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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 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.
Friday, April 21
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 partcipating adult.
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.
• North River Grange will hold a spring plant and seed exchange at 6 p.m. Event includes a potluck and features a guest speaker and a presentation by North River Junior Grange.
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.
Wednesday, April 26
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Books and Blocks, 10:30-11:30 a.m for children. Songs, stories and play for children birth to 6 years with a participating adult.
Thursday, April 27
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Tech Help, 2-3:40 p.m. for adults. Come to learn or improve your basic computer skills, or bring your ipad, kindle, tablet or phone to discover the ins and outs of the device.
•Montesano Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6:30-8 p.m. for adults. Join others for a discussion of “A Girl Named Zippy” by Haven Kimmel.
Friday, April 28
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.
Saturday, April 29
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.
•Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Gardening for Renters, 1-2 p.m for adults and teens. Join Master Gardeners and learn about the many alternative gardening options for people who rent.
Wednesday, May 3
At the libraries
•Hoquiam Timberland Library presents LEGO Club, 4:30-6 p.m. for children. Build, play and have fun with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks.
