7th Street Kids production
Forty youngsters, ages 7-16, are ready to take the stage in the 7th Street Kids summer production “Newsies JR.” Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 28-30, with a matinee scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, in the theater at 313 7th St. in Hoquiam.
According to a 7th Street Kids press release “Newsies JR” is “the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of young newsies in Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.”
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $5 for children under 12 and are available on line at 7thstreetkids.square.site, at Tinderbox in Aberdeen, Valu Drug in Montesano, Harbor Drug in Hoquiam, Mocha Madness in Ocean Shores or at the door.
Driftwood Players auditions
The Driftwood Players have scheduled auditions for the upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons,” a three-act play for teens and adults.
The play is based on the true story of a manufacturing conspiracy during World War II. It is set several years after the conviction of Steve Deever, and the exoneration of his partner Joe Keller, after their factory’s defective military-use aircraft parts results in the death of Army pilots.
The eldest Keller son, Larry, went missing in the war, but his mother Kate believes that he is still alive. Larry’s childhood sweetheart, Ann Deever, Steve Deever’s daughter, has become engaged to Larry’s younger brother Chris. Tensions between this engagement and the fact that Joe Keller was aware of the defective parts before selling them, fuel the central drama of a rare get-together of the two families.
Auditions are being held at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1 and 2, at the Driftwood Playhouse, 120 E. Third in Aberdeen.
Director James Patrick is looking for six men and four women of various ages. He would like those auditioning to read the script before the auditions. Contact him at jamesthomaspatrick@gmail.com or call 360-464-7574.
Rehearsals will tentatively begin the week of Aug. 8 with details to be announced based on cast availability.
GH Bowmen open house
To celebrate National Shooting Sports Month, the Grays Harbor Bowmen will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at their range located at 902 SR 105 in Aberdeen.
Beginning archers, 10 and older, are invited to participate. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and everyone must sign a liability waiver. All equipment and safety gear will be provided.
For more information, contact Linda Parker at wa-archery@live.com or call 360-533-4698.
— The Daily World
Summer programs offered by Coastal Interpretive Center
The Coastal Interpretive Center will offer a couple of summer programs exploring tidal pools and coastal forests next month.
Intertidal Explorations at Damon Point is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 2, and 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15. The tour lasts about 90 minutes. Those wanting to explore the biodiversity and wonder of the ecosystems should arrive at the Coastal Interpretive Center 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the tour.
On Thursday, Aug. 11 and 25, the center will host two-hour tours of the Weatherwax Trail at 9 a.m. Participants will meet in the Weatherwax parking lot five minutes prior to the start of the tour to discover the mysterious under story and amazing grandeur of coastal forests.
Cost of events is $10 per person participant/$5 for members. Tour participants under 8 (accompanied by an adult) and over 80 are free.
Go to www.interpretivecenter.org event page to register.
Lions Club Golf tournament
Central Park Lions Club will host a golf tournament on Sunday, Aug. 14, at Highland Golf Course in Cosmopolis. Shotgun start is scheduled for 9 a.m.
The cost for the four-person scramble with field contests is $65 per person and lunch will be provided.
All proceeds will benefit refurbishing Lions Club Park in Central Park, including upgrading playground equipment and improving the walking trail.
For more information, contact Steve Timmons at 360-581-1901.
—The Daily World
