What’s Happening for Sept. 5

Sept. 6

Nonviolent communication workshop: The Dispute Resolution Center hosts an event 5:30-7 p.m. at Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2315 Division St. NW. It’s free, but registration is required. Call 360-956-1155 or e-mail egray@mediatethurston.org.

Mountaineers potluck and Adventure Speaker Series: At the Friends Meeting House, 3201 Boston Harbor Rd. NE. Door opens at 5:30 pm, potluck dinner starts at 6pm. Adventure Speaker Series starts at 7 p.m., with Bree Loewen, Found: A life in Mountain Rescue.

Sept. 7

Panorama Republicans: Rep. J.T. Wilcox will present a review the recent legislative session, 2 p.m. in the Quinault Auditorium at Panorama, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey. Information: doddsbpan@gmail.com

Puget Sound Anglers: Learn about fishing Area 13 and the returning Deschutes River king and coho salmon. 7 p.m., Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Avenue SE.. Information jxr5939@comcast.net.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group: Meetings are the first Thursday of each month, from 1 – 2:30pm, at Capital Medical Center, Rainier Room, 3900 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia. Information: Karen Hyde at 360-480-5887.

Thursday Night Parenting Workshops: Candyce Bollinger’s talks about clear vision, goals, and techniques to facilitate healthy discipline for “Positive Discipline,” 7-8:30 p.m., Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave SE. Information: 360-352-0595 or visit TRL.org.

Sept. 9

Relay For Life Garage Sale Fundraiser: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2902 Martin Way E, Olympia. Benefits the Phil Harlan's Homes 4 Hope Relay Team & the American Cancer Society. Information: angiedorian@gmail.com

Sept. 11

Working Towards Health and Equity in Sierra Leone: Learn about Partners in Health’s work in the country, including its fight against Ebola. Traditions Fair Trade Café, 300 Fifth Avenue SW, Olympia. Contributions to PIH welcomed. Information: 360-956-1358.

Sept. 13-Oct. 18

Candidate forum: Gateway Rotary will host six candidate forums at 7 a.m. , O'Blarney's Irish Pub located at 4411 Martin Way E, in Olympia. Sept. 13:: Olympia City Council (Miller / Parshley), Sept. 20: Lacey City Council (Steadman / Motzer), Sept. 27: Olympia City Council (Brown / Gilman), Oct. 4: Lacey City Council (Balsley / Cox) , Oct. 11: Port Commissioner 2 (McGregor / Fishburn), and Oct. 18: Port Commissioner 3 (Zita / McClure)

Sept. 15

Retro Gaming: Try old-school game consoles with the crew of Super Smash Video Games, 6 p.m., Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street SE. Information: 360-491-3869 or TRL.org.

Sept. 16

The Mighty Typewriter: Learn about vintage machines and watch performance typewriter poet Shanon Rae create customized poetry. Bring your machine for a chance to win a prize. Awards include most unique, best font and best margin bell. 2 p.m. Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street SE. Information: 360-491-3869 or TRL.org.

Sept. 23

Alpaca open house: Meet alpacas and ranchers from several area farms at La Vida Alpaca, 15631 159th Ln SE,Yelm. Activities for all ages, alpaca products for sale. Information: 360-894-1273, dbagshaw@earthlink.net, www.lavidaalpaca.com.

This story was originally published September 5, 2017 at 1:07 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Sept. 5."