What’s Happening for Jan. 11

Thursday

Mushrooms, Motion & You: Hear a program on the science of epigenetics with biologist and author Ellen King Rice from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE. Program is suitable for those 11 and older. There will be opportunity to learn about area fungi and to understand which New Year resolutions succeed based on biology. Free and open to the public. Information: 360-491-3860 or www.TRL.org.

SideWalk/InterFaith Works Basic Training Day 1: Want to work to end homelessness in the community? Get the training you need to become a volunteer at The Community Care Center in downtown Olympia. Training runs noon to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Olympia, 1224 Legion Way SE. To sign up, go to http://walkthurston.org/volunteer. Bring a 3-ring binder if you have one; no other materials required. For information, transportation assistance or accessibility support, contact Eric Miller at Eric@walkthurston.org.

Saturday

City of Olympia MLK Day of Service: The City of Olympia Parks and Water Resources departments are partnering with Stream Team to plant approximately 1,300 live stakes and native plants at Mission Creek Nature Park between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The park is at 1700 San Francisco Ave. NE. To volunteer on the project, go to streamteam.info.

MLK Banquet: Tamika Mallory will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Artist & Lecture Series banquet honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at South Puget Sound Community College. Mallory was co-president for the worldwide Women's March in 2017, and is an activist for social justice and leader in grassroots campaigns on gun violence, women's rights, and police violence. The banquet begins at 6 p.m. in SPSCC’s Student Union Building, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia. Tickets are $40 per person.

WSU Extension Farm Loan Workshop: The Washington State University Extension Grays Harbor is hosting a free Farm Service Agency loan workshop from 3-5 p.m. at the WSU Extension office at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds off of Elma-McCleary Road in Elma. The workshop will cover farm ownership loans, farm operating loans, and microloans as well as the USDA’s SCORE program. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged. Information: Kiley.smith2@wsu.edu or 360-482-2934.

Elvis Birthday Bash: See the award-winning documentary “Almost Elvis,” then rock out with World Champion Elvis Impersonator Robert Washington and the Kentucky Rain band. Doors open at 7 p.m., the film screens at 7:30 p.m., and music begins at 9 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 206 Fifth Ave. E., Olympia. Adding to the spectacle will be Elvis birthday cake, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches (Elvis' favorite), an Elvis art show, and a costume contest. All ages. Tickets are $15.

Sunday

Silent Peace Walk honoring Martin Luther King’s values: Local Buddhists invite the community to participate in this annual event. Arrive at Marathon Park, 1011 Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympia (west side of Capitol Lake) shortly before noon for a brief welcome and instruction. Then walk silently, meditatively (no chanting or conversation and no signs) around the lake. Information: opengatezendo@msn.com

Tuesday

Mended Hearts gathering: If you have had heart trouble, or know someone with heart conditions, come at 12:30 p.m. to the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave SE, to learn about the Mended Hearts Association and what local meetings are available. Information: 360-407-3967 or www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.

South Sound Fly Fishers monthly meeting: Becky McRoberts, Community Outreach Liaison for the Law Enforcement Program for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, will speak on “Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police: Shared Values Alliance.” The presentation is free and open to the public at the North Olympia (Boston Harbor) Fire Station, 5046 Boston Harbor Road NE, Olympia. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Information: Southsoundflyfishers.org

Seattle Mariners Caravan: Mariners players, announcers and the Mariners Moose will host a free public autograph and photo session from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Saint Martin’s University at 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Information: Mariners.com/Caravan.

Mindfulness documentary: “Walk with Me,” a film about Thich Nhat Hanh and the practice of mindfulness, will screen at 7:30 p.m. at Regal Martin Village Stadium 16, 5400 Martin Way E., Lacey. Tickets must be purchased at https://gathr.us/screening/21687 — they will not be available at the box office. Sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living. Information: Karyn Lindberg at 360-705-1315.

Tuesday & Wednesday

Timberline High School concert: The Timberline Music Department presents "The Golden Age of Music: Music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s" at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Timberline Theater, 6120 Mullen Road SE, Lacey. There also will be a silent auction that opens at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Information: Terry Shaw at tshaw@nthurston.k12.wa.us or 360-412-4860.

Wednesday

Author Visit with Maria Mudd Ruth: Join local author Maria Mudd Ruth from 7:30-8:45 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE, to explore clouds — how to talk about them and watch them, and why. Her book "A Sideways Look at Clouds" is the story of her accidental infatuation with and education about the clouds above. Free; for adults. Her presentation features a slide presentation, book reading, and Q&A. This program will occur after regular library hours and no other services will be available. Information: 360-52-0595 or TRL.org.

This story was originally published January 11, 2018 at 6:12 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Jan. 11."