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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 an adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. April 11 and 25.
• Elma Timberland Library presents family storytime Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., through April 25. All ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Bilingual storytime will run Thursdays, 4-4:30 p.m. through April 26.
• Oakville Timberland Library will host “storytime anytime” through March 29. Drop into the library and ask a staff member to read a story.
Friday, March 30
Events
• McCleary United Methodist Chruch will host a bake sale at 10 a.m. at Our Community Credit Union (424 W. Simpson Ave. in McCleary). Baked goods, candy and other goodies.
Meetings
• Grays Harbor Transportation Authority will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. at the agency’s office, 705 30th St. in Hoquiam.
Saturday, March 31
Events
• Elma VFW Auxiliary 20th annual East Egg Hunt at noon at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Line up starts at 11:30 a.m. For children 10 years or younger. Bring a donation for the local food bank.
• The 2018 awards and farm dinner banquet for the Montesano Chamber of Commerce will be at beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m. at Montesano City Hall. Tickets are $20 and are available at Anchor Bank, Timberland Bank and Bulldog Lanes.
• Olyimprov will be the featured performers for a McCleary Historical Society benefit at 5 p.m. at the McCleary Community Center. Suggested donations, $5.
• Grays Harbor 4-H Council Hairy Horse Show begins at 8 a.m. and runs all day. For more information contact Denise Schupbach (360) 580-4452.
Tuesday, April 3
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents STEM at the Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For children and teens. All week long.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Builders and Tinkerers, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For grades first through 12th. Come to the library to tweak, test, try out, create, build and program.
• Montesano W. H. Abel Memorial Timberland Library presents DIY: Decoupage, for teens, April 3-7. Decoupage a notebook, switch plate cover or other small item.
Wednesday, April 4
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents acrylic and watercolor workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For adults. Bring your supplies for acrylic and watercolor fun. For more information call (360) 273-5305.
Thursday, April 5
Meetings
• Brandon Klinger’s Montesano Edward Jones office (211 S. Main St. Suite 1A) will host its monthly coffee club meeting, 11 a.m. to noon.
Saturday, April 7
Events
• Indoor Swap Meet 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds and Events Center in Elma. Also on April 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find that one of a kind treasure.
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Maker Station Madness, for children grades first to sixth. Build your skills. All materials provided.
Sunday, April 8
Entertainment
• Montana’s Chinook Winds wind quintet at the Bishop Center at 2 p.m. All tickets $10. Age 12 and under free.
• Sunday Afternoon Live at the Raymond Theatre at 2 p.m. Pianist Steven Vanhauwaert will perform.
Tuesday, April 10
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Crafternoon, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., for adults. Enjoy a fun filled hour of art and craft projects. All supplies and instructions included.
Wednesday, April 11
At the libraries
• Montesano W. H. Abel Memorial Timberland Library presents LEGO club, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for children grades first through sixth.
• Oakville Timberland Library, acrylic and watercolor workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For adults. Bring your supplies. For more information call (360) 273-5305.
Thursday, April 12
Events
• Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connect will host a luncheon for women of all ages at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam (1200 Soule Ave.). Special feature is Brenda Peterson — painting roses. Cost is $14. Call Marlene (360) 533-4719 or Linda (360) 532-3219 to make a reservation.
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Teen Night, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet at the library for fun, food and activities. Get involved or just hang out.
