Recurring events
Entertainment
• Stone Soup Artists songwriters workshop. Open to all local songwriters. Third Thursdays beginning Oct. 20, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Montesano Community Center. Featured songwriter presentation, group discussions and select individual work.
• 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, Oct. 6
Entertainment
• “Minimalism,” a documentary about the important things, will be shown at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts in Aberdeen at 6:30 p.m. All tickets are $10. For more information, call (360) 538-4066.
Montesano Community Education
• PB & jelly roll quilting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Montesano High School, room 508. Also Oct. 20. For more information, call (360) 249-5423.
Meetings
• Monthly Coffee Club at Edward Jones at 211 S. Main St. in Montesano. 11 a.m.-noon.
• Daughters of the American Revolution meet at the United Methodist Church (5th and L streets, Hoquiam), at 12 p.m. Jane Ritchey will speak on the topic of “The Practical Spinner.” Visitors welcome. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. — please bring your own sack lunch.
• Grays Harbor Democrats meet at the Polish Club (823 W. First St., Aberdeen) at 7 p.m. Nominations for county treasurer will be accepted. For more information, visit ghdemocrats.org.
Friday, Oct. 7
Events
• Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Festival at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds (Elma) from Oct. 7-11. In addition to supplies and finished fiber-related goods for sale, several vendors will also be selling equipment at this year’s event. An alpaca show takes place in conjunction. Admission is free. For more information visit ghcfairgrounds.com.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Montesano Community Education
• Tastefully Simple: Dinner made simpler from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montesano High School home economics room. For more information, call (360) 426-2596.
At the libraries
• Elma Timberland Library presents Happy Trails and Reading Tails, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for children. Come to the library and read to a trained dog. Dog handlers will be present. For more information, call (360) 482-3737.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents free family history help, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for adults and teens. Learn how to use genealogy resources to research family history. For more information, call (360) 495-3368.
Events
• The Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks presents the Schafer salmon bake, at the group camp hall, at Schafer Lake at 1 p.m. “Wild” salmon and beverages provided with $7 donation for adult guests and non-members. With a $15 membership, dinner is free. (Members please bring a side dish to share.) South Sound Story Guild provides the entertainment. A Discover Pass is required to park at the state park.
Sunday, Oct. 9
Events
• The American Society for Suicide Prevention sponsoring the Out of the Darkness community walk to fight suicide at Morrison Riverfront Park (Aberdeen) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call (360) 581-8909.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
At the libraries
• The Friends of the McCleary Library meet from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (360) 495-3368.
• McCleary Timberland Library presents Mongolia travels from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for adults and teens. Jan Strong recounts her adventures in Mongolia, and will provide samples of traditional Mongolian food. For more information, call (360) 495-3368.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Events
• The Elma Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “meet the candidates” luncheon, at noon at Stay Beyond Inn & Suites in Elma. Expected candidates are running for county commissioner, legislative districts 19 and 23, Superior Court, PUD commissioner and District Court. Lunch is provided for a $5 donation. For more information call the Elma chamber at (360) 482-3055, or email elmachamber@gmail.com.
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents origami at the library, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for grades 1 through 6. For more information, call (360) 273-5305.
Thursday, Oct. 13
Events
• The Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connection presents a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam. “Call 911” by the Hoquiam Police Department provides information on home and personal safety. Piano music by Roberta Cleland with vocalist Joyce Cunningham and speaker Reva Maulding on “Changes.” Lunch is $14. For more information and reservations, call Jeanie at (360) 533-5926 or Linda at (360) 532-3129.
Montesano Community Education
• Fireside Chat: personal astrology from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, email theherblady@reachone.com.
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents a book discussion of “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. For more information, call (360) 273-5305.
