Calendar, Nov. 3

Weekly calendar of local events

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.

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.

• Bilingual Storytime. Thursdays, 4 – 4:30 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Both Spanish speakers and English speakers are encourage to attend.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Meetings

• Coffee Club, 11 a.m. to noon, at Edward Jones-Brandon Klinger’s office, 211 S. Main St., Montesano.

• The Robert Gray Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the United Methodist Church in Hoquiam (5th Street at L Street). Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. (bring a sack lunch) and the meeting beings at noon. Bring supplies to fill Christmas stockings.

At the libraries

• Oakville Timberland Library presents Mongolia Travels by Jan Strong, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults and teens.

Events

• Grays Harbor Fire Protection District #5 will be holding a Facebook “Live” interview with Chief Dan Prater at 4 p.m. Prater will entertain questions regarding the EMS levy proposition on the Nov. 8 ballot. The link for the interview is https://www.facebook.com/Grays-Harbor-Fire-District-5-230669037078554/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel.

Friday, Nov. 4

Entertainment

• Musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and $6 for children ages 12 and under. Also on Saturday, Nov. 5. Matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.

• The Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Bruce Hughes Band at 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Events

• Grays Harbor College presents Fall Gala art exhibit reception at the Spellman Library on the college campus, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local Harbor artists are participating. The exhibit may be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours. For more information, call (360) 538-4050.

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents a book sale, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Events

• Elma Middle School fundraiser featuring a dinner, basket raffle and silent auction, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Eagles (404 W. Young St., Elma). Tickets for the baked potato dinner are $7 and may be purchased from the EMS office, EMS students or at the door. Prizes donated from local businesses and organizations.

Sunday, Nov. 6

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents after book sale pizza party and clean up, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Entertainment

• Sunday Afternoon Live presents Andy Hackbarth Trio, at The Raymond Theatre (on 3rd Street in Raymond), 2 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $12, day of show $15. Colorado folklore, classical guitar and a Nashville experience. For more information, call (360) 875-5207.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

At the libraries

• Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library meet 11 a.m. to noon.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

At the libraries

• McCleary Timberland Library presents Ozobots — robots for kids, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for grades 1 to 6.

Meetings

• The Grays Harbor County Fair Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. For more information, call (360) 482-2651.

Friday, Nov. 11

Events

• Montesano High School will hold its annual Veterans Day assembly at 9 a.m. The assembly will be preceded by breakfast for veterans beginning at 8:30 a.m. All veterans are welcome. RSVP at aekerson@monteschools.org or call (360) 249-4041.

• Elma Veterans’ Day parade at 1 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Elma with memorial service at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Veterans’ Day luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elma Grange (Fourth and Waldrip). Cost for lunch is $5 or free for parade participants.

Entertainment

• Musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and $6 for children ages 12 and under. Also on Saturday, Nov. 12. Matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.

• The Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Robbie Walden at 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Entertainment

• 7th Street Theatre presents “Stalag 17,” at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and all tickets are $5. Also on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (360) 537-7400.

Events

• Montesano Chamber of Commerce honors the local agricultural community at the annual Farm City Dinner, with social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner following at 6 p.m. Event includes dinner, live music and recognition awards. Sponsor a farm family with a $40 donation. Tickets are $20 per person.

At the libraries

• McCleary Timberland Library presents “Sentimental Journey: Songs and Stories from WWII”, 11 a.m. to noon, for all ages.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults and teens.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO club, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for grades 1-6.

Thursday, Nov. 17

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “Birds of Prey: A J.P. Beaumont Detective Mystery” by J.A. Jance, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for adults.

• Oakville Timberland Library presents creative play for children, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18

Entertainment

• The Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Funk Factory at 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Entertainment

• Dance Club of Grays Harbor at Hoquiam Masonic Hall (724 K St., Hoquiam). Free waltz dance lesson at 7 p.m. and dance follows, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with music by Casanova. Members $9, guests $12. Singles welcome. Refreshments and silent auction. For more information, call (360) 357-8656.

Sunday, Nov. 20

Entertainment

• Grays Harbor Symphony presents Czech Masters at 7 p.m. at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College. The symphony performs works by Czech composers including Dvorak, Smetana, Husa and Stamitz. Tickets are $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and free for children ages 12 and under with paid adult admission.