What’s Happening for Sept. 6
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 of 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. 8
Blood donation: Donate blood or platelets with the American Red Cross and get a free haircut coupon from Sport Clips Haircuts. 1-6 p.m., Littlerock Family Medicine, 6981 Littlerock Rd SW, Suite 101. Make an appointment using the free Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-RED CROSS 800-733-2767.
Washington State Poet Laureate: Tod Marshall, will host a poetry reading 7 p.m. at Brilliant Moon, 116 W Railroad Ave., Ste 104, Shelton. Information: 360-868-2190
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
Book signing and storytelling: The life story of Wentz Otis Eagle, lifetime Shelton resident, as told to Suzy Petty. 2 p.m. at Brilliant Moon, 116 W Railroad Ave., Ste 104, Shelton. Information: 360-868-2190
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. 12
Stonecroft Christian Women's Connection: "Questions You Never Knew You Had," includes lunch and a speaker. $16, noon at Panorama "Gallery" next to Seventeen51 Restaurant, 1600 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE, Lacey. Reservations by Sept. 8, call 360 943-0627 or 360 412-3123.
Sept. 13
The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon: 7:30-8:45 p.m. , Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Author and clam digger David Berger explores the twists and turns of a quintessential Northwest activity, from its pre-settlement days to the present. Information: 360-352-0595 or visit TRL.org.
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 6, 2017 at 2:12 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Sept. 6."