What’s Happening for March 23
Wednesday (March 23)
AAA Driver Improvement Program: A refresher course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 and older for car insurance premium discounts. The course will run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Griffin Fire Department, 13707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia. Cost is $18 per person, and registration is required. To register, call 800-462-3728.
Thursday
Olympia Tumwater Foundation noon history talk: Free monthly talk will feature Karen Johnson and Don Trosper speaking about Discovered Treasures and Stories from the Archives of Schmidt House at noon at Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Information: 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 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 St. Peter Hospital; Mike McCormick, Home Fund committee member; and Schelli Slaughter, executive director for the Family Support Center. Information: 360-352-8220, lwvthurston.org.
The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging: Monthly meeting, 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 goofy version of bingo that alternates with karaoke and singalongs, 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. $10 cash per person for eight 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 6 p.m. at Indian Summer Golf & 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 by Sonic Funk Orchestra. Tickets are $90 each or $850 for a table for 10 at tmcms.org.
47th Project Easter Basket: Barb O’Neill and Friends’ annual Project Easter Basket will kick off at noon at First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia. Free filled Easter baskets for kids until 3 p.m. For information, or to donate, call Michelle Moore at 360-972-4681 or email momochaims@gmail.com.
Mixx 96.1/O Bee Credit Union Egg Dash: Bring a basket and Mixx 96.1 will take care of the rest. 11 a.m. at the Regional Athletic Complex, 8345 Steilacoom Road SE, Lacey. In each age group, one egg will contain a slip for a new bike and helmet from Falcone’s Bicycle Center. 360-943-9937 or mixx96.com for information.
This story was originally published March 22, 2016 at 7:03 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for March 23."