What’s Happening for Sept. 16

Local photographers’ exhibition: Local artists’ fine art photography pieces will be on display and available for purchase during business hours at Buck’s Fifth Avenue — Culinary Exotica in downtown Olympia, 209 Fifth Ave. SE; 360-352-9301; culinaryexotica.com.

Thursday

League of Women Voters: The Thurston County League of Women Voters will host a free public forum on the Trans-Pacific Partnership at 6:30 p.m. at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW; lwvthurston.org.

World Affairs Council: Topic of this month’s meeting is “Turkey at the Crossroads of History and Politics,” and will feature Steve Niva, professor of international politics and Middle East studies at The Evergreen State College. The lecture will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. Information: 360-753-2428.

Friday

Author discussion: Elana Freeland will speak on the topic “Dispelling Cognitive Dissonance in an Electromagnetic Space Age,” at 7 p.m., at Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave., Olympia.

Saturday

Olympia Film Society open house and membership meeting: Join OFS from noon-2:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to learn about where OFS is headed and celebrate its progress. On the agenda: tours of the Capitol Theater, ideas for renovations, repairs and upgrades of the theater, introduction of new board members and free popcorn. RSVP to audrey@olympiafilmsociety.org or at 360-754-6670.

Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival: The Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia will host the sixth annual Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival in Montesano, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lake Sylvia State Park, 1812 N. Lake Sylvia Road. The family event kicks off with a camp pancake breakfast; a 10K, half marathon and 2-mile family fun run; music; kid’s games and races; an artist’s market; food vendors; Boy Scout cooking demos and more. To participate in the runs, contact tiffanyschweppe@me.com. Shuttle service will be available at Simpson Elementary School, 519 W. Simpson Ave., Montesano. Discover Pass needed to park at the lake. For more information, contact Stet Palmer at 360-789-9953 or go to fosls.org.

Auditions for Entertainment Explosion: Entertainment Explosion will host new member auditions for singers and dancers, ages 50 and up, from 10 a.m.-noon at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 530 School St. in Lacey. If you plan to attend, please send a message to ee@entertainmentexplosion.org. Call 360-250-8413 with questions. On Feb. 21, EE will present the “A Really Big Shoe 10 — EE Folk Fest” benefit concert for homeless children at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Information: entertainmentexplosion.org.

Relay For Life Garage Sale Fundraiser: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2902 Martin Way E., Olympia. All proceeds benefit The Plant Place Relay For Life Team and the American Cancer Society. Information: 360-790-7460.

Saturday-Sunday and Oct. 3-4

Hunter sight-in: Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club, 14318 Littlerock Road, Littlerock, will hold a sight-in for firearms owners this fall on two weekends, starting at 9 a.m. Instruction will cover the safe handling of firearms, including the loading, aiming and firing of hunting rifles. The club will supply all the necessary equipment, 200-yard range, spotting scopes, sandbags, bench rests, targets and range safety officer. $5. No appointments necessary; bring your rifle and ammunition; 360-956-0608 or ccrpclub.org.

Sept. 22

Reader’s Theater presents comedies: Three comedies that will tickle your funny bone. Begins at 1:30 p.m. “Man Under Bed” is about an escaped convict and a feisty elderly lady and her neighbors; “Shoe Story” is about two women strangers who connect because of shoes; and “On the RAC” asks, how do committees ever get anything done? Donations will be accepted. Information: 360-407-3967 or go online to southsoundseniors.org.

Sept. 23

Washington Center for the Performing Arts Speaks: At 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, representatives will present their 2015-16 season with a video and brochures. Information: 360-586-6181 or go online to southsoundseniors.org.

Sept. 26

Celtic harpist and violist to play Cafe Love: Debut Olympia performance by Oregon Celtic harpist and multi-instrumentalist David Helfand and violist Justin Lader at 7 p.m. at Café Love, 205 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Admission is $5-$10. Information: davidhelfand.com.

This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 11:14 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Sept. 16."