What’s Happening for Oct. 23
Friday
Olympia Zine Fest: The inaugural event starts with a panel discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. A variety of events will follow throughout the weekend in downtown Olympia. The panelists for the discussion include V. Vale of RE/Search Publications; author Imogen Binnie; and Milo Miller, founder of the Queer Zine Archive Project. They will discuss independent publishing. The event takes place after library hours; no other services will be available. This event is part of Timberland Reads Together, a community reading program. It’s free. Information: 360-352-0595.
Bush home open house: The Historic Bush Homestead Excavation open house celebration will be from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Coach House, 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and desserts while listening to short presentations about excavation results. View artifacts and historic photographs. Public welcome, no reservations needed. Information: ulrikek@evergreen.edu.
Benefit for Nickhole Arcade: The Rockabilly Mafia Dolls are hosting a fundraiser for Nickhole Arcade, who was recently diagnosed with a severe form of MS and is unable to do the job she loves — tattooing. Entrance fee is a $5 minimum donation. The event, which includes music and an art auction, begins at 8 p.m. at the Olympia Eagles, 805 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Those younger than 21 are welcome to join until 11 p.m.
Food BankWarehouse Distribution Center Open House: The Thurston County Food Bank is hosting a open house from 4 to 7 p.m. to introduce the community to its new warehouse at 260 Mottman Road SW, Tumwater, across from South Puget Sound Community College. The event includes tastings and tours.
Saturday
Washington State Archives Month: The Washington State Archives and its Southwest Regional Branch in Olympia are hosting a free open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 1129 Washington St. SE, in Olympia. Visitors can learn how to organize and maintain personal electronic records, discover what sorts of records can help with family history research, and see some amazing collections in the State Archives. State Archivist Steve Excell will be available to help visitors with family history research questions. Guided tours of the facility also will be given. Information: 360-586-1492 or research@sos.wa.gov.
South Capitol walking tour: State Capital Museum staff presents a history of the South Capitol neighborhood, followed by a walking tour. Tour participants should gather at the Coach House, 211 21st Ave. SW, no later than 1 p.m. No reservations. $3 donation. Information: 360-753-2580.
Lamplighter tour: Hear tales of the past from Tenino and Bucoda with a tour of Forest Grove Cemetery, 18011 Northcraft Road SE, Tenino. Dessert and cider are included. Tickets are available at The Ironworks, 224 Sussex Ave., or pick up from Boy Scout Troop 14. Tickets are $7-$9 adults, $5-$7 for children 4-17, $5-$7 for seniors. Family rates available. The event is a fundraiser for Troop 14.
Benefit auction: Numerous antiques and projects — including dressers with and without mirrors, buffet upper cabinetry, church pews and press back chairs — are just a sampling of items available from the estate of John Hill at an auction benefiting Toys for Kids Plus. It kicks off at 11 a.m. at 171 Insels Road, Shelton. Preview begins two hours before the auction. Information: Debbie Hill, 360-482-4235 or 360-490-4988 or Sanford and Son Auction, 253-272-0334.
Sunday
12th annual Denim & Diamonds: A fundraising event presented by the Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund, a chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation, will be at 4 p.m. at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union. Tickets are $50 per person with all proceeds to benefit women in the community needing assistance to pay for the diagnosis and treatment of breast and cervical cancers. Dress is casual, with denim and diamonds optional. Reservations are required by Sunday by calling 360-427-3623. Information: masongeneral.com/hilburn.html.
Evening of Gospel music: The Liberty Quartet, a traditional southern gospel quartet from Boise, will perform at 6 p.m. at the Mountain View Church of the Nazarene, 940 Israel Road, Tumwater. Sharing the platform with Liberty Quartet will be Olympia’s Lighthouse Gospel Quartet.
This story was originally published October 22, 2015 at 7:20 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for Oct. 23."