Volunteers should dress warmly and wear work gloves.

Their service project is one of thousands simultaneously occurring across the country to honor the late civil rights leader.

Observed each year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with leading this effort for more than a quarter century. While much work remains to fulfill Dr. King’s dream of creating the Beloved Community, AmeriCorps remains committed to showing that joining together in service can unify Americans of different backgrounds and experiences to transform unjust systems through a fierce urgency of now.

How to volunteer: Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Peter Van Volkinburg, pete@tmwg.org.

Find a service project in your area: Serve Washington has a “Get Connected” volunteer opportunities site that lets you search for volunteer opportunities in your community. You can filter results by location, focus area, ability and more.

National Resources

Websites like Idealist, Just Serve and Volunteer Match let you search for local projects by zip code. AmeriCorps and Points of Light have lists of projects that can be done in any community by yourself, or in a group.

Share your volunteer experience:

Serve Washington invites you to share your MLK Day volunteer experience to inspire others to serve! We’ll be sharing as many photos, stories and videos to our Facebook and Instagram pages in the days immediately following MLK Day. Don’t forget to tag us!  You can also upload your volunteer story using our volunteer story collection tool.

About Serve Washington: Serve Washington is the state commission on national and community service and is a division of the Washington State Office of Financial Management.

Serve Washington advances national service, volunteerism, and civic engagement to improve lives; expands opportunity to meet the local critical needs of residents of Washington and strengthens community capacity while creating healthy and resilient communities. We promote and grow volunteer efforts in the state of Washington. These include AmeriCorps, Washington Climate Corps Network and Community Emergency Response Team, CERT programs. For more information, visit servewashigton.wa.gov.

About the Moore Wright Grupp: The Moore Wright Group is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty, abuse and abandonment in the community by providing hope Their vision is to create communities where people can thrive. The Moore Wright Group operates out of two locations, one in Demopolis, Ala. that services the needs of Marengo County, and the other in Tumwater, Washington that services the needs of Washington and Northern Oregon. Learn more at https://www.tmwg.org/.

About AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

For more information about MLK Day, visit the AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service website.

Fundraiser garage sale to support PAWS of Grays Harbor Animal Shelter

Fundraiser garage sale to support PAWS of Grays Harbor Animal Shelter

Fundraiser garage sale to support PAWS of Grays Harbor Animal Shelter