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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.
Thursday, June 29
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Reading with Dogs, 2-3 p.m. for children. Come to the library to read to a dog. Trained dogs and handlers will be waiting to listen to young readers.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Bloxels June 29 for teens. Drop in 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.
Friday, June 30
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, July 1
Events
• Oakville 4th of July parade and celebration from 8 a.m. July 1-1 p.m. July 2. Dutch oven potluck starting around 5 p.m. July 1.
• 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.
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Enter to Win a Kindle Fire, July 1-July 28 for teens. Complete summer reading by July 28 and and enter to win a Kindle Fire. Drawing will be held July 29.
Tuesday, July 4
At the libraries
• All Timberland Regional Libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Libraries will resume regular hours Wednesday, July 5.
Wednesday, July 5
At the libraries
• 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.
• 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 Book Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. Books, bingo, prizes. Join for a game of Book Bingo.
Thursday, July 6
Meetings
• Edward Jones financial advisor Brandon Klinger will host a monthly Coffee Club meeting at 11 a.m. at the Edward Jones Office located at 211 S. Main St. Suite 1A in Montesano.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Border Collies International, Performing Canine Team, 2-3 p.m. for all ages at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds. Witness a canine team of rescued border collie dogs perform world class tricks with Frisbees and more.
• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Border Collies International, Performing Canine Team, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for all ages. Witness a canine team of rescued border collie dogs perform world class tricks with Frisbees and more.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents 3Doodler for teens. Explore the depths of your curiosity, creativity and imagination with 3Doodler. Compact and easy to use, the 3Doodler extrudes heated plastic that cools almost instantly into a solid stable structure.
Friday, July 7
At the libraries
• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children.
• 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, July 8
At the libraries
• Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Teens After Hours: Egg Drop, 5-6:30 p.m. for teens. Come take over the library after it closes. The library will provide the materials, participants will build something.
Events
• McCleary Bear Festival grand parade at noon at McCleary. Following the parade, bear stew will be served at Beerbower Park.
