What’s Happening calendar for March 9
Tuesday
Hear from the first woman to sail solo across the Pacific: The South Sound Sailing Society will host Sharon Sites Adams, who in the late 1960s in a 31-foot ketch became the first woman to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean – before GPS, the Internet, and high-tech monitoring. Her adventures are chronicled in “Pacific Lady: The First Woman to Sail Solo across the World’s Largest Ocean.” Doors of the Olympia Yacht Club at 201 Simmons St. NW will open at 6:30 p.m., the business meeting will begin at 7 p.m., and Adams’ presentation will begin at 8 p.m.
Wednesday
The Olympian’s Best of South Sound awards: The Thurston County Chamber and The Olympian will co-host the eighth-annual awards ceremony for Best of South Sound winners from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little Creek Casino, 91 State Route 108, Shelton. Readers have voted online for their favorite businesses in over 80 categories. Admission, which includes lunch, is $35 for general admission, $25 for prepaid Chamber members, and $30 for members at the door. Reservations are strongly advised. At 10:30 a.m., before the awards ceremony, the Chamber will host the Best of South Sound EXPO, a tradeshow-style format featuring the top three nominees from each category. Information: 360-357-3362 or thurstonchamber.com
Neighborhood meeting on Kaiserwood Subdivision: Neighbors of a proposed 16.9-acre, 30-home subdivision at 2100 Kaiser Road NW are invited to an informational meeting co-hosted by the city of Olympia and developer Michael Torranceat 5:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers at City Hall, 601 Fourth Ave. E. Preliminary plat approval was granted in 2008, but has expired. The public comment period ends at 4 p.m. March 20. Information: Nicole Floyd at 360-570-3768 or nfloyd@ci.olympia.wa.us
Thursday
History Talks at Schmidt House presents “Women Who Dared”: The noon hour history talk at the Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place, will feature former history teacher and author Dorothy “Dot” Wilson, who will discuss the first young non-native women to come to the Northwest. The talk will begin at noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m. and close at capacity. Free, but donations welcome. Information: Don Trosper at 360-786-8117 or history@olytumfoundation.org.
Saturday
Pie Fest: Senior Services for South Sound and the Thurston County Food Bank will hold Pie Fest from noon to 3 p.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. Pie slices will be sold at $3 per slice, and a limited supply of gluten-free and sugar-free pie slices will be available. The competition will offer prizes in two categories: Youth (15 and younger) and Bakers (16 and over). There will be live music and raffles. To enter, review rules and fill out the entry form, which is also available at the Olympia and Lacey senior center reception desks. Return your entry sheet with two pies at the event before 10 a.m. Information: call 360-586-6181.
Arbor Day at Percival Landing: Join city of Olympia for Arbor Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Percival Landing. The city will offer free native tree, shrub and wildflower seed giveaways, advice from arborists, kids art activities and more.
Nisqually Land Trust Conservation Dinner & Auction: Guests will enjoy appetizers and a buffet dinner along with silent and live auctions filled with Northwest art, unique experiences and getaways, and sports and theater tickets from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus, 4220 Sixth Ave. SE. Registration is $100 per person. Information: nisquallylandtrust.org/
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival: This event presented by Masterworks Choral Ensemble brings together top a cappella talent from around the Pacific Northwest for a concert and competition. The winning group will compete at the National Finals. The 2019 champs, The Baudboys, will host. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Tickets are $26 for general admission, with discounts for youth, seniors and military.
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