Macklemore, The Little Baby Pirate

Shorebirds are back!

It is that time of year again, when the shorebirds spring migration brings their flying wings back to Grays Harbor.   Their northern migration has their final destination in the arctic, but for a short while they stay and rest here at the National Wildlife Refuge.  In the coming weeks, nature and bird enthusiasts alike will be able to spot many different varieties of the shorebirds at several sighting spots around the harbor.

You may remember our in-depth interview with Dianna Moore last year, a Shorebird Festival volunteer.  You can revisit that here!  So many volunteers help out throughout the festival to keep the tours staffed, the events booked and the fun alive.  New this year is the Shorebird Procession.  Bring a costume and join in the parade!  

The festival kicks off officially April 26th and runs through April 28th.  The weekend is packed with Key Note Speakers (Clay Taylor), lectures, a Birding Marketplace and of course tours and field trips.  The annual fundraising Banquet and Auction is being held on Saturday night the 27th, the money raised is used to fund the next years festival and fund the AmeriCorps position at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge.

photo courtesy of Shorebird Festival website

 Springtime in April is a beautiful time on the harbor, and it is a wonderful time to witness the beauty of the birds in the Bowerman Basin.  Visit Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival website for all the details.

The best viewing times during the festival will be as follows:  but remember that the Wildlife park is open from dawn to dusk.
 

	High Tide	Best Viewing
Friday, April 26	2:55pm	12:55pm - 4:55pm
Saturday, April 27	3:45pm	1:45pm - 5:45pm
Sunday, April 28	4:35pm	2:35pm - 6:35pm

Six Rivers Gallery presents "Animalia"

Have you been feeling in an artsy mood lately?  It is national Poetry month, writing some fantastic poetry or reading some out loud is a great way to expand your creativeness.  Another way to indulge in a little culture would be to stop in at Six Rivers Gallery for their latest show "Animalia".

Located at 210 Sixth Street in Hoquiam, Six Rivers Gallery, operated by Harbor Art Guild, is featuring an original art show through April 21st.  "Animalia" included artwork that celebrates the animal kingdom.  Just in time for spring!  Showcasing collage, photography, paintings and ceramics, the show has a little something for everyone to enjoy.

The gallery’s gift shop contains both original and reproduction art by Harbor Art Guild members and is open during gallery hours Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.

Quiet but still here

We know its been pretty quiet here, but we want you to know that we are still alive and kickin'.  Stay tuned for the best events of spring and summer!

Seafood Extravaganza!

If you have lived in the great PNW for longer than a minute, you know how important the clam is to the region.  So important we dedicate entire festivals to the little creature.  So it should come as no surprise that this weekend boasts the 7th annual Razor Clam and Seafood Extravaganza!  Head out to the beach this weekend for a feast of clams, a chowder contest and the famous clam gun decorating contest! 

Visit www.oceanshorschamber/clams.html for all the updates.  It is shaping up to be a rain free weekend, so why not spend it at the shore, Ocean SHORES!

Humorist to visit Bishop Center

Looking for a family friendly way to celebrate spring....indoors?  Thursday, March 21st (tonight!), the Grays Harbor College Bishop Center welcomes Norman Foote, award winning Humorist!  Norman is part puppeteer, part singer, and has an outrageous sense of humor that bridges every generation gap.  

photo courtesy of Norman Foote

 

This one night only show is a sure hit, as Norman will be entertaining the masses with his crazy props, hilarious adaptations of popular songs and nursery rhymes, and off beat humor. 

 

Winner of multiple awards including Parent Choice and a West Coast Music Award, the Humorist from Vancouver, Canada is the perfect show for all ages.

 

If you have been looking for a way to laugh the night away, tonight is the night!

Tickets available at Bishop Center.

Irish Hoolie Variety Show

An Irish Hoolie Variety Show

 

Galway Bay

www.galwaybayirishpub.com

In case you have not bought the signature "Kiss me I'm Irish" Tee, this weekend might be the perfect excuse.  Galway Bay, in Ocean Shores and 8th Street Ale House, in Hoquiam are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day with a huge weekend of events and ravalry!  This huge weekend begins at 7:00 on Friday March 15 at both venues, and continues throughout the weekend, with music, parades, movies and a fun run.

