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Connect art and nature through a hands-on creative practice that supports reflection, well-being, and mental health. Using locally gathered natural materials, you’ll create a cyanotype print and a frame while exploring nature as both inspiration and artistic medium. Before class, participants may follow a provided map for a reflective walk and collect materials; natural materials will also be available in class and all other supplies and materials will be provided. The workshop includes art-making, discussion, and examples of artists whose work incorporates the natural world.

Connect art and nature through a hands-on creative practice that supports reflection, well-being, and mental health. Using locally gathered natural materials, you’ll create a cyanotype print and a frame while exploring nature as both inspiration and artistic medium. Before class, participants may follow a provided map for a reflective walk and collect materials; natural materials will also be available in class and all other supplies and materials will be provided. The workshop includes art-making, discussion, and examples of artists whose work incorporates the natural world.

Explore art journaling as a creative practice for reflection, well-being, and mental health. Through guided prompts and hands-on activities, you’ll use collage as a foundation while incorporating drawing, painting, photography, writing, and other media. Each week includes time for reflection, art-making, and optional group discussion. The focus is on expressing feelings, processing experiences, and deepening your relationship with yourself through creativity, without pressure to produce a polished final product.

Note: This class is for personal enrichment and is not a substitute for professional therapy.

Prepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be pregnant and enrolled in WA Apple Health when you register, and when you take the class. Choose a class session below and follow the directions to register with Apple Health. Includes book and admission for you and a partner thanks to the Grays Harbor Family Support Program.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number or your Social Security number. The form takes a few seconds to load. You do not need to download an app. If you are on your phone, when you click the link above, a SignNow page will open. On that page, find the link that says "Sign With Mobile Browser" near the bottom of the page to complete the form without downloading an app. When you're done, please be sure to click the button to Finalize and submit the form.
2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

GET HELP

Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.

GRAYS HARBOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Childbirth Education is offered in partnership with the Grays Harbor Family Support Program, which provides course materials and a Welcome Baby kit for each participant. After the class, continue your parenting journey with a one-on-one meeting with a Family Support Program specialist, or attend the next Connect, Play, Learn play group.

Connect, Play, Learn
Resource Center and Play Group
First Tuesday of each Month
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Grays Harbor Public Health
2109 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen

Grays Harbor Family Support Program is a program of Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services, a Parents as Teachers Affiliate. The program is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.

Prepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be pregnant and enrolled in WA Apple Health when you register, and when you take the class. Choose a class session below and follow the directions to register with Apple Health. Includes book and admission for you and a partner thanks to the Grays Harbor Family Support Program.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number or your Social Security number. The form takes a few seconds to load. You do not need to download an app. If you are on your phone, when you click the link above, a SignNow page will open. On that page, find the link that says "Sign With Mobile Browser" near the bottom of the page to complete the form without downloading an app. When you're done, please be sure to click the button to Finalize and submit the form.
2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

GET HELP

Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.

GRAYS HARBOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Childbirth Education is offered in partnership with the Grays Harbor Family Support Program, which provides course materials and a Welcome Baby kit for each participant. After the class, continue your parenting journey with a one-on-one meeting with a Family Support Program specialist, or attend the next Connect, Play, Learn play group.

Connect, Play, Learn
Resource Center and Play Group
First Tuesday of each Month
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Grays Harbor Public Health
2109 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen

Grays Harbor Family Support Program is a program of Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services, a Parents as Teachers Affiliate. The program is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.

Prepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be pregnant and enrolled in WA Apple Health when you register, and when you take the class. Choose a class session below and follow the directions to register with Apple Health. Includes book and admission for you and a partner thanks to the Grays Harbor Family Support Program.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number or your Social Security number. The form takes a few seconds to load. You do not need to download an app. If you are on your phone, when you click the link above, a SignNow page will open. On that page, find the link that says "Sign With Mobile Browser" near the bottom of the page to complete the form without downloading an app. When you're done, please be sure to click the button to Finalize and submit the form.
2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

GET HELP

Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.

GRAYS HARBOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Childbirth Education is offered in partnership with the Grays Harbor Family Support Program, which provides course materials and a Welcome Baby kit for each participant. After the class, continue your parenting journey with a one-on-one meeting with a Family Support Program specialist, or attend the next Connect, Play, Learn play group.

Connect, Play, Learn
Resource Center and Play Group
First Tuesday of each Month
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Grays Harbor Public Health
2109 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen

Grays Harbor Family Support Program is a program of Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services, a Parents as Teachers Affiliate. The program is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.

Prepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be pregnant and enrolled in WA Apple Health when you register, and when you take the class. Choose a class session below and follow the directions to register with Apple Health. Includes book and admission for you and a partner thanks to the Grays Harbor Family Support Program.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number or your Social Security number. The form takes a few seconds to load. You do not need to download an app. If you are on your phone, when you click the link above, a SignNow page will open. On that page, find the link that says "Sign With Mobile Browser" near the bottom of the page to complete the form without downloading an app. When you're done, please be sure to click the button to Finalize and submit the form.
2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

GET HELP

Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.

