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Friday, Dec. 21
Events
• Gift exchange at the Elma Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23
At the libraries
• All Timberland Libraries will be closed December 23 and 25 for the Christmas Holiday. All libraries will resume regular hours on December 26.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 3-4 p.m., December 26 for adults and teens. Join in a discussion of “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. For more information call 360-495-3368.
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Events
• Birthday cake at lunch at the Elma Senior Center.
Thursday, Dec. 28
Events
• Bingo at 5 p.m. at the Elma Senior Center.
Friday, December 29
Events
• Drawing for senior parking lot at the Elma Senior Center.
Saturday, Dec. 30
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Saturday Matinees, 1-3 p.m. for all ages. Join each Saturday for movies on the big screen. Bring a pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call 360-495-3368 for information.
Sunday, Dec. 31
Events
• Hoquiam Elks Lodge #1082 will host a New Year’s Eve Membership Drive from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event is open to the public and will feature the band “Humtulips,” an appetizer buffet, champagne toast and more. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for couples and may be reserved by calling 360-532-0590.
Monday, Jan. 1
At the libraries
• All Timberland Libraries will be closed for the New Year holiday. Libraries will resume regular hours on January 2.
Events
• The annual First Day Hike will take place at Lake Sylvia State Park. Ranger Miles Wenzel will lead a two-mile hike along the loop around Lake Sylvia. There also will be a shorter stroll led by a volunteer from Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Park. Meet at the kitchen area at 12:45 p.m. and dress appropriately. Hot drinks and cookies after the hike. The event takes place during a state park free day so a Discover Pass is not needed. Call Ranger Miles Wenzel (360) 249-3621 or Stet Palmer (360) 789-9953 for more information.
Tuesday, Jan. 2
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents “Builders and Tinkerers,” 3-4 p.m., for grades 1-12. Take the library’s collection of technology tools and add lots of building bricks and craft materials. Come to the library to tweak, test, try out, create, build and program. For more information call (360) 495-3368.
Thursday, Jan. 4
Meetings
Monthly coffee club at the Montesano Edward Jones office of Brandon Klinger, 211 S. Main St., Suite 1A, 11 a.m.-noon.
Saturday, Jan. 6
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Saturday Matinee, 2-4 p.m., for all ages. Watch a new release at the library. Bring a pillow. Popcorn provided. Call 360-482-3737 for information.
• Saturday Matinee at the McCleary Timberland Library from 1-3 p.m. Call 360-495-3368 for information.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents “Maker Station Madness” for grades 1-6. All materials will be provided for this self-directed drop-in activity. For more information call 360-273-5305.
Entertainment
• Hank Williams Revisited performer Tim Hadler will appear at the Bishop Center at GHC at 7:30 p.m. All tickets $12. Age 12 and under free.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Crafternoon, 1-2 p.m., for adults. Enjoy an hour of art and craft projects. Call 360-495-3368 for information.
