What’s Happening for April 1

Monday

Forest Stewardship planning course kicks off: This WSU Extension series is designed to educate and inspire landowners to become stewards of their forest and equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their management goals. The course will be held at the US Forest Service Office at 1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia, on Monday evenings starting April 1. Registration is $100 and includes nine class sessions, a site visit from a forester, a digital reference library, personalized maps, and one-on-one assistance in writing a management plan. Information: http://forestry.wsu.edu/olympiacp/.

Open house on dog park possibilities: Currently there are no dedicated off-leash dog areas in Olympia’s park system. Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation has developed concept plans for three sites of varying sizes and will collect feedback at an open house 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Olympia City Hall, 601 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia. All three sites could be installed. View concept plans at olympiawa.gov/dogparks.

Tuesday

An Evening on Equal Pay: The event will begin with a 6:30 p.m. social, followed by a 7 p.m. panel at the Women's Club, 1002 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Panelists include Evergreen State College economics professor Savvina Chowdhury, former Commissioner of Public Lands Jennifer Belcher, and Jane Field of the American Association of University Women. Following the panel and questions, “Legalize Equality,” a short film on the Equal Rights Amendment, will be shown with discussion. Information: jennifer.minich@pa.net

Where is the Water series: The fourth program in the League of Women Voters speaker series will be on stormwater and toxic runoff. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. Free.

Wednesday

Capital City Newcomers Club: The monthly meeting and luncheon will be from 11:30-1:30 p.m. at Pellegrinos Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Road, Tumwater. Olympia magician Jeff Evans will perform. Reservations are required. Lunch is $17. For information or reservations, call Anita Rose at 360-709-0707.

Thursday

Olympia Farmers Market starts new season: The market will celebrate the opening of its 44^th season with bell ringing, entertainment and vendor specials. Beginning Thursday, the market will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The market is at 700 Capitol Way N. Information: info@olympaifarmersmarket.com or 360-352-9096.

Panorama Republicans: Michael Cade, director of the Thurston County Economic Development Council, will discuss Thurston County's emerging economy, demographic changes, new business endeavors in aerospace and technology, research and development, the Makerspace and other innovative start-ups. The program starts at 2 p.m. in the Quinault Auditorium at Panorama, 1751 Circle Lane SE, Lacey. Information: doddsbpan@gmail.com.

History talk at Schmidt House: “Coast Salish Wool: The Indigenous Weaving Style of our Region” will be the topic at the 12 p.m. program at the Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Susan Pavel will discuss the woven blankets of the Coast Salish people, whose territory spanned from the Columbia River northward to Puget Sound and Vancouver Island. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and close at capacity. Free but donations are welcome. Information: 360-786-8117 or history@olytumfoundation.org.

Friday

Climate Conversations series on migratory birds: Speaker John Withey, a terrestrial ecologist at The Evergreen State College, will talk about whether migratory birds keeping up with earlier springs, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Olympia City Hall, 601 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Free. Information: www.streamteam.info/getinvolved/calendar.

Roy Zimmerman concert: Singer-songwriter Roy Zimmerman will preform songs from his latest recording, “RiZe Up,” a blend of heart and hilarity, at 7:30 p.m. at Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2200 East End St. NW, Olympia. Tickets at the door; $20 suggested contribution will help support tiny houses to alleviate homelessness.

Saturday

Stormwater pond maintenance workshop: Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County invite property owners and HOA members to a free workshop on neighborhood stormwater pond maintenance 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Building 35, Room 251 at South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia. Attendees will learn about common problems in stormwater systems, inspections and annual reports, and professional service providers. Registration in advance is required at stormforms.org/signup. Information: 360-867-2095 or stormwaterutility@co.thurston.wa.us.

Sunday

Other Bank open house: YWCA Olympia will hold an open house on the transition of the YWCA Other Bank to the Thurston County Food Bank later this year from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at YWCA, 220 Union Ave. SE, Olympia. The Thurston County Food Bank will acquire The Other Bank in July and hygiene products will only be distributed at Thurston County Food Bank locations from then on. A second open house will be held 5-7 p.m. May 2 at YWCA. Information: ywca@ywcaofolympia.org.