What’s Happening for Sept. 22
Tuesday (Sept. 22)
Reader’s Theater presents comedies: Three comedies will tickle your funny bone beginning 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 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 southsoundseniors.org.
Wednesday
Community Awareness presentation: At 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, representatives of Community Awareness will present their 2015-16 season with a video and brochures. Information: 360-586-6181 or southsoundseniors.org.
Thursday-Friday
People of Faith Climate Actions: A vigil is planned from noon-1 p.m. Thursday — shortly after Pope Francis’ address to Congress on climate change — at Rep. Denny Heck’s office at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. SE, Lacey, Suite 3000. Meet at 11:45 a.m. A second gathering is planned for 4:30-6 p.m. Friday at Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Vigil at Percival Landing, Water Street and Fourth Avenue, by the kissing statue in downtown Olympia. For information contact: Bob Zeigler at 360-570-0848 or zeiglerbob@msn.com.
Friday
Bingo Karaoke Party: Bingo alternates with karaoke and sing-along from 7-10 p.m. at the Shelton Pavilion, 190 Sentry Drive. Optional Western theme this month. Open to adults 21 and older. $10 cash per person for 8 games of bingo. All proceeds support the Mason County Senior Activities Center at the Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 360-426-7374.
Downtown parking management discussion: The Downtown Academy presents a discussion on parking in downtown Olympia, 8:30 a.m., New Caldonia Building, 116 Fifth Ave. SW.
Downtown Clean Up and Day of Caring: In addition to the clean-up, five projects are scheduled to be painted, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at 115 State Ave. SE, Olympia, Olympia Press Building. (Entrance at the back.) To help with painting, contact Anna Schlecht at 360-753-8183. A Day of Caring After Party with food and drinks will begin at 4 p.m. at the Press Building.
Farmers Market Agritourist Dinner Series. Friends of the Olympia Farmers Market and Ben Moore’s Restaurant host the event, which includes a five-course dinner with complimentary wine or beer from local wineries and breweries. The Olympia Farmers Market provides all of the food for the event. Tickets are available at the Farmers Market and at Ben Moore’s. The event starts at 6 p.m. followed by the music at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Farmer’s Market scholarship fund.
Saturday
Celtic harpist and violist to play Cafe Love: Debut Olympia performance by Oregon Celtic harpist and multi-instrumentalist David Helfand and violist Justin Lader, 7 p.m. at Café Love, 205 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. $5-$10. Information: davidhelfand.com.
Oct. 3-4
Hunter sight-in: Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club, 14318 Littlerock Road, Littlerock, will hold a sight-in for firearms owners, starting at 9 a.m. Instruction will cover the safe handling of firearms, including loading, aiming and firing hunting rifles. The club will supply all 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.
This story was originally published September 21, 2015 at 11:00 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for Sept. 22."