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Recurring events
Events
• Lunch is served to senior citizens noon-1 p.m. at the Elma Senior Center (100 W. Main St. in Elma). Donations accepted.
Entertainment
• Pool table open to seniors at the Elma Senior Center, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Bingo is held at the Elma Senior Center on the second and fourth Thursdays.
• Sewing at the Elma Senior Center, 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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.
• Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Guild holds a monthly meeting the second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Elma. Bring a dish to pass. A potluck lunch will be held at noon. Open to the public.
• TOPS Club, Inc. WA 1522 has private weigh-in from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. every Thursday in the forestry meeting room at 310 W. Spruce Ave. (on the second floor). Meetings follow at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call (360) 581-3835.
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library will host play groups for children birth to age 6 with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28, and April 11 and 25.
• Elma Timberland Library presents family storytime Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 3-April 25. All ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Bilingual storytime will run Thursdays, 4-4:30 p.m., Feb. 1-April 26.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents family storytime Fridays, 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., Jan. 5-Feb. 23.
• Oakville Timberland Library will host “storytime anytime” from Jan. 2-March 29. Drop into the library and ask a staff member to read a story.
• Adult winter reading at the Elma and McCleary Timberland Libraries, Jan. 2-March 15. For every five books you read, complete and entry form to be eligible for prizes.
Thursday, Feb. 1
Meetings
• Grays Harbor Council of Governments will hold an open house to discuss revitalization efforts with a full presentation, question and answer session and an opportunity for public input at 6 p.m. at the Port of Grays Harbor commission room (111 S. Wooding St., Aberdeen).
Friday, Feb. 2
Events
• Montesano United Methodist Church will host a rummage sale 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church (corner of Spruce Avenue and Church Street). Also on Saturday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 3
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library hosts a Saturday matinee film, 2-4 p.m., for all ages.
• Oakville Timberland Library present Maker Station Madness for grades 1-6. All materials supplied for this self-directed drop-in activity.
Events
• Grays Harbor Mounted Posse gaming and sorting event at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call Marv Cole at (360) 482-3646, for information on signing up to participate.
• Indoor swap meet at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also on Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Builders and Tinkerers, 3-4 p.m., for grades 1-12.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Everything You can Imagine at the Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., for all ages. Come learn what is available at the local library.
Meeting
• Dance Club of Grays Harbor will hold a board meeting at 7 p.m. at Aberdeen Elks. All members can attend.
Thursday, Feb. 8
At the libraries
• Teen Night at McCleary Timberland Library, 6-7 p.m. Fun, food, activities.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Events
• Elma FFA Ag Booster will hold their FFA logging rodeo at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Dessert and comedy show fundraiser for the EHS Class of 2022 safe and sober party. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information call Jamie Bailey, (360) 482-3446.
• Pair of Hearts Valentine Ball benefitting Connections (formerly Childrens Advocacy Center) at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino in Ocean Shores. Doors open at 5 p.m. and food is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person before Feb. 5, or $45 per person after Feb. 5. For tickets, call (360) 249-0005.
At the libraries
• Doodle art at the Elma Timberland Library from 1-2 p.m. for adults. Learn about the relaxing art of doodling.
• Saturday matinee film showing at the McCleary Timberland Library, 1-3 p.m. All ages.
• Maker Station Madness drop-in activity at the Oakville Timberland Library. All materials provided.