Singers and Bands, including Johnny Whelan, Hank Cramer, Oliver Hausler, Cynthia Bjore, Dan Hausler, Jacob Jones, Heavy Hammer and  Doyle & Olsonand will be performing throughout the weekend at both venues.  Plus the Irish Hoolie Variety Show at 7th Street Theater in Downtown Hoquiam on Saturday March 16th.  (More information on that event HERE).
Don't forget about the St. Pat's Run that will be held at the Ale House on Sunday at 11 am., and the Irish festival Parade that will start at Galway Bay in Ocean Shores Sunday March 17th at 1 pm.

Visit www.galwaybayirishpub.com for more information.  Celebrate the original drinking holiday the right way with Galway Bay and 8th Street this weekend!

 

Spring Fest features Local Talent

While GoGo is and always will be a Grays Harborites guide to fun on the harbor, we cannot resist plugging the 2013 Springfest this weekend at Little Creek Casino Resort.  Not only do proceeds from the "Irish Weekend" benefit the United Way of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, but we have local musical talent that will be taking the stage Saturday night!  Clint and the Eastwoods, Hump Tulips and Ready or Not will be performing the hearts out, while you drink and be merry celebrating St. Patrick's Day! 

Tickets are on sale now and at the door.  A 2 day pass is $15 per person or 2/$25, which includes one souvenir mug per person and 3 drink scripts.  A 1 day pass is $10, and there is a $5 admission for a designated driver ( no mug or script for the DD).

Visit springfest2013.chirrpy.com for more details!

Expo and Bite return for 2013

The Bite of Grays Harbor and The Expo Grays Harbor returns this weekend to the Aberdeen High School Commons, at 410 N. G St..  Saturday, March 16th, 2013 from 9 am to 4 pm, join the many businesses that are participating in the event, by sampling the food, music and merchandise that Grays Harbor has to offer for free!

Sponsored by Greater Grays Harbor Inc., and enjoyed by you, the local people, the day is shaping up to be a great show!

Below, watch highlights from 2011, and expect 2013 to be even better!

 

 

Video Courtesy of Greater Grays Harbor Inc.

Beauty and the Beast continues this weekend

 GHC Bishop Center presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast continuing this weekend March 6-10.


Based on the classic French fairy tale, the story of Belle, played by Sara Hadley, scorned by her townspeople for being a bookworm she dreams of escape. When her father is captured by the forbidding Beast, played by Mike Escober, a-handsome prince turned into a monster by a witch, Belle goes off to rescue him. The production opened last weekend to rave revues and has opened up an additional performance on Wednesday, March 6th at 7:30.

$22 Adults, $20 Seniors,
$12 Students, $8 Children 12 & under

Luna Rana...Crown in Town

As a local Cosi-ite, it brings me great pleasure to shine a light on Luna Rana, a local eatery, as they celebrate their win through the website Crown In Town, for Best Sandwiches 2012! 

Congrats Luna Rana, and many more awards to come!

Logo courtesy of Crown in Town

 

Reel Happenings

Banner courtesy of 7th Street Theater.com

This Saturday, March 9th at 2:00 and 7:00, 7th Street Theater is taking you back to the 1920's.  At the special premier of the documentary "Grays Harbor Happenings: The Newsreels of C.D. Anderson,".  The historical film is produced by the UW Libraries in partnership with the 7th Street Theatre Association, the Aberdeen Museum of History and the Polson Museum.



Come out in your best 20's fashion and support the efforts of the UW Libraries Special Collections and the support of many other organizations including the Apex Foundation, the Grays Harbor Community Foundation, the UW Alumni Association and UWTV. 

A cardboard box of 35mm nitrate films discovered in a commercial storage unit in Seattle has been artfully restored showing life in small town Grays Harbor County. The amateur newsreels show local life and special events including Captain Kidd's Pirates Picnic, a local football match and the recreation of the S.S. Halco shipwreck. Interspersed with interviews with local Grays Harbor County historians and researchers, the film is a look back at the history of our area and a sure hit for a fun evening.


Tickets $7.00 available at Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, City Drug in Aberdeen, and at Brown Paper Tickets (harbor.brownpapertickets.com)

Up, Up and Away!

