Aberdeen
Thursday, Dec. 31
• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will host a formal dance to music by the Dukes of Swing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1712 S. Boone St. Snacks will be served throughout the evening with a champagne toast at midnight and a breakfast buffet at 12:15 a.m. Cost is $30 at the door.
Thursday, Jan. 7
• The Grays Harbor Mental Health Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. in the Pearsall Building small meeting room, 2109 Sumner Ave. Call Margi two days in advance at 532-8665, ext. 278, if special language, hearing or accessibility assistance will be needed. Written material is also available in alternate formats upon request.
Friday, Jan. 8
• The Aberdeen Timberland Library will host Rainy Day Reading Reviews, Volume 14 from January to February. Judy Pilder will review “A Gate at the Stairs” by Lorrie Moore at 10:30 a.m. in the Rosalie Spellman meeting room. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
Thursday, Jan. 14
• “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” a luncheon and program for women of all ages, will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Rotary Log Pavilion. The program will feature John Larson of the Polson Museum, music by Roberta Cleland and Lois Peterson, and guest speaker, Cheryl Best of Vancouver, Wash., will speak on “Second Chances, Pressing the Reset Button.” Cost is $12 — all-inclusive; reservations and cancelations are necessary. For reservations, call Jeanette at 532-7998 or Linda at 532-3129.Complimentary daycare will be provided for ages 1-12 by reservation only. The program is sponsored by Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries. For more information, visit www.ghchristianwomensconnection.com.

Beaches
Thursday, Dec. 31
• The Elks Lodge in Ocean Shores will host a New Year’s Eve party for its members and guests at 5:30 p.m. A variety of hors d’oeuvres will be offered. Music will be by the Mobile Dance Unit with DJ Chris. Champagne will be offered at midnight. Cost is $30 per person; purchase tickets at the office or in the lounge. There is no reserved seating; call (360) 289-2581.
Saturday, Jan. 9
• Westport Winery will host its second annual Harbor Bridal Show from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2-4 p.m. The show will feature Paula Rudberg-Lowe, editor of South Sound Event and Wedding Magazine, Suzie’s Cakes with samples and suggestions for wedding cakes, Journey Travel with suggestions for honeymoon destinations and more. Pre-registration is required, and because space is limited, children are not invited. For more information, call the winery at (360) 648-2224.

Elma
Sunday, Jan. 3
• The Elma Boy Scout troop will pick up trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trees may also be dropped off at the middle school parking lot. For pickup, call Alvin at 482-2786 or Melanie at 861-8005 with your address. Donations will be accepted.

G.H. County Fairgrounds
Saturday, Jan. 23
• The Elma Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its third annual Grays Harbor Wine and Seafood Festival from noon to 9 p.m. in the Pavilion. The festival will feature wine tasting, wine sales, food booths, gift and merchandise booths and live entertainment throughout the day. There will be free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.elmachamber.org, e-mail info@elmachamber.org or call the chamber at (360) 482-3055.

Hoquiam
Tuesday, Jan. 5
• 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.

Montesano
Wednesday, Jan. 6
• 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, 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.
Friday, Jan. 8
• A free Child Find Developmental Screening will be offered by the Montesano School District to parents of children ages birth to 5 residing in the school district, and who have concerns about their child’s development. Organizers say the screening may help identify potential problems that may affect the child’s success in school. Appointments are required; call 249-2114 for more information and/or to schedule an appointment.
Friday, Jan. 15
• The Montesano Moose Lodge will host a teen dance for those in sixth to ninth grade from 8-11 p.m. The fundraiser will help Austin Kugan, a Montesano student to join the People to People World Leadership Forum this June in Washington, D.C. Music will be provided by a DJ, and pop, bottled water and chips will be available for $1 each.
Miscellaneous
• The Senior Citizen Lunch Program for Jan. 4-8 will feature:
Monday: Pepperoni pizza, green salad, fruit and brownies.
Tuesday: Chicken burgers, pasta salad, applesauce and oatmeal raisin cookies.
Wednesday: Broccoli and cheese soup, rolls, cottage cheese and fruit, and dessert.
Thursday: V.F.W. 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.
Monday, Feb. 8
• Life Line Screening for strokes and osteoporosis will be offered at the Moose Lodge at 9 a.m. Organizers say that strokes are the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability; 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke preventative ultrasound screenings can help avoid a stroke and that the screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient. Screening packages start at $139 and take about 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Elsewhere
Thursday, Dec. 31
• A formal New Year’s Eve ball is planned for 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. N.W. in Olympia. The alcohol-free event will feature music by the Johnny Lewis Band. Appetizers and a dessert potluck with a contest and prizes will be offered. Sparkling cider will be served at midnight. For more information, call (360) 561-4872 or e-mail tunafishers2003@yahoo.com.
Friday, Jan. 29
• Port Townsend author Mike O’Connor will read and sign his book “Unnecessary Talking: The Montesano Stories” at 7 p.m. at the Elliot Bay Bookstore in Seattle, 101 S. Main St. The book is set in the 1950s and features his boyhood stories and memories.