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.
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.
• Bilingual Storytime. Thursdays, 4 – 4:30 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Both Spanish speakers and English speakers are encourage to attend.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Events
• Montesano High School will hold its annual Veterans Day assembly at 9 a.m. The assembly will be preceded by breakfast for veterans beginning at 8:30 a.m. All veterans are welcome. RSVP at aekerson@monteschools.org or call (360) 249-4041.
• Elma High School’s Veterans Day assembly will be held at 10:30 a.m. Guests are invited to park in the reserved area at the west staff parking area.
• Elma Elementary School’s Veterans Day assembly will be at 9 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 11
Events
• Montesano VFW Post 2455 will hold a Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. at Fleet Park (if raining, service will be held at the post at 315 S. Main Street). Potluck will follow. All ages welcome.
• Elma Veterans’ Day parade at 1 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Elma with memorial service at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Veterans’ Day luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elma Grange (Fourth and Waldrip). Cost for lunch is $5 or free for parade participants.
Entertainment
• Musical “James and the Giant Peach” at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and $6 for children ages 12 and under. Also on Saturday, Nov. 12. Matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.
• The Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Robbie Walden at 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 12.
At the libraries
All Timberland libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday. Libraries will resume regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Entertainment
• 7th Street Theatre presents “Stalag 17,” at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and all tickets are $5. Also on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (360) 537-7400.
Events
• Montesano Chamber of Commerce honors the local agricultural community at the annual Farm City Dinner, with social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner following at 6 p.m. Event includes dinner, live music and recognition awards. Sponsor a farm family with a $40 donation. Tickets are $20 per person.
At the libraries
• McCleary Timberland Library presents “Sentimental Journey: Songs and Stories from WWII”, 11 a.m. to noon, for all ages.
Meetings
• Grays Harbor/Pacific County Pomona Grange meets at 10 a.m. at the Elma Grange (401 W. Waldrip). Election of officers followed by a noon potluck. All members encouraged to attend. For more information, call (360) 249-5350.
Monday, Nov. 14
• Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association will host a movie and popcorn meeting at 7 p.m. at the Central Park home of Nikkol Daniels. The film “Seymour Bernstein: An Introduction” will be shown, followed by a business meeting. For more information, contact Christine Hill at (360) 249-6338.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults and teens.
Meetings
• The Grays Harbor Health and Human Services Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. in the Pearsall Building in Aberdeen (2109 Sumner Ave.). Call Julie Burnett at (360) 580-4070 for special language, hearing or accessibility requests two days in advance. Written material in alternate formats upon request.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO club, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for grades 1-6.
• Elma Timberland Library presents Code Club, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 8 and up.
Thursday, Nov. 17
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “Birds of Prey: A J.P. Beaumont Detective Mystery” by J.A. Jance, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for adults.
• Oakville Timberland Library presents creative play for children, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meetings
• East Grays Harbor County Relay for Life is hosting a kick-off at 6:30 p.m. at Satsop School. Committee members will be on hand to help people sign up online.
Friday, Nov. 18
Entertainment
• The Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino presents Funk Factory at 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Entertainment
• Dance Club of Grays Harbor at Hoquiam Masonic Hall (724 K St., Hoquiam). Free waltz dance lesson at 7 p.m. and dance follows, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with music by Casanova. Members $9, guests $12. Singles welcome. Refreshments and silent auction. For more information, call (360) 357-8656.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents International Game Day at the library, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for all ages.
Events
• GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays seminar, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Montesano Church of God (317 E. Spruce St.). For those facing the holidays after the death of a loved one. A book with 30 daily readings is available for $5. For more information, call (360) 249-3242.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Entertainment
• Grays Harbor Symphony presents Czech Masters at 7 p.m. at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts at Grays Harbor College. The symphony performs works by Czech composers including Dvorak, Smetana, Husa and Stamitz. Tickets are $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students and free for children ages 12 and under with paid adult admission.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents library puzzle hunt, for all ages, during regular library hours.
Thursday, Nov. 24
At the libraries
• All Timberland libraries will be closed to observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. Libraries will resume regular hours Saturday, Nov. 26.
