What’s Happening for Oct. 14

A celebration for the unveiling of a replica oak leaf and acorn quilt will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15) at the Bigelow House, 918 Glass Ave. NE in Olympia.

The event is sponsored by the Olympia Historical Society, the Bigelow House Museum and the Tumwater Homestead Quilters.

“The quilt group painstakingly created the replica based on a rare Oregon Trail era quilt in the Bigelow House Collection,” stated a news release about the event. “The striking red and green coverlet was hand-appliqued and quilted by the Homestead Quilters who will be on hand on Oct. 15 to share the story of the creation of the quilt and demonstrate the art of quilting.”

Other historic replica mid 19th century quilts and miniature quilts will be on display at the unveiling. All of the quilts will be on display through Dec. 3.

Guided tours of the house, which was built in 1860 and is one of the oldest homes in the area, will begin at 2:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more information go to www.olympiahistory.org or email: olyhistory@gmail.com.

Here are other local events this week:

Saturday

Book sale: The Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library will have a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Proceeds help support programs and services not covered in the library’s regular budget. Information: 360-352-0595.

Cleanup event: The annual Clean-up Drop-off event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road. Discard medications, shred documents, donate items to Goodwill, donate building materials and gently used appliances to Habitat for Humanity, and recycle electronics. The Thurston County Food Bank, the Tumwater Timberland Regional Library, the Salvation Army and the YWCA’s Other Bank are taking donations at the event. Free.

Make a didgeridoo: All supplies will be provided for adults and teens to make a didgeridoo from noon to 1 p.m. at Yelm Timberland Library, 210 Prairie Park St. Adult supervision required for younger participants. For more information, call 360-458-3374 or go to TRL.org.

The Razor’s Edge: Author and clam digger David Berger will present “The Razor’s Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon” from 2 to 3 p.m. at Yelm Timberland Library, 210 Prairie Park St. Information: 360-458-3374 or go to TRL.org.

Learn about Buddhism: The class “Buddhism for Everyone: Supreme Good Heart for Modern Life,” will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 211 Legion Way SW, Olympia. Open to the public. Cost is $25, with discounts for seniors, low income people, members and students. For more information or to register call 360-754-7787 or go to MeditateInOlympia.org.

Take the stage: Wrinkles of Washington is having auditions for its Christmas Show “Melodies & Mistletoe” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. New volunteer performers are invited to audition. For more information, call 360-459-0730.

Zine Fest 2017: The three-day event continues with an expo at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, where attendees can purchase zines and participate in workshops. The expo will be followed by zine readings and live music from 9 to 10 p.m. at Obsidian, 414 Fourth Ave. E. $5 suggested donation. Information: olympiazinefest.org.

Peace Works 2017: Participate in workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities during Peace Works 2017, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for Performing Arts at South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia. Cost $20-$50. Information: bit.ly/2yszIQM.

Celebrate with writers: Attend a workshop led by writer-in-residence Dieuwke Van Turenhout at 10:30 a.m. to noonand continue with Hypatia-in-the-Woods’ 18th Anniversary celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring readings by and discussions with five former residents, with intervals of music and munchies, at Brilliant Moon Bookstore, 116 W. Railroad Ave., Suite 104, Shelton. No charge, but donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Maitri Sojourner at maitrisojourner@comcast.net or 360-866-1357.

Marching bands: Watch 22 high school bands compete in the annual Marching Band Festival beginning at 8:45 a.m. at Tumwater Stadium, 700 Israel Road SW. Information: tinyurl.com/y7smrsr4.

Sunday

Zine Fest 2017: The three-day event concludes with a day of workshops at the Mixx 96 Conference Room. Workshop topics include creating a collaborative giant comic, combating fatphobia, making shrinky dinks, project problem-solving, self-publishing, suicide awareness and prevention, and keeping the art of letter writing alive with Olympia’s Correspondence Club. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mixx 96 Conference Room, 119 Washington St. NE. Free. Information: olympiazinefest.org.

Book discussion: Join a discussion on chapters 9-12 of Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy ” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Orca Books, 509 E. Fourth Ave., Olympia. Free refreshments and parking. Sponsored by the Black Alliance of Thurston County and Orca Books.

Candidates forum: Olympia City Council candidates have been invited to participate in a forum at 1 p.m. at Capitol Theater, 206 Fifth Ave. SE. Doors will open at noon. Sponsored by several organizations, including Olympia Democratic Socialists of America, Olympia Assembly, Just Housing, Thurston County Democrats and Washington Green Party. Open to the public.

Book sale: The Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library will have a book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. at the library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Proceeds help support programs and services not covered in the library’s regular budget. Information: 360-352-0595.

This story was originally published October 14, 2017 at 5:00 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Oct. 14."