Join us at 2 PM on Sunday, March 1st, as we celebrate 50 years of the McCleary Historical Society! What started in 1976 as a small group of local citizens collecting and preserving our history has grown into the McCleary Museum & Event Center we know today.

Come enjoy a short presentation honoring long-time board members who helped keep our history alive, then stick around for refreshments and time to visit with friends and neighbors.

This celebration is free and open to everyone—we hope to see you there!

The Glam Bandit is a singer/songwriter who has been playing various forms of music around Washington state for over 20 years. Playing a mix of originals and covers, he primarily focuses on folk, blues, country, and other forms of Americana music.  He has a master’s degree in music education, and provides private music instruction as well as performances.

Admission is by donation for this all ages performance on March 6, 2026 at 7PM.

For more information on The Glam Bandit/Travis Scott Garland, check out his links below.

https://m.youtube.com/@theglambandit

https://cowboyindianalienrecords.bandcamp.com

Reggie Garrett & Christine Gunn are a musical duo of unparalleled emotion and virtuosity.  Reggie’s lyricism in his explorations of the variety and subtlety of human experience are supported and propelled into flight by Christine’s dynamic and sensuous musicality. 

 Reggie has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada for a number of years, both solo and with his band Reggie Garrett & the Snake Oil Peddlers.  His 2023 album release, “York’s Lament & other stories”, climbed to #5 on national Folk radio charts.  Also, “Stagecoach Mary” reached #12 and “So Far Away” topped at #3 (both songs from that album).  

Christine has performed widely as a solo artist, creating richly layered musical tapestries with her looping pedal.  She is a founding member of Trillian Green, and has performed as an accompanist to hundreds of bands, orchestras, musical theaters and singer-songwriters, both live and recorded.

Please visit the below links to learn more about Reggie Garrett & Christine Gunn.

Snacks and beverages with lids are welcome. 
Want to make it a full day? Head over to Beerbower Park for outdoor play and a picnic or stop in at the McCleary Timberland Library. Planning to grab lunch? Please consider supporting one of our local community partners around town!
Bandana Brewing– Pizza, Salads and a picky palates menu
The Bears Den– Burgers, fries and more
Gordon’s Select Market– grab and go offerings

Learn about the Northwest’s mysterious Wild Man of the Woods from the author of The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual (published by Mountaineers Books).  Sift through the evidence, both supporting and refuting this fascinating creature’s existence — and share your stories and views.

An experienced naturalist, David George Gordon shares his enthusiasm for Nature through a range of interactive venues, appearing at museums, schools, libraries, garden clubs— you name it. He studied aquatic biology in college and worked at a museum and two public aquariums in the past. He is the author of 23 books. Whatever the subject, his overall focus is on singing the praises of Nature.  

For more information on David George Gordon please visit his website Davidgeorgegordon.com

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