Calendar, Jan. 12

A weekly calendar of local events

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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.

• 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.

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)

• 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. Through April 2017 at Oakville Timberland Library. Stop by anytime during open hours for a story.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Entertainment

• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will participate at the ENF Benefit Dinner and Dance at 5 p.m. at Aberdeen Elks. Music by King Bros.

Meetings

• Grays Harbor/Pacific County Pomona Grange will meet at 10 a.m. at Satsop Grange (401 Market St.). Noon potluck to follow. For more information call (360) 249-5350.

• Grays Harbor Geneological society will meet at 10 a.m. at the Hoquiam Timberland Library. For more information call (360) 532-2985. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Entertainment

• The Dance Club of Grays Harbor will hold a dance at Aberdeen Elks, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Music by 593 Singers.

Events

• Free State Park Day. Day use of any state park is allowed without a Discover Pass.

Monday, Jan. 16

At the libraries

• All Timberland libraries will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day.

Events

• Free State Park Day. Day use of any state park is allowed without a Discover Pass.

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.

Meeting

• Grays Harbor Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. in the Pearsall Building public meeting room (2109 Sumner Ave. in Aberdeen).

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Meetings

• Summit Pacific Medical Center will host a town hall meeting to discuss its plans for a proposed Wellness Center, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Summit Pacific Medical Center’s Kelsey Conference Room.

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. 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.

Entertainment

• Dance Club of Grays Harbor will hold a waltz lesson 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at Hoquiam Masonic Hall (724 K St.). A dance will follow, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $9 for members, $12 for guests. Singles welcome. Mixers, refreshments, demos and silent auction.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

At the libraries

• The Elma Timberland Library Board meets at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26

Entertainment

• Dukes of Swing, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aberdeen Elks.