Willapa Harbor Happenings
Editor's Note: To publicize your free event, meeting, or function, contact the editorial staff at 942-3466 or fax your information to 942-3487, or email theherald@flannerypubs.com. Other paid events may be advertised by contacting Gina Kolhage 942-3466 ext. 223 or Karen Carter 942-3466 ext. 222.
Thursday-March 5
Weight Watchers Every Thursday
Weight Watchers meetings are every Thursday at the Pacific County Annex, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. Weigh-in is from 11:30 a.m. to 12 pm., and the meeting follows until 12:30 pm. To sign up visitHYPERLINK "https://wellness.weightwatchers.com/"https://wellness.weightwatchers.comCompany ID:49518, Company Passcode:WW49518, Help Hotline: 866-204-2885. For more information, contact Denise Rowlett at 360-581-5249 or email drowlett77@yahoo.com"drowlett77@yahoo.com.
Food Bank
The Willapa Harbor Ministerial Association Food Bank, located on the corner of Larch Street and Park Avenue in Raymond, is generally open to serve those in need every Thursday from 11 am. to 2 pm. Commodities are offered at the beginning of the month while supplies last. For more information on the food bank, call 942-4726.
Square Dancing Lessons
Swing her 'round and 'round! New square dance lessons are being held on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. in the auditorium of the Willapa Valley Grange at 290 Camp One Road, Raymond. All ages are welcome and you don't need to bring a partner. The cost is only $2 per person, per Thursday night. Come join us for fun and exercise while learning to do-si-do! For more info, contact Randy Carlson at 934-9397 or Fred Waggoner at 942-0253.
Gun Club
The Willapa Harbor Gun Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm. at the Gun Club located at 37 Butte Creek Road by the Bonneville Substation, trap shooting is the first and third Thursday of ever month at 6 pm. For more information please call Dwaine Rogers, treasurer at 942-5524.
Saturday-March 7
Capital Forest
Mountain Marathon and Hillbilly Half starts at 7 am at Capital Forest in the Rock Candy Mountain Parking Lot. Dubbed as the hardest half and full marathon in Washington State, this race is sure to challenge anyone looking for a nontraditional experience in the woods near Grays Harbor. This race leads you through heavily forested trails to beautiful views before the finish line. However, to get to the end, the trail takes you up steep climbs, muddy paths and over fallen branches. Limited to 300 participants, each runner will get a t-shirt and all finishers get a commemorative beer stein. Cost $40 half marathon and $60 full marathon. Contact www.guerillarunning.com/Mountain_Marathon.
Sunday-March 8
Grange #527 Meets Monthly
The Willapa Valley Grange #527 conducts monthly meetings on the second Sunday of the month at 4 pm. Grange #527 is located at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond.
For more information please call 942-8770 or 942-8663.
Monday-March 9
Chamber of
Commerce Meeting
The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce next meeting is Monday, March 9th at noon at the 101 Public House in South Bend. Lunch will be available for purchase. All are welcome to join in and learn what is going on in the community.
Back Country Horsemen
Willapa Hills Back Country Horsemen will be meeting the second Monday of each month at 7 pm. at the back entrance to the PUD building.
Tuesday-March 10
Quilters Meet Tuesdays
The Willapa Harbor Quilters meet every Tuesday at 11 am. at the First Baptist Church located at 913 Duryea in Raymond. Come and join us. For more information, call 875-8190 or 875-6506.
TOPS at New Life
The local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday morning at New Life on Commercial St. in Raymond. Weigh-in is from 9-9:45 followed by the business meeting and a program designed to encourage weight loss from 10-11 am. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Bobby at 942-2954.
Pacific County Anglers
The Pacific County Anglers meets the second Tuesday of each month at the new Menlo Fire Hall & Fair Office at 6:30 pm.
Bay Center Fire
Commission
The Bay Center Fire Commission conducts their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday-March 11
Lewis-Pacific Swiss
Society Board
The Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society Board of Directors to meet at the Swiss Hall every second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. Members are welcome to attend.