What’s Happening for Jan. 15

Tuesday

Mended Hearts gathering: If you have had heart trouble, or know someone with heart problems, 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 meetings are available. Information: 360-407-3967.

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 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 have 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 atgathr.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.

Adult choir practice: Like to sing? Join the Olympia Musical Theatre Adult Choir. The choir rehearses 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 16 at the Panorama Auditorium, 1751 Circle Lane SE, Lacey. The choir will be preparing for An Evening with Sondheim, under the direction of Troy Arnold Fisher. Performances are scheduled for May 17-20. Information: info@olympiamusicaltheatre.org

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. A silent auction opens the event at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Information: Terry Shaw at tshaw@nthurston.k12.wa.us or call 360-412-4860.

Wednesday

Author visit with Maria Mudd Ruth: Join South Sound 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 clouds. Free, and 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.

Thursday

Shelton diabetes support group meeting: “Diabetes Self-Management — Questions Answered” will be the topic for the meeting from 1-2 p.m. in the Pershing Meeting Room of Mason General Hospital, 901 Mountain View Drive, Shelton. Family members and loved ones are welcome. Free. Information: Debbie McGinnis at 360-427-7332.

Russia and China’s strategic alliance: Olympia World Affairs Council Lecture Series will feature Tom Rainey, on faculty at The Evergreen State College, who will speak on “Russia and China’s Strategic Alliance and the Implications for the U.S.” at 7:30 p.m. at the Thurston Economic Development Council on the SPSCC Lacey Campus, 4220 Sixth Ave. SE. Free and open to the public. Information: olympiawac.org.

The History of the Capitol Building: Art historian Susan Mayer will present a visual tour of the building, tracing its history and discussing its architecture and decoration from noon to 1 p.m. at the Schmidt House History Talk, sponsored by the Olympia Tumwater Foundation’s Heritage Builders program. The Schmidt House is at 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Free. Information: olytumfoundation.org or contact Don Trosper at history@olytumfoundation.org or 360-786-8117.

Meaningful Movies Olympia: The community is invited to watch and discuss the first in a monthly series of films that matter. “On the Edge — Family Homelessness in America” will screen from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by discussion led by volunteers and experts in the area of homelessness. Free and open to the public at Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2315 Division St. NW, Olympia.

Sea-level rise Open House and Community Workshop: The city of Olympia, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, and the Port of Olympia are working together to create a response plan to protect downtown Olympia from sea-level rise. This event at 6 p.m. at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, will address the results of a recent flooding vulnerability and risk assessment. Attendees will be asked for feedback to guide the next phase of planning. Information: olympiawa.gov/sealevelrise or email at searise@ci.olympia.wa.us

Saturday

Women+ March on Olympia: A year after the historic women’s marches in cities around the nation, women will again rally in Olympia to demonstrate their power. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol Campus.

Sharing Teens and Elders Project: STEP is a multi-generational program where teens and elders gather to laugh, learn, and share to bridge age barriers and form gratifying friendships. Event begins at 11 a.m. Newcomers welcome; no pre-registration required. Information: 360-586-6181 or www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.

Snow Ball (A library dance for teens): Dress up in your favorite formalwear with your friends and take over the library for an after-hours, teens-only dance. You can dance to a hand-picked playlist (requests will be taken), visit the photo booth, enjoy a hot chocolate bar, and more. The fun runs 6:30-9 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. For teens 13-18 only. Tickets are free, and can be picked up at the library’s Youth Services Desk. No other library services will be available.

Nisqually Land Trust Volunteer Site Steward Workshop: Register for the annual site steward workshop where you can learn more about the Land Trust's conservation priorities, restoration initiatives, and site steward program. Each volunteer steward "adopts" a Land Trust protected area and monitors it periodically for changes. The program runs 9 a.m. to noon at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center. Information: 360-489-3400 or volunteer@nisquallylandtrust.org

Elma Winter Wine Festival: Enjoy wine tasting, beer garden, wine sales, food booths, gifts and merchandise, silent auction, booths and live entertainment from noon to 9 p.m. at the Grays Harbor Fair & Event Center in Elma. Save $5 by purchasing tickets in advance at Les Schwab Tires in west Olympia and Elma; Elma Variety Store; Elma Chamber of Commerce; and Whitney’s Chevrolet in Montesano — or charge by phone at 360-482-3055.

Olympia Historical Society/Bigelow House Museum annual meeting: The public program will recognize six businesses that have operated in Olympia for more than 100 years. The program runs 1-3 p.m. at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. Following the program, the historical Society and museum will hold their business meeting. Information: olympiahistory.org

Sunday

Tumwater Historical Association annual meeting: The gathering from 1-3 p.m. at The Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, will feature Randy Francom telling stories and providing historical insights on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A short business meeting will include election of officers, bylaws revisions, 2017 year in review, expectations for 2018, and the 2017 raffle drawing.

This story was originally published January 15, 2018 at 3:37 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Jan. 15."