What’s Happening for Nov. 18
Wednesday
Israel/Palestine discussion: Hussein abu Hussein, the lead attorney for the family of Rachel Corrie in their civil lawsuit against the state of Israel, will speak at 6:30 p.m. at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, in Room 101/102. The presentation will discuss the current situation in Israel/Palestine, institutionalized discrimination against Palestinian citizens of Israel, and outcomes of the Corries’ civil lawsuit in Israeli courts.
Meeting change: The Olympia Amateur Radio Society’s test session and open meetings location has changed to the South Sound Manor Event Center, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater. Testing begins at 6 p.m., and the open-to-all club meeting begins at 7 p.m. Meetings are always the third Wednesdays of the month. For further information, call Lee Chambers at 360-951-2538.
Thursday
Olympia Tumwater Foundation Noon History Talk: Free monthly talk will feature Jewell Dunn, a genealogist who will talk about the Schmidts’ German roots and other German heritage in our area, noon at Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Information: olytumfoundation.org, 360-786-8117.
World Affairs Council: Monthly lecture “Democracy & Development in Modi’s India,” 7:30 p.m. at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. Space is limited to 60 people. Information: Kris Gupta, 360-753-2428.
Isthmus celebration: The city of Olympia and the Isthmus Project Funding Partners (City of Olympia, Olympia Capitol Park Foundation and Thurston County, Conservation Futures) invite the public to join in a celebration of the project’s progress at 10 a.m. at the now cleared, former site of the Thurston County Health Department.
Friday
Providence Mother Joseph 24th annual holiday bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 3333 Ensign Road, Olympia. Proceeds benefit our Residential Council Fund. Vendor tables available. Information: Penny Hyers, 360-493-4634.
Bingo Karaoke Party: Enjoy a version of bingo that alternates with karaoke and singalongs, 7-10 p.m. at 190 Sentry Drive, Shelton. Optional Thanksgiving night theme this month. Please bring a nonperishable food item for food banks and the Seniors Emergency Food Shelf. Cash bar and snacks for sale. Open to adults 21 and older. $10 cash per person for eight games of bingo with $30 shared payouts, with 50/50 games additional. All proceeds support the Mason County Senior Activities Center. Information: 360-426-7374.
Tumwater Middle School Late Night: Free T-shirt night, Neon Night, Graffiti Station, black lights and snacks. O Bee will also be giving away $500 in their Cash Cube and raffling off a GoPro camera. For Tumwater youths in grades 7 and 8. The event is 7-10 p.m. at Tumwater Middle School. $7, student ID required. Tumwater Parks & Recreation has more information: 360-754-4160, ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth.
Saturday Nov. 21
Pinochle tournament: An afternoon of pinochle begins with registration at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and pinochle at 1 p.m., at 190 W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. $15, hosted by the Pinochle Players group of the Mason County Senior Activities Center. Call 360-426-7374 to reserve your spot. Drop-ins OK. Some of the money supports senior center operations.
Founding Celebration: Come meet and learn how you can partner with the Black Alliance of Thurston County to plan for the 2016 legislative session, build community, and promote ongoing training and caring. 1-4 p.m. at Risen Faith Fellowship Church, 2129 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Parking is free, and light refreshments will be served. Children are welcome.
This story was originally published November 17, 2015 at 9:13 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for Nov. 18."