GRAYS HARBOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Childbirth Education is offered in partnership with the Grays Harbor Family Support Program, which provides course materials and a Welcome Baby kit for each participant. After the class, continue your parenting journey with a one-on-one meeting with a Family Support Program specialist, or attend the next Connect, Play, Learn play group.

Connect, Play, Learn
Resource Center and Play Group
First Tuesday of each Month
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Grays Harbor Public Health
2109 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen

Grays Harbor Family Support Program is a program of Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services, a Parents as Teachers Affiliate. The program is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.

Prepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be pregnant and enrolled in WA Apple Health when you register, and when you take the class. Choose a class session below and follow the directions to register with Apple Health. Includes book and admission for you and a partner thanks to the Grays Harbor Family Support Program.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number or your Social Security number. The form takes a few seconds to load. You do not need to download an app. If you are on your phone, when you click the link above, a SignNow page will open. On that page, find the link that says "Sign With Mobile Browser" near the bottom of the page to complete the form without downloading an app. When you're done, please be sure to click the button to Finalize and submit the form.
2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

GET HELP

Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.

GRAYS HARBOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Childbirth Education is offered in partnership with the Grays Harbor Family Support Program, which provides course materials and a Welcome Baby kit for each participant. After the class, continue your parenting journey with a one-on-one meeting with a Family Support Program specialist, or attend the next Connect, Play, Learn play group.

Connect, Play, Learn
Resource Center and Play Group
First Tuesday of each Month
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Grays Harbor Public Health
2109 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen

Grays Harbor Family Support Program is a program of Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services, a Parents as Teachers Affiliate. The program is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.

Planning ahead can bring clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. In this two-hour informational workshop, participants will learn about the core documents commonly recommended for estate planning in Washington State, including Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. The session will also introduce key concepts related to trusts and the probate process, helping you understand how these tools can work together in a basic estate plan. Participants will gain an overview of what these documents typically include, what they can legally address in Washington, and what to expect when preparing them.

Note: This workshop is intended for educational and planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Do you have a sewing maching that you rarely or never use, but sure wish you could? Learn the basics of sewing in this hands-on class for beginners! You’ll become familiar with your sewing machine, practice essential techniques, and build the skills to complete projects independently. Designed for teens and adults with little or no sewing experience.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Using a sewing machine: Safe operation, threading, winding a bobbin, and basic troubleshooting
• Working with patterns: Reading a pattern envelope, choosing the correct size, and understanding fabric grain
• Seams and construction: Sewing a standard 5/8-inch garment seam and a precise 1/4-inch quilting seam
• Understanding fabric: Identifying and working with woven fabrics, flannel, and cotton knits

PROJECTS

You'll complete three-four projects that introduce new skills at each stage:

• Tote or zippered bag: Practice straight stitching and learn to create box corners
• Lounge or pajama pants: Sew curved seams and add an elastic waistband
• Quilt top: Practice accurate piecing and nesting seams for a clean finish
• Optional independent project: Use your new skills to complete a project of your choice, as time allows

CLASS SCHEDULE

• Class time: 6 - 8 PM
• Optional Lab for extra time to work with instructor support: 8 - 9 PM

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

Please bring your own sewing machine and the items on THIS LIST to the first day of class. Having your own tools allows you to practice at home and ensures your equipment is sharp and ready for use. If you already have similar sewing items at home, please feel free to bring and use them! There is no need to buy brand-new items if you already have functional tools that meet the project requirements.

Satisfy your chocolate cravings in this hands-on decorating class. Learn to melt chocolate for molds, make German chocolate frosting, and decorate cupcakes with Suzie’s Famous Buttercream. The techniques you learn can also add a special touch to desserts for the upcoming holiday season.

Medicare can be complex, with multiple parts, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines that can impact your healthcare and costs. This introductory class provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what you need to know to get started. Please join us for a simple, stress-free seminar designed to help you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Students will learn the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what Parts A, B, C, and D cover, and how different coverage options compare. The class will also introduce Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment periods, and how to evaluate options based on individual needs.

This course is offered online. A link will be provided at registration.

Medicare can be complex, with multiple parts, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines that can impact your healthcare and costs. This introductory class provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what you need to know to get started. Please join us for a simple, stress-free seminar designed to help you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Students will learn the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what Parts A, B, C, and D cover, and how different coverage options compare. The class will also introduce Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment periods, and how to evaluate options based on individual needs.

This course is offered online. A link will be provided at registration.

Medicare can be complex, with multiple parts, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines that can impact your healthcare and costs. This introductory class provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what you need to know to get started. Please join us for a simple, stress-free seminar designed to help you feel more confident about your Medicare choices.

Students will learn the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what Parts A, B, C, and D cover, and how different coverage options compare. The class will also introduce Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, enrollment periods, and how to evaluate options based on individual needs.

This course is offered online. A link will be provided at registration.

Create your own low-maintenance terrarium with local Master Gardener Wendie Balmer. Learn how to combine healthy soil and carefully selected plants to build a self-sustaining environment that requires little to no maintenance. Participants will assemble a terrarium to take home and learn how a closed system supports plant growth.