What’s Happening events calendar for Jan. 28, 2020 in Olympia

Tuesday

Evergreen Talks -- from forest commons to carbon commodities: The speaker series will feature Evergreen faculty member Shangrila Joshi speaking from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the historic Lord Mansion and Coach House, 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia. Joshi, who teaches environmental studies and climate justice, will discuss lessons learned from research she completed in the summer of 2019, when she held workshops and a forum on climate mitigation initiatives for forest community users in Nepal. Free. Information about her work: https://www.sylff.org/news_voices/27127/

Wednesday

History Talks! on Lacey’s Role in Radio History: Longtime broadcaster Dick Pust will discuss how one of the first radio stations in the nation got its start in Lacey at 5:30 p.m. at the Lacey City Hall Council Chambers, 420 College St. SE. Illustrated with historical images, Pust will share how radio helped shape the lives of local residents. Pust, who spent more than 50 years in local broadcasting, will share his recollections, including Hollywood icon Bob Hope’s visit to Lacey in the 1970s. Free.

Caring for Kids Kiwanis Breakfast: The Olympia Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual Caring for Kids Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. Attendees will learn about the programs that Olympia Kiwanis sponsors and the impact that they have on local children and families. The event is free, but email your RSVP to attend@OlympiaKiwanis.org.

Yashiro Japanese Garden Volunteer Work Party: From 9:30 a.m. to noon, join staff and stewards to weed and rake the fallen leaves in the park at 1010 Plum St. SE, Olympia. Meet at the side entrance to the park. Parking is available at the Lee Creighton Justice Center, 900 Plum St. SE. Visit http://volunteer.olympiawa.gov/ for more information and to register in advance for the work party.

Friday

2020 Thurston County Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year celebration: The Youth of the Year will be announced at celebration and reception at 7 p.m. at South Puget Sound Community College’s Lacey Campus, 4220 Sixth Ave SE. The event also will honor some of the most inspiring Club teens in Thurston County, who will share personal stories. The event is open to the community; however, registration is suggested. Visit tinyurl.com/BGCTCYOY2020 to reserve a spot.

Friday and Saturday

Under the Sea Family Dance: The annual Family Dance (formerly known as Father-Daughter Dance) will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Capital High School, 2707 Conger Ave. NW, Olympia. The events are the major fundraiser for the Capital High School Class of 2021 senior trip. The theme is Under the Sea, featuring face painting, games, ice cream and a DJ. The cost is $40 for a couple plus $15 for each additional guest. Professional photos are an additional $20. For more information or to pre-order tickets, visit http://www.chspo.org/

Saturday

Rummage sale for Santo Tomas: Annual rummage sale to benefit projects in Thurston County’s sister community of Santo Tomás, Nicaragua will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School’s gym, 21st and Washington, Olympia. All kinds of treasures will be available for a donation. Donations of great stuff accepted between 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, but please call ahead to check against list of acceptable items: Maureen at 360-464-5264 or email TSTSCA@gmail.com.

Nisqually Reach Nature Center visits WET Science Center: Join Nisqually Reach Nature Center to discover and touch Puget Sound creatures at the WET Science Center, 500 Adams St. NE, Olympia. Explore the crazy defense mechanisms and wild feeding habits of sea creatures during a 2 p.m. interactive presentation. Create beautiful ocean-themed jewelry all day. Free. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/431476841067992/

Monday

Olympia Timberland Library reopens: The freshly remodeled Olympia library will open for business at 11 a.m. Free.

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