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What’s Happening for April 11

Staff report

Updated April 11, 2016 10:17 AM

Bicycle commuting advocates Duncan Green (from left), Chris Hawkins and Lee Miller chat during the dedication of the newly redesigned intersection of the Chehalis Western and Woodland trails - featuring the state's first bicycle roundabout - on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com/file

Monday (April 11)

Family Outdoor Adventure: The Olympia Mountaineers Youth Committee sponsors this meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Olympia Community Center. This is free and kids are encouraged to attend. . RSVP to 943-2734 or HavlakRD@comcast.net.

Tuesday

The Madden-Julian Oscillation: Understanding atmospheric motions in the tropics is important for understanding global weather and climate, 7 p.m.at Orca Books, 509 E. Fourth Ave., Olympia. Information: 360-352-0123.

Wednesday

Save KPLU meeting: The effort needs to raise $7 million in six months to match the amount of the current offer for 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 St. S.W., Olympia. Contact: Brenda Goldstein-Young, director of Community Outreach/Events, 206-922-1027 (office) or 425-941-5205 (cellphone).

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.

Thursday

Bicycle Commuting: May is Bike Month and Intercity Transit will have a Bicycle Commuter Contest. Thurston Climate Action Team is supporting the effort and plans to meet at 7 p.m. at Tradition’s Fair Trade Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia. Information: graeme@thurstonclimateactoin.org or thurstonclimateaction.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 10, 2016 at 7:31 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for April 11."