Camping in Winter

Yes, you read that correctly. Camping in December... indoor camping that is!

December 27th, today, is Family day at our local Timberland Libraries and it is all about Camping!

Starting at 1 pm at the Aberdeen Library, bring the kids and make mini campfires out of yummy edibles and read scary ghost stories among the stacks. Have a bear hunt, look for your favorite bears in many of your favorite books. 

Later that evening head out to the Elma Library for Eric Haines, comedian extraordinaire, a fun family event for all ages.  The library is the cure for cabin fever December 27th on the harbor!

The Aberdeen Timberland Library is located at 121 E Market Street. Phone number is (360) 533-2360.

The Elma Timberland Library is at 118 N First Street; Phone number is (360) 482-3737.

A little Christmas Joy...on Music Monday

It's the end of the world...

As we know it!

Ok, you might have noticed that the world did not end as predicted by the Mayan Calendar.  I think had the Mayans been able to predict the end of the world they might have also been able to for see their own demise.. I am just saying.  Regardless, surviving the "end of the world" is cause for a little celebration.

Maybe you go out tonight, attend one of the many 'End of the World' parties happening around town, I know the Pourhouse is having a shindig and so is the 8th St. Ale House.

On second thought, maybe tonight is dinner out with the family.  College students are home for winter break, the family is all in town.  Why not go out and celebrate life at one of the many local restaurants?  Casa Mia, Terri's Steak House, Amore, Geppettos, Thai Carrot, Billys, Sasquatch Pizza maybe? 

However you decide to celebrate the world not ending, do it in style!  Pick up a fancy wine glass at Harbor Drug, buy a sequined top at Pure Clothing and dance the night away!

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Days left to shop locally for the Holidays!

Check out our To Do List for suggestions.

12/12/12

People plan their wedding date, first date, and birth of their baby around numerical coincidence. 

Musicians sell out concerts that play on repeating numerical dates. 

We "make a wish" when the clock hits 11:11. 

Websites and numerologists for tell good fortune when the date lines up with the time of day. 

For instance, in 2009 the clock and date lined up to give us 12:34:56 on 7/8/9. 

Tomorrow will mark the last time most of us alive today will see the date in a repeating format. 

Tomorrow is 12/12/12 and numerical coincidence that will not happen again until 01/01/2101.

This may not seem too significant to the general population, however number nerds (myself included) enjoy the mathematical fun the date can provide. If you look long enough you can find the calendar date that is equal to Pi (March 14, 2015 or 3/14/15).  Some may even go further to find out the square root of 2 day (January 14, 2042 or 14/1/42).  Whether you love numbers or just love saying 12/12/12, remember that this is the last time for this coincidence for the next 89 years!

Music Monday: Christmas with the Celts

When I was younger, my family and I watched alot of PBS.  Seasame Street in the morning, Reading Rainbow in the afternoon and during the holidays they always had the best telethons.  Riverdance, best of Laugh-in... and in December of 2010 Christmas with the Celts. 

It was a huge production number with Irish dancers, music group "The Celts", an orchestra and a children's choir.  Critics called it "Ancient meets Modern" and the music was filled with Christmas spirit that made you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. 

Lucky for Grays Harbor, this holiday show is coming to the D & R Theater December 19th at 7 pm.  Tickets on sale now!

Lighthouse Ballet Academy: The Nutcracker

This weekend the Lighthouse Ballet Academy presents "Nutcracker" at historic Hoquiam's 7th Street Theater.  Check out last weeks post about my love of the Nutcracker Ballet here.  Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students sixteen and under, and $32 for a family (two adults with two children.) Children under three are free. You can purchase tickets at the studio at 526 8th Street in Hoquiam, Harbor Drug, Tullys, The Recipe Box, and at Rosevear's Music in Aberdeen.

Lighthouse Ballet Academy presents The Nutcracker in its entirety at the Hoquiam's 7th Street Theatre.  

Performances dates are

Friday, December 7 at  7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m.  

 

Tchaikovsky's seasonal classic features local talent and original choreography by Artistic Director Luis Mestas. 

Local Glassblowers host Open House

Being the third generation in a family living and growing up in Cosmopolis, it is always exciting for me to have the chance to promote a business in the city of Cosi.  Opal Art Glass, located on 1st street in Cosmopolis is a gem in the art industry.  Johnny and Darlene have a passion for the beautiful and are extremely dedicated to their craft.  This Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can witness the artistry as they host an Open House with live Glassblowing demonstrations and 2nd sale art pieces at fantastic prices. 

Their glass blown pieces make the perfect gift for someone who has everything.  The art is unique and gorgeous and fills the needs of many gift givers, even when you are giving the gift to yourself!  From glass hearts that can be used all over your home to intricately blown chandeliers and vases, you will find what you didn't know you always wanted at the Opal Art Glass Open House this weekend!

A Monte-Ville Christmas

Fah who for-aze! Fah who for-aze! Dah who dor-aze! Dah who dor-aze! Welcome Christmas, Come this way!  Who doesn't tear up when "all the Whos down in Whoville" take each others hands and sing around the Christmas tree?  Those memories from childhood that take us back to our holiday innocence and make us smile on the inside.  That is exactly the feeling that I get when I think about Montesano and the Festival of Lights.  It would be so easy to say "eh, you've seen one parade, you've seen them all", but with the Festival of Lights it just would not be true.  This year, the 26th annual light parade is taking a page from Whoville and filling our hearts with holiday cheer. 

But first the Montesano Chamber of Commerce would like to fill you with pancakes!  8 am at City Hall in Montesano, for just $5 you can enjoy a wonderful christmasy pancake breakfast to fill you for the festivities to come.  Not to make to many comparisons, but sitting down in city hall to pancakes reminds me of the who's sitting down to roast beast!  Speaking of roast beast, later in the Chowder feed and homemade chili and cornbread later in the day will be the perfect dinner before the Grand Parade at 6:00 pm.  You can find the entire schedule of events here.

Enjoy the lighting of the Yule log accompanied by bagpipes and the Duke of Swings after you watch the parade along the parade route and watch the living nativity, which is always a highlight.  Make it out to Monte-ville and relive your childhood memories of light parades and cocoa!