Aberdeen
Sunday, Nov. 15
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host “593 Singers Dance Party” from 1-5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1712 S. Boone St. Arlene Hoiland will teach a dance lesson from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Dancing will take place from 2-5 p.m. For more information on the lesson, call (360) 532-2211.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
• The Washington Coast Sustainable Salmon Partnership will have its regular monthly meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the offices of the Port of Grays Harbor, 111 S. Wooding. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Dana Dietz at (360) 289-2499.
Sunday, Nov. 22
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host a dance party with music by the Country 4 from 1:30-4:30 pm. at the Eagles Lodge, 200 W. Market St. Cost is $6 per person and includes refreshments.

Beaches
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 13-15
• “Sweeten a Child’s Life,” the Grayland Children’s Hospital Guild’s annual artisan show, will take place from 2-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tokeland Hotel. Local and regional vendors will offer artwork and crafts. There will also be several raffle items; winners will receive them Sunday afternoon. The hotel will also serve meals. All profits will go to support uncompensated care of patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital. For more information, call Elenore at (360) 267-7872.
Saturday, Nov. 14
•James Clarkson, UFO investigator, will present a report of his examination of the Elk River UFO crash retrieval incident of 1979, along with highlights from the seventh annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference at 1 p.m. at Westport Timberland Library, 101 E. Harms Ave. Clarkson has completed ongoing and specialized training from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission in criminal investigation and police operations. He retired from the Aberdeen Police Department after 20 years.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
• An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss will meet from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Ocean Shores United Methodist Church, 557 Point Brown Ave. NW. There is no cost. For more information, call group facilitator Pastor Alice Hedges at (360) 289-0201.
Saturday, Nov. 21
• A wreath-making class will be taught by Sherrie Rust and Jaymie Towle from noon to 3 p.m. at Westport Winery. Cost is $55 and will include a hearty lunch and all wreath-making supplies. Students will have the choice of making grape vine, artificial evergreen or fresh evergreen wreaths. Students should bring any extra embellishments and scissors. Space is limited, and reservations are required; call the winery at 648-2224.

Elma
Saturday, Nov. 14
• 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.
Thursday, Nov. 19
• The Mark Reed Health Care District commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Microtel Inn due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The agenda includes a hearing on the proposed budget for 2010.
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21
• The Elma Grange will host a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be served, and the money from the table rentals and lunch sales will be used for a scholarship for a student graduating from Elma High School this year.

Grays Harbor Area
Saturday, Nov. 14
• A community salmon bake will be offered at 1 p.m. at Schafer State Park. Guests are invited to sit around the fire in the community hall while salmon and hot beverages are served. Author Sue Schafer will be on hand, and information on volunteering and planning for next year will be available. Reservations are required. Guests are asked to bring a small side dish or dessert. For more information, or to RSVP, call Stet Palmer at (360) 789-9953 e-mail info@TheSchaferStateParkTeam.org or visit www.TheSchaferStateParkTeam.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide opportunities for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also caring for someone with dementia. Recognizing that some rural caregivers find it challenging to attend traditional support groups, the association has a telephone support group that offers the benefits of a face-to-face group without the need to leave home. The toll-free teleconference will be available from 7:30 to 9 p.m., facilitated by registered nurse Barbara Bridges. Those interested in participating or who would like more information can contact Linda Whiteside at (800) 848-7097 or linda.whiteside@alz.org.

G.H. County Fairgrounds
Thursday, Nov. 12
• The Grays Harbor County Fair Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WSU Extension office.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
• WSU Extension will host a food handler class from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. Students should arrive 15-20 minutes early to register and bring a driver’s license or picture ID and a current, valid Washington State food handler card if owned. Cost of the class is $10, payable by cash or check. For more information, call Sue at the extension office at (360) 482-2934.

Hoquiam
Saturday, Nov. 14
• The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. in the meeting room at the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Margaret Tingwell will present a program on Women of the Civil War. For more information, call 532-6611.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
• Families Against Methamphetamines will sponsor a support group for families and friends of addicts from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Harbor Assembly of God, 716 M St., in the fellowship hall around the back of the church. Organizers say that participants will be able to share with others, become educated and receive encouragement. For more information, call Sue at 533-2619.
Friday, Nov. 20
• The Grays Harbor Art Guild invites everyone to “The Harbor Poetry Project” from 7-9 p.m. at The Six Rivers Gallery, located behind Levee Lumber. The event is free; guests need to bring their own chairs. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Lori Maki at 532-7767.
Saturday, Nov. 21
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host a 1940s swing dance party from 7-11 p.m. at the Hoquiam Masonic Hall, corner of Eighth and K streets. Music will be provided by The Musicman DJ Charlie Baer. Arlene Hoiland will teach a free swing dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. General dancing, mixers, demos, refreshments and raffle prizes will be featured from 8-11 p.m. Cost is $6 per member and $10 per guest. Singles are welcome.

