Community Calendar
Community Calendar
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GRAYS HARBOR YOUTH CENTER
NEW YEAR, NEW THINGS HAPPENING AT THE GRAYS HARBOR YOUTH CENTER! ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME TO GO TO THE GRAYS HARBOR YOUTH CENTER EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY 3-5PM TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS, PLAY GAMES, CHECK EMAIL, WORK ON HOMEWORK…PLUS NUTRITIOUS SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR MORE INFO: 589-3259
RELAY FOR LIFE KICK OFF MEETING
USE YOUR FEET…AND YOUR HEART. FORM A TEAM AND JOIN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF GRAYS HARBOR. IT’S AN OVERNIGHT TEAM EVENT FOR ALL AGES. NOW USE YOUR FINGERS AND DIAL 1-800-ACS-2345. OR GO TO THE WEB AT WWW.RELAYFORLIFE.ORG. TEAM CAPTAIN KICKOFF IS JANUARY 9TH AT THE HOQUIAM MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM 5:30-7PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, (253)207.5153
DOO WOP BURGER NIGHT
THE SUNNY AND THE JET RELAY FOR LIFE TEAMS INVITE YOU TO THE NEXT DOO WOP BURGER NITE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 5-8PM AT THE 40 et 8 CLUB LOCATED AT 2313 SIMPSON AVENUE IN ABERDEEN. $6.00 FOR A HAMBURGER, $6.50 FOR A CHEESEBURGER. BOTH COME WITH SALAD, CHIPS AND DESSERT. ALL FOOD COOKED BY ANNE MARIE'S CAFE.
MICROCHIP AND VACCINATION CLINIC
BRING YOUR DOGS AND/OR CATS TO THE MARSHALL’S GARDEN & PET AND COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE AND ADOPTION (C.A.R.A.) MICROCHIP AND VACCINATION CLINIC AT MARSHALL’S GARDEN & PET ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH 10AM-3PM. $20 FOR MICROCHIP (INCLUDING REGISTRY) AND $7-$14 FOR VACCINATIONS FOR CATS AND DOGS. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE C.A.R.A. CENTER FUND DEDICATED TO STOPPING THE EUTHANASIA OF UNCLAIMED, HEALTHY AND ADOPTABLE DOGS AND CASTS IN GRAYS HARBOR. FOR MORE INFO: 532-8583.
BONUS BUCKS RAFFLE
THE BONUS BUCKS RAFFLE IS THIS SATURDAY,JAN 12, AT THE ABERDEEN COMMONS,DOORS OPEN AT 6PM. YOU MUST REDEEM YOUR BONUS BUCKS RECEIPTS BY 5PM ON FRIDAY. REDEMTION CENTERS ARE SWANSONS, GL KLUH JEWELERS, TECHLINE AND THE GRAYS HARBOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. FOR INFORMATION CALL 532-1924 OR WWW.GRAYSHARBORCHAMBER.BIZ.
ONE BEACH OF A SALE!
THE OCEAN SHORES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PLANNING A BRAND NEW CITY-WIDE CLEARANCE AND GARAGE SALE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH. THE EVENT IS CALLED "ONE BEACH OF A SALE". BOTH BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS CAN RENT A BOOTH FOR $50 AT THE CONVENTION CENTER AND SET UP SHOP FOR THE DAY. NEW AND "QUALITY USED" ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED. ALSO PARTICIPATING WILL BE SOME OF OUR LOCAL ANTIQUE DEALERS. IN ADDITION, THERE WILL ALSO BE A BUS AVAILABLE TO TAKE SHOPPERS ALL AROUND THE DOWNTOWN SHOPPING AREA FOR FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST A BOOTH, CALL 289-2451. SPACE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER IS LIMITED TO 60 BOOTHS. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAN OUT YOUR STORAGE ROOMS AND GARAGES!
ABE ELKS RIB DINNER
THE ABERDEEN ELKS BRINGS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, TIMMY ROMA’S RIBS ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH 6-8PM. QUARTER RACK-$10, HALF RACK $15 AND FULL RACK $20 PLUS BAKED BEANS, POTATO SALAD, COLE SLAW AND BREAD. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY CALLING 532-2211. THERE WILL BE A DRAWING FOR A FREE RIB DINNER. FOR MORE INFO: 532-2211
ABE ELKS 593 SINGERS DANCE PARTY
593 SINGERS DANCE PARTY SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH 2-5PM. $5.00 AT THE DOOR. LIGHT APPETIZERS WILL BE SERVED. DANCE LESSON WITH ARLENE HOILAND 1-2PM. FOR MORE INFO: 532-2211
MEXICAN DINNER, BASKET BINGO AUCTION FUNDRAISER
HOQUIAM HIGH SCHOOL IS HOLDING A FUNDRAISER FOR THE HOQUIAM HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, JAME VEGA, WHO HAS LEUKEMIA. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY ATTENDING A MEXICAN DINNER WITH BASKET BINGO AND SILENT AUCTION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14TH STARTING AT 6PM IN THE HOQUIAM HIGH CAFETERIA. $10 PER PERSON. FOR MORE INFO: 538-8322
CHOCOLATE ON THE BEACH FESTIVAL
THE MUSEUM OF THE NORTH BEACH WILL BE SPONSORING THE FIRST EVER CHOCOLATE ON THE BEACH FESTIVAL IN FEBRUARY. THIS IS NOT ONLY A CHANCE FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS TO TASTE CREATIONS BY PROFESSIONALS AND NON-PROFESSIONALS BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO ENTER YOUR FAVORITE CHOCOLATE RECIPE AND POSSIBLY WIN A TROPHY. THERE IS ALSO AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A JUDGE FOR SEVERAL BAKING CATEGORIES. JUDGING ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 18. RESIDENTS OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY AND MUSEUM MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING. THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEBRUARY 8, 9 & 10, 2008 AT PACIFIC BEACH, MOCLIPS AND SEABROOK. THERE WILL BE KIDS EVENTS AND MANY MORE INCLUDING RAFFLES FOR A CHOCOLATE QUILT AND A YEAR OF CHOCOLATE SENT TO YOU ONCE PER MONTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORMS, CONTACT STEPHANIE ALLESTAD, "THE CHOCOLATE LADY" AT 360-276-0009. THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS A FUND-RAISER FOR THE MUSEUM'S MOCLIPS DEPOT REBUILDING PROJECT.
