What’s Happening for Aug. 16
Wednesday
Summer Lecture Series: The 29th annual series features conversations on environmental topics. This week’s lecture is “Refuge Through the Lens.” All lectures begin at 7 p.m. at the visitor center 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 swing band The Tickled Pinks, 7-8 p.m. at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia.
Thursday
Birds of prey: Meet a peregrine falcon at the Olympia Timberland Library, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Stephanie Estrella of Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue presents the free program. The Olympia Timberland Library is at 313 Eighth Ave. SE. Information: 360-352-0595 or TRL.org.
Saturday
Pet Parade: “Pets in Space” is the theme for the 87th annual Pet Parade in downtown Olympia. No need to register — just bring your dog, cat, rabbit, gerbil or other beloved pet in costume to join the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. The lineup begins at 8 a.m. at Heritage Park, and judging runs from 8:30-9:45 p.m.
Pie in the Library contest: From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Library. Categories are fruit, everything that isn’t fruit and bakers under age 18. Bakers can pick up contest rules at the library and the Olympia Food Co-op. Contestants should drop off their entries at the library Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Pie and beverages will be served. This program is sponsored by the Lacey Timberland Library, the Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library and the Olympia Food Co-op.
Sunday
T90 Quarrymen car show: The T90 Quarrymen car club will celebrate 15 years with its annual Show-n-Shine Car Show at Tenino City Park. Entry fee for participants is $15. Awards will be at 2 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast hosted by the Masonic Lodge, beginning at 7 a.m. The Tenino Lions Club will serve bratwursts for lunch.
This story was originally published August 16, 2016 at 5:31 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Aug. 16."