 
The Grays Harbor College Foundation on its way to raising $1 million dollars for the World Class Scholar Scholarship Foundation.  Thursday February 21st at 6pm is your chance to win an amazing mystery getaway in the Up, Up and Away fundraising event created to endow the World Class Scholars program (GHC foundation.)

All proceeds from the evenings festivities will go towards the World Class Scholars program.  Come and join us for the evening and you too might be the winner of a great mystery trip from our  Up, Up and Away giveaway.  Previous winners have traveled to Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and San Diego.  Single tickets may be purchased for $50 each.



Since 1999, the Foundation has awarded $790,000 in partial tuition scholarships to more than 700 qualifying students.  In order to ensure that this unique scholarship incentive program for young students in this community will continue for years to come, the foundation needs the continued support of the community, so please purchase a ticket that will directly benefit the students in Grays Harbor.

Its Raining Chocolate in February

Something exciting is happening out at the beach (yes, the beach, during winter of all months!) at the end of this month.  It is an annual event that is in its sixth year (our second year writing about it! A first for GoGo!) and promises to be a decadent, scrumptious, and sweet filled weekend.

Chocolate on the Beach 2013 is February 22-24 and boasts an impressive five miles of chocolate. 

Five Miles Grays Harborites! 

I am not going to admit to myself, or anyone else for that matter that, but I am a chocoholic.  A stand up in front of the group "hello my name is.." chocoholic, and I cannot wait to take in all the sweet-filled fun at the festival this year.

With enough chocolate to satisfy all type of sweet tooth cravings, the festival will include The Palace of Treats, the Hall of Sweets and the popular Chocolate Station.  I had such a blast at the chocolate station last year, playing the cake walk and winning chocolaty prizes that I cannot wait to return again this year.  In addition the Pacific Beach resort will be showing sweet filled classic movies such as Chocolat and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. 

There are so many ways to immerse yourself in the sweetness at the beach with a silent auction, a pancake breakfast, a chocolate eating contest and a chocolate recipe contest. 

Don't forget about the golden tickets that are available at participating accommodations during the weekend of the festival.  Stop in for the day or stay the night and enjoy the beach in February, you will not be sorry you stayed!

Fairy Godmothers

Bibbity, bobbity, boo! 

Cinderella's everywhere can rejoice in the Operation Fairy Godmother event happening February 16 in the Shilo Inn Ballroom.  The Ocean Shores chapter of Operation Fairy Godmother is inviting all fairy godmothers in training to attend this event Saturday night starting at 8pm and running until 11pm.  Appetizers, desserts and a no-host bar will be available.  The organizations current Cinderella will also be in attendance.  Come learn about the organization, and how they make prom special for all girls no matter what their prom budget.

 

Local musical talent, Blythe Beebe will be playing live music.  Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for a couple. Buy your tickets at Salon Maude, Nellies Kitchen in the Elk Head and North Beach Printing.  Visit http://ofgoceanshores.org/ for more information!

Crab Feed at GHC

Feed me!  It is time for Grays Harbor College’s annual Choker Club Crab Feed. 

Friday, Feb. 15, at the HUB on the main campus in Aberdeen, beginning at 6 p.m.

Fresh crab is on the menu in unlimited quantities, with spaghetti for non-crab eaters.

The annual college crab feed is a fundraiser for the Grays Harbor College athletic activities.  Proceeds directly benefit the athletic department, and the food will directly benefit your tastebuds!  Tickets are on sale now by calling the college’s Student Services Office at (360) 538-4066.

Choker Club members and guests will pay $22 per person, children 12 and younger $10.

At the door, tickets will be $25.

In addition to the yummy food that will fill your bellies, GHC sports items will be featured as door prizes and raffle items and you will get the chance to meet Choker athletes and coaches. ]

Come out and support the local college and its fantastic athletes by stuffing you tummy with the yummy crab!

