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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.
Thursday, Jan. 19
At the libraries
• Friends of the Elma Timberland Library meet at 10 a.m.
Meetings
• A final community design meeting for the proposed Gateway Center will be held from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen (1401 Sargent Blvd.).
Friday, Jan. 20
Events
• Kyle Imler will be sworn in as Grays Harbor County District Court judge at 3:30 p.m. at Superior Court in Montesano. A reception will be held in the law library at the courthouse following the ceremony. The public is invited.
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.
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.
Meetings
• Grays Harbor Emergency Management will host a personal preparedness forum at 6 p.m. at Hoquaim Timberland Library (420 7th Street). East County forums will be held later in February, March, April and May.
Thursday, Jan. 26
Entertainment
• Dukes of Swing, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aberdeen Elks.
Meetings
• Board of Commissioners of the Grays Harbor Hospital District 1 will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Kelsey Conference Room at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Events
• An indoor swap meet will be held at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also on Sunday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free public admission.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Meetings
• Grays Harbor Emergency Management will host a personal preparedness forum at 6 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Other East County forums will be held later in March, April and May.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Meetings
• Friends of the McCleary Timberland Library will meet, 11 a.m.-noon, at the library’s meeting room. For more information call (360) 495-3368.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
At the libraries
• LEGO club for children grades first through sixth, at Montesano Timberland Library, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Meetings
• The Friends of Elma Timberland Library will meet at 10 a.m. For more information (360) 482-3737.
