American Legion
June 28 - Westport American Legion Post #140 and its Ladies Auxiliary will meet in the VFW Youth Center for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. The Youth Center is located behind the VFW Post Home at 211 E. Pacific Ave. in Westport.
Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month February through November.
Library Closed
July 4 - All Timberland libraries will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day. Libraries will resume regular schedules Tuesday, July 5. For more information call 1-877-284-6237
Grayland Water District
July 5 - The regular monthly Grays Harbor Water District No. 1 Commission meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the Water District office located at 2058 SR105.
Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month.
North Willapa Artist Community
July 5 - The North Willapa Artist Community will meet at 4 p.m. this month at the Warrenton Cannery Beach Approach for a beach cleanup, followed by a potluck barbecue and regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Elements of Glass art studio property on the east side of SR105 across from the beach approach road.
The group promotes the study and appreciation of art through exhibitions, fairs, lectures, classes and public displays in the Tokeland and North Cove area. Any and all artists are welcome. More info on Facebook at: North Willapa Artist Community. The organization meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
July 6 - The Westport Timberland Library Advisory Board will meet at 4 p.m. to discuss long-range planning of library services in the City of Westport. The public is welcome to attend. More info: 360-268-0521.
Vikki Gasko Green - Ventriloquist & Puppets
July 6 - 2-3 p.m., for all ages. Jump on board for a Global Safari-a magical, geographical adventure with ventriloquist Vikki and her cast of lovable critters. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.
No LTAC meeting in July & August
July 6 - There are no regularly scheduled meetings of the City of Westport Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) in July and August. The committee studies options and considers submitted proposals for using the 5% excise taxes collected in the city each year that are earmarked for tourism promotion, and then makes recommendations to the City Council for specific expenditures approval.
The meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings.
Summer LEGO® Club
July 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m., for children. Explore your creativity, exercise your brain and have fun building with LEGO® bricks at the library. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Teen Nerd Club
July 8 - 2-3 p.m., for teens. Nerds assemble! Eat pizza and talk about games, manga, comics, and all things nerdy. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Monthly Writers Group
July 9 - South Beach Writers Group meets from Noon to 2 p.m. in the Westport library meeting room for writers high school age and older.
Bring an excerpt to read: Poem, short story, blog or book chapter. The goal is to inspire and encourage fellow writers. New members always welcome.
The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
Grays Harbor Genealogy Society
July 9 - Meet upstairs at the Hoquiam Timberland Library at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome.
Ocosta Booster Club
July 10 - The Ocosta Booster Club monthly meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Ocosta High School library. All South Beach citizens interested in our schools are invited to attend.
The booster club provides financial support for athletic and academic programs, sports banquets, individual camps, state competitions, sports equipment and scholarships for students at Ocosta Jr/Sr High.
The club usually meets the second Sunday of each month.
SBCO Board meeting
July 12 – The South Beach Christian Outreach (SBCO) board of directors will hold a workshop meeting and potluck at 4:30 p.m. at Living Hope Church, located at 617 S. Forrest St. in uptown Westport.
Anyone interested in learning more about how SBCO helps neighbors in need in our community or volunteering to help is welcome to attend. The board meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Tokeland/North Cove Chamber
July 12 - Tokeland/North Cove Chamber of Commerce members will meet at Bayshore RV Park at 9 a.m. All individuals interested in the community, whether you are a business owner or not, are welcome to come and express your ideas and share your community needs
Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of the month.
Wear Your Gear: Swag Week
July 12, 1-1:45 p.m., for teens. Show yourself wearing something identified as sports or fitness related, and get a prize. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Fire District #3
July 12 - Grays Harbor Fire District #3 commissioners’ monthly meetings are held at Old Westport City Hall at 506. N. Montesano St. in uptown Westport. Use the door next to the former Police Department entrance.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. More info: 360- 268-7461
Tokeland-North Cove Neighborhood Watch
July 12 - The Tokeland-North Cove Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6 p.m. at the Shoalwater Tribal Center. All South Beach community members are welcome to attend. The group usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
South Beach Fire & EMS Board
July 14 - The South Beach Fire and EMS Board meets in Westport City Council chambers on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend.
DAR meeting
July 16 - The Robert Gray Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting for prospective DAR members from 10 a.m. to noon at the Polson Museum, 1611 Riverside Ave. in Hoquiam.
Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join the DAR.
