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Recurring events
Entertainment
• Stone Soup Artists open mic, every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at Organics 101 Market in Montesano (316 S. Main St.). Unplugged acoustic originals.
• A featured artist, duo or small group will perform at 9 p.m. every Thursday at Charlie’s Sports Bar in Montesano. To sign up as an artist, contact Wil Russoul, (360) 500-5334.
• Open pool table every Tuesday at the Elma Senior Center, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Events
• Elma Senior Center hosts pinochle every Friday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Meetings
• Al-Anon meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church (1296 Monte Elma Road, Elma). For more information, call (360) 482-8005.
• “The Most Excellent Way,” a faith-based recovery support meeting sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Montesano, meets every Monday, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., at The Center, (303 W. Pioneer Ave. in Montesano). For more information call (360) 249-2012 or email ged@ccmonte.com.
• GriefShare Meeting, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Montesano Church of God, 317 E. Spruce St. in Montesano.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meetings held every third Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen (420 N. Broadway St.). For information call Helen Morning Star, (360) 533-2277.
• The Grays Harbor ACLU meets the third Wednesday of every month for a potluck at 6 p.m. at Events on Emerson (212 4th St. in Hoquiam).
•Olympic Area Agency on Aging presents every third Thursday of the month Family Caregivers Support Group. 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church (1296 Monte Elma Rd. in Elma). For more information call (360) 538-2458.
At the libraries
• Family Storytime. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Music, movement, and books for the whole family. All ages. (December-April)
• Bilingual story time at the Elma Timberland Library, 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Stories, rhymes and songs in spanish and English.
• Storytime Anytime. Through April 2017 at Oakville Timberland Library. Stop by anytime during open hours for a story.
Thursday, April 13
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Tech Help for adults from 2-4:30 p.m. Learn or improve basic computer skills, or bring an ipad, kindle, tablet or phone to discover the ins and outs of the device.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Get to Know the Raptors, 6-7 p.m for all ages. Coastal Raptors Executive Director Dan Varland will introduce guests to the various birds of prey that are native to the Pacific Northwest, discuss their habitats and explain how to identify each species of falcon, hawk and eagle.
Friday, April 14
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Play Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon for children. Songs, stories and play for children birth to 6 years with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible.
Saturday, April 15
At the libraries
• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Full STEAM Ahead, 2:30-4 p.m. for children 3-6 years. Come for various activities, crafts and games as you explore Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) concepts in new and exciting ways.
• Intro to beekeeping at 1 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Honeybees, honey, equipment all discussed, as well as how to bring pollinators to a garden or orchard.
Events
• Elma VFW Auxiliary presents the 19th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Line up begins at 11:30 a.m. and the hunt starts at noon. For kids ages 10 and younger. Prizes consist of bicycles, baskets, etc. For more information call (360) 482-4425.
Entertainment
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will hold its monthly dance 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at Hoquiam Masonic Temple (724 K St.). Live music by Casanova. Admission is $9 for members, or $12 for non-members. Features dance mixers, raffle and demonstrations. Pre-dance lesson begins at 7 p.m. For information call instructor Arlene Hoiland (360) 533-1412.
Monday, April 17
Meetings
• Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association will host a meeting at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. Merry Jo Zimmer will present a program about women conductors. For information contact Christine Hill, (360) 249-6338.
Tuesday, April 18
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6-7 p.m. for adults and teens. Read or listen to “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini and join others in a conversation about the book.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Get Crafty, 3-4 p.m. for adults. Join fellow community members and get creative.
Wednesday, April 19
At the libraries
• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Books on 8th, 6-7 p.m. for adults. This month “The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks” by E. Lockhart will be discussed. Attendees must be 21 years old. At the 8th St. Ale House, 207 8th St., Hoquiam.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m. for grades 1-6.
Thursday, April 20
Events
• Come hear Bill Moyer of Backbone Campaign talk about Solutionary Rail. Ask questions and discuss the clean energy future the community. 6 p.m. at the Furford Center, 104 South Chehalis Street, Aberdeen. Solutionary rail is a Just Transportation proposal for a green energy future.
Saturday, April 22
Entertainment
• Driftwood Players present “Still Life with Iris” written by Steven Dietz and directed by Alex Eddy. Tickets are $15. April 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 14. Friday and Saturday shows curtain time 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee curtain time 1:30 p.m. Driftwood Theatre, Aberdeen.
Events
• The Friends of Schafer &Lake Sylvia (FOSLS) present the Annual Trillium Trek at Lake Sylvia State Park. 1 p.m. at the kitchen area on the beach. April 22 is a Free Day at all state parks, a Discover Pass is not needed. Contact (360) 249-3621 with questions.
At the libraries
• Teen Movie at 2 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.
Sunday, April 23
Entertainment
• Montesano Band Boosters is sponsoring thte annual Jazz and Desserts performance 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Monteano High School Commons. An afternoon of jazz, dancing and desserts. Admission is $5. Special guest performance by the Hoquiam High School Jazz Band.
Saturday, April 29
• Teen Movie at 2 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.
