What’s Happening for Aug. 10

Wednesday (Aug. 10)

2016 Summer Lecture Series: This week’s lecture: “Oregon Spotted Frog: Natural History, Threats and Recovery.” 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, off Interstate 5 at Exit 114. Information: 360-753-9467.

Music in the Park: Olympia’s annual free concert series continues with DBST, 7-8 p.m. at Sylvester Park.

Thursday

Star Trek, Alchemy and Magic: Aubrey Forest, avid “Star Trek” fan, educator and philosopher, will present at the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE., 7:30-8:45 p.m. The program will explore the themes, symbols and mythology that make “Star Trek” popular. The library itself will be closed. All library programs are free. Information, 360-352-0595 or TRL.org.

Thurston Climate Action Team: Wayne Ballew of Thurston Energy will offer updates on its program and rebate opportunities, 7 p.m. at Traditions Fair Trade Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia. Information: graeme.sackrison@gmail.com.

Friday

Books by the Bay: South Sound Reading Foundation will host a mystery-themed dinner and event, 6 p.m. at Olympia’s Port Plaza. “Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem” features appearances by best-selling author J. A. Jance and award-winning mystery writer Glen Erik Hamilton, a silent auction, food by Ramblin’ Jacks, cocktails, live jazz with the Gary Scott Trio, emcee Dick Pust and a chance to meet the authors. $55. More information at southsoundreadingfoundation.org.

Little Red Schoolhouse Radio Day fundraiser: The event will collect school supplies, new or clean gently used coats, new socks and underwear or money to purchase supplies. Donate at Mixx 96.1 at the corner of State and Washington streets, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Or mail donations to Little Red Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 6302, Olympia, WA 98507. redschool.org.

Middle Eastern Dinner: Arabic cuisine and special guest entertainment to benefit Shuruq III: The Olympia Arab Festival. Panorama, 1751 Circle Lane SE, Lacey. Tickets at https://rachelcorriefoundation.networkforgood.com.

Saturday

Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark: 7 p.m., Priest Point Park, on the hill near Kitchen No. 3. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and flashlight.

Olympia Bon Odori Japanese Mid-Summer Dance Festival: Booths and community performances, 5 p.m. Taiko drumming and traditional dance 7-9 p.m. Japanese food, crafts. Free. Sponsored by Olympia Japanese American Citizens League. 360 791-3295, jcallner@comcast.net.

Triple Creek Farm: Celebrate what the conservation of forests, farms and fish does for our community, and what educational opportunities and fun in nature can do for children and adults. 5-9 p.m. at Ralph and Nancy Munro’s farm. Event will benefit conservation and outreach programs. A special Fund-a-Need will support the proposed Inspiring Kids Preserve. Sign up at capitollandtrust.org.

Abrupt Climate Change: Conservation biologist Guy McPherson is the leading expert on the risk of near-term human extinction due to abrupt climate change (as seen with Bill Nye on National Geographic). He will speak from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. Olympia. Free, donations accepted.

This story was originally published August 10, 2016 at 4:53 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Aug. 10."