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What’s Happening for June 24

Staff report

June 24, 2017 3:41 AM

Vegetation is returning to the Ohop Creek area through ongoing replanting programs in the Ohop Valley. Join a bird walk with Tahoma Audubon, June 25. Ohop Creek Restoration Area hosted by the Nisqually Land Trust, 8-10 a.m. The easy hike is 1.5-2 miles on mostly flat but uneven ground. RSVP Mollie Parsons, 360-489-3400 or staff@nisquallylandtrust.org/ Steve Bloom sbloom@theolympian.com file

June 24

Summer Roundup Picnic for Republicans and Candidates: 11:30-2 p.m. Historical Park, 802 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater. $20 single/$30 couple /$35 family/$10 Young Republican.

Powell Pastures River Walk: Experience one of the most dynamic stretches of the Nisqually River , Yelm. Hosted by the Nisqually Land Trust, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1 mile on undeveloped path, rated “easy.” Limited to 15 people, RSVP Mollie Parsons, 360-489-3400 or staff@nisquallylandtrust.org/

June 25

Bird Walk with Tahoma Audubon: Ohop Creek Restoration Area hosted by the Nisqually Land Trust, 8-10 a.m. The easy hike is 1.5-2 miles on mostly flat but uneven ground. RSVP Mollie Parsons, 360-489-3400 or staff@nisquallylandtrust.org/

June 27

Homes First: : Homes First continues with its Opening Doors Program, which introduces guests to the Homes First business model, 12:15-1:15 p.m. and again June 27 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. To RSVP and get address and directions, contact Marge Price at 360-915-8176 or go to HomesFirst.org.

YWCA Open Space Forum: Explore the future for YWCA Olympia. Help identify current issues, future challenges and creative solutions. Advance registration is necessary. 5:30-9 p.m., dinner will be served (donations welcomed) Lacey Community Center , 6729 Pacific Ave SE. 360-352-0593.

June 30

Shelton Senior Center: Third anniversary bingo/ karaoke, 7-10 p.m. 190 W Sentry Dr,. 360- 426-7374.

Jail Letter Project: Sam Miller is a father, recovering addict, Evergreen graduate, comic and former inmate. He and his mother Mary Soehnlen will present "The Jail Letters Project" 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE. Information:360-491-3860 or visit www.TRL.org.

July 6 and 20

Native plant walks: Native Plant Salvage Foundation plant experts lead a walk along Olympia’s McLane Creek Nature Trail. All ages. Plant walks are on the first and third Thursdays of every month, 6-7 p.m. Sliding-scale donation of $5-$20 suggested. Go to nativeplantsalvage.org for more information.

July 6

Panorama Republicans: No-host luncheon at noon in the Gallery of the seventeen51 Restaurant, above Panorama's main offices at Pan Hall. RSVP no later than June 28, to ron.ck722@gmail.com or call 360-438-5641, ext. 5641.

July 10

Civic Pride Honor Roll: The Thurston County Auditor will honor hundreds of citizens who’ve voted for 50 years or more, 2 p.m. at the Hotel RL, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr. SW, Olympia. Information: Auditor’s Elections Division at 360-786-5408 or elections@co.thurston.wa.us.

July 11

Stonecroft's Christian Women's Connection: Noon luncheon, at Panorama's "Gallery" next to the Seventeen 51 Restaurant, 1751 Circle Lane SE, Lacey. Reservations: 360- 943- 0627.

Aug. 12

Ride for the Dogs Poker Run: Help shelter dogs with 125-mile motorcycle ride through Mason County. Starts at JR’s Hideaway in Belfair. Sign-up is 8 a.m. to noon with first riders out at 10 a.m. Riders $15 and passengers $5. Sign up the day of the event or register online before Aug. 6 to receive a free event patch, an extra door prize ticket and GPS coordinates. Remaining patches will be sold for $5 at the event. To donate prizes or sponsor the event call 360-481-9962. For more information or to register, go to the Adopt-A-Pet of Shelton Washington Facebook events page or adoptapet-wa.org.

This story was originally published June 24, 2017 at 3:41 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for June 24."