Montesano
Thursday, Nov. 12
• GriefShare recovery seminar and support group will meet at 6:30 at the Church of God, 317 E. Spruce St. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. The topic to be discussed will be “Surviving the Holidays.” A potluck will be included. Guests will also receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. For more information, call the church at 249-3242 from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday, or e-mail goodnews@mchog.org.
Friday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 15
• The Montesano High School Drama Club will host three one-acts comedies: “Attack of the Giant Exes,” “Night of the Livid Dad” and “Not-So-Grimm Tales,” at 7 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the commons at the high school. More than 25 students from grades 7-12 will perform this student directed show. Cost is $5 per person.
Saturday, Nov. 14
• The Grays Harbor/Pacific County Pomona Grange will meet at 10 a.m. at the Wynooche Valley Grange. A potluck will follow at noon. The community service collection items will be books. All members are invited. For more information, call Sharon Gerard at 249-5350.
• Moms In Touch International will host a worldwide day of prayer for children and schools from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Montesano Presbyterian Church, 201 McBryde Ave. E. To register, visit www.MomsInTouch.org or register at the door. For more information, call Emily Meier at (360) 249-4224. Moms In Touch is an interdenominational Christian women’s ministry.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
• The Grays Harbor County Civil Service Commission will meet at 5 p.m. in room 211 of the Forestry Building, 310 W. Spruce.
Thursday, Nov. 19
• The Montesano High School Class of 1970 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the W.H. Abel Memorial Timberland Library to plan their reunion. Use the back door for entrance. For more information, call Sharon Gerard at 249-5350.
• A second planning workshop that will lead to land use plans for Lake Sylvia and Schafer state parks will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main St. The workshop will follow up on comments from park visitors and community members from the first stage of the process.
• A chili feed is planned before the State Parks planning workshop from 5-6 p.m. at the kitchen at Lake Sylvia State Park. Cost is $5.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group will host a free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church’s Schafer Hall, 401 E. Spruce Ave. Call group facilitators Mary Fran Lewis or Janine Stone at (360) 249-4259; please leave a message.
• Montesano High School alumni from 1950s and early 1960s will have their monthly social at 1 p.m. at Gepetto’s Restaurant, 126 E. Pioneer Ave. The gatherings on the third Thursday of each month include visiting, laughing and sharing stories about growing up in a small town during that time. Alumni are welcome to share pictures from the 1950s. Visit www.bulldogtimes.com for alumni news and photos.
Thursday, Nov. 26
• Everyone is invited to the “Feast For Friends” at the Montesano Community Center, 120 W. Marcy. Seating is limited to the first 180 people; doors will open at 2 p.m., and dinner will be served at 3 p.m. There is no cost to attend; turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert and beverages will be provided. If attending, please bring an appetizer, salad or side dish. Also offered will be games, football and music. To sign up, call the center at 249-4900 or call Donna at 249-5181, Louie at 249-1933 or Chris at 249-8059.
Miscellaneous
• The Senior Citizen Lunch Program for Nov. 16-20 will feature:
Monday: Sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, peaches and ice cream.
Tuesday: Donna’s Chicken, rice pilaf, green beans and applesauce bars.
Wednesday: Hamburgers, French fries, Jell-O salad and chocolate chip cookies.
Thursday: Gepetto’s will provide lunch.
Friday: Cooks’ choice.
The cooks note that the menu is subject to change, due to their mood. Visit www.monteseniorcenter.webs.com for more information. The senior center is located at the Silvia Center, 120 W. Marcy Ave.

Satsop
Thursday, Nov. 19
• “Saving Lives and Celebrating More Birthdays,” the kickoff for the Relay For Life of East Grays Harbor will take place at 6 p.m. at the Satsop School. Registration is $100 per team, but those that register at the kickoff will receive a $25 discount. Those who are not affiliated with a team will have the opportunity to be matched with a team.

Elsewhere
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14
• A gift, food and craft show, Crazy About the Holidays, will feature two full-grown live reindeer. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days inside the big blue pavilion at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 2555 N. National Ave. in Chehalis. The show will feature 75 vendor displays including holiday decorations, arts and crafts, gourmet foods, fine art, jewelry and antiques. Lunch and snacks will be served all day. Parking and admission is free. There is no charge to see the reindeer. For more information, call (360) 740-1495 or visit www.southwestwashingtonfair.net.
Miscellaneous
• Free eye screenings are being offered through Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hands On Children’s Museum. No admission or membership is required. For dates and times, call the museum at (360) 956-0818.