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Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores – Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.
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.
Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores – Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.
As part of the Bear Festival festivities, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council is hosting a 1.25-mile or 5Kish run, trot, and walk through the city of McCleary. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes! Judging will be done by the Bear Festival Royalty Court
CALLING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS
COSI ART FESTIVAL
JULY 13th COSMOPOLIS First and E Streets. 11 AM TO 4 PM.
SEEKING Students and Adults who are pros, hobbyists or dabblers!
All mediums and crafts: Painting, drawing, digital, jewelry, wood crafts, floral, fabric items, book authors, knitting & crochet, metalwork, photography et.al.
MUSICIANS. Student groups encouraged – play as long as you want. Schedule now.
SEND your details: include your EMAIL. & particular art or craft.
Booth fees from $10 to $30. Food Vendor spaces available. We will EMAIL follow-up details.
APPLICATION: Cosi Art Center. cosiartcenter@gmail.com
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
McCleary to Elma
McCleary to Montesano
McCleary to Westport
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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
Humanities Washington Speaker Event:
Hunting, Fishing, and Native Sovereignty-Aaron Whitefoot
What happens when the sovereignty of one nation conflicts with the laws and practices of another?
The Treaty of 1855 is a document signed by Native American leaders, Washington Territory’s Governor Isaac Stevens, and Oregon Territory’s Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Joel Palmer. Palmer and Stevens pushed for “exploitative treaties” by “cajoling and threatening the delegates,” according to historians at the National Park Service. Despite resistance from Yakama Chief Kamiakin, Nations were confined to reservations and other areas were opened for white settlement, including “ceded land.” While the Yakamas could continue to hunt and use this land, the treaty removed the Yakamas’ exclusive use of it, granting wide access to of the land to white settlers.
Northwest treaty rights continue to be frequently discussed in communities and courtrooms. In his talk, Yakama hunter and fisherman Aaron Paul Whitefoot discusses the history and tensions that linger from this treaty. While exercising the hunting and fishing rights reserved for him by the treaty, Whitefoot often clashes with state game wardens trying to implement state laws on ceded land. Learn how this struggle is emblematic of the larger history of colonialism, sovereignty, the value of nature, and traditional cultures.
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
North Beach PAWS, a private, all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter headquartered in Hoquiam, is hosting its second low-cost vaccination clinic of 2024 scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training Center located at 805 WA-105 in Westport. Vaccinations and microchips are $20 each. Core vaccines include rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Flea treatment for cats will also be available for $20. North Beach PAWS recently held a vaccination clinic at The Feed Bin in Rochester where approximately 60 animals received vaccinations and/or microchips.
No appointments are needed or will be accepted, the event is first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
Remaining North Beach PAWS 2024 Vaccination Clinics:
• Saturday, June 15 in Westport at the South Beach Regional Fire Authority Training
Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 14 in Montesano at Farm and Home from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 in Aberdeen at Grays Harbor College from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 in Ocean Shores at ACE Hardware from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Humanities Washington Speaker Event:
Race, Gender, and Monsters: What Vampires and Werewolves Reveal About Ourselves and Our Culture- Bernadette Calafell
Why do some monsters seem to resonate through time?
What do they say about our social and cultural anxieties around difference—in particular race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, and ability?
This talk explores the shifting meanings vampires and werewolves have taken in popular culture, with a particular focus on the 1980s through the 2000s. In addition, these figures will be compared to the early Universal horror film monsters Dracula and The Wolf Man. Discover how the monsters we love tell us a great deal about ourselves and our changing cultural ideas about difference.
There will be two race divisions.
The first race is a timed 1-mile race and is open to 1st–5th grade students. If
there is enough participation, we would like to score teams based on the
students attending grade school and prizes will be given accordingly.
The second race is a community 1-mile fun-run and is open to all ages.
Cost: Registration will be the day of at the track. The cost is $5.00 per person
or $20.00 per family to participate regardless of which race you choose. Either
Cash or Checks will be accepted.
Fundraiser: The proceeds from this event go to support the Aberdeen
Cross Country Team and Aberdeen ASB.
Humanities Washington Speaker Event:
What is a Chief? How native Values Can Teach Resilience-John Halliday
Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason. But there are also a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons why museums keep some objects from public view.
In this talk, explore a wide range of hidden objects found in the back rooms of museums in our state and around the country. Examples include a Spokane institution that holds Bing Crosby’s toupées and a museum in Lynden that’s home to a 150-year-old pickle. When possible, we will have local museum curators on hand to answer questions, participate in our discussions, and unbox a few hidden treasures.
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!
Humanities Washington Speaker Event: Weird, Wonderful, and Worrisome Objects in Washington State’s Museums-Harriet Baskas
Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason. But there are also a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons why museums keep some objects from public view.
In this talk, explore a wide range of hidden objects found in the back rooms of museums in our state and around the country. Examples include a Spokane institution that holds Bing Crosby’s toupées and a museum in Lynden that’s home to a 150-year-old pickle. When possible, we will have local museum curators on hand to answer questions, participate in our discussions, and unbox a few hidden treasures.
This is an online event may view the presentation from home or visit the library to view this online event.
What: Ring in the New Year with a “First Day Hike” at Lake Sylvia State Park, Montesano. There will be several hikes to choose from including a family-led ranger hike, a children’s hike, and a “Shinrin-yoku” Nature Hike. Dogs are welcome on the family and children’s hikes.
Shinrin-yoku” Nature Hike- Shinrin-yoku means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “Forest bathing. Join environmental educator and nature enthusiast Kathy Jacobson in this “First Day Hike.” We’ll enjoy sensory activities as we “take in” the forest atmosphere on the park trails and explore the connection between healthy forests, streams, and salmon. This hike is best for ages 10 and up. Please no dogs on this walk.
1.5 Lake Trail – Open to all ages. The hike will take in the sights and sounds of the park on the trail around the lake. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are highly recommended.
.5 Mile Kids Hike – The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group campground and back toward the dam with a return to the Legacy Pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.
Please join us to meet and welcome Louisa Schreier of Grays Harbor EMS. She has put together a special presentation for us all “EMS in Grays Harbor County – a Unique System”. Meetings are held in person or on Microsoft Teams. We look forward to seeing you there!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 214 278 981 71
Passcode: MLPKaM
Download Teams | Join on the web
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED: Adult, child & infant for lay person
? 9am – 2pm
? Cost $85.00 – includes required book
? To receive your Heartsaver ecard, you must have a valid
email address
*Add the Bloodborne Pathogens Course to any Heartsaver
Course. Exposure to HIV, AIDS, bodily fluid, etc. The
bloodborne pathogens course takes approximately 45
minutes and immediately follows the Heartsaver Course.
? Cost: $15.00 – includes required boo
If you know anyone with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or if your family is affected by I/DD come visit with our local legislators and let them know what is important to you and your family.
