What’s Happening for March 18
Saturday
Easter egg hunt: For kids age 10 and younger, 10:30 a.m. at Bayview Thriftway, 516 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia.
Capital Food and Wine Festival: The annual fundraiser features more than 100 Washington wines, regional breweries, restaurant fare and music. It runs noon-9 p.m. at the Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey. Tickets are $15 at the door after 2 p.m., and $10 when purchased in advance or at the door from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets and information: capitalfoodandwinefestival.com.
Relay for Life fundraiser: Dine and dance with the Mud Bay Blues Band and Laura Lowe, with guests George Barner and Lanny Slater, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2902 Martin Way E. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., spaghetti dinner hosted by Dirty Dave’s at 7, music and dancing at 8. $25 per person. All money raised supports the American Cancer Society. For reservations, call 360-280-3439.
Author Jerry Ramsey: In his book, “Stealing Puget Sound: 1832-1869,” author Jerry V. Ramsey exposes the political tensions between the first British settlers and the American settlers who crossed the Oregon Trail 15 years later. Ramsey will tell the story from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Tenino Timberland Regional Library, 172 Central Ave. W. Information: 360-264-2369.
Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Regional Athletic Complex, 8345 Steilacoom Road SE, Lacey. Features two doggie Easter egg hunts, one hunt for kids and a doggie fashion show. Cost is $4 per person, with people 12 and younger admitted free. Proceeds go to Concern for Animals, Feline Friends, and For Heaven’s Sake Wildlife Rescue. Information: petconnectionmagazine.com, 360-507-4251.
Olympia Youth Chorus: “I Sing Because I’m Happy” at 7 p.m. at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. The show will feature the music of all five choirs: dolce, bel canto, coro voce, forza and cantabile in a concert suitable for all ages. Tickets are $20 for adults and seniors, $18 for people ages 12 and younger, and $10 for people younger than 10. Tickets are available at olytix.org, the WCPA box office or 360-753-8586. Information: olympiayouthchorus.org.
Taste of New Orleans: A catfish dinner and music night is hosted by Olympia Elks Lodge No. 186, 1818 Fourth Ave. E. Dinner served at 6 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For reservations, call 360-753-0186.
Sunday
Mighty bubbles: Welcome spring to South Sound with the First Day of Spring Community Bubble Blow from noon-1 p.m. at The Kiss statue on Percival Landing on Olympia’s waterfront. Bring your own bubbles and bubble wands or use those provided.
Blintzapalooza: Blintzapalooza returns with bagels and blintzes and kicks off with a book sale at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 Eighth Ave. SE, in downtown Olympia. Bagels and blintzes will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s proceeds will be split between three charitable projects: ROOF Community Services, Emergency Overnight Shelter, and South Sound Parent to Parent. Special this year: a cheesecake bakeoff. Information: 360-701-3164.
Monday
Celebrate the works of Johann Sebastian Bach: To celebrate the 331st birthday of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach, Curt Sather will perform a selection of the composer’s works on organ, harpsichord and piano at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave. SE, Olympia. Admission is by donation.
This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 8:33 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for March 18."