Recurring events
Entertainment
• 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.
• GriefShare Meeting, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Montesano Church of God, 317 E. Spruce St. in Montesano.
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. (December-April)
• Bilingual Storytime. Thursdays, 4 – 4:30 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Both Spanish speakers and English speakers are encourage to attend. (December.)
• Play Group. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Montesano Timberland Library. Songs, For children birth to six. (December.)
• Family Storytime. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Montesano Timberland Library. Music, movement, and books for the whole family. All ages. (January-February.)
• Storytime Anytime. December through April 2017 at Oakville Timberland Library. Stop by anytime during open hours for a story.
Thursday, Dec. 15
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents creative play for children, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Friends of the Elma Timberland Library meets at 10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 16
Entertainment
• “The Wizard of Oz” see and sing movie performance, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College. All tickets are $5 and dressing as favorite characters is encouraged.
• The Driftwood Players present “The Language Archive” at 7:30 p.m. at the Driftwood Playhouse (Third and I streets, Aberdeen). Tickets are $15. For more information, call (360) 533-2659. Also on Saturday, Dec. 17. A matinee performance begins at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18.
Saturday, Dec. 17
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents Handmade Holiday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for all ages. Create holiday items.
Events
• Breakfast with St. Nicholas at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Aberdeeen (306 E. 3rd St.). Pancake breakfast, photo booth with St. Nick, live music, raffle and silent auction. $8 per adult, $5 per child, $5 per person for a family of four or more. Proceeds to benefit the Feed the Hungry program. For more information contact Cher, (360) 637-8563 ext. 117, (360) 500-7629, CherK@ccsww.org.
• Spoon, a free luncheon sponsored by Calvary Chapel, noon to 2 p.m. at 303 W. Pioneer Ave. in Montesano.
Entertainment
• Hoquiam’s 7th Street Theatre will show its last Christmas movie of the season. The Bishop’s Wife, a romantic comedy from 1947, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Also on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book discussion of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Bowers, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for adults.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents pixel art with perler beads, for teens anytime during open hours through Dec. 31.
Meetings
• The Grays Harbor Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. at the Pearsall Bulding public meeting room in Aberdeen, 2109 Sumner Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 21
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO Club, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for children grades 1-6.
Saturday, Dec. 24
At the libraries
• All Timberland libraries will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas.
Tuesday, Dec. 27
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library board meets at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31
• New Year’s Eve basket bingo at Elma High School at 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Elma VFW Post 1948. A potluck will be held. Bring a dish to pass or $5 for dinner. Proceeds to support veterans programs.
Monday, Jan. 2
At the libraries
• All Timberland libraries will be closed for New Year’s Day.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
At the libraries
• Friends of the McCleary Library meet at 11 a.m. to noon.
Monday, Jan. 16
At the libraries
• All Timberland libraries will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book discussion of “Bossypants” by Tina Fey, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for adults and teens.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO Club, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for children grades 1-6.
Thursday, Jan. 19
At the libraries
• Friends of the Elma Timberland Library meet at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21
Events
• Elma Winter Wine Festival, noon to 9 p.m. hosted by the Elma Chamber of Commerce. Wine tasting with wines from 20 Washington wineries, beer garden, food booths, live entertainment. Pre-sale tickets are $5; tickets at the door are $10. Packages including a keepsake glass and five tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
Tuesday, Jan. 24
At the libraries
• The Elma Timberland Library Board meets at 6 p.m.
