What’s Happening for Jan. 24

Wednesday

Volunteer Storytime Training (editor’s note: this event has been canceled and will be rescheduled): The South Sound Reading Foundation is hosting a volunteer social and storytime training with Timberland Regional librarian Karlyn Spevacek from 4-6 p.m. at 200 Sleater Kinney Road NE, Olympia. Spevacek will teach how to host effective, educational, and engaging storytimes for various age groups. Snacks will be provided. RSVP to Hannah at hhillig@nthurston.k12.wa.us if you plan to attend. The event is offered as part of the training process for the SSRF Adopt-a-Daycare program which matches volunteers with a child care facility where the volunteer will be a "guest reader" on a regular basis.

Chelsea Farms Invitational Shuck Off: Chelsea Farms has been invited to shuck oysters at the Seattle Oyster Invitational on Feb. 8, so to determine who should compete, it will be having a shuck off at 5:30 p.m. for the Chelsea Farms shuckers at Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, 222 Capitol Way N., Olympia.

Thursday

Advanced care planning workshop: Would your loved ones be prepared to make health care decisions that honor your wishes in the event of a serious accident or sudden illness that left you incapacitated? Mason General Hospital will present a free seminar on advance care planning from 1-3 p.m. in the Washington Room at the hospital, 901 Mountain View Drive, Shelton. Planning documents will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring the person they want as their health care agent. Pre-register by Saturday at 360-427-9544.

Saturday

Veganners Guide to a Plant-Based Kitchen: This presentation will be offered from 1-3 p.m. at The Sweetest Things, 730 Sleater-Kinney Road SE, Suite E, Lacey. Cost is $35 per person, and includes food samples. Information: 360-474-7213.

POV Series features film about autism: Join the second in a series of POV documentary screenings, to be followed by panel discussions and community conversations facilitated by Window Seat Media and the Lacey Timberland Library, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lacey library, 500 College St. SE. Free; intended for adults and teens. Information: www.neurotypical.com; 360-491-3860; TRL.org

Cracking the Archives workshop: The State Archives in Olympia will offer a free workshop on how to preserve and protect family records from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will hear expert advice and see hands-on demonstrations from archivists about how to organize and preserve your family records, and how to keep them safe during natural disasters. Space is limited; register at www.sos.wa.gov/archives/recordsmanagement/trainingsignupform.aspx?s=761

Find out about frogs: Herpetologist Marc Hayes will present a free workshop on the ecology, habitat requirements and unique characteristics of local frog and salamander species from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the LOTT Wet Science Center, 500 Adams St. NE, Olympia. The class is best suited for those 12 and older. To register, go to www.streamteam.info. For more information, send an email to Michelle Stevie at mstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Tuesday

Smart Phones & Tablets Workshop: AT&T is sponsoring an interactive workshop at 1 p.m. at the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. SE, but you need not be an AT&T customer to attend and learn usable tips, keystrokes, and much more about your electronic device. Free. Information: 360-407-3967 or www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.

Learn about the latest trends in nutrition and diet: Dr. Brad Ellisor will explain the top trends in nutrition, including intermittent fasting and bullet-proof coffee, paleo, ketogenic, Mediterranean, fermented foods and probiotics, and plant-based diets. The presentation will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market St. Free; for adults. Information: 360-943-7790 or TRL.org.

This story was originally published January 24, 2018 at 4:34 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Jan. 24."