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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).
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)
• Family Storytime. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Montesano Timberland Library. Music, movement, and books for the whole family. All ages. (January-February.)
• Storytime Anytime. Through April 2017 at Oakville Timberland Library. Stop by anytime during open hours for a story.
Thursday, Feb. 23
At the libraries
•Montesano Timberland Library PageTurners book discussion, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. for adults. The book being discussed will be “Dancing at the Rascal Fair” by Ivan Doig.
Entertainment
• The Elma Senior Center will host a money Bingo at 5 p.m. There will be food, baked goods and a raffle.
• The Dukes Of Swing will be hosting their monthly dance 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge (1712 S. Boone St. in Aberdeen). Admission is free, and all are welcome. Dance to the sounds of the Golden Big Band Era.
Friday, Feb. 24
Entertainment
• Aberdeen Driftwood Players present Outside Mullingar, a dramatic comedy for adults and teens at 7:30 p.m. at Driftwood Theatre (120 E. Third St. in Aberdeen). Tickets are $15. Also on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the same time, and on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1:30 p.m.
• Christian women’s gathering, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Elma Alliance Church (315 N. 3rd St. in Elma). Continues on Feb. 25, 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Program is entitled “Let’s get real sister” with guest speaker Kathleen M. Peters. Cost is $30 and includes meals on Saturday.
Events
• The 10th annual Chocolate on the Beach Festival will be held with events along North Beach, from Moclips to Copalis Beach. All weekend. For details visit the event website, www.chocolateonthebeachfestival.com.
• Grays Harbor Veterinary Services will hold an open house to celebrate its new facility, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at 16 Old Beacon Road in Montesano. Raffle prizes, snacks, refreshments and facility tours.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Events
• Miss Grays Harbor and Outstanding Teen Pageants begin at 7 p.m. at 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam. Tickets are $15.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Events
•St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will host their annual Pancake Day from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Donations are welcomed.
At the libraries
• The Elma Timberland Library Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the Jerri Ferrier room at the library. Board meetings are open to the public.
•Friends of the W.H. Abel Memorial Library present Grays Harbor Life in the ‘20s and ‘30s, by John Larson of the Polson Museum. The event will be held in the downstairs meeting room at noon.
Meetings
• Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. will hold a monthly business forum lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grays Harbor County Club (5300 Central Park Drive at Central Park). The forum will feature an overview of the state’s I-502 industry and give insight into the Fuller Hill Development Co. project opening soon at Satsop Business Park. Cost is $20 for GGHI members, and $25 for non-members.
Thursday, March 2
Meeting
• Coffee Club will be hosted at Edward Jones 211 S. Main St. in Montesano in the office of Brandon Klinger, 11 a.m. to noon.
Friday, March 3
Entertainment
• Bishop Center presents their spring musical, “Anything Goes.” Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $12 for students and $8 for children 12 and younger. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 3, March 4, March 10, March 11. The event begins at 2 p.m. on Sundays, March 5 and March 12.
Meetings
• U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer will host a town-hall meeting 5:30 p.m-7 p.m. at 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam.
Events
• Top Dog Agility Trials begin at 2 p.m. at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds. Also on Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. For more information call (360) 482-2651.
Saturday, March 4
At the libraries
•Elma Timberland Library presents Builders and Tinkerers, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., for all ages. For more information call 360-482-3737.
•Montesano Timberland Library presents Reading Magic with Jeff Evans, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for all ages.
Events
• Indoor Swap Meet, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Also on Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 11
Events
• Ocosta Booster Club is having its annual all-you-can-eat crab feed fundraiser, noon to 6 p.m. at Ocosta Rec Hall. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children 6 to 12 years old, and children 5 and younger are free. Crab, spaghetti and more.
• The Washington Trappers Association’s Winter Rendezvous will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds. Trapping demonstrations and discussions by professional trappers.
• The Grays Harbor 4-H Horse Council Horse Show and Clinic begins at 9 a.m. at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds. For more information call (360) 482-2651.
Sunday, March 12
• Jenny’s Joggers and Tom’s Trotters Relay for Life Cancer Team present chili feed and potato bar plus a silent auction and live dessert auction. The event will be held at the Montesano Moose Lodge from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for a family.
Tuesday, March 14
Events
• An American Red Cross blood drive will be hosted by Calvary Chapel of Montesano (303 Pioneer Ave. West), 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 18
Events
• Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame presents the Ninth Annual Induction Ceremony and Silent Auction. The event will be held at the Stay Beyond Inn & Suites in Elma starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $5.
• Humptulips Grange #730 will hold a fundraising dinner and auction at the grange hall (32 McAfee Road in Humptulips). Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Auction will include silent and live events. Dinner and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 28
•Friends of he W.H. Abel Memorial Library present A Trip to Morocco, by Mary Fran Lewis, world traveler. The event will be held in the downstairs meeting room at noon.
