What’s Happening for Jan. 8

Jan. 10

Tea for travelers: Find out about trips and tours, 1 p.m. at the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. SouthSoundSeniors.org, 360-407-3967.

Jan. 11

Inaugural ball: 7 p.m. at the Legislative Building and the Temple of Justice, Capitol Campus. $100 plus a $5 fee per person. Information: wastategovball.org, 360-359-3842, or P.O. Box 2794, Olympia.

Travelogue: Mykonos, Greece: Take a pictorial tour of a Greek isle at 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia. 360-586-618, SouthSoundSeniors.org.

Jan. 12

Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Thurston Climate Action Team’s January form is “Putting a Price on Carbon,’ 7 p.m. at Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave SW, Olympia.

Your Life, Your Legacy: No one wants to think about planning for their own funeral, but in fact, it can be a gift you leave your loved ones. To start the process, join a presentation. 10 a.m. Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. SouthSoundSeniors.org or 360-407-3967.

Jan. 13

Eye Care: Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. Learn about symptoms, tests and treatment options, 12:30 p.m. Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave SE. SouthSoundSeniors.org or 360-407-3967.

Jan. 14

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet: South Puget Sound Community College will host the event at 6 p.m. n the college’s Student Union Building, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia. This year’s keynote speaker, a feature in the SPSCC Artist & Lecture series, is mayor-elect Michael Tubbs of Stockton, CA. Tickets are available at https://spscc.edu/foundation/MLKtix

The Ancient Fruitcake: Seattle author Harriet Baskas talks about vintage vittles and their connections to family, culture and history, noon-2 p.m., Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street SE. Information: 360-491-3860 or trl.org.

Jan. 18

Local Author Series: Merritt Long ill read excerpts from his soon-to-be published book on growing up in the south. 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia. Information 360-586-618 or www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.

Jan. 19

Researching Your Neighborhood History: Historian Lanny Weaver will highlight neighborhood histories and give research strategie. Doors open at 11:30, seating is limited, at the Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place, Tumwater. Information: 360-786-8117 or www.olytumfoundation.org.

Olympia World Affairs Council: Chasing Elephants: Conservationists, Politicians, Farmers and the Problem of Ivory: 7:30 p.m., at Thurston Economic Development Council, 4220 Sixth Avenue SE, Lacey. Information: 360-866-1652.

This story was originally published January 8, 2017 at 5:13 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Jan. 8."