Aberdeen
Sunday, Aug. 9
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host “593 Singers Beach Party” from 2-5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1712 So. Boone St. Dress is casual; cost is $5 per person. Hot dogs and a picnic buffet will be available — guests can bring potluck items.

Tuesday, Aug. 11
• The Grays Harbor Chapter Washington State Music Teachers Association invites all music teachers to “Tools for Studio Management,” from noon to 2 p.m. at Harbor Calvary Chapel, 108 South K St. Guests will be asked to share ideas, forms, studio record keeping hints and will learn how to update business skills and develop time management skills. Guests are asked to bring a salad to share. For more information, call (360) 537-6863.

Thursday, Aug. 13
• A free Kindermusik demonstration class will be offered at the Aberdeen Timberland Library. The schedule will feature: 10:30 a.m., Village for 0-18 months; 11:15 a.m., Our Time for 18 months-3 years; Noon, Imagine That! For 3-5 years; 12:45 p.m., Young Child, Semester 1 for 4 and a half-7 years. For more information, call Kindermusik educator Lilith Piri at (360) 589-6869, visit www.kindermusik.com or e-mail raindrumstudio@gmail.com.

Beaches
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8
• Society’s Child will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort.

Friday-Saturday, Aug. 14-15
• Funk Factory will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort.

Elma
Saturday, Aug. 8
• Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association District No. 17 will offer music for listening and dancing from 7-10 p.m. at the Grange Hall. The public and musicians who play acoustical instruments are welcome. Donations and finger food will be accepted.

Grays Harbor College
Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 6-9
• Guys and Dolls will be presented at the Bishop Center at 7:30 p.m. each day except for 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for students and $8 for children 12 and under. For tickets and information, call (360) 538-4066 or visit www.ghc.edu/bishop/.

Hoquiam
Saturday, Aug. 8
• The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society members invite all interested persons to meet at noon, at the home of Bonnie Johannes, for its annual potluck picnic. For more information or for directions, call 532-8983.
McCleary
Wednesday, Aug. 12
• The McCleary School Board invites all members of the McCleary community to a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at McCleary School to address the school’s strengths, as well as areas where improvement is needed. A team developing a strategic plan for the days ahead will use the community’s input in forming that plan and making recommendations to the school board.

Thursdays, through Sept. 3
• Arts and crafts will take place in the covered picnic area of the McCleary Park for children ages 5-8 from 1-2 p.m.; children 9-12 from 2-3 p.m., and teens from 3-4 p.m. All materials will be supplied, however it can be messy; students should come in clothes that can get paint on them. Crafts will feature painting, bead creations, mosaics, foam art, crepe paper creations and others. Teen and adult volunteers are welcome; there is no charge to attend.

Thursday, Aug. 13
• The Mark Reed Foundation Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the hospital, 322 S. Birch St. The meeting is open to the public to learn about the mission and activities of the foundation.

Montesano
Sunday, Aug. 9
• Livin’ Harmony, a gospel quartet, will sing and speak at the United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Spruce and Church Street. Worship is from 9:50 to 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Monday, Aug. 10
• A formational meeting for Friends of Lake Sylvia State park and Schafer State Park begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 112 N. Main St. For more information, call Gregory Johnson at 249-0076 or Ranger Brian at 249-3621.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
• The Citizen Corps meets at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the Forestry Building, 310 W. Spruce St. A meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee follows at 10 a.m. the same day and in the same location. Both meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 249-3911.

Miscellaneous
• The Senior Citizen Lunch Program for Aug. 10-14 offers lunches by donation at noon. Visit www.monteseniorcenter.webs.com. The senior center is located at the Silvia Center, 120 W. Marcy Ave.
• The Senior Citizen Lunch Program for Aug. 10-14 will feature:
Monday: Tater Tot casserole, Jell-O salad, rolls and M&M cookies.
Tuesday: Cooks’ choice.
Wednesday: Chicken Caesar salad, cheese bread, fresh fruit and ice cream sundaes.
Thursday: Geppetto’s.
Friday: Cooks’ choice.
The cooks note that the menu is subject to change, due to their mood. Alternate meals are available with two days notice.
• The First Baptist Church has changed its worship schedule to 6:30 p.m. for its midweek service on Tuesdays and Sunday services will include prayer at 9 a.m., Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 303 W. Pioneer Ave. For more information, call 249-4401, or e-mail fbcmonte@reachone.com