What’s Happening for March 21
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.
Tuesday
Dine Out for Seniors: Dine at local participating restaurants such as Peppers, O’Blarney’s, Xihn’s, Oyster House, Iron Rabbit and more. Each restaurant will give a portion of their proceeds to support the Senior Nutrition Program at Senior Services for South Sound. Visit SouthSoundSeniors.org/MOW for a full list of participating restaurants.
Readers Theater Unlimited presents “The Memory Care Plays”: Settle in for three one-act plays portraying the tragedy of dementia from 3-5 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE. The plays include “Steering into the Skid,” “In the Garden,” and “Riding the Waves.” All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public. Information: 360-491-3860.
Wednesday
AAA Driver Improvement Program: A AAA refresher course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and older for automobile insurance premium discounts. The course will run from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Griffin Fire Department, 13707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia. Cost is $18 per person, and preregistration is required. To preregister, call 800-462-3728.
Thursday
Olympia Tumwater Foundation Noon History Talk: Free monthly talk features Karen Johnson and Don Trosper on the topic “Discovered Treasures and Stories from the Archives of Schmidt House,” at noon at Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Seating is on a first-come basis, and doors open at 11:30 a.m. Information: www.olytumfoundation.org, 360-786-8117.
The Thurston County League of Women Voters General Meeting: A panel will provide an overview of the homeless situation in Thurston County from 7-9 p.m. at the Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. The panel includes Aaron Rodriguez, Thurston County homeless and affordable housing coordinator; Brittany Stallings, Interfaith Emergency Shelter; TJ LaRocque, behavioral health services manager for Providence Hospital; Mike McCormick, Home Fund committee member, and Schelli Slaughter, executive director for the Family Support Center. Information: 360-352-8220, www.lwvthurston.org.
The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging: Monthly meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Olympia LMTAAA office, 2404 Heritage Court SW, Suite A. Information: Rebecca Holmes, 360-664-3162 ext. 112, or toll-free 888-545-0910 ext. 112, or email Rebecca.Holmes@dshs.wa.gov.
Friday
Bingo Karaoke Party: Enjoy a slightly goofy version of regular bingo that alternates with karaoke and singalongs from 7-10 p.m. at the Mason County Senior Activities Center at the Pavilion, 190 Sentry Drive, Shelton. Optional Crazy Hat theme this month. Cash bar and snacks for sale. Open to adults 21 and older. Cost to play is $10 cash per person for 8 games of bingo with $30 shared payouts. All 50/50 games are additional. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 360-426-7374.
Saturday
"Blooming with Health" Gala: The Thurston Mason County Medical Society event begins at 6 p.m. at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club, 5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia. Olympia Free Clinic and the Mason County swimming pool will receive all proceeds from the event, which includes dinner, dancing and silent auction. Live music will be provided by Sonic Funk Orchestra. Tickets are $90 each or $850 for a table for 10, and can be purchased online at tmcms.org.
47th Annual Project Easter Basket: Barb O’Neill and Friends’ annual Project Easter Basket will kick off at noon at their new location at First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia. Free filled Easter baskets for kids. The event will run until 3 p.m. For information, or to donate, call Michelle Moore, momochaims@gmail.com or 360-972-4681.
Mixx 96.1/OBee Credit Union Egg Dash: Bring a basket, and Mixx 96.1 will take care of the rest. The free event will start, rain or shine, at 11 a.m. at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC), 8345 Steilacoom Road SE, Lacey. More than 17,000 plastic eggs for kids to hunt. Children ages 2-3 and any children needing special assistance will begin at 11 a.m., with older age groups following in close succession. Arrive early to allow time for parking, as each dash will begin promptly at start time. In each age group, one egg will contain a grand-prize slip for a new bike and helmet from Falcone’s Bicycle Center. Information: 360-943-9937 or visit mixx96.com for more information.
This story was originally published March 20, 2016 at 9:33 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for March 21."