September begins to have the feel of fall in the air outside, but you can take heart in the warming displays of color inside the 25th annual Whale of a Quilt Show, which runs Sept. 21-23 at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.
The longstanding event features presentations of quilts, quilted items, wearables, and other items that have been made by the members of the area quilters guild. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. Drinks and refreshments are available. Free door prizes will be given out all three days.
Winning entries are not judged by a panel, but by the show visitors. Here your vote counts!
Many vendors from the Northwest will be featuring the latest in fabrics, patterns, quilting/sewing supplies, and machines. Pacific Sharpening will be on site Friday and Saturday for any sharpening needs. The Boutique presents many handmade items for sale. “Quilters in Action” demonstrates the making of quilt blocks. Demonstrations from vendors and other quilters are also scheduled all three days, and schedules will be posted at the show.
There is a quilt walk in the downtown area, September 13-27 with various business locations participating. Free maps will be available at the show.
The Ocean Shores Sea Pal Quilt Guild is non-profit and made up of over 60 quilters from Ocean Shores and the surrounding area. The funds raised are used for helping local charitable organizations, sponsoring the annual show and conducting classes. The major source of funding is the Raffle Quilt that the members create, making this a unique prize for the winner of a $1 ticket. The quilt is awarded at 2 p.m. on Sunday. You do not have to be present at the drawing to win.
Seabrook events
Seabrook hosts another of its series of concerts with The Brian Odell Band appearing at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 in Crescent Park. The concert is free.
On Sept. 29, Seabrook’s Fall Showcase of Homes will take place, where visitors can tour a variety of homes, including the furnished Signature Homes in Elk Creek and the model home in the new Farm District, as well as other developments. The event begins at 10 a.m. with Showcase tours also at 3 p.m., and a Town Tour with founder Casey Roloff and Cottage Rentals presentation at 1 p.m. From 6-7 p.m., wine and cheese will be available in the Real Estate Sales Office. For more information, visit www.seabrookwa.com.
October events
5-6: Show n’ Shine at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino: Sponsored by Pushrods of Hoquiam (register online at www.pushrods.org), the annual car show and competition features $3,000 in cash and prizes for entrants, as well as Lance Lambert of the Vintage Vehicle Show as master of ceremonies.
The legendary recording artist Sir Mix-A-Lot will be performing live in the Great Hall at QBRC during the Show n’ Shine at 8 p.m. Tickets ($25, must be at least 21 years old) available online at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3583962
6: Big Foot Brew Festival at Seabrook, for craft beer enthusiasts, with some of the regions’ best breweries featured from noon to 5 p.m.
16-21: Celtic Music Festival. The West Coast’s largest Irish music festival: 6 stages, 3 venues, including Galway Bay and the Convention Center in Ocean Shores, and 30 great bands. Come tip a pint and kick up your heels. For more information and a schedule visit www.galwaybayevents.com
31: Ocean Shores Fire Department hosts the biggest Halloween party for kids on the North Beach at the Ocean Shores Convention Center from 6-8 p.m.
November
3-4: Run From the Rain Indoor Kite Fly in Ocean Shores, sponsored by Ocean Shores Kites(oceanshoreskites.com). Call (360) 289-4103 for more information.
23-25: Winter Fanta-Sea pre-Christmas festival of holiday gifts and vendors, Ocean Shores Convention Center, (360) 289-9586
