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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. 8
Meetings
• Chehalis Basin Board will meet at 9 a.m. at Borst Park Kitchen 1 (2020 Borst Ave., Chehalis).
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.
• Bulldog Band Boosters bake sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pick-Rite Thriftway in Montesano.
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.
Monday, Feb. 12
Entertainment
• Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association will host a student recital at 7 p.m. at Saron Lutheran Church in Hoquiam (708 8th St.). A reception and business meeting will follow the recital.
Events
• Hope for Horses, horseback riding for kids with disabilities, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. For more information call Jay Rosenbach (360) 249-6197.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
At the libraries
• Crafternoon at the McCleary Timberland Library, 1-2 p.m., for adults. Enjoy an hour of art and craft projects.Materials provided.
Wednesday, Feb. 14
At the libraries
• LEGO club at the Montesano Timberland Library, 4-6 p.m, for grades 1-6. Have fun building with LEGO brickswhile exploring your creativity.
Events
• The fourth annual Grays Harbor Transit Outreach Program Valentine’s Day bake sale will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 705 30th Street in Hoquiam. All proceeds to benefit Coastal Harvest and Connections.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Entertainment
• Driftwood Players present “It’s Only a Play,” at 7:30 p.m. Also on Feb. 17, 23, 24 and March 2 and 3.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Entertainment
• Montreal Guitar Trio at 2 p.m. at Raymond Theatre. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance. For more ticket information call (360) 836-4419.
Events
• Dance Club of Grays Harbor will celebrate its 10th anniversary beginning with a lesson at 7 p.m. at the Hoquiam Elks (624 K Street in Hoquiam). Music starts at 8 p.m. and continues until 10:30 p.m. $12 per person, or $9 per member.
• The Lincoln Lasagna Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Aberdeen Rotary Log Pavilion. See Page A-8.
At the libraries
• Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library will meet at 10:30 a.m. to discuss books sales, library events, etc.All are welcome.
• Maker Station Madness at the Oakville Timberland Library for grades 1-6. Materials provided.
Monday, Feb. 19
At the libraries
• All Timberland libraries closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
At the libraries
• PageTurners book discussion group at Elma Timberland Library from 6-7 p.m. for adults.
Meetings
• Grays Harbor PUD regular commissioner meeting at. Workshop begins at 3:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 4:30 p.m.
