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Recurring events
Entertainment
• Open pool table every Tuesday at the Elma Senior Center, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Events
• Elma Senior Center hosts pinochle every Friday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Meetings
• Al-Anon meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church (1296 Monte Elma Road, Elma). For more information, call (360) 482-8005.
• “The Most Excellent Way,” a faith-based recovery support meeting sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Montesano, meets every Monday, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., at The Center, (303 W. Pioneer Ave. in Montesano). For more information call (360) 249-2012 or email ged@ccmonte.com.
• GriefShare Meeting, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Montesano Church of God, 317 E. Spruce St. in Montesano.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meetings held every third Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen (420 N. Broadway St.). For information call Helen Morning Star, (360) 533-2277.
• The Grays Harbor ACLU meets the third Wednesday of every month for a potluck at 6 p.m. at Events on Emerson (212 4th St. in Hoquiam).
• Olympic Area Agency on Aging presents every third Thursday of the month Family Caregivers Support Group. 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church (1296 Monte Elma Rd. in Elma). For more information call (360) 538-2458.
• Elma-McCleary Youth Soccer Association presents sign ups for Fall Youth Recreation Soccer. Register at emysc.org or contact Registrar@emysc.org.
• Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Guild holds a monthly meeting the second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Elma., Discuss fiber arts of all kinds – crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, spinning and more. Bring a dish to pass. A potluck lunch will be held at noon. Open to the public.
Friday, Sept. 1
Events
• The American Red Cross and Sports Clips Haircuts present free hair cuts for those who donate blood or platelets with the American Red Cross Sept. 1-30. Participants will receive a coupon for a free hair cut via email. Coupon valid through Nov. 11, 2017. Donors urged to make an appointment at redcrossblood.org. The American Red Cross will be in Montesano Sept. 12, 1:30-7 p.m. at Assembly of God, 125 S. Sylvia St.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Tech Toys for Adults, 2-4 p.m. for adults. Play with a 3D pen, Makey Makey, Osmo and robots Dot and Dash. Results for adult Summer Reading and prizes.
Saturday, Sept. 2
Entertainment
• 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam presents “Rio Bravo (1959)” at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6.
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Saturday Matinees, 1-3 p.m. for all ages. Movies at the library on the big screen, popcorn will be provided. Bring a pillow and bottled water.
Monday, Sept. 4
At the libraries
• All Timberland Regional Libraries will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Libraries will resume regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Meetings
• Bible Study Outreach will resume classes, 9:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Elma. The hour and a half study will be in the Book of Colossians. Everyone Welcome. For questions call 360-249-4827.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Meetings
• Coffee Club will meet from 11 a.m.-noon at Edward Jones — Brandon Klinger’s Office, 211 S. Main St. Suite 1A, Montesano.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Events
• Our Community Credit Union presents a free community paper shredding event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Montesano (212 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite B) and Elma (306 S. 7th St.) branch locations. Safely destroy documents containing sensitive and personal information courtesy of LeMay, a professional document destruction service. Canned non-perishable food item donations are welcomed.
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Saturday Matinees, 1-3 p.m. for all ages. Movies at the library on the big screen, popcorn will be provided. Bring a pillow and bottled water.
Thursday, Sept. 14
At the libraries
• All Timberland Regional Libraries will be closed for staff training. Libraries will resume regular hours Friday, Sept. 15.
Saturday, Sept. 16
Entertainment
• Dance Club of Grays Harbor presents a dance to be held at the Hoquiam Elks, 624 K St. A free Salsa lesson will be offered from 7-8 p.m. and Casanova will be playing 8 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. $9 per person for members, $12 per person for non-members. Dance Club dues are $20 per person. Tuxedo raffle tickets are now on sale with the drawing to be held Oct. 21 and Grays Harbor College is now accepting registrations for Salsa dance classes beginning Oct. 4. Contact danceclubofgraysharbor@gmail.com for more information.
Events
• The 8th Annual Lake Sylvia Fall Festival will take place at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp pancake breakfast, Music in the Park, Kid’s games and races, artists’ market, food vendors, history talks, Boy Scout cooking demonstrations, kid’s nature art and a group paddle with kayaks at 2 p.m. Bring your own kayak or borrow one from the park at no cost on a first come first serve basis. For more information go to FOSLS.org.