Valentines Day on the Harbor

Celebrated not only in America, but in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Mexico and France, Valentines Day is shrouded with lore and legend and has roots in both Roman and Christian religion.  My most favorite story is the sending of the first Valentine.  It has been said that one of the many St. Valentines of legend sent the first "Valentine" himself.  Jailed for attempting to help escapees flee their captors, he penned a letter signed 'from your Valentine' to a young girl whom he fell in love with during his own captivity.  (history.com)  With the spread of communication in the 18th and 19th centuries, these love notes gained popularity and eventually morphed into what we know as a Valentine card.

This Valentines, the harbor is bursting with love on and around February 14th to help you celebrate with friends, family and your significant other.  

Lunch is hosting their second annual Valentines's Day "Bring Your Own Wine & Dine" event on the "big day" from 6:30-9:30.  Ericka Corban is once again lending her vocal chops by performing all night long and will take requests in advance so you can impress your sweetie with their favorite song.  $40.00 per person gets you on the reservation list.  Please call 537.6095 to make reservations. 

If you are looking for a very traditional Valentine's Day Dinner, then Westport Winery has just what you are looking for.  A romantic date night with you honey in the dining room from 4pm to 8pm.  Reservations are required, but the menu has no holds barred.

Brown Paper Tickets wants to make your special Valentines Day easy to plan.  Participate in the Take Your Honey to Hoquiam Valentine’s Treat.  The movie Say Anything (1989) is playing at the 7th Street Theater on Friday and Saturday February 15th and 16th.  Take Your Honey to Hoquiam and dine at one of the participating restaurants between Friday February 8th and Friday February 15th and receive free tickets, or purchase flowers from Flowers by Pollen or Kathy's House of Roses and get two free tickets.  Tickets are just $5, and are available at Harbor Drug and Tully's or at the door of the theater 1/2 before the movie.

Participating restaurants include: 2 Margaritas Grill, 8th Street Ale House, Al’s Humdinger, Bill’s X-L Bakery, Casa Mia, Deidra’s Deli at Farmers’ Market, El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, Foggy’s Bar & Grill, Golden Dragon, Lana’s Hangar Café, Rose’s Taqueria, The Oriole, The Recipe Box

Additionally sponsored by:  Grays Harbor College, Grays Harbor Radio, Jodesha Broadcasting and Oceana Spa

In addition  to supporting the local hoquiam businesses, you can also participate in Hearts over Hoquiam to win a take your honey to hoquiam prize.  Learn all about the rules and fun Here.

If live theater is more your idea of a romantic Valentines date, the Driftwood Players proudly present

The House of Agatha Mystrie

By Robert A. Allen

Directed by Jason Whited

Beginning Sat. February 16 this comedy featuring Ms. Mystrie and her detective guests will have you cuddling up to your sweetheart as you try to solve the murderous mystery before they do!

Ticket Locations:

City Center Drug - Aberdeen • 532-5182

Top Food & Drug - Aberdeen • 532-1830

Harbor Drug Co. - Hoquiam • 532-3060

Valu-Drug - Montesano • 249-4831

Dolores' & Fay's - Ocean Shores • 289-4543

The D&R Theater is also getting to the "Heart" of the matter, featuring the Heart cover Band Heart by Heart on Thursday February 14th.  Tickets are available now, check out the website for full information.

If you own a business on the harbor, or know of  a great Valentine's event that is happening, comment below or send us an email and we will cover your event!

Hearts over Hoquiam

Someone is leaving their hearts all over Hoquiam this Valentines, and they want you to find them!

Uniquely painted wooden hearts, 20 in all, provided by the Harbor Art Guild will be placed in participating business around Hoquiam.  Participating customers are encouraged to seek out the local artist painted hearts starting Saturday, February 9th through Thursday, February 14th. 

Visitors to the participating businesses are encouraged to "hunt for the hearts" by using their cameras and camera phones.  Find a heart and post the photo to the Hop over to Hoquiam facebook page or post to Twitter and Instagram with the #heartsoverhoquiam.

  A random drawing from the submitted photos will result in a Take Your Honey to Hoquiam prize.

Hop over to Hoquiam is looking to create a truly memorable event for your Valentines week.  Remember that the hearts may or may not be in plain sight, they can be placed anywhere in the business, so make like Sherlock and search away!  Above all remember to have fun!

