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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.

• 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.

Thursday, Nov. 23

Events

• Thanksgiving Day. The Vidette office will be closed for Thanksgiving Day.

Friday, Nov. 24

Events

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

Entertainment

• Easy Rider Brotherhood performs at 9 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.

Monday, Nov. 27

Meetings

• The City of Montesano will host a public meeting for input about the city’s long-term plan at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

At the libraries

• Elma Timberland Library will close from Nov. 28 through Dec. 16 for carpet installation.

• McCleary Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 3-4 p.m. for adults and teens. Join in a discussion of “Hallelujah Anyway” by Anne Lamott. For more information call 360-495-3368.

Entertainment

• Paul Bouma will perform at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

Events

• Elma Senior Center will have birthday cake during the regular lunch, noon-1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 30

Events

Leon Harder will perform at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Events

• The McCleary Bear Festival will hold its annual Santa Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the McCleary VFW at 158 N. Summit Road. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for kids age 6-13. Children 5 and under are free.

Entertainment

• Christine Hill Music Studios presents two Christmas recitals. The first recital is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2. Another recital will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3. Both recitals are at Aberdeen First United Methodist Church.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Meetings

• A monthly coffee club will be held at 11 a.m. at the Edward Jones office of Brandon Klinger (211 S. Main St. Suite 1A in Montesano).

Saturday, Dec. 9

Events

• The 2nd Annual One Stop Christmas Shop will be held in McCleary at 158 N. Summit Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With over 30 vendors, there is sure to be something for everyone.

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Libraries presents The Shoemaker & The Elf by Mary Shaver Marionettes, 2-3 p.m., December 9 for all ages. For more information call 360-532-1710.

Sunday, Dec. 10

Events

• Annual “Bringing in the Yule Log” and “Christmas Sing-a-Long” at Schafer State Park, 1365 West Schafer Road, Elma. Children will hunt for a special log followed by potluck lunch, fire, and Christmas Music. More information: 360-789-9953.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents LEGO Club, 4-6 p.m., December 13 for grades 1-6. For more information call 360-249-4211.

Tuesday, December 19

At the libraries

• Montesano Timberland Library presents Pixel Art, December 19-30, for teens. Teens, come to the library any time during open hours and use Perler Beads to create pixel art. For more information call 360-249-4211.

Tuesday, December 26

At the libraries

• McCleary Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 3-4 p.m., December 26 for adults and teens. Join in a discussion of“The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. For more information call 360-495-3368.