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Recurring events

Events

• Lunch is served to senior citizens noon-1 p.m. at the Elma Senior Center (100 W. Main St. in Elma). Donations accepted.

Entertainment

• Pool table open to seniors at the Elma Senior Center, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Bingo is held at the Elma Senior Center on the second and fourth Thursdays.

• Sewing at the Elma Senior Center, 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

• Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Guild holds a monthly meeting the second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Elma.Bring a dish to pass. A potluck lunch will be held at noon. Open to the public.

• TOPS Club, Inc. WA 1522 has private weigh-in from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. every Thursday in the forestry meeting room at 310 W. Spruce Ave. (on the second floor). Meetings follow at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call (360) 581-3835.

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library presents family storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 6-Dec. 13. Music, movement, books and crafts for the whole family. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Bilingual storytime is on Thursdays at 4 p.m. through Nov. 16.

• Montesano Timberland Library will host play groups on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, December 1-29. Songs, stories, and play for children birth to 6 years with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible.

• The Elma Timberland Library will be closed from Tuesday, November 28 through Saturday, December 16 for new carpeting. The library plans to reopen Tuesday, December 19.

• Oakville Timberland Library presents Acrylic and Watercolor, 10:0 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, October 4-November 15 for adults. Bring your supplies and join in art classes, sharing, and fun. For more information call 360-273-5305.

Thursday, Nov. 2

Meetings

• The monthly Coffee Club will meet at 11 a.m. at Brandon Klinger’s Edward Jones office, 211 S. Main St. Suite 1A.

Wednesday, Nov. 3

Meetings

• Elma Senior Center (100 W. Main St., Elma) board meeting at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 4

Meetings

• GriefShare one-day seminar, “Surviving the Holidays,” beginning at 10 a.m. at Montesano Church of God (317 E. Spruce Ave.). Seminar is for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. $5 donation, scholarships are available. Childcare not available.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

Events

• Red Cross blood donation opportunity 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Montesano Moose Lodge #1210 (3 Monte Elma Road, Montesano).

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Meetings

• The Veterans Advisory Board will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in Montesano at the County Administration Building (100 W. Broadway Ave., Montesano).

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m. for grades 1-6. Explore your creativity, exercise your brain, make new friends and have fun building with LEGO bricks at the library. For more information call 360-249-4211.

Thursday, Nov. 9

Events

• McCleary United Methodist Church will host a dinner 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Barbecue pulled pork, baked potato, coleslaw, cake, beverages. $8 per person or $4 for a half plate. At the church, 426 3rd St. in McCleary. For take out orders call (360) 495-3841.

Friday, Nov. 10

At the libraries

• Oakville Timberland Library presents Patriotic Tribute, 6-7:15 p.m. for adults. At the Oakville United Methodist Church, 204 E. Harris Avenue. For more information call 360-273-5305.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Events

• Elma Veterans Day Parade will take place at 1 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Elma. A memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at Elma Veterans Memorial Park.

• Visit a state park for free. During free days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access.

At the libraries

• All Timberland Libraries will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Libraries will resume regular schedules on Monday, Nov. 13.