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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, Monday-Friday, June 19-30. Lunch noon-12:30 p.m. No service the week of July 3-7. Will resume Summer Lunch 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.
Thursday, July 13
Events
• Join the Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon designed for women of all ages. 11:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam. Mary Barlow will speak, “Hello! Are you there?” $14 all inclusive. Reservations and cancellations are essential. Call 533-4719 or 532-3129 for more information.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Angel Ocasio, Comedy Show, 2-3 p.m. for all ages. Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines physical comedy, magic, juggling, music and his unique style of comedy.
• 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.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Makey Makey for teens. Explore the depths of your curiosity, creativity and imagination with Makey Makey.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. for all ages. Music, movement and books for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Saturday, July 15
Events
• The 15th annual Montesano Historic Car Show will begin at 8 a.m. More than 200 street rods, muscle cars and antiques are expected to be on display. Swap meet, food and door prizes.
• The 5th annual Kids Summer Fest will be held at Fleet Park 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Obstacle courses, fun house, face painting, fire department drills and a Boy Scout monkey bridge.
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Big Builds, 1-2 p.m. for children. Explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills.
Tuesday, July 18
Events
• The American Red Cross is facing a potential blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now. A blood drive will be held in Montesano from 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Church of God, 317 E. Spruce Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Roominate, 1-5 p.m. for children. Drop-in to explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills. Discover coding with Ozobots, small robots you can program to race and dance.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Q-Ba-Maze, 2-4 p.m. for children. Explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Pixel Art, for teens. Come to the library any time during open hours and use Perler Beads to create pixel art.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Dash and Dot Robots, 2-4 p.m. for teens. Explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills.
Wednesday, July 19
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. for children 3 years-grade 3. Music, movement and books for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. for children 2 years-grade 3. Music, movement and books for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Eric Haines, Comedy Variety Show, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. Guitar-slinging comedian Eric Haines brings an act that is part rock concert, part comedy show and part twisted, bizarre circus.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Jeff Evans Magic Show, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. Jess Evans’ magic show celebrates the fun things that happen when you open a book.
Thursday, July 20
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Creature Teachers, Reptile Show, 2-3 p.m. for all ages. Creature Teachers brings an assortment of exotic animals to educate people on the wonders of nature and spark a passion for wildlife.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Ozobots for teens. Explore coding with Ozobots, small robots you can program to race and dance.
Friday, July 21
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. for all ages. Music, movement and books for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Saturday, July 22
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Hour of Code, 1-2 p.m. for grades 1-12. A one hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code. Bring your own device or use on of the library’s laptops.
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