Bye, Bye Birdie

As a former choir student, I am a huge supporter of the arts on the harbor.  I know first hand just how difficult it can be to coordinate rehearsal schedules for a large group of students who are highly involved in many different commitments outside of the production.  That is why I must encourage everyone to go out this weekend and catch a performance of Bye, Bye Birdie at 7th Street Theater.

Put on by the Hoquiam High School Drama club Bye, Bye Birdie runs February 7,8,9 at 7:30 and February 10 at 2:00pm.  Step off the streets of Hoquiam and into small town Ohio to witness the event of the year as a rock singer makes his “farewell” television performance before he is drafted.

Adults $10, Students and Children $7

Tickets available at Harbor Drug, Crown Drug, Rosevear’s Music, HHS, and the door

Stormwatching in Grays Harbor: Winter adventure

If you have lived on the harbor for any number of years, you may have noticed that the section of your closet that holds your "camping clothes" or your "work outside clothes", grows exponentially faster than the summer section.  It is those fleece jackets, your down vests, the base layers of flannel and thermal, your smart wool socks, your knitted hats and hiking shoes and of course your rain shells.  It is the gear we wear here on the harbor to get around in the sloggy, soggy, dripping weather that descends upon us mid-November.  But, have no fear Harborites, there is a purpose for this winter weather gear, and it is out on the beach (or near the beach in a nice cozy cabin with double pane windows). 

The lure of the winter storms from November through March up and down the Cranberry Coast promises fantastic views and cozy rooms to watch the beaches light up with thunder and lightening.  With no shortage of rain forests, rocky jettys, beachfront property and significant rainfall during the winter months, our Pacific Northwest coastline is a popular winter destination for tourists and locals alike.  Typically a 'storm' is defined by the 55+ mph winds that whip up 20-30 foot waves.  The rocky shores of Westport provide views of great white crests that break on the rocks, while the sandy beaches of Ocean Shores showcase the power of the tides.

Storm watching has become so popular here that many local hotels that have beachfront views offer storm package deals ranging from several nights stays and dinner, to complimentary extras such as massages and free gifts.  A quick perusal of the coastal hotels gives me many ideas for future storm watching base camps.  For instance, Iron Springs Resort outside of Pacific Beach and Copalis boasts on their home page that it is the perfect time to watch the storms on our beaches, and offers 28 different cabins that are pet friendly with views of the ocean.

Vacations by the Sea, another favorite of GoGo Grays Harbor, has sweeping ocean views perfect for taking pictures of white cresting waves on stormy afternoons.

Take a winter vacation this year in your own backyard and catch a storm brewing off the coast, but remember to take the proper safety precautions such as; never turn your back on the ocean, stay on high ground (or in your room), always carry a cell phone for emergencies, and check tidal and weather forecast in advance.

1 Year for The Recipe Box

When you think about the course of events that can take place in the span of one year, it is really something to celebrate when one of our local start up businesses makes it to the one year mark.   

This Saturday, The Recipe Box, brain child of Stephanie McManus, has becoming the up and coming go-to for cake and coffee this side of the Hoquiam bridge, for the greater part of 2012.  February 9th marks the first anniversary of the "little bakery that could", and the staff wants to celebrate by thanking everyone for the encouragement and support. 

photo courtesy of The Recipe Box

Stop by the store on February 9th between 9:00am and 4:00pm for specials and deals that will make your Saturday sweet.  For starters it will behoove me to mention the free cake and coffee (hello! I said free) along with drawings every hour! (one entry for every $10 spent).  A fun trivia game will be running throughout the day with prizes and special deals every hour, including the following; 

9:00am-10:00am buy biscuits and gravy get second plate 1/2 off
10:00am-11:00am 50% off all espresso with purchase of $5+
11:00am-12:00pm Buy two get one free on all pastries/baked goods
12:00pm-1:00pm 2 for $4.00 homemade pizza and calzones
1:00pm-2:00pm 1/2 off sandwiches with soup
2:00pm-3:00pm Buy 1 dozen cupcakes/cookies get 1/2 dozen free
3:00pm-4:00pm Everything must go, all remaining treats discounted!!

