What’s Happening for Aug. 24

Wednesday

Music in the Park: Olympia’s annual free concert series wraps up for the season with the 56th Army Band playing jazz from 7-8 p.m. at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia.

Summer Lecture Series: Global and Northwest Issues with Amphibians — An At-Risk Group in the Era of Climate Change, 7 p.m. at the visitor center at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, located off Interstate 5 at Exit 114. Information: 360-753-9467.

Thursday

Free day at state parks: No Discover pass is required in honor of the National Park Service birthday.

Friday

Screen on the Green: Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. at Tumwater Valley Golf Course, and outdoor movie begins at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets but leave your grills, umbrellas and pets at home. This week’s movie is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG-13).

KPLU listener party: Meet in the lobby of the Washington Center, 512 Washington St. SE in downtown Olympia, from 5-7 p.m. All ages, includes complimentary food and drink, prizes, swag and live music from the David Deacon-Joyner Trio. Information: brenda@knkx.org, 206-922-1027 office, 425-941-5205 cell.

Saturday

Rainier Round-Up Days Wiener Races: Register dogs before the races, which start at 11 a.m. at Rainier City Hall, 102 Rochester St. W., across from the post office. Ribbons to 5 places.

Storytime LIVE: Kiddie Academy invites children and their parents to Storytime LIVE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., when Curious George jumps off the page and visits the classroom in person. Light refreshments and educational activities for children and families will be provided. Kiddie Academy of Lacey located at 1130 Galaxy Drive NE Lacey. Register online at kastorytime.com.

Sept. 1

United States Navy Band: The band will play a free concert in Clocktower Park at 1401 Palisade Blvd., DuPont, at 6:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Refreshments will be sold to benefit the DuPont Historical Museum.

Sept. 2-4

Olympia Harbor Days: 43rd annual Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Races & Festival celebrating the maritime heritage of the South Puget Sound on the Olympia waterfront. Friday 5 -8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Traditional tugboat races on Sunday.

Sept. 3

Open Farm Day: Nature Nurtures Farm is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2406 Delphi Road SW for self-guided tours. Meet the animals, see the farm, and participate in hands-on activities including grooming horses and collecting eggs. Information: 360-878-7730.

Sept. 9

United Way of Lewis County Golf Tournament: 11 a.m. for a four-man scramble, at Riverside Golf Club Pavilion, 1451 NW Airport Road, Chehalis. Hot dog lunch, barbecue dinner and prizes. Information and team reservations: 360-748-8100 or admin@lewiscountyuw.com.

This story was originally published August 24, 2016 at 1:52 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Aug. 24."