What’s Happening for April 8
Saturday
South Sound PEO brunch: Sound PEO will hold its annual Reciprocity Brunch at 11 a.m. at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, 5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia. Cost is $16. PEO is a woman’s philanthropic educational organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for higher education for women. Information: Maryjane Dwight, 360-262-9844, or Janet Best at 360-789-1230.
Stamp and Coin show: The Olympia Philatelic Society will host its spring show and sale, Roundup Stamp and Coin Show. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Chehalis Yard Birds Mall, 2100 National Ave. N. Those interested in maritime history will find the display of “Universal Ship Cancellation.” Envelopes with special artwork and canceled stamps on display. Free stamps for children. Information: Dennis Gelvin at dnjgelvin@comcast.net.
Benefit for Sidewalk Homeless Services: Local Olympia bands Lemmings and Los Super Hermanos will perform at 8 p.m. at Ben Moore’s Restaurant and Lounge, 112 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia. Information: lemmings.cc, walkthurston.org or 360-515-5587.
Sunday
U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors: River Ridge High School is hosting the U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors from Washington, D.C., for a 3 p.m. concert at 350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey. Free tickets available at armyfieldband.ticketleap.com,, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: River Ridge Band Boosters, Army Field Band Tickets, P.O. Box 3035, Lacey, WA 98509-3035.
Holi Fest: The Indian community of Olympia sponsors the celebration from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rainier Vista Park, 15475 45th Ave. SE, Lacey. Play Holi with gulal and water balloons. Games, dances, food. Information: 225-614-5062
April 11
Family Outdoor Adventure Group Planning Meeting: The Olympia Mountaineers Youth Committee sponsors this meet from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Olympia Community Center. This is free and kids are encouraged to attend. Bring your calendars and laptops if you have them. RSVP to 943-2734 or HavlakRD@comcast.net
Tuesday
The Madden-Julian Oscillation and the great tropical frontier: Understanding atmospheric motions in the tropicals is important for understanding global weather and climate, 7 p.m.at Orca Books, 509 E. Fourth Ave., Olympia. Information: 360-352-0123.
Save KPLU meeting: The effort needs to raise $7 million in six months to match the amount of the current offer stated in the letter of intent outlining Pacific Lutheran University’s sale of KPLU to the University of Washington. The meeting is 7-8:30 p.m. , at the Heritage Room, 604 Water Street S.W., Olympia. Contact: Brenda Goldstein-Young, Director of Community Outreach/Events, 206-922-1027 office; 425-941-5205 cell
April 14-21
Peeps Diorama Contest: Entries accepted April 14-21. The Olympia Timberland Regional Library is at 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Information: 360-352-0595 or trl.org.
April 17
African Children’s Choir: 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 919 Division St. NW, Olympia. The program features children’s songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites. Concert is free. A free-will offering supports African Children’s Choir programs. Information: 360-352-4214 or see africanchildrenschoir.com.
April 21
Olympia Tumwater Foundation Noon History Talk: Free monthly talk features author Sandra Crowell, previewing new Thurston County history book in progress, at noon at Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Information: olytumfoundation.org, 360-786-8117.
This story was originally published April 7, 2016 at 10:51 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for April 8."