What’s Happening for May 13
Friday
Civil War letters: Author Nick K. Adams will read from David Brainard Griffin’s Civil War letters at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE, 4-5:30 p.m. Adams, Griffin’s great-great-grandson, has compiled the letters into a new book, “My Dear Wife and Children: Civil War Letters from a 2nd Minnesota Volunteer.” For more information, call 360-491-3860 or go to TRL.org.
Saturday
The Grays Harbor Banjo Band: 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE. An offering will be collected for the work of SideWalk rapid rehousing program. For more information, call Peter Perry at 360-943-2661 or email pastorpeter@fumcoly.org.
Step-by-Step Walk-A-Thon: A 1-mile walk from Marathon Park to Heritage Park in downtown Olympia will raise money for women in need. It’s sponsored by Zonta Club of Olympia. 10:30 a.m. Pledge forms and fliers at zontaolympia.org or from Rachel Friedman, 360-556-2619, olympiazonta@gmail.com.
Prairie Appreciation Day: A celebration of spring on the prairie is planned 10 a.m.-3 p.m.at Glacial Heritage Preserve and Mima Mounds with several trail walks and a hayride. Bring a lunch. In addition, group tours of Mima Mounds can be arranged by emailing prairieappreciationday@gmail.com. No pets. Donations accepted for Thurston County Food Bank. Map at prairieappreciationday.org.
Hawaiian dinner fundraiser: A meal and entertainment benefits Luau for Lupus and Rebuilding Together Thurston County. A Hawaiian dinner begins at 7 p.m., at the Olympia Eagles Club, 805 Fourth Ave. Enjoy live music by Whoa Dizzy and a silent auction. Cost is $10 at the door. Information: 360-357-3722 after 4 p.m.
Book reading: Author/illustrator Nikki McClure will read aloud from her new picture book, “Waiting for High Tide,” and members of the South Sound Estuary Association will present a show and tell about animal life in the South Salish Sea. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Information: 360-352-0595 or TRL.org.
Saturday-Sunday
Bear camp: Northwest Trek visitors can learn about black bears and grizzly bears. Free with membership or admission. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Northwest Trek is open 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, go to nwtrek.org.
Wednesday
The Olympia Symphony Orchestra: Making Music for 64 Years: Beginning at 7 p.m., at the State Capital Museum, 211 21st Ave. SE, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s conductor and music director, Huw Edwards, will speak about the history of the orchestra, music appreciation, and the special 10th anniversary concert at the Capitol on July 31. Suggested donation $2.
Thursday
Little Red Schoolhouse Barbeque: The fundraiser is 4-7.pm. at the Olympia Lacey Church of God, 5005 Lacey Blvd. The money provides students with school supplies, backpacks and clothing. Eat in or take out, $10. Enjoy live music, desserts for sale and raffle items. Tickets are at redschool.org, the Olympia Lacey Church of God and at the door. A $14 donation will buy a backpack, school supplies, socks and underwear for one child. Send donations to PO Box 6302, Olympia, WA 98507.
This story was originally published May 13, 2016 at 2:50 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for May 13."