What’s Happening events calendar for Feb. 5, 2020 in Olympia

Wednesday

Lacey South Sound Chamber Business Awards: The Lacey South Sound Chamber hosts its annual awards ceremony from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, 5900 Troon Lane SE, to recognize businesses and organizations for their achievements, community contributions, and milestones. Tickets are $35 online or $40 at the door. Information: http://business.laceysschamber.com/events/details/business-awards-02-05-2020-3655

Capital City Newcomers monthly meeting and luncheon: The event runs 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pellegrinos Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Road, Tumwater. The program speaker will be Dean Jones, owner of Encore Chocolates and Teas. Reservations required. Cost for luncheon is $17. For information or reservations, contact Anita Rose at 360-709-0707 or ukrose@gmail.com.

Mission Creek Nature Park Volunteer Work Party: From 9:30 a.m. to noon, volunteers and city staff will be restoring habitat by planting about 150 native plants and spreading mulch in this neighborhood park at 1700 San Francisco Ave. NE. Meet just inside the park. Street parking available. Visit http://volunteer.olympiawa.gov/ for more information and to register for the work party.

Thursday

History Talks at the Schmidt House: Josiah Pollock, a historian with the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, will talk about the Cowlitz Farm in Lewis County at noon at the Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. The farm helped feed the Hudson’s Bay Company and supply their contract with the Russian American Company. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and close at capacity. Free. but donations are welcome. Information: Contact Don Trosper at 360-786-8117 or history@olytumfoundation.org, or visit www.olytumfoundation.org.

Thurston Climate Action Team meeting: Alan Nasser, professor emeritus from The Evergreen State College, and Randy Mandell, from Modern Monetary Revolution, will discuss “Modern Monetary Theory: How we Pay for A Green New Deal for Climate Change” at 7 p.m. at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. Free.

Lewis County Strategic Plan information sessions: The Lewis County Commissioners are inviting the community to attend one of two upcoming informational sessions to learn about the county’s strategic planning effort and to weigh in on Lewis County’s future needs. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ second-floor hearing room at the courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis. Residents also can participate in the Vision 2025 survey at https://lewiscountywa.gov.

Friday

Presentation on homelessness by Quality of Life Reno: QOL-Reno was formed to address growing issues around homelessness their Nevada city. At 7 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School, 2200 Conger Ave NW, Olympia, representatives from that organization will give a public presentation on the progress they are making, the revelations they are having, and the similarities between the issues in Reno and Olympia. Free.

Saturday

City of Lacey ADU workshop: Lacey residents are invited to a free Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at Lacey City Hall Council Chambers, 420 College St. SE. Attendees will learn about Lacey’s new pre-approved, customizable ADU plans, available to residents at no charge. The workshop will include a series of short presentations, followed by the opportunity to talk to subject matter experts one-on-one. If you are unable to attend, you can watch the presentations live on the City of Lacey Facebook page or on YouTube at ci.lacey.wa.us/YouTube. Information: ci.lacey.wa.us/ADU or contact Jessica Brandt at jbrandt@ci.lacey.wa.us or 360-438-2637.

AAA Cruise Show: AAA Travel is offering free presentations, travel tips and special booking benefits at its 2020 AAA Cruise Show at the Capital Event Center, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater. The show is for those new to cruising or exploring options for their next vacation Admission is free; members and non-members are welcome. Attendees will have access to special on-board benefits for select sailings and a 15% off discount for all travel gear, accessories and luggage. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the show runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: AAA.com/CruiseShows

Olympia Center Winter Concert: The Olympia Peace Choir will put on a concert at 11 a.m. at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. Free and family friendly.

Monday

Discussion on near-death experiences: Rick Salkov, who had a near-death experience when he was a child, will tell his story at 3 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St SE. Free, and all are welcome. Information: Contact Jackie Huetter, thurstoncountyiands@gmail.com

Free introduction to square dancing: Olympia Area Square Dancers will offer free lessons at 6:30 p.m. at Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th Ave. NE, Olympia. Couples, singles, and families welcome, ages 10 and older. Information: OlympiaSquareDance.com or 360-438-1284.

Tuesday

Christian Women’s Connection: The monthly luncheon will be at noon at Panorama’s Seventeen51 Restaurant and Bistro’s Gallery Room, 1751 Circle Lane, Lacey. Cost is $16 for lunch, coffee or tea and dessert, plus a program. Lois Williams will speak on “Bridges – The Importance of Connection in our Lives.” Paparazzi Jewelry will show jewelry for sale. Vocalist Brenna Holland will perform. Call in your reservations to Sylvia at 360-943-0627 or Kathy at 360-522-5221.

Interviewing candidates for Shelton City Council: The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center, 525 W Cota St, Shelton, to interview candidates for the council vacancy.

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