🌱 Montesano public services levy holds narrow lead in unfinished count
Montesano, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Montesano! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Montesano public services levy holds narrow lead in unfinished count
- Montesano’s Festival of Lights plans take shape for December
- Free concert will open Montesano’s Festival of Lights
Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 52.
- Friday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 54 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 2026 General Election results inching closer to certification (thedailyworld.com) — Montesano’s public services levy held a 44-vote lead in results reported November 9, with 847 votes in favor and 803 opposed. The outcome remained uncertified, with roughly 4,300 ballots still to count countywide and election certification due no later than November 24. 
2. More holiday events added to calendar (thedailyworld.com) — Montesano’s Festival of Lights returns December 11–12 with a free kickoff concert, family activities and the evening parade. The concert starts Friday at 7 p.m. at the community center, followed Saturday by a library celebration from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the parade at 6 p.m.
3. Veterans Day Concert highlights this week's live music slate (thedailyworld.com) — A free concert at Montesano Community Center will kick off the Festival of Lights on December 11 at 7 p.m. Ken Albert and Christine Hill present the annual show, with returning performers Angel Damasiewicz, Steve Jacobson and Gladys Whitney joining special guest Shawn Hill.
4. Zillah punches ticket to state with win over Montesano (tncontentexchange.com) — Montesano’s Bulldogs fell 51–7 to Zillah in Week 10 football action, with their only touchdown coming in the fourth quarter. Zillah built a 37–0 halftime lead and secured a state tournament berth, setting up a home game against King’s on November 14.
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Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues →
The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville
9:00 am
Saturday November 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Indoor Rock Climbing →
Summit Pacific Wellness Center Physical Therapy Gym, 610 E Main Street, Elma
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HHS Veteran's Day Concert
7th Street Theatre, 313 7th Street, Hoquiam
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Grays Harbor College Men's Basketball vs Edmonds CC →
Grays Harbor College Gym, Aberdeen
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Kootenai Kats Cat Club presents "Gobble Til You Wobble," a TICA cat show! →
32 Elma McCleary Road, Elma
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Grays Harbor College Men's Basketball vs Chemeketa CC →
Grays Harbor College Gym, Aberdeen
2:00 pm -
Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill, 404 Salmonberry Lane SW, Ocean Shores
6:00 pm -
American 250 Celebration - FREE General Museum Admission in Grays Harbor
Unplugged at The Music Project; International Mermaid Museum; Chehalis Valley Historical Museum; Coastal Interpretive Center; Lake Quinault Museum; McCleary Museum and Event Participating museums include: Unplugged at The Music Project Aberdeen International Mermaid Museum Aberdeen Chehalis Valley Historical Museum Montesano Coastal Interpretive Center Ocean Shores Lake Quinault Museum Quinault McCleary Museum and Event -
Softball Youth Skills Camp →
Bishop Building, 319 S Lawrence St., Aberdeen
11:30 am -
MS BB vs Oakville
Mary M Knight High\/Elementary School, 2987 Matlock-Brady Rd, Elm
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Bingo at Corks & Taps
Corks & Taps, 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd. SW, #101, Ocean Shores
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Wine Down Wednesday
Oyhut Bay Grill; Corks & Taps, 404 Salmonberry Ln SW; 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd SW, #101, Ocean Shores -
MSBB @ Wishkah
Wishkah Valley School District, 4640 Wishkah Rd, Aberdeen
4:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Floor Supervisor (Store 137 Montesano, WA) in Montesano. Apply here.
- StaffMyAgency LLC posted a job opening for Licensed Insurance Sales Representative in Montesano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montesano here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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