What’s Happening for June 27
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 3
Fireworks Spectacular and Freedom Concert: 4 to 11 p.m. at Rainier Vista Community Park, 5475 45th Ave SE, Lacey. Families are encouraged to bring picnics or enjoy a variety of food vendors. Live music begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Admission and parking are free A $10 wristband will be available for children for the inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more in the KidzZone. Information: www.ci.lacey.wa.us/fireworks.
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 27, 2017 at 1:35 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for June 27."