This birthday party has it all, including rootbeer floats, orange floats and sundaes, because what party is complete without Ice Cream?

photo courtesy of The Recipe Box

After meeting with Stephanie, and listening to her story about her jump from fashion design to culinary school and how she ended up back on the harbor, to how serendipitous her eventual ownership of The Recipe Box turned out to be, I am a believer in the dream of the small business.  Come out and support one of our own as she celebrates the one year mark of The Recipe Box, at 2302 Simpson Ave in Hoquiam (at the base of the bridge). 

Mardi Gras and Garlic Festival

Looking for something fun to do today?  How about every Sunday in February?  The Westport Winery has anticipated your need to combat the "end of the weekend blues", and has brought back the Mardi Gras and Garlic Festival!

With Mardi Gras falling on Tuesday February 12 this year, you might be asking yourself, "What is the  Mardi Gras and Garlic Festival"?  

Starting today, February 3, and running every Sunday in February from 11-4 the Westport Winery (located on South Arbor Rd) is playing host to live music with the Electric Park Jazz Band.  Wine club members will receive a free wine tasting for both them and their guests, complimentary chicken and wild rice gumbo is available for everyone, and for $5 visitors may also sample wine handpicked for the festival.  Selections of mock tails will also be available including the wine Hurricane made in the New Orleans tradition. The garlic portion of the festival will also be well represented with a host of gourmet garlic selections for tasting. 

Come on out today starting at 11am, and remember, beads are an acceptable form of dress for this Mardi Gras occasion!

 

 

Support Music on the Harbor

Saturday is a big day for the music departments of Aberdeen and Hoquiam High Schools.  As a former choir member I understand the importance of supporting our local musicians and music departments.  Instruments, trips, sheet music, and costumes cost money and most of the expenses are covered by booster donations from the community.

Aberdeen High School Music Boosters is hosting an auction on Saturday February 2nd at the Rotary Log Pavilion.  For $10.00/person, your ticket gets you in the door to bid on fantastic items from local vendors and themed baskets with wonderful prizes.  Eat, drink and bid to help support the music programs at AHS.

Saturday is also the day Hoquiam High School has chosen to host the HHS Bank Spaghetti Dinner and Auction in the Hoquiam HS cafeteria.  Help raise funds to send the band on their yearly band trip by eating yummy spaghetti and bidding on baskets and items from around the community.

Both events support our local HS and our local students.  Can you think of a better investment for you time and money? 

Grand Re-Opening in Cosi

It is exactly what you have been craving.  A juicy patty of beef with endless options of toppings.  Fresh and crispy french fries.  An ice cold beverage, and terriyaki?  The grand re-opening of Maxi Burger in Cosmopolis is one day away and the new management is hoping to make January 21 a fantastic opening day.  If you are craving a juicy giant bite of yummy beefyness you must join the new crew as they grill up your burgers to order in the building accross the street from the Luna Rana coffee shop and eatery on first street in Cosi.

7th Street and The Birdcage = Drag Show

Part of the 7th Street Theater's classic collection of movies, tonight and tomorrow night catch The Birdcage at 7:30.  A Robin Williams comedy, the movie debuted in 1996 but still holds a laugh a min with this cabaret of a cast.  Make sure that you get there early, there will be a wine bar in the lobby starting at 6:30 and the drag contest starts at 7:00 sharp!

Playoffs? Playoffs!? PLAYOFFS

It has happened ladies and gentlemen, The Seahawks (in case you have been living under a rock) are in the playoffs... and not just wild card weekend, the second weekend of the playoffs!

For those of you who are sports fans this is not new news, but in case you missed it let me give you the lowdown on the last few games and how we came to play the Ravens this weekend in Atlanta.

Way back during draft week last year, we (I will continue to use we here in reference to the Seahawk team, not because I think I am a part of it, but simply because it is easy) drafted in the third round ( mind boggling) a little guy we know as Russell Wilson.  The rest, is history.

After winning the last five games in the regular season, and our Wild Card Playoff game against RGknee...here we are getting ready to play the Ravens.  Seahawk fans around the harbor are gearing up to host playoff parties and even local businesses are getting into the swings of things!  Check our the Dennis Company's facebook page if you want to know what I am talking about.

