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What’s Happening for April 12

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Updated April 12, 2016 5:57 AM

Olympian file photo: Lacey Elementary School general music specialist Cheri Kelley gets some assistance from kindergartner Dashiell Baker for a pumpkin measuring task as part of a multi-class project using the seasonal gourds for math learning in 2011. It’s the start of kindergarten registration season. Steve Bloom Staff photographer/file

Tuesday (April 12)

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.

Tuesday (April 12)-Friday

Rochester Primary School kindergarten registration: Packets are available for students entering kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the school, 7440 James Road SW, Rochester. Bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Students must be registered before they can be scheduled for screening May 18. Information: 360-273-5161.

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. SW, Olympia. Contact: Brenda Goldstein-Young, director of Community Outreach/Events, 206-922-1027 (office) or 425-941-5205 (cellphone).

Thursday-April 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@thurstonclimateaction.org or thurstonclimateaction.org.

Saturday

Songs to Save KPLU: Help KPLU stay on the air at a fundraiser featuring Lizzie Boyer, The Jason Parker Quartet and The Brown Edition. The evening kicks off at 7 p.m., at Rhythm & Rye, 311 Capitol Way N, Olympia. Cost is a $15 donation at the door. Food will be provided by Our Table Restaurant, and all profits will be donated to SaveKPLU.

See what is blooming: Trillium Trek, 1 p.m., at Lake Sylvia State Park, 1812 Lake Sylvia Road N., Montesano. Meet by the kitchen on the beach. Well-mannered dogs on leash are OK.

Sunday

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.

Author Jim Lynch discusses his new book: “Before the Wind” is a tale of a sailing-obsessed family. The event is 7:30-8:45 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Timberland Regional Library programs are free. Information: 360-352-0595.

Elma Elementary Kindergarten Registration: 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., at the superintendent’s office in the Board Room. The superintendent’s office is located at the Elementary. All children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, are eligible to register for the 2016-17 school year. Proof of your child’s immunizations and a birth certificate are required. Information: 360-482-2632.

This story was originally published April 11, 2016 at 7:14 PM with the headline "What’s Happening for April 12."