Calendar, July 6

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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 6

Meetings

• Edward Jones financial advisor Brandon Klinger will host a monthly Coffee Club meeting at 11 a.m. at the Edward Jones Office located at 211 S. Main St. Suite 1A in Montesano.

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents Border Collies International, Performing Canine Team, 2-3 p.m. for all ages at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds. Witness a canine team of rescued border collie dogs perform world class tricks with Frisbees and more.

• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Border Collies International, Performing Canine Team, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. Witness a canine team of rescued border collie dogs perform world class tricks with Frisbees and more.

• Montesano Timberland Library presents 3Doodler for teens. Explore the depths of your curiosity, creativity and imagination with 3Doodler. Compact and easy to use, the 3Doodler extrudes heated plastic that cools almost instantly into a solid stable structure.

Friday, July 7

At the libraries

• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children.

• 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 8

At the libraries

• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Teens After Hours: Egg Drop, 5-6:30 p.m. for teens. Come take over the library after it closes. The library will provide the materials, participants will build something.

Events

• McCleary Bear Festival grand parade at noon at McCleary. Following the parade, bear stew will be served at Beerbower Park.

Monday, July 10

At the libraries

• Dr. Laurie Jo Moore, daughter of Drs. James A. Moore and Betty N. Davis of Montesano, will present a website she created to recognize and encourage appreciation of American veterans at the Montesano Timberland Library from 6-9 p.m. 70 copies of Moore’s book “The Secret Fire: When the Land of a Million Elephants Turned Red” will be available for free.

Tuesday, July 11

Events

• The I-5 Quarter Midget Club hosts the Quarter Midgets of America Dirt “Grands” Race from July 11-15 at the Grays Harbor Mini Raceway in Elma. Admission is free. For more information go to www.I-5QMC.com.

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Simple Machines, 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 Brain Flakes, 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.

Wednesday, July 12

Events

• 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.

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.

• Elma Timberland Library presents Bloxels, 3-5 p.m. for teens. Design your own video game using Bloxels. Bring your own smart phone, tablet or borrow one from the library. Snacks provided.

• 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 Ode, Musician and Author, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. In this music-filled, high-participation concert from children’s author and award-winning songwriter Eric Ode, Benjamin D. Dog zips across the globe in search of inspiration.

• Oakville Timberland Library presents Angel Ocasio, Comedy Show, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines physical comedy, mafic, juggling, music and his unique style of comedy.

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

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

• 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.