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What’s Happening for Aug. 3

Staff report

August 3, 2017 2:14 AM

On a very warm Tuesday a day before the opening of the Thurston County Fair 4-H and Open class exhibitors Jessica Geho (left) and Rebecca Griffin clean-up and cool down two appreciative entrants as they along with the rest of the region prepare for a potentially record heat wave this week. The fair runs through Sunday at 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey. Steve Bloom sbloom@theolympian.com

Aug. 3-6

Thurston County Fair: The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds at 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey. Tickets are $7 for general admission, but can be purchased in advance at a discount. Information: bit.ly/2uTNCK0.

Aug. 3

Panorama Republicans: Meet at 2 p.m. in the Quinault Auditorium at Panorama in Lacey. Jami Lund, senior policy analyst for the Freedom Foundation, an organization based in Olympia, will present a review of the Freedom Foundation, and talk about education funding and public employee unions.The public is welcome. Refreshments will be provided in the Quinault Coffee Room following the meeting. Information: doddsbpan@gmail.com.

Puget Sound Brews & News: Science of Shellfish, 6:30 p.m. , Boston Harbor Marina, 312 73rd Ave. NE. Olympia.

August 3 & 17

Native Plant Walks: Native Plant Salvage Foundation plant experts lead along Olympia’s McLane Creek Nature Trail off of Delphi Road. All ages. 6 – 7 p.m. Donation of $5 - $20 suggested. Information: www.nativeplantsalvage.org or nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.

Aug. 4

Music in the Park, Friday edition: The weekly concert moves to Friday night at Olympia’s Port Plaza, with rock band Wally & The Beaves, featuring Danny Vernon as Elvis. Free. Information: musicintheparkolympia.com.

Aug. 5

Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark: Listen to folktales told in the oral storytelling tradition by members of South Sound Story Guild starting at 7 p.m. at Priest Point Park, 2600 East Bay Drive NE, Olympia. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Family friendly first half, spooky tales in second half. Information: 360-753-8380.

Capitol Land Trust Summer Gala & Auction: The trust’s event runs from 5-9 p.m. at Triple Creek Farm on Olympia’s west side. Event includes live music, drinks and appetizers, silent and live auctions, and dinner. Proceeds support land conservation and education programs. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $100. Information: capitollandtrust.org/gala, 360-943-3012.

Jazz festival: Six jazz groups entertain from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Yelm City Park and Community Center. Free admission and parking, plus food, wine/beer available for purchase. Iinformatio: 360-791-2900.

Peterson Farm Tour: The Nisqually Land Trust hosts the Nisqually River shoreline tour from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. The tour is a 1.5 mile round trip walk, described as easy to moderate. Register at staff@nisquallylandtrust.corg, 360-489-3400.

Aug. 8

What's New At The Fair: Stonecroft Christian Women's Connection lunch and speaker. Noon, at Panorama Gallery next to Seventeen51 Restaurant, 1600 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE. $16. For reservations call 360-943-0627 or 360- 412-3123.

This story was originally published August 3, 2017 at 2:14 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Aug. 3."