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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, Oct. 4-Nov. 15 for adults. Bring your supplies and join in art classes, sharing, and fun. For more information call 360-273-5305.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Events
• General election. All ballots due by 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Events
• Montesano High School Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Veterans Day Assembly 9 a.m.
• Elma High School Veterans Day Assembly, 10 a.m.
• 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
Events
• Hoquiam High School will present its annual Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam. Free admission.
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.
• Lake Quinault Community Circle Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Quinault School.
At the libraries
• All Timberland Libraries will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Libraries will resume regular schedules on Monday, Nov. 13.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Meetings
• U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer invites residents of the 6th District to join in a telephone townhall beginning at 6 p.m. Register by emailing your name and phone number to kilmer.teletownhall@mail.house.gov. Deadline to sign up is 3 p.m. on Nov. 13.
Thursday, Nov. 16
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6:30-8 p.m. for adults. Join others for a discussion of “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” by Edward Kelsey Moore. The library will be closed at this time and no other library services will be available.
Friday, Nov. 17
Entertainment
• Aberdeen Driftwood Players will be holding performances of the production “Nuncrackers.” The first performance is on Nov. 17. Other performances are Nov. 18, 24, 25 and 26 and Dec. 1, 2 and 3. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances being at 1:30 p.m. The theater is located at 120 E. 3rd St. in Aberdeen.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Events
• Elma Senior Center will host a bazaar at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Events
• Pie auction at 11 a.m. at the Elma Senior Center.
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.