HarborCon 2016
July 16, 6-9 p.m., for teens. Grays Harbor County Timberland Libraries presents HarborCon 2016, LOCATION: Aberdeen Timberland Library, 121 E. Market St., Aberdeen. Whether you are a Whovian or read nothing but manga, no matter whom you “ship,” there is something for everyone at HarborCon! Participate in activities and crafts from the worlds of multiple fandoms. There will also be a cosplay contest, food and more. Pick up a ticket when you sign up for Summer Reading at any Grays Harbor Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 1-800-562-6022.
Ian Dobson - Music & Dance
July 20, 2-3 p.m., for all ages. Westport Timberland Library presents Ian Dobson-Music & Dance. Come with Ian on a dancing, singing journey to Brazil for the Summer Olympic Games. We’ll stomp, clap, spin and sing the rhythms and stories of the Brazilian people. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.
STEAMtastic - Math, Science & Creative Skills
July 27, 2-3 p.m., for all ages. Explore, play, and investigate with activities that build math, science, and creative thinking skills. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Westport/South Beach Senior Center
Aug. 1 - Monthly board meetings are held at 1 p.m. the first Monday of each month at 114 E. Pacific Ave. in uptown Westport. All seniors 55 and older and living in the Ocosta School District are welcome and urged to attend. Lunch is served at noon Monday through Friday. Bingo is played every Tuesday after lunch.
VFW Men’s Auxiliary
Aug. 1 - Westport South Beach VFW Post #3057 Men’s Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. in the VFW Post Home in Westport. All Men’s Auxiliary members and potential members are encouraged to attend. The group meets the first Monday of each month.
Parks & Rec meeting
Aug 1 - South Beach Parks & Recreation District commission members meet at 6 p.m. at the Grayland Community Hall The District owns and manages the Grayland Community Hall and its surrounding grounds.
All community members residing within the boundaries of the Ocosta School District are automatically members of the Parks & Recreation District. Public attendance at meetings, participation and suggestions are encouraged and welcomed.
The commissioners usually meet the first Monday of each month.
North Willapa Artist Community
Aug. 2 - The North Willapa Artist Community will meet at 6 p.m. at the Bayshore RV Park gathering room. The park is located at 2941 Kindred Ave. across from the Tokeland Hotel.
The group promotes the study and appreciation of art through exhibitions, fairs, lectures, classes and public displays in the Tokeland and North Cove area.
Any and all artists are welcome. More info on Facebook at: North Willapa Artist Community. The organization meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Summer LEGO® Club
Aug. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., for children. Explore your creativity, exercise your brain and have fun building with LEGO® bricks at the library. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Friends of Library
Sept. 1 - 1 p.m. Join them to discover what’s new at the library, learn how to become more involved in the Westport community and meet new people. The group meets the first Thursday of each month except Dec., Jan., June, July and Aug. More info: 268-0521
GH County Dems
Sept. 1 - The Grays Harbor Democratic Party Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Polish Club, 823 West First Street, Aberdeen. The group meets the first Thursday of each month except on holidays.
The group meets the first Thursday of September-November, and February-May.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Sept. 7 - The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Westport Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Westport City Council Chambers at 506 N. Montesano St. the first Wednesday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings.
The committee studies options and considers submitted proposals for using the 5% excise taxes collected in the city each year that are earmarked for tourism promotion, and then makes recommendations to the City Council for specific expenditures approval.
The meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. The public is welcome to attend the meetings.
Ocosta Booster Club
Sept. 11 - The Ocosta Booster Club monthly meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Ocosta High School library. All South Beach citizens interested in our schools are invited to attend.
The booster club provides financial support for athletic and academic programs, sports banquets, individual camps, state competitions, sports equipment and scholarships for students at Ocosta Jr/Sr High.
The group meets the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. September through June.
Grayland Children’s Hospital Guild
Sept. 15 - The Grayland Children’s Hospital Guild will meet at 11 a.m. South Beach Presbyterian Church on SR105, a quarter-mile south of the Grayland ‘T’. New members always welcome. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month with the exception of July, August and December.
More info: 267-7872
Beginning Polymer Clay Workshop
Oct. 11 - There will be a full day, polymer clay workshop offered at the SBAA Community Arts Center, on Sunday, Oct. 11. Skills taught include an introduction to tools, color blending, cane making, baking, sanding and more.
The class led by Connie Newton is limited to six students, so that all can receive intensive, hands-on instruction.
The class runs from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. All tools and materials are provided, and students will bring home either a finished pendant or worry stone, and all canes made in class.
Fee is $50 per student.
For more info or to sign up, call Connie at: 360- 591-2761, or email:
