What’s Happening for Sept. 13
Sunday
Free violin and piano concert: The public is invited to attend a free concert and birthday celebration for Helen De Pastel, who turned 90 on Sept. 8. De Pastel is a longtime violinist and violin instructor who has taught for more than 65 years at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma and privately to many students. The concert, which will be performed by former students and Robert Jorgensen, is a seven-movement sonata for violin and piano composed by Karen De Pastel, her daughter. The concert/birthday celebration is at 2 p.m. at The United Churches of Olympia, 11th Avenue and Capitol Way. In lieu of flowers, gifts or cover charges, donations will be accepted to defray the cost of the concert.
Thursday
League of Women Voters: The Thurston County League of Women Voters will host a free public forum on the TransPacific Partnership at 6:30 p.m. at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW.
Sept. 19
Olympia Film Society open house and membership meeting: Join OFS from noon-2:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to learn about where OFS is headed and celebrate its progress. On the agenda: tours of the Capitol Theater, ideas for renovations, repairs and upgrades of the theater, introduction of new board members and free popcorn. RSVP to audrey@olympiafilmsociety.org or at 360-754-6670.
Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival: The Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia will host the sixth annual Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival in Montesano, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Lake Sylvia State Park, 1812 N. Lake Sylvia Road, Montesano. The family-oriented event kicks off with a camp pancake breakfast; 10K, half marathon and 2-mile family fun runs; music; kid’s games and races; an artist’s market; food vendors; Boy Scout cooking demos and more. To participate in the runs, contact tiffanyschweppe@me.com. Shuttle service will be available at Simpson Elementary School, 519 W. Simpson Ave., Montesano. Discover Pass needed to park at the lake. For more information, contact Stet Palmer at 360-789-9953 or go to fosls.org.
Auditions for Entertainment Explosion: Entertainment Explosion (EE) is hosting new member auditions for singers and dancers, ages 50 and up, from 10 a.m. to noon, at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 530 School St. in Lacey. If you plan to attend, please send a message to EE@EntertainmentExplosion.org. Call 250-8413 with questions. On Feb. 21, 2016, EE will present the “A Really Big Shoe 10 – EE Folk Fest” benefit concert for homeless children at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Information: EntertainmentExplosion.org.
Relay For Life Garage Sale Fundraiser: Runs from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 19 at the VFW Hall, 2902 Martin Way E., Olympia. All proceeds benefit The Plant Place Relay For Life Team and the American Cancer Society. Information: 360-790-7460.
Sept. 22
Reader’s Theater presents comedies: Three comedies that will tickle your funny bone. Kicking off at 1:30 p.m., enjoy “Man Under Bed,” about an escaped convict, a feisty elderly lady and her neighbors; “Shoe Story,” about two women strangers who connect because of shoes; and “On the RAC,” how do committees ever get anything done? Donations will be accepted. Information: 360-407-3967 or go online to southsoundseniors.org.
Sept. 23
Washington Center for the Performing Arts Speaks: At 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St NW, representatives will present their 2015-16 season with a video and brochures. Information: 360-586-6181 or go online to southsoundseniors.org.
Sept. 26
Celtic harpist and violist to play Cafe Love: Debut Olympia performance by Oregon Celtic harpist and multi-instrumentalist David Helfand and violist Justin Lader at 7 p.m. at Café Love, 205 Fourth Ave E., Olympia. Admission is $5-$10. Information: davidhelfand.com.
This story was originally published September 12, 2015 at 10:20 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for Sept. 13."