Calendar, June 22

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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.

Friday, June 16

Entertainment

• Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Kim Archer at 9 p.m. and again on June 17 at the same time.

Saturday, June 17

Events

• Annual Bill Brookshire Memorial Bike Rodeo hosted by the Montesano Police Department 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Montesano High School back parking lot. Bike checks by Montesano Fire Department, helmets for those who need them and food by Kiwanis Club.

• Join the RARE Riding Club of Pacific County on Saturday, June 17, for a Poker Run benefitting the Harbor Association of Volunteers for Animals (HAVA). The run will start in Chinook at the Columbia River Roadhouse, 782 Hwy 101. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with kickstands up at 11 a.m. Poker hands are $10 each. All vehicles are welcome. For more information call Cindy at (360) 972-0880.

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents Bike Rodeo from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children. Bring your bicycle to the library to learn about bicycle safety and maintenance, and do some fun bicycle activities.

Tuesday, June 20

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Ozobots, from 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 Builder Boxes, 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.

Meetings

• The Grays Harbor Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Pearsall Building public meeting room, 2109 Sumner Ave. in Aberdeen. Call Julie Burnett at (360) 500-4050 two days in advance if you need to make special language, hearing, or accessibility requests. Written material is available.

Wednesday, June 21

At the libraries

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.

• The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will have a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Tumwater Timberland Library. The public is encouraged to attend.

• 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.

• Montesano Timberland Library presents WonderWorks Building, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children. Explore activities that build math, science and creative thinking skills.

Thursday, June 22

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents Hour of Code, 2-3:30 p.m. for grades 1-12. Learn to code in this one hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code. Bring your own device or use one of the library’s laptops.

• McCleary Timberland Library presents Creature Teachers: Reptile Show, 2-3 p.m. for all ages. Creature Teacher brings an assortment of exotic animals to educate people on the wonders of nature and spark a passion for wildlife.

• Montesano Timberland Library presents Pixel Art, for teens. Come any time during open hours and use Perler Beads to create pixel art.

Friday, June 23

Events

• Elma citywide garage sale days. Also on June 24. Pick up maps at Elma Visitors Station (at Main and Third streets), Elma City Hall and businesses throughout the city. Maps ready on June 22 in the afternoon.

Entertainment

• Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Triple Threat Band at 9 p.m. and again on June 24 at the same time.

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, June 24

Events

• Elma High School Football Cheer Boosters will host Cheer for Summer, a vendor and craft event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elma High School Commons.

Elma police and fire departments will host a safety fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Elma police station (124 N. 3rd St.). Dunk an officer, free bike raffle, meet McGruff the crime dog and Spraky the fire dog, and a free “pig in a blanket” (hot dog).

Tuesday, June 27

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: LEGO Mindstorm, 1-5 p.m. for children. Come 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 PageTurners Book Discussion, 2-3 p.m. for adults and teens. Join in a discussion of “The Nest” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney.

• McCleary Timberland Library presents WonderWorks: Lego Build, 2-4 p.m. for children. Explore activities that build math, science and creating thinking skills.

• Montesano Timberland Library presents Bloxels, for teens. Come any time during open hours and design your own video game using Bloxels. Bring your own smart phone, tablet or borrow one from the library.

Wednesday, June 28

Events

• 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.

• McCleary United Methodist Church (426 3rd St.) will host a traditional Mexican dinner 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Cost is $9 for plate or $5 for a half plate. Two enchiladas, two tacos, refried beans, Spanish rice, beverage and pinapple cake for dessert. Can order to go, (360) 495-3841.

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents Pixel Art, 3-5 p.m. for teens. Come and use Perler Beads to create pixel art. Food will be 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 Creature Teachers: Reptile Show, 10:30-11:30 a.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.

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