What’s Happening for July 13
Thursday
Away at War: A Civil War Story of the Family Left Behind: The story of one such family has now been captured in “Away at War: A Civil War Story of the Family Left Behind” by local author Nick K. Adams. A retired elementary school teacher, Adams is an avid Civil War reenactor and historical speaker. 3-4:30 p.m., Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street SE. Information: 360-491-3860 or www.TRL.org.
What’s Blooming in Budd? Stream Team has partnered with Pacific Shellfish Institute to collect water quality and plankton samples in Budd Inlet. Participants assist in collecting water samples and measuring temperature, salinity and other water quality parameters. Samples are then viewed under a field microscope to identify algae and plankton. 1-2 p.m. Thursdays through Sept 21. Port Plaza, near Anthony’s in Olympia.
Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT): Meeting at 7 p.m. at Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 Fifth Ave SW, Olympia. Presentation by The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy.
Saturday
Gate Historic Schoolhouse fundraiser: Blueberry pancake breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the schoolhouse and grounds. 16925 Moon Rd SW, Rochester. $6 per person. Children 5 and under free. Information: 360-273-8143.
Panorama Patio Sale: An acre of furniture, collectibles, office supplies, housewares, jewelry, tools, linens, dishes, paintings and more. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the Panorama campus in Lacey. Follow the signs just past the intersection of 14th Avenue and Sleater-Kinney Road Southeast. Information: Linda Kalkwarf at linda@kalkwarf.com or call at 360-438-5022.
Kids Fishing Derby: Free fishing for kids ages 14 and under. Free breakfast and lunch. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m., fishing starts at 9 a.m. and runs to noon. Magic show at noon; awards to follow. Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge, 1117 Yelm Ave W., Yelm.
Capital Lakefair parade: The annual Grand Parade runs from Capitol Way and 20th Avenue to Fifth Avenue and Simmons Street from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: lakefair.org
Sunday
Capital Lakefair fireworks: Olympia’s annual summer festival on the shores of Capitol Lake ends with a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Information: www.lakefair.org.
July 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 22
Volunteer with DERT: The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team will host a volunteer orientation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harbor House on Percival Landing. Admission is free and food will be provided. Space is limited to 25, so register in advance at www.deschutesestuary.org/event/volunteer-orientation/. DERT is organizing teams to help educate the public about the negative impacts the dam at the mouth of the Deschutes River has on water quality and the importance and benefits of Deschutes estuary restoration.
This story was originally published July 12, 2017 at 3:17 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for July 13."