š± Which Grays Harbor theater shows are lighting up stages this May?
Aberdeen, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Aberdeen! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Grays Harbor theater shows are lighting up stages this May?
- Thinking of retiring locally? See how far savings go in Aberdeen.
- How Aberdeenās next softball clash could shake up the EvCo race
Also on today's calendar: Rochester vs Hoquiam and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ From the Wings: Montesano Drama Club presents a murder mystery dinner, Driftwood Players exceed fundraising goal (thedailyworld.com) ā Local theater lovers have plenty to look forward to, with Driftwood Players in Aberdeen surpassing their $30,000 seat-replacement goal and planning new chairs at 120 E 3rd St by fall. May brings Driftwoodās production of Matilda, Aberdeen High Schoolās Once Upon a Mattress, Montesanoās Anastasia, and other regional shows, giving Grays Harbor residents many nearby options. 
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ā¢ 10 Quaint Washington Towns Where You Can Retire In Comfort Without The Big-City Price Tag (familydestinationsguide.com) ā If youāre considering retiring in Aberdeen, this piece highlights how the cityās working-harbor roots, walkable streets, and lower housing and food costs can stretch a fixed income. It compares Aberdeen and neighboring Hoquiam with other affordable Washington towns, emphasizing small-town character, access to healthcare, and a slower pace that could appeal to retirees from pricier cities. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ W.F. West squeaks by Shelton to keep pace atop EvCo standings (bellinghamherald.com) ā W.F. Westās softball team will host Aberdeen next for a showdown that could decide the Evergreen Conference lead, after edging Shelton 4-1 behind 12 strikeouts from ace Taylor Tobin. The Bearcatsā late insurance runs and disciplined hitting set up a high-stakes matchup Aberdeen fans can follow closely. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Aberdeen
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Grays Harbor College Baseball vs Centralia College
Olympic Stadium, 101 28th St, Hoquiam
1:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Rochester vs Hoquiam
Hoquiam High School , 501 W Emerson Ave , Hoquiam
5:30 pm -
Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Lane SW , Ocean Shores
6:00 pm -
Tuesday Trivia at Corks & Taps
Corks & Taps , 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd. SW, #101 , Ocean Shores
6:00 pm -
Wine Down Wednesday
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Ln SW , Ocean Shores -
Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Lane SW , Ocean Shores
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 2
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š Events Nearby
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Womenās Soccer Recruit Days
Grays Harbor College , 1620 Edward P Smith Dr , Aberdeen
4:00 pm -
Set up-Creative Memories Scrapbooking
Ocean Shores Convention Center , 120 W Chance a La Mer NW , Ocean Shores
3:00 pm -
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
7th Street Theatre , 313 7th St , Hoquiam
7:30 pm -
Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Lane SW , Ocean Shores
6:00 pm -
Non JV Opponent JV Baseball @ Hoquiam
Hoquiam High School , 501 W Emerson Ave , Hoquiam
5:00 pm -
Tuesday Trivia at Corks & Taps
Corks & Taps , 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd. SW, #101 , Ocean Shores
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know any good areas to go rock hounding?
I used to go all the time when I lived up north and found so many cool crystals and agates but have no clue where to go here! (Nextdoor Harding to S Boone) - The Nextdoor site needs a delete all read notifications button.
Anyway, I got an email, this morning, that said there was a new question posted in Ask Aberdeen. But I never found it in my Nextdoor notificationsā¦ (Nextdoor East Aberdeen)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Aberdeen. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aberdeen here.
š Nearby News
Hoquiam
- Montesano sweeps doubleheader with Hoquiam (thedailyworld.com)
- Hoquiam K-6 project gains momentum (thedailyworld.com)
- 3 Leadership Lessons from the Port of Grays Harbor's Alissa Shay (southsoundbiz.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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