Aberdeen
Saturday, Nov. 21
• Artist Ken Hurley will be at a reception in his honor from noon to 4 p.m. at Clyde & Sylvia’s Frames-N-Things, 113 E. Wishkah St. Hurley will demonstrate his talents, and one of his original pieces of art will be given to the winner of the prize drawing.
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 Hall, 200 W. Market St. Cost is $6 per person and includes refreshments.
Thursday, Dec. 10
• “Sounds of Christmas,” a luncheon and program for women of all ages, will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Rotary Log Pavilion. The Goldenaires of Weatherwax High School, directed by Pat Wilhelms, will be featured. Lois Williams of Lacey will speak about keepsakes. Reservations and cancellations are required; call Jeanette at 532-7998 or Linda at 532-3129. Complimentary daycare will also be provided by reservation for ages 1-12.

Beaches
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.
Sunday, Nov. 22
• A culinary class on chocolate confections will be taught by Kim Roberts, co-owner of Westport Winery, from 3-5 p.m. at the winery. Reservations are required; cost is $30 per person and $25 per wine club member. For more information or to make reservations, call the winery at 648-2224.
Saturday, Nov. 28
• The Marina Merchants of Westport will sponsor Holiday Happenings in Westport. The event will kick off with a scavenger hunt; first prize will be a seahorse metal sculpture with a value of $250, donated from Art at the Dock. There are about 20 merchants participating in the scavenger hunt, and all have donated prizes of at least $25. To participate in the hunt, pick up a map at McCausland Hall in the Maritime Museum after 11 a.m. and return it by 4:30 p.m.; prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m. A cookie walk is also planned from 2-4 p.m. at McCausland Hall. Caroling by local musicians will begin at 4 p.m. on the front porch at the museum. Shortly after the scavenger hunt prizes are awarded, a brief tree-lighting ceremony by the Westport mayor will take place in the gazebo, followed by more music from the barbershop quartet, In Faith.
• 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
Thursday, Nov. 19
• Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 commissioners will have a special meeting at 6 p.m., due to Thanksgiving, in the convention center at Microtel Inn. 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.
Sunday, Nov. 22
• Elma Eagles No. 1440 will host a free Thanksgiving dinner, open to the East County public, from 1 to 3 p.m. at their building at 404 W. Young St. The event is being co-sponsored by the Elma Aerie, the Elma Eagle Riders, Aerie Past Presidents, Auxiliary and the Elma-McCleary Lions Club. For more information, call 482-2221.

Grays Harbor College
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 19-22
• “Hamlet in the House,” performed by the Grays Harbor College Theatre Arts Department, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Sunday will feature a matinee at 2 p.m. The play was written by playwrights Lynne Lerych and her son, Bysshe, and is a comedic twist on the conclusion to Shakespeare’s classic drama. Tickets are $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students and are available online at www.ghc.edu/BISHOP/ or by calling (360) 538-4066.
Monday, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 9
• Auditions for the musical production of “42nd Street” are planned for 7 p.m. Monday and for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Bishop Center. The classic Broadway musical tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a star-struck chorus girl in the mid-1930s looking for her big break into stardom. Performances are scheduled for early March. For more information, call Brad Duffy at (360) 538-4172 or e-mail bduffy@ghc.edu.

G.H. County Fairgrounds
Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 21-22
• Country Christmas Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The bazaar will feature handcrafted items.

Hoquiam
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 members and $10 guests. Singles are welcome.
Saturday, Dec. 12
• The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society will have its annual Christmas potluck at 10 a.m. at the Hoquiam Timberland Library. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Pam Hagedorn at 532-6611.

McCleary
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 27-28
• Dan Whyms and Rock Island Line will perform a benefit concert at 9 p.m. at Rounders. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the reward fund or the search center to find Lindsey Baum, missing for five months. Cover charge is $5. Dinner will be served from 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13
• The McCleary Museum will host a holiday open house from 1-3 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to make a Christmas ornament to take home. Christmas caroling, hot cider and cookies will also be offered. The museum will also sell its 2010 calendar. It is located at 514 S. Second St. For more information, call Tammy at (360) 495-3477 or Elsie at (360) 495-3695.

Montesano
Thursday, Nov. 19
• The Montesano High School Class of 1970 will meet to plan their reunion at 6:30 p.m. at the W.H. Abel Memorial Timberland Library. 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. For information, call group facilitators Mary Fran Lewis or Janine Stone at (360) 249-4259; please leave a message.
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. 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 Donna at 249-5181, Louie at 249-1933 or Chris at 249-8059.
Miscellaneous
• Girl Scout Troop 40317 of Montesano is collecting new and like-new clothing and books for elementary age children. The items will be distributed to students of Montesano schools from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Montesano Church of God. For more information or to arrange for a pickup of donations, call 249-2286.
• The Senior Citizen Lunch Program for Nov. 23-27 will feature:
Monday: Macaroni and cheese with ham, green salad, applesauce and snickerdoodles. Live music will be featured.
Tuesday: Cooks’ choice. The event is Trivia Tuesday.
Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and birthday cake. Eva Carter’s 99th birthday will be celebrated.
Thursday: The senior lunch program will be closed, but the Friends Dinner will be served at 3 p.m.; reservations are required.
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 one.

Elsewhere
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11-13
• “An Old Fashioned Christmas” will be showing at the Historic Fox Theatre in Centralia on Friday, Dec. 11. Tales and songs for the whole family will be offered. Tickets are $15 each; all proceeds will go towards the theater’s restorations. The Dickens Of A Christmas Home Tour will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, in Centralia. Tickets are $12 if bought in advance or $15 the day of the event. “Victorian Tea” will be presented by the Visiting Nurses Foundation from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at The Tea Cup, 204 N. Tower, in Centralia. The Victorian high tea is part of the Dickens of A Christmas weekend in downtown Centralia. Reservations must be made by Dec. 10 by calling (360) 623-1560 or 807-1717. Tickets are $25. A VIP ticket package is available to all three events for $50, and all tickets can be purchased at Visiting Nurses Thrift Shop, 222 S. Pearl St., Centralia.
Miscellaneous
• Free eye screenings are being offered through Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia. No admission or membership is required. For dates and times, call the museum at (360) 956-0818.