Recurring events
Entertainment
• Stone Soup Artists open mic, last Saturday of the month, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at Charlie’s Sports Bar in Montesano (313 S. Main St.). For 21 and older.
• 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.
Montesano Community Education
• Coffee, Tea or a Good Book Club every Saturday at 9 a.m. For more information, call (360) 249-2052.
• After school art program for grades 2 to 6. Registration forms available at Beacon and Simpson elementary school offices. For more information, contact the schools.
• Theatre for Children, Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For registration and other information, see the MCE brochure at the Montesano Timberland Library.
• The MCE Banjo Band meets at the Montesano Community Center at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
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, Sept. 22
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents PageTurners book discussion on Atul Gawande’s “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for adults. For more information, call (360) 249-4211.
Friday, Sept. 23
Entertainment
• “Hook,” a 20th century version of the Peter Pan story, will be shown at 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam. All seats are $5 and doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Harbor Drug in Hoquiam or online at www.7thstreettheatre.com. Also on Saturday, Sept. 24.
• Sharron Matthews, the Canadian Goddess of Cabaret, appears at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts in Aberdeen, at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $10, and help to fund the “Food for Thought” program at Grays Harbor College. For more information, call (360) 538-4066.
• The Driftwood Theatre presents “The 39 Steps” Sept. 23, 24, Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct. 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 matinee performance begins at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at aberdeendriftwood.com and at the door. The Driftwood Theatre is located at 120 E. Third St., in Aberdeen.
Events
• Junk Queens Craft Show at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $4, or $2 with canned food donation. Also on Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
At the libraries
• Build with Roominate, 3:30-5 p.m. at Elma Timberland Library. Explore science, technology, engineering and math with Roominate, a building set that uses electricity. For children grades 1 through 6.
Saturday, Sept. 24
At the libraries
• Oakville Timberland Library presents A Downton Abbey Tea, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for adults. For more information, call (360) 273-5305.
• Montesano Timberland Library presents “The Boys of ‘36” documentary, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., for adults and teens. Inspired by Daniel Brown’s “The Boys in the Boat.” For more information, call (360) 249-4211.
Events
• Sharon Grange will hold the “Autumn at the Grange” bazaar, featuring handmade items from local artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A lunch of soup, a roll, and homemade apple pie will be served for $6. Sharon Grange is at 912 South Bank Road near Porter.
• Police vs. Fire fundraising basketball game at the Montesano junior high gym beginning at 5 p.m. Donations accepted at the door to fund scholarshipthrough the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Association.
Montesano Community Education
• H20 Natural Skincare, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Montesano High School, Room 508. For registration and other information, see the MCE brochure available at the Montesano Timberland Library.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Entertainment
• Sunday Afternoon Live presents Terry Barber, international countertenor, performing classical, pop and jazz, at the Raymond Theatre (323 Third St., Raymond) at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 day of performance. For more information, call (360) 875-5123.
Monday, Sept. 26
Montesano Community Education
Adult Spanish language class, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Montesano High School, Room 410. (Five week class, Mondays.) For registration and other information, see the MCE brochure available at the Montesano Timberland Library.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
At the libraries
• Montesano Timberland Library presents Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Party, all week long, for teens. For more information, call (360) 249-4211
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Meetings
• The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will have a public meeting at 7 p.m. at the Yelm Timberland Library (210 Prairie Park St., Yelm).
Montesano Community Education
• Fireside Chat on Cedar Street: Writing Came Before Texting, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For registration and other information, email theherblady@reachone.comis.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Entertainment
• The Dukes of Swing will hold a dance at 7 p.m. at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge (1712 S. Boone St.). The dance is free and open to the public.
Friday, Sept. 30
Events
• The Montesano Chamber of Commerce presents Fish & Brew Fest at Fleet Park from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. UW Huskies game, cornhole tournament, local beers, wine, food, live music and vendors. Register for Saturday’s clipped fin fishing derby. Tickets for the beer garden are $15 and include a commemorative glass.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Events
• The Montesano Chamber of Commerce presents clipped fin fishing derby. Weigh-ins from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Montesano Farm and Home. Cash prizes include $1,000 for first, $300 for second and $200 for third. Registration fee is $20. All ages welcome. Must follow all Washington fishing laws and regulations, including valid fishing license.
Entertainment
• Adam Trent, illusionist, appears at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts in Aberdeen, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior, and $10 for students and 12 and under free with paid adult admission. For more information, call (360) 538-4066.
