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Recurring events
Entertainment
• 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.
Thursday, May 18
At the Libraries
• Join the Friends of Elma Timberland Library at 10 a.m. to discuss how to support the library in delivering premier events and programs.
• The Hoquiam Timberland Library will be closed for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule on May 19.
Friday, May 19
Entertainment
• Hoquiam’s 7th Street Theatre will show Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6. Also on Saturday, May 20, at the same time.
Saturday, May 20
Events
• The 18th Annual Grays Harbor Home and Garden Show will be held at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds Event Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20, and May 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
• Citizens for a Clean Harbor is organizing a “Hands Across the Sands” event at 11 a.m. at Ocean Shores Jetty. Park at the west parking lot of the convention center at 11 a.m. The event is timed to coincide with similar events in India, Italy, Cameroon, Morocco, New Zealand, Australia, Algeria and throughout the United States.
• Lake Quinault Museum will host its 6th annual Armed Forces Day open house, noon to 4 p.m. The featured speaker will be John C. Hughes (former editor and publisher of The Daily World). Free admission.
Tuesday, May 23
At the libraries
• The Elma Timberland Library Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the Jerri Ferrier Room of the library. This meeting is open to the public.
Thursday, May 25
At the libraries
• The Elma Timberland Library and the Oakville Timberland Library will both be closed for training. Elma will resume its regular schedule on May 26, and Oakville on May 27.
• Dukes of Swing will hold their monthly dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aberdeen Elks Lodge (1712 S. Boone in Aberdeen). Dance is free and everyone is welcome.
Friday, May 26
At the libraries
• The Montesano Timberland Library will be closed for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule April 27.
Saturday, May 27
Meetings
• The Montesano graduation class of 1957 will hold its 60 year reunion. Of the 42 remaining class members more than half will be attending. Lunch is planned for noon at Gepettos in Montesano.
Monday, May 29
Events
• VFW Memorial Service and monument dedication for Johnny Chambers and David Ira Harner at Fleet Park, 11 a.m. After the service and dedication, gather at the corner of Pioneer and Academy to honor the memory of Timothy P. Davis by the honorary naming of Academy Street in his name. Hot dogs will be served at this location. It is requested that any additional contributions be made to the Montesano VFW to go to the Honor Squad Uniform Fund.
At the libraries
• All Timberland Regional Libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Libraries will resume regular hours May 30.
Friday, June 2
Events
• Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society Fundraiser, will hold opening ceremonies at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma with a cruise-in to begin at 4 p.m. and the event itself to start at 6 p.m. This year’s walk will be six hours instead of the typical 24, and will have more of a “festival-feel” to it according to the organization’s Facebook page. Bark for Life will join the festivities, dog-friendly dogs are welcome for a fee of $10. Owners must register and sign a waver.
Saturday, June 3
Meetings
• A home buyer education class will be held 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the PUD building Hoquiam (220 Myrtle St.). The class is free. To reserve a seat, email a name and phone number to harleyg@prgraysharbor.com or call (360) 533-1900.
Sunday, June 4
Events
• Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp will host a kids fishing derby 8 a.m.-11 a.m. No license required. Prizes will be raffled. Bring a flotation device and fishing gear. Warm cinnamon rolls and coffee (donations accepted).
Thursday, June 8
Events
• Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connection presents Sacks 5th Avenue at 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam. $14 inclusive. Piano music by Roberta Cleland, vocalist is Gladys Whitney and speaker Karon Heineman will present “Sewing.” Reservations and cancellations essential. Contact 533-4719 or 532-3129.
