What’s Happening for Nov. 20
Friday (Nov. 20)
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. Eight games of bingo cost $10 cash per person 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 Credit Untion will 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 and Recreation has more information: 360-754-4160, ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth.
Saturday
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 are OK. Some of the money supports senior center operations.
Job fair: Job seekers, especially veterans, are invited to participate in a free job fair from noon to 3:30 p.m., at the Olympia National Guard Armory, 515 Eastside St. S.E. More than 70 employers will be at the event, which is organized by WorkSource Thurston County. They will be hiring for positions in government, retail, medical, transportation and other fields. Participants should bring copies of their resume and arrive prepared for an interview.
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.
Sunday
The St. John’s Concert Series “Northern Lights”: Baltic and Nordic choral music with Karen P. Thomas and Seattle Pro Musica will be featured at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave. SE, in Olympia. Seasonal songs, Medieval, folk and contemporary songs. Shimmering music of the Aurora Borealis. Donations accepted. Free child care.
This story was originally published November 19, 2015 at 9:41 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for Nov. 20."