What’s Happening for Oct. 29

Monday

Retirement reception for Lacey Police Chief: The City of Lacey invites the community to a retirement reception for Police Chief Dusty Pierpoint in recognition of his 33 years of service. The reception will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Hub Central, 676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey. The open-house reception will not include a formal program, so stop by any time to wish him well. Information: 360-491-3214.

Tuesday

No More Butts! tobacco cessation class: Free, six-week tobacco cessation education class will kick off at 4 p.m. at Providence St. Peter Chemical Dependency Center, 4800 College St. SE, Lacey. A certified tobacco treatment specialist will provide support and education for those who are considering quitting tobacco and nicotine. The group will meet for an hour at 4 p.m. every Tuesday. For information or to register, call 360-493-5722. Each participant will receive a free “Quit Survival Kit.” You also can register online at www.eventbrite.com by searching for “No More Butts” in Lacey.

Art(ist) Forum: Olympia Artspace Alliance is hosting an art/ist forum from 7-8:30 p.m. at Octapas, 414 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia. The forum agenda includes updates on projects in downtown Olympia including development of Annie’s Artist Studios, the City’s plans for programs, and development of an arts & heritage museum/center. There also will be time for networking and sharing ideas, so bring business cards or other information.

Thursday

Panorama Republicans Luncheon: Attorney Rebecca Glasgow will be guest speaker at the luncheon in the Gallery of Seventeen51 Restaurant, 1751 Circle Lane SE on the Panorama campus in Lacey. As a candidate for judge on the Washington Court of Appeals, she will discuss the importance of the court, this year's initiative challenges, charter schools and other court cases. For information or reservations, call 360-438-5722 or email doddsbpan@gmail.com.

Information on Olympia’s parking strategy: Learn about Olympia’s recently completed draft Parking Strategy from 5:30-7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 601 Fourth Ave E. Staff will share a presentation at 6 p.m. and answer questions about what’s in the strategy, including proposed parking meter, permit and residential parking program rate changes for 2019. Information: olympiawa.gov/parkingstrategy.

Friday and Saturday

27th Annual Homemade For The Holidays: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey. Three buildings filled with handcrafted items from 75 crafters. Bake sale by Lacey Presbyterian Church, lunch available from Madeline's Bavarian Wurst. Free admission and parking. Food Bank donations accepted. Information: jdabwake@aol.com, 360-491-0176

Saturday

Lacey Lamplighters Lions garage sale: The sale will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 2109 College St. SE, Lacey. Items include gifts, art work and pictures, lamps, rotisserie, clothing, records, movies, Christmas items, dolls, linens, tools, glassware, and crystal. Proceeds go to North Thurston Public Schools, Olympia Union Gospel Mission, Senior Services of South Sound, Morningside, Walk MS Northwest, third-grade dictionaries, and other Thurston County causes.

National Novel Writing Month events: Also known as NaNoWriMo, the program is a way for writers to challenge themselves to write 50,000 words (approximately 175 pages) during the month of November. Find out how to sign-up for NaNoWriMo and more at the free Saturday write-ins at the Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market St., which will run from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3, 17 and 24. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library. Information: 360-943-7790 or trl.org.

Sand, Snakes, and Silver Wings -- Women Pilots of World War II: Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. She will speak from 11 a.m. to noon at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE. Free; for adults and teens. Information: trl.org