Aberdeen
Thursday, Sept. 24
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host dancing to the music of “Dukes of Swing,” from 7-9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1712 S. Boone St. There is no charge for dancing but dinner by reservation only will be served at 6 p.m. Steak dinner is $9 per person and chicken is $8 per person.
Saturday, Sept. 26
• Wal-Mart will sponsor a NOAA Weather Radio sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for local residents to be better prepared when winter weather arrives. Amateur radio operators will be on hand to program the radios for optimal reception. Grays Harbor Emergency Management representatives will also be available and will be passing out All Hazards Information.
Sunday, Sept. 27
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host a dance to the music of the “Country 4,” from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 200 W. Market St. Cost is $6 and includes refreshments.
• Yom Kippur observance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will resume at 10:30 a.m. the following day, Monday, Sept. 28, at Temple Beth Israel. Sandra Getter of Cocoa Beach, Fla. will lead the services. The church is located at Sumner and Martin Streets.
Thursday, Oct. 1
• The Grays Harbor Mental Health Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. in the small meeting room of the Pearsall Building, 2109 Sumner Ave. For special language, hearing or accessibility requests, call Margi two days in advance at 532-8665, ext. 278. Written material is available in alternate formats upon request.

Beaches
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4
• The 16th annual A Whale of a Quilt Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Boutiques, vendors, demos, door prizes and a quilt raffle will be offered. A quilt walk through town will also be featured. There is no cost for admission. Proceeds from the show will help support various projects including after school quilting, donations to the food bank and the area senior center.

Cosmopolis
Miscellaneous
• The city is looking for interested applicants to fill position #1 on the Cosmopolis City Council. Letters of interest can be sent to Mayor Raines, P.O. Box 2007, 1300 First Street, Cosmopolis, WA 98537. All letters must be received on or before 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.

Elma
Friday, Sept. 25
• The Elma High School Class of 1942-45 will host its 65th reunion at 6 p.m. at the Elma Eagles. The class of 1941 is also invited to join. Cost is $20 per person. For more information or to register, call Roger Landberg at (360) 482-3331.
Saturday, Sept. 26
• 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.
Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 3
• The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library will host a book and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. A large selection of books, videos and puzzles will be priced at bargain prices.
Miscellaneous
• The East County Food Bank will change its hours beginning in October to ease parking congestion in the area. The food bank will be open every Monday from 1-3:55 p.m. and every second Monday from 10:30-3:55 p.m. Commodities are given out on the second Monday; if you miss the day, commodities can be picked up the following Monday. Government regulations allow for only one pick-up of commodities; those who pick them up at more than one location are in violation of the regulation. The food bank also asks participants to bring their own bags and boxes. The food bank is located at 106 W. Main St., with the entrance located in the alley next to the senor center and across the alley from the library parking lot.

Elsewhere
Throughout September
• Anyone in Washington State who becomes a member of the Arbor Day Foundation during the month of September will receive 10 free live oak trees as part of the foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10, at the right time for planting. The 6-to-12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. New members will also receive “The Tree Book,” which includes information about tree planting and care. To become a member, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Live Oaks, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Sept. 30 or join online at www.arborday.org.

Grays Harbor Area
Saturday, Sept. 26
• The Mary M. Knight PTO will host its 60th annual Harvest Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Dinner will include roast beef or ham, baked potato, glazed carrots, salad bar, dinner roll and beverage along with a potluck dessert. Cost is $9.50 for adults and students in grades 7-12, and $8 for adults over 55 and for students up to 6th grade. A silent and live auction will also be featured. Proceeds will go to help FFA members with activities throughout the year. For more information, call Linda Black or Tim Schneider at the school, (360) 426-6767.

Grays Harbor College
Saturday, Sept. 26
• The Bishop Center will kick off the new season with Theatre Sports, an improv show traveling from Seattle’s Pike Place Market. The show, starting at 7:30 p.m., will feature comedy, improv, theatre and sports. The team of improvisers will create scenes based entirely on the audience’s suggestions, and will be scored by a panel of Harbor celebrity judges. Tickets are $5 each and are on sale at www.ghc.edu/bishop. A free improv workshop will also take place that afternoon before the show; those interested should call the college at (360) 538-4066.
Saturday, Oct. 3
• “Girls Night Out,” sponsored by the Grays Harbor Community Hospital Foundation, is set for 5-9 p.m. in the HUB. Guests will have the opportunity to start on their holiday gift list while shopping local vendors in one place. Beverages, light hors d’oevres and desserts will be available. Cost is $15 per person and will benefit the Foundation Breast Cancer fund. Tickets are available by calling the foundation’s office at 537-6197 or by e-mailing foundation@whnet.org. A limited number of tickets are also available at Oceana Spa, 501 Wishkah St. in Aberdeen.

G.H. County Fairgrounds
Saturday, Sept. 26
• Grays Harbor Rock Fest, sponsored by Staapline Records, is set for 3-11 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. at the Grays County Fairgrounds Pavilion. A free T-shirt will be included in the $15 ticket purchase. Bands that will play include Gebular, No Talent, Tsavo, Listen Louder, Not So Distance, Wil Russoul’s Tide Cow, Caparza, Rusty West, Rebel Skum and more. All ages are invited and food will also be available. A raffle will also be offered with 50 percent of the proceeds to be given to foster children in Grays Harbor, the voter registration table, confirmed attendance of political representative(s) and guest speakers. For more information, call (206) 497-6588 or e-mail nirvana711@hotmail.com.

