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What’s Happening for July 2

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Always a crowd favorite, the Tenino Motorcycle Drill Team runs through their routine along Capitol Way July 4th during the annual City of Tumwater Independence Day Parade. This year's theme is "Like Totally '80s." The parade begins at 11 a.m. July 4 downtown Tumwater.
Always a crowd favorite, the Tenino Motorcycle Drill Team runs through their routine along Capitol Way July 4th during the annual City of Tumwater Independence Day Parade. This year's theme is "Like Totally '80s." The parade begins at 11 a.m. July 4 downtown Tumwater. Steve Bloom sbloom@theolympian.com file

July 2

Fireworks display: South Sound Speedway, 3730 183rd Ave SW, Rochester, after races conclude.

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.

Fireworks display: Boston Harbor Marina, 312 73rd Ave NE, Olympia, at dusk.

July 4

Independence Day Parade: This year's theme is "Like Totally '80s." The parade begins at 11 a.m. downtown Tumwater.

Artesian Family Festival: On the Tumwater Valley Golf Course driving range, with music, food, and games. No pets, alcohol, or personal fireworks allowed. Gates open at 6 p.m.; the fireworks show begins at 10:15 p.m. Festival entry free. Event Parking: $10/car. Information: 360-754-4160 or tumwaterparks@ci.tumwater.wa.us.

BBQ and fireworks: Nisqually Red Wind Casino, 12819 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia. BBQ 1-9 p.m., fireworks 10 p.m.

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.

July 16

Capitol Lakefair fireworks: 10 p.m. Capitol Lake, Olympia

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 July 2, 2017 at 1:36 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for July 2."

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