What’s Happening for Jan. 29

Sunday

Washington State Poet Laureate: Tod Marshall builds awareness and appreciation of the state’s legacy of poetry, 2:30 p.m. at Arbutus Folk School, 610 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia, and 6 p.m. at Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia.

Feb. 1

Walk in Beauty: Aleticia Tijerina will present the principles held by Native Americans in the philosophy of “walking in beauty.” 10:15 a.m., Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. 360-586-6181, southsoundseniors.org.

The Professionals in High Demand: Advanced Toastmasters club invites community members to an open house, 6 p.m. at Sandler Training, 8282 28th Court NE, Suite C, Lacey. Guests will learn about what an advanced Toastmasters club can offer. This club focuses on speech evaluations. Information: Carolyn Cox at 360-413-0014.

Feb. 4

A Slice of the Good Life: Benefit concert and auction for Pizza Klatch in support of LGBT youths with pianist, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. 6 p.m., The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. $25-$85. washingtoncenter.org, 360-753-8586.

Feb. 6

American Muslims: History, Culture and Politics: Professor Turan Kayaoglu will discuss how American Muslims have helped shape the country. 4-6 p.m., Lacey Timberland Regional Library, 500 College St. SE. 360-491-3860, trl.org.

Feb. 7

Quixote Village open house: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the community’s founding. 4-7 p.m. at 3350 Mottman Road SW. Tours, treats, tiny speeches and live music. 360- 338-0451 or email raul.salazar@ quixotevillage.com.

Feb. 8

Travelogue: Moscow and Kazan, Russia: Evergreen State College students studied cultural and environmental issues under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. 360-586-6181, SouthSoundSeniors.org.

Feb. 9

The Age of Active Wisdom: Questions related to active aging are crafted specific to the afternoon’s theme. 3 p.m., Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. 360-586-6181, SouthSoundSeniors.org.

The Stately Speakers Toastmasters Club: Presentation at noon, at the DOT/DOC Building (Edna Lucille Goodrich Building), 7345 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater. Guest speaker Kyle Hall, club growth director for Toastmasters International District 32, will give a presentation detailing how leadership skills learned through Toastmasters can help advance your career.

This story was originally published January 29, 2017 at 5:34 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Jan. 29."