Hoquiam
Tuesday, Oct. 6
• 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.

McCleary
Thursday, Sept. 24
• The Board of Commissioners of the Mark Reed Health Care District will meet at 6 p.m. at the McCleary Community Center, 726 W. Simpson Ave. The public is invited to this regular monthly board meeting.
• The McCleary School Board will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. at McCleary School to consider whether Parcel “B” of the “Green House” property at 605 S. Main St., which includes a house, is still needed for school use or is no longer required for school purposes, according to RCW 28A.335.120(1)(a). The board will take public comment. They will then take action at the regular meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Currently, the district plans to maintain ownership of Parcel “A,” lots 1 and 2, for future parking.
Throughout September
• The city’s water system will be flushed, weather permitting, throughout the month, to dislodge normal residue accumulations from inside the waterlines. The activity may cause some discoloration of the water, but will not present any health hazards. Five fire hydrants will be opened for short periods of time; residents should stay clear of the area and exercise added caution when driving by an open hydrant. Lower-than-normal water pressure may be experienced as the crew flushes the lines near your area. Once the system has been flushed in a residence’s immediate area, it is suggested that their own system be flushed by running water in the bathtub or outdoor spigot until the water runs clear. It is also recommended to be sure the water in the washing machine runs clear before doing laundry. For more information, call the city at 495-3667.
Thursday, Oct. 1
• McCleary School Board members and staff invite the community to a 100-year celebration at McCleary School. The open house, set for 5 to 7:30 p.m., will include a barbecue and viewing of the newly modernized school.

Montesano
Thursday, Sept. 24
• The Downtown Plan Steering Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall. CREÄ Affiliates, LLC will host a PowerPoint presentation on sustainable development goals.
Saturday, Sept. 26
• “Giddy Up and Give,” a scholarship auction and barbecue dinner for the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Association, will take place at 6 p.m. at Montesano City Hall. A no-host bar will be offered. Cost is $20 per person or $100 for a table of six. Tickets can be purchased at Aberdeen Office Equipment, Country Tyme Gifts or from any association member.
Sunday, Sept. 27
• The Montesano Booster Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the high school’s library. The booster club supports extracurricular teams and groups at the high school and invites all representatives from all sports and sub groups to attend.
Thursday, Oct. 1
• GriefShare recovery seminar and support group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday 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 “The Uniqueness of Grief Part 2.” The only cost for the series is $12 for the manual. For more information, call the church at 249-3242.
• A toddler group, offered by the Montesano School District, will be available to Montesano residents who have children that have special needs between the ages of 12 and 24 months. The program will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, at Simpson School. A parent must be in attendance with their child while participating in the program, and must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate and current immunizations before attending. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis; cost is $35 per quarter. To register, call student services at 249-2114.
Saturday, Oct. 3
• The annual Harvest Home Dinner hosted by the Montesano United Methodist Church, will take place from 4:30-7 p.m.; entrance is at the church’s Spruce Street entrance and disabled access is located on Church Street. The family-style dinner will be served in the church’s social hall. Tickets are $8 per adult and 40 cents per year of age for children under 10.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
• The Chronic Illness and Pain Support group, known as ChIPS, will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. downstairs at the W.H. Abel Memorial Timberland Library. The group is open to all who experience chronic illness or pain and their families and friends. There will be opportunities to give and receive help, as well as open discussion and speakers. There is no cost. A disabled-accessible entrance and parking are in back of the library. For more information, call Mary Lewis, a licensed mental health counselor, at 249-2332, Karen at 249-2600, Anne at 249-4258 or Terry at 249-4193.
• The Chehalis Valley Historical Society will meet at 4 p.m. at the museum building, 703 Pioneer Ave. The public is welcome. For more information, call 249-4950. The society is also looking for some help. Those interested in volunteering as tour guides or helping to catalog artifacts are asked to call Les Foss at 249-4950 or Randy Beerbower at 532-7510. Training is available.
Miscellaneous
• The Senior Citizen Lunch Program for Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 will feature:
Monday: Taco salad, ambrosia fruit salad and churros.
Tuesday: Chicken burgers, macaroni salad, applesauce and oatmeal raisin cookies.
Wednesday: Bean and ham soup, cheesebread, carrot and raisin salad and pudding.
Thursday: VFW will provide lunch.
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; visit www.monteseniorcenter.webs.com. The senior center is located at the Silvia Center, 120 W. Marcy Ave.

Oakville
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26
• The second annual Autumn in the Country festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cedarville Barn, 85 Lewis Rd. The festival will feature over 25 vendors and nurseries selling country collectibles, a pumpkin patch for children, a picture taking area and food from Camp Witt’s End. A draft horse and carriage from Olympia Carriage will be available on Saturday. For directions and a map, visit www.merchantcircle.com/business/Cedarville.Barn.360-273-5233.