What’s Happening for Sept. 21
Sept. 21
Race in Film Viewing & Discussion: Watch and discuss “Straight Outta Compton” from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation sanctuary, 2315 Division St. NW, Olympia. Free refreshments and parking. Sponsored by the Black Alliance of Thurston County, Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation and The United Churches of Olympia.
Candyce Bollinger’s Parenting Workshops: 7-8:30 p.m., Managing Your Parental Response. Free. The Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave SE. Information:360-352-0595 or TRL.org.
Micro-business showcase: Join Enterprise for Equity 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. at the Heritage Room 604 Water Street. Meet future business leaders who have completed our business planning program. Free Call 360- 704-3375 to register or email at office@enterpriseforequity.org. Drop-ins welcome. Information: www.enterpriseforequity.org
Sept. 22
Robert A. Harvie Social Justice Lecture: Aneelah Afzali, executive director of the Muslim Association of Puget Sound/American Muslim Empowerment Network, will present the lecture "Combating Islamophobia" and a workshop at 4 p.m. in Harned Hall, Room 110, on Saint Martin’s Lacey campus. Free and the public is welcome. Information: www.stmartin.edu/news-events/news/saint-martins-college-arts-and-sciences-hosts-events-focused-race-and-diversity
Sept. 23
Alpaca open house: Meet alpacas and ranchers from area farms at La Vida Alpaca, 15631 159th Lane SE, Yelm. Activities for all ages, alpaca products for sale. Information: 360-894-1273, dbagshaw@earthlink.net, lavidaalpaca.com.
19th annual Oktoberfest: 4-10 p.m. at Fish Brewing Co., 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia. Featuring craft beers and ciders, food from local restaurants and live music. 21 and older only. Advance tickets are $20, available at the Fish Tale Brew Pub or brownpaperticket.com. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Lacey Ranger at Fish Brewing at lranger@fishbrewing.com.
Dental care for veterans: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bright Now Dental office at 4210 Martin Way E. in Olympia. The team will provide free exams and x-rays plus oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions to veterans and their dependents. Call 360-350-6486 for an appointment.
Mindfulness for Daily Living: Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center presents a Buddhist mindfulness workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 211 Legion Way SW. information or to register 360-754-7787 or www.MeditateInOlympia.org.
Upcycled: Habitat Block Party: Habitat for Humanity of Mason County hosts this family-friendly event 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., in the parking lot of the Belfair Habitat Store, 22653 State Rt 3. Upcycling is when you take something old and use it to make something different and new. Information: 360-426- 8134.
Sept. 24
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride: Vintage motorcycles and riders dressed in their Sunday best rally to raise awareness and funds to research and prevent prostate cancer and male suicide. Riders startiat Tumwater Falls Park, winding 20 miles through the community, and ending at the Sunken Garden on Olympia’s Capitol Campus Grounds. Information: www.gentlemansride.com.
Sept. 27
Author Visit with Nancy Pearl: From “America’s librarian” and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotionally riveting debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. , Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave SE. Information: 360-352-0595 or TRL.org.
This story was originally published September 21, 2017 at 1:32 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Sept. 21."