Calendar, Aug. 3

A weekly calendar of local events.

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Recurring events

Entertainment

• A featured artist, duo or small group will perform at 9 p.m. every Thursday at Charlie’s Sports Bar in Montesano. To sign up as an artist, contact Wil Russoul, (360) 500-5334.

• 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.

• The Elma School District will sponsor Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be available at no cost to children 18 years and younger. Meals will be served at Elma Middle School. Lunch noon-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 10-Aug. 11.

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.

Friday, Aug. 4

Events

• The 9th Annual Heat on the Street Car and Motorcycle Show in Elma kicks offs with a cruise-in from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Main Street Show begins Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration fee is $15.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Events

• A Walk in the Woods with Montesano city forester Loren Hiner at Lake Sylvia State Park at 9:30 a.m. Meet by the swimming beach.

• South Beach Arts Association presents a two-day Mosaic class taught by Jorja Halprin, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and again at the same times Aug. 6. at the SBAA Gallery, 800 Montesano St., Westport. The cost is $30 and all materials are included. Contact 360-875-5117 for questions and registration.

• South Beach Arts Association presents a Bubble Printing mini-class in the tent outside That Summer Gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the SBAA Gallery, 800 Montesano St., Westport.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

At the libraries

• McCleary Timberland Library presents Wonderworks Dot and Dash, 2-4 p.m. for children. Explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Events

• Grays Harbor County Fair at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma starts its five-day festivities at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. See story for more details.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Events

• Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connection presents Harbor Talents luncheon at 11:30 a.m. designed for women of all ages. Brenda Peterson will speak, “From Darkness to a Life of Hope.” Reservations and cancellations are essential. Call 533-4719 or 532-3129.

At the Libraries

• McCleary Timberland Library presents Teen Night, 6-7 p.m. for teens. Join the library for fun, food and activities. Get involved or just hang out.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Events

• North River Reunion will be held at the North River Grange Hall in Brooklyn. Doors open at 10 a.m. and there will be a potluck lunch at noon.

Meetings

• Grays Harbor Genealogical Society will hold their August meeting and annual potluck picnic at noon. The meeting will be held at Bonnie and Stan Johannes’ home at 95 Valley Road in Hoquiam. For more information call (360) 532-2985.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• McCleary Timberland Library presents WonderWorks Code-a-pillar, 2-4 p.m. for children. Explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Events

• A Walk in the Woods with Montesano city forester Loren Hiner at Lake Sylvia State Park at 9:30 a.m. Meet by the swimming beach.

Friday, Aug. 18

Events

• Montesano citywide garage sale

Wednesday, Aug. 23

• A Walk in the Woods with Montesano city forester Loren Hiner at Lake Sylvia State Park at 6:30 p.m. Meet by the swimming beach.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

• Bike ride through the woods with Montesano city forester Loren Hiner at Lake Sylvia State Park at 6:30 p.m. Meet by the swimming beach.

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