What’s happening this week around Thurston County
Sunday, Nov. 24
Interfaith Works hosts “Resetting Our Sacred Table -- Building Bridges of Understanding”: Interfaith Works is a community of 30+ local spiritual communities and affiliated organizations that represent a diverse profile of traditions, perspectives and cultures seeking social justice and peace through interfaith understanding and cooperation. IW invites everyone to join “Resetting Our Sacred Table,” an annual, autumnal celebration of community, culture, and music. This event has transformed in recent years from a more traditional Thanksgiving celebration to one that recognizes the lesser known and often ignored historical experiences of Indigenous peoples. This year we welcome and celebrate the Squaxin Island Tribe as we explore the theme “Building Bridges of Understanding,” in a time when connection and understanding across differences is needed more than ever. The event will be hosted by First United Methodist Church at 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. This is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. To learn more about the event and see a downloadable flyer, go to https://www.interfaith-works.org/events.html.
Monday, Nov. 25
Questionable Movies -- Trivia & Factoids with Domenica: The Olympia Film Society is sponsoring a special trivia night Monday at Three Magnets Pub, a special one-off cinematic version of the weekly Questionable Music Trivia with Domenica ‘Has Not Seen on Golden Pond’ Diavoleria. There will be a wide array of questions that cover the early years of film to movies released in the last decade. Teams of up to 5 people can compete for prizes. There’s a $3 entry fee, and the winning team takes the pot. Three Magnets is at 600 Franklin St. SE, Suite 105, Olympia.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Olympia Turkey Day 4Milers: Join other runners and walkers Thanksgiving morning at Heritage Park at Capitol Lake for the 3rd Annual Oly. Turkey Day 4 Miler. Run/walk the course with the state capitol as a backdrop. Great give-aways including 5 pairs of shoes (up to $150 value) courtesy of South Sound Running. Registration is $20 at https://raceroster.com/.../2024/89388/oly-turkey-day-4-miler No registration or packet pickup the day of the event.
Friday, Nov. 29
Noontime concert series at First Christian Church: First Christian Church hosts the 2024-2025 series of free noontime concerts beginning Friday, Nov. 29, and concluding Jan. 10, 2025. Friday’s concert will feature Scott Cossu, a new-age pianist who released a number of albums with Windham Hill in the 1980s and 1990s, with Giles Arendt. Other musicians performing will be “Sidemen Unleashed,” with David Lee Joyner and Clipper Anderson (Dec. 6); Tarik Bentlemsani and Stephanie Layton (Dec. 13); Timberline High School Chamber Choir (Dec. 20); PC and J and The Band (Dec. 27); Dennis Hastings with David Lee Joyner (Jan. 3); and Briarfinch (Jan. 10). This is the 25th season of free concerts held in the church’s acoustically excellent sanctuary. The church library opens at noon for hospitality, including complimentary coffee and cookies. The concerts begin an noon and last about an hour. Admission is free, but the musicians gratefully accept your contributions. For more information, call the church at 360-943-8025.
Sunday, Dec. 1
LoveOly Downtown for the Holidays/Winterfest: The kickoff for LoveOly Downtown for the Holidays is LoveOly WinterFest scheduled to take place from noon to 6 p.m. the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Dec. 1. Join the festivities at the intersection of Fifth and Washington to enjoy live music from local high schools, crafts and activities for kids and families, a festive Olympia-style “tree” lighting and more free fun. Among the other features: Visit with Santa at the 222 Market; horse-drawn carriage rides; storytelling; hot chocolate station powered by Sofie’s Scoops and Dancing Goats; and a Holiday Makers Market selling handcrafted holiday gifts.
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This story was originally published November 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM.