Recurring events
Entertainment
• Stone Soup Artists songwriters workshop. Open to all local songwriters. Third Thursdays beginning Oct. 20, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Montesano Community Center. Featured songwriter presentation, group discussions and select individual work.
• Stone Soup Artists open mic, every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at Organics 101 Market in Montesano (316 S. Main St.). Unplugged acoustic originals.
• 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.
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.
At the libraries
• Family Storytime. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Music, movement, and books for the whole family. All ages.
• Bilingual Storytime. Thursdays, 4 – 4:30 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Both Spanish speakers and English speakers are encourage to attend.
Thursday, Oct. 20
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents sing, sign and storytime,1 p.m. to 2 p.m., for children up to 6 years old. For more information, call (360) 273-5305.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents creative play, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for children. For more information, call (360) 273-5305.
Events
• The Great Washington ShakeOut at 10:20 a.m. Earthquake drills and tsunami siren tests in the world’s largest earthquake drill. Register at www.shakeout.org/washington.
• The McCleary United Methodist Church (Third and Oak streets) presents a Fall Dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $8 per person. On the menu: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, homemade applesauce, veggies, dessert and beverage.
Friday, Oct. 21
Montesano Community Education
• Meditation for those who think they can’t meditate at 1:30 p.m. at the Montesano Timberland Library.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Events
• Elma VFW Auxiliary presents Holiday Bingo, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Elma Grange (401 W. Waldrip Street). Everyone welcome, ages 5 and up. Bake sale and snack bar. Proceeds go toward assisting Christmas families.
• Matlock Grange 357 will host a hunters breakfast, 5 a.m. to noon. Also on Sunday, Oct. 23.
• Elma Senior Center will host an open house with police department staff and first responders, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
• Olympic View Grange (466 Old Monte Brady Road, Brady) hosts a Lazy Man cakewalk, at 7 p.m. Five dollars per person to play for many homemade items as prizes. For more information, call (360) 249-5350.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Ozobots — robots for kids, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for grades 1 to 6.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents book discussion of “The Boys in the Boat,” 11 a.m. to noon, for adults.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Spooky Art, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for children.
Monday, Oct. 24
Meetings
• Grays Harbor LEOFF1 Board will meet on the 24th rather than its regularly scheduled date.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
At the libraries
• Friends of the Library board meeting at Montesano Timberland Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents a Trip to Mongolia by Jan Strong, 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Ozobots — robots for kids, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for grades 1 to 6.
• Timberland Regional Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m., at the Salkum Timberland Library (2480 US Highway 12, Salkum).
Thursday, Oct. 27
Entertainment
• Movie night at Elma Senior Center. Snacks provided. Begins at 5:30 p.m.
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Gardening in the 1930s by Mary Shane, 6 p.m.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents book discussion of “The Boys in the Boat,” 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for adults.
Saturday, Oct. 29
At the libraries
• Elma, McCleary, Montesano and Oakville Timberland Libraries present “Murder in the Library: A Life-Sized Clue Mystery,” 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for teens, at the Elma Timberland Library.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents “The Boys of ‘36” documentary movie, 11 a.m. to noon, for teens and adults.
Monday, Oct. 31
Events
• Elma Chamber of Commerce and downtown businesses present the 18th annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Montesano’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Look for a sign in the windows of participating businesses.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
• Montesano Fire Department hosts an open house (310 E Pioneer Ave.), 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Includes tours, hot dogs, soda, fire safety information and emergency vehicles on display. For more information, call MFD at (360) 249-4851.
Thursday, Nov. 3
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Mongolia Travels by Jan Strong, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults and teens.
Friday, Nov. 4
Entertainment
• Musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and $6 for children ages 12 and under. Also on Saturday, Nov. 5. Matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents a book sale, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
At the libraries
• Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library meet 11 a.m. to noon.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Ozobots — robots for kids, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for grades 1 to 6.
Friday, Nov. 11
Entertainment
• Musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and $6 for children ages 12 and under. Also on Saturday, Nov. 12. Matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Events
• Montesano Chamber of Commerce honors the local agricultural community at the annual Farm City Dinner, with social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner following at 6 p.m. Event includes dinner, live music and recognition awards. Sponsor a farm family with a $40 donation. Tickets are $20 per person.
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents “Sentimental Journey: Songs and Stories from WWII”, 11 a.m. to noon, for all ages.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults and teens.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO club, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for grades 1-6.
Thursday, Nov. 17
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “Birds of Prey: A J.P. Beaumont Detective Mystery” by J.A. Jance, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for adults.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents creative play for children, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Entertainment
• Grays Harbor Symphony presents Czech Masters at 7 p.m. at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College. The symphony performs works by Czech composers including Dvorak, Smetana, Husa and Stamitz. Tickets are $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and free for children ages 12 and under with paid adult admission.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
At the libraries
• Friends of the Library board meeting at Montesano Timberland Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Margaret Downey Award, 12 p.m.