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
ALL YOUNG CHESSPLAYERS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO TWELFTH GRADE ARE INVITED TO PLAY CHESS IN THE FIRST WASHINGTON COAST SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, BEING HELD SATURDAY JANUARY 19 AT HOQUIAM HIGH SCHOOL. IT'S A CHESS PLAYDAY FOR PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES, FROM BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS. WINNERS QUALIFY TO PLAY IN THE STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS. FOR MORE INFORMATION JUST GOOGLE THE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CHESS ASSOCIATION AND VISIT THEIR CALENDAR, OR CALL 360-384-2792.
ABE ELKS ITALIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER
THE ABERDEEN ELKS ITALIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH 6-8PM. $12 PER PERSON. FIRST 44 RESERVATIONS RECEIVE FREE CRÈME BRULEE. FOR MORE INFO: 532-2211
ABE ELKS 50’S NIGHT SOCK HOP
THE ABERDEEN ELKS 50’S NIGHT SOCK HOP IS SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH. MEET AND GREET STARTS AT 7PM. PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST DRESSED 50’S THEME AND DANCE CONTEST. MUSIC BEGINS AT 8PM WITH THE 593 SINGERS. ADMISION IS FREE! DONATIONS ACCEPTED. FOR MORE INFO: 532-2211
PAIR OF HEARTS BALL AND AUCTION
THE EAST GRAYS HARBOR ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL PAIR OF HEARTS BALL AND AUCTION ON FEBRUARY 8TH, 2008, 7PM-12MIDNIGHT AT THE LITTLE CREEK CASINO’S GRAND BALLROOM. MUSIC PROVIDED BY SWING FEVER, DINNER WILL BE THE LITTLE CREEK BANQUET BUFFET, PLUS A NO HOST BAR. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER AND EAST GRAYS HARBOR ROTARY CHARITABLE FUND. COST IS $30 PER PERSON BEFORE JANUARY 15, $35 PER PERSON AFTER JANUARY 15. FOR TICKET INFORMATION CONTACT ANY EAST GRAYS HARBOR ROTARIAN OR WRITE TO: EAST GRAYS HARBOR ROTARY, PO BOX 1351 ELMA, WA 98541.
GH CHAMBER TOUR OF CHINA
THE GRAYS HARBOR CHAMBER IS OFFERING AN 8-DAY TRIP TO CHINA…IT’S A TRADE MISSION AND FAMILIARIZATION TOUR TO CHINA. CHAMBER MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS WILL VISIT THE CITIES OF BEIJING, SUZHOU, HANGZOU AND SHANGHAI. DEPARTURE DATES ARE MARCH 28 OR APRIL 1, 2008. THE DELEGATION WILL DEPART ABERDEEN BY BUSS TO VANCOUVER, B.C. FOR AN OVERNIGHT STAY BEFORE LEAVING FOR BEIJING. COST IS $1700 PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDES AIRFARE, 4-5 STAR HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS, THREE MEALS PER DAY, PREARRANGED BUSINESS MEETING, DELUXE BUS TOURS, ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR GUIDES, ADMISSION TO ALL TOURIST SPOTS AND AIRPORT TAXES THROUGHOUT THE TRIP. MINIMAL INCIDENTALS AND PERSONAL TOURS ARE EXTRA. REQUEST YOUR INFO PACKET BY CALLING THE CHAMBER, 532-1924. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
RAINDROP COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL AUCTION
THE RAINDROP COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL AUCTION IS SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH AT THE ABERDEEN EAGLES CLUB. FESTIVITIES START AT 6PM, WITH A SILENT AUCTION AND DESSERT RAFFLE. THE LIVE AUCTION BEGINS AT 7PM DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM. FOR MORE INFO: 533-8058
NORTH COAST FOLK FESTIVAL
FOLK, BLUES, AND BLUEGRASS TO HEADLINE THE 2ND ANNUAL “NORTH COAST FOLK FESTIVAL”, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH AND 19TH, IN OCEAN SHORES FEATURING MANY MUSICIANS FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST! ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE AT THE OCEAN SHORES CONVENTION CENTER OR AT THE GALWAY BAY RESTAURANT AND PUB. TICKETS FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT ARE $25 IF PURCHASED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 2008 AND $35 THEREAFTER. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.OCEANSHORES.ORG. LODGING AND TICKET PACKAGES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. FOR TICKET INFORMATION OR TO BECOME A SPONSOR, CALL 360-289-2451 OR (888) 48-BEACH
