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!