Let us know how you are celebrating last weeks playoff win and what your plans are for this Sunday morning.  The game starts at 10:30 am.  Are you heading to a breakfast potluck full of eggs benedict and mimosas?  Or maybe you are sleeping in and eating french toast in bed?  While you are at it what are you predictions for the score of the game?  Seahawks 24 Ravens 13 (if you ask me:).  Enjoy the weekend Grays Harbor... and GO SEAHAWKS!

Read A Book! We are talking to you!

Today is the day to begin those New Year's Resolutions.  At least, that is what I told myself this morning, and the past seven mornings.  My procrastination aside, resolutions are a healthy way to assess what it is in our lives that we want to change the most, and then work to change it. 

For many, that resolution might involve the gym, or maybe a classroom.  Maybe this year you have resolved to educate your mind.  If that is the case, Aberdeen Timberland Library is here to help. 

It all begins with the Connect With Your World - Adult Winter Reading program.  The program is simple, but the results and rewards are huge.  All you have to do, adult population 18 years and older, is read or listen to five (yep FIVE) books between now and March 15, filling out an online review form each time you finish five books.  The beauty of the program is, that each time you finish another five books you can enter to win the prizes (yes PRIZES) again.

Sounds easy right?  And on top of the knowledge that you will gain from all the reading you will be doing, you have a chance to win one of many stays in any one of the lodge/inn/hotel packages that have been generously donated.

So fellow harborites, how about you and I get started on those resolutions.  The weather is certainly going to help out this resolution as it is pouring down rain outside, so head to the library, check out a new book and get started on your way to fabulous prizes!

Vote Now for Concert Schedule

Haven't been inside the D & R Theater yet?  Haven't found the concert that you really want to attend?
This is the year. 

The voting is open for the 2013 Concert Schedule and it is up to you Grays Harborites to pick the acts that you want to see in the upcoming season!

Click here and pick your favorite show from the list.  Chances are if you get enough people to vote, you will get to see the inside of the D & R Theater at your favorite concert!

Cirque Ziva

The Bishop Center for the performing arts is kicking off January with a wonderful spectacle. 

Cirque Ziva, performed by the Golden Dragon Acrobats will be showcased on the stage January 15th.

Recognized as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are renowned world wide.  The performers combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to wow the audience and create wonder and amazement.  

Check out the Grays Harbor College Bishop Center for Performing Arts for ticket prices.

6th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival

The Elma Chamber of Commerce  is at it again,  just when the holidays are over and the doldrums have set in, here come the 6th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival at the Satsop Business Park!  We went last year and cannot wait to go again.  Free swag and yummy bites with six individual wine tastings? Bring on the seafood and wine because we are so there!  This year, the tickets are going fast so make sure that you snag a pair early.  Pre-sale tickets are $15 and are available through January 17 at Aberdeen Honda, Whitney's Chevrolet, Liquor & the Like, Guesthouse Inn, Les Schwab Tires (in west Olympia), 21 and over please.

Sponsored by Aberdeen Honda, City of Elma and Grays Harbor Tourism, the festival is happening on January 19th.  Entertainment will commence at 12:30 p.m with music from Kim Archer Band and Sammy Eubanks Band.  A free shuttle service from downtown Elma to the festival begins at 1pm. courtesy of Aberdeen Honda.

 Your entry will include a keepsake wine glass and 6 wine tasting scrips(tickets).  Sip scrumptious wines while tasting local seafood. 

Check out wine from up to 25 wineries from all over Washington, taste the offerings at multiple food booths offering seafood and other coastal cuisine, and buy the gift merchandise at booths from local and exotic merchandise. Also, remember to check out the silent auction.

The 6th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival on January 19, 2013 is the place to be to beat the winter blues and have some fun!

Happy New Year!

We here at GoGo Grays Harbor would love to wish everyone a Happy jubilant New Year.

Yes, we do realize that is it the 2nd day of the new year, but have decided that it does not matter which day we wish the sentiment as it will be the "new" year all year (wink wink).

We would also like to start out this new year with a new fresh outlook and are very excited about the coming months and have lots to look forward too!  Stay tuned as we "fine tune" our website and make some fun and unique changes that will greatly benefit our readers. 

Everyone here at GoGo wishes everyone in Grays Harbor a healthy happy and wonderful new year!  We cannot wait to celebrate with you!