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What’s Happening for May 20

Recently relocating to Thurston County from the Longview area Sarah Jordan was very pleased with her wagonload of selections found at the Native Plant Salvage Foundation's 2014 Water-Wise Plant Sale Sunday at the WSU Extension office in west Olympia. Several organizations have plant sales planned this week.
Recently relocating to Thurston County from the Longview area Sarah Jordan was very pleased with her wagonload of selections found at the Native Plant Salvage Foundation's 2014 Water-Wise Plant Sale Sunday at the WSU Extension office in west Olympia. Several organizations have plant sales planned this week. The Olympian

Friday

“An American Ascent”: A documentary about the first African-American expedition to tackle North America’s highest peak, Denali. 7 p.m. at The Evergreen State College library. Free.

Friday-Saturday

Relay for Life fundraiser: Fit to Fight is hosting a yard sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at 3134 Bonanza Drive NE, Lacey. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Information: relayforlifeofthurston.org.

Friday-Sunday

Disney Dazzle: A concert by the Harstine Island Community Choir, Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Mason Transit Authority Atrium across the street from Safeway in Shelton, and Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m. at Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine Island Road N..

Saturday

Plant Sale: A benefit for the WSU Master Gardener and Thurston County Master Recycler Composter programs is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Dirt Works Garden in Yauger Park, Olympia. Information: mgftc.org.

Circulation Day: Unity Church of Olympia will hold its 13th annual Circulation Day8 a.m.-noon. The church is at 1335 Fern St., SW, Olympia. This is a community service project that resembles a community garage sale, but there are no prices.

Olympia Record Show: The spring show is 3-7 p.m. May 21 at Olympia Elks Lodge, 1818 Fourth Ave. Early admission at 2 p.m. is $10, regular admission is $3. Full bar. Information: rainydayolympia@gmail.com

Saturday, Sunday

Lacey Spring Fun Fair: Free family festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Saint Martin’s University Campus, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey. Highlights include a talent show at 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: 360-481-4393, info@laceyspringfunfair.com, laceyspringfunfair.com.

Tuesday

Moving Beyond Poverty: Innovations & Partnerships: This second event in the “Moving Beyond Poverty” series seeks to inspire individuals by highlighting innovative partnerships and service delivery models to achieve systemic change. Presented by United Way of Thurston County and the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the South Puget Sound Community College, Lacey Campus, 4220 Sixth Ave. SE, Lacey. $45, includes breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available. To register: fs22.formsite.com/IVSNGROUPLLC/MBP2016/index.html.

May 27

Timberline choir: Billboard Chart-Toppers will be performed beginning at 7 p.m. at the Koval Center for the Performing Arts, 600 Sleater-Kinney Road SE, Lacey. Free. Contact Terry Shaw at 369-412-4860 or tshaw@nthurston.k12.wa.us.

May 28

SNAP plant sale: The event at Animal Services, 3120 Martin Way in Olympia begins at 9 a.m. and benefits Spay Neuter All Pets. Information: wluecke@comcast.net.

May 28-30

Harstine Island Art Studio Tour: Memorial Day weekend10 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes visits to a ceramic studio with a 25-foot-long wood-burning kiln, a mixed-media studio and a visiting child artist who draws splendid dragons. Directions at art-studio-tour.org/. Information: kr@kathyross3d.com, 971-247-5954.

This story was originally published May 20, 2016 at 1:14 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for May 20."

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