What’s Happening for Nov. 25

Wednesday

Barb O’Neill Family and Friends dinner: The annual free meal is from noon-5 p.m. at United Churches, 1101 11th Ave. SE, Olympia. All are welcome. For donation information, contact Rodney O’Neill at 360-485-9931.

Thanksgiving giveaway: Molina Healthcare of Washington will give away 200 reusable grocery bags filled with Thanksgiving-related food items from 1-2 p.m. at Grocery Outlet, 2100 Harrison Ave., Olympia. The grocery bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Friday

Tellebration: A concert of oral storytelling by members of the Sound Sound Story Guild will begin at 7 p.m. at Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia. Cost is $10. Story entertainment for adults and older children.

10th annual Teddy Bear Tea Party: The Olympia-Capital Centennial Rotary Club and event sponsors are throwing a party for families with children ages 2-7 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Olympia Elks Lodge, 1818 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal. Event includes Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, face painting, live music and refreshments. Proceeds will benefit homeless youths in Olympia and put a book in every child’s hand. For more information, visit TeddyBearTeaParty.net.

Sunday

Olympia Downtown for the Holidays: Festivities begin at noon in and around Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St. SE, Olympia, and wind down with a tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Events and activities for all ages.

Monday

DSHS Mobile Community Service Office: Apply for assistance, drop off paperwork, complete an eligibility review or mid-certification review, or make changes to an existing case from 8 a.m.-noon at Union Gospel Mission, 413 Franklin St. NE, Olympia.

Dec. 3

Spice of the Season: An evening of spirit in story and song starts at 7 p.m. at Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia. Storytellers are Maggie Lott and Rebecca Hom.

Panorama Republicans: Guest speaker Sam Reed, former Washington secretary of state, will talk about candidates for the 2016 state and federal elections at 2 p.m., at 1835 Circle Lane, Lacey, in the basement auditorium. For information, call Ron Bax at 360-438-5641 or email ron.ck722@gmail.com.

Low-cost cat spay days: Concern for Animals, in cooperation with Animal Care Veterinary Clinic, will offer low-cost cat spay days Dec. 3, 10 and 17, and Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Animal Care Vet Clinic will be handling 20 surgeries per day for female cats 12 weeks and older that are not in heat, overweight or pregnant. Proof of low income and Thurston, Mason or Lewis county residence is needed to qualify. Information: 360-489-1478.

This story was originally published November 24, 2015 at 9:53 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for Nov. 25."