What’s Happening Sept. 23

Wednesday (Sept. 23)

Community Awareness presentation: At 10:15 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, representatives of Community Awareness will present their 2015-16 season with a video and brochures. Information: 360-586-6181 or southsoundseniors.org.

Thursday-Friday

People of Faith Climate Actions: A vigil is planned from noon-1 p.m. Thursday — shortly after Pope Francis’ address to Congress on climate change — at Rep. Denny Heck’s office at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. SE, Lacey, Suite 3000. Meet at 11:45 a.m. A second gathering is planned for 4:30-6 p.m. Friday at Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Vigil at Percival Landing, Water Street and Fourth Avenue, by the kissing statue in downtown Olympia. For information contact: Bob Zeigler at 360-570-0848 or zeiglerbob@msn.com.

Thursday

“Together We Are Stronger”: A free women’s health event from 6-8 p.m. at South Sound Breast Center at South Sound Radiology, 3417 Ensign Road NE, Olympia. Get the latest on breast health education and 3-D mammograms, presented by Dr. Lawrence Bennett, meet the staff, schedule a 3-D mammogram, and enjoy appetizers and refreshments.

Sept. 25

2015-16 SPSCC Jazz Series: The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet opens the 2015-16 SPSCC Jazz Series. Tickets are $25 for general admission, and $20 for students, staff and faculty. The performance is 7:30 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center Black Box, 2011 Mottman Road SW. Includes a wine tasting for guests 21-years-old and older, and a guitar workshop with Bergara will be offered the afternoon of the performance. Registration for the workshop is available at tinyurl.com/SPSCCJazzGuitarWorkshop. Tickets for the performance are available online at olytix.org.

Friday

Bingo Karaoke Party: Bingo alternates with karaoke and sing-along from 7-10 p.m. at the Shelton Pavilion, 190 Sentry Drive. Optional Western theme this month. Open to adults 21 and older. $10 cash per person for 8 games of bingo. All proceeds support the Mason County Senior Activities Center at the Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 360-426-7374.

Downtown parking management discussion: The Downtown Academy presents a discussion on parking in downtown Olympia, 8:30 a.m., New Caldonia Building, 116 Fifth Ave. SW.

Downtown Clean Up and Day of Caring: In addition to the clean-up, five projects are scheduled to be painted, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at 115 State Ave. SE, Olympia, Olympia Press Building. (Entrance at the back.) To help with painting, contact Anna Schlecht at 360-753-8183. A Day of Caring After Party with food and drinks will begin at 4 p.m. at the Press Building.

Farmers Market Agritourist Dinner Series. Friends of the Olympia Farmers Market and Ben Moore’s Restaurant host the event, which includes a five-course dinner with complimentary wine or beer from local wineries and breweries. The Olympia Farmers Market provides all of the food for the event. Tickets are available at the Farmers Market and at Ben Moore’s. The event starts at 6 p.m. followed by the music at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Farmer’s Market scholarship fund.

Saturday

Celtic harpist and violist to play Cafe Love: Debut Olympia performance by Oregon Celtic harpist and multi-instrumentalist David Helfand and violist Justin Lader, 7 p.m. at Café Love, 205 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. $5-$10. Information: davidhelfand.com.

Pirate fundraiser for cancer awareness: Noon-6 p.m. at Gabi’s Olympic Cards and Comics, 4230 Pacific Ave., Lacey. The event is to raise money and awareness for Defuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare form of brain cancer. Ethan Tacheny died of the disease. The crew of the Emerald Rose (the B.O.O.M. Pirates) will be on hand to sing sea shanties, crack whips, sword fight and play games with attendees. Donation boxes will be set up. Pirate costumes are encouraged. Information: 360-459-7721.

Thurston County Emergency Preparedness Eepo: The free event starts at 10 a.m. at Yelm High School, 1315 W. Yelm Ave., Yelm. Every attendee will receive a free safety bag with instructions on how to create an emergency response kit. Dozens of vendors will provide information and demonstrations on how to prepare, respond and recover from the next disaster. Information: co.thurston.wa.us/em or facebook.com/ThurstonEM.

Chehalis High School potluck reunion: Classes from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s will meet for a potluck lunch at noon, at the Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis. Donation is $3. The Grange does not allow alcoholic beverages. Call Duane Skinner, 360-880-6489, Lois McKee, 360-748-8054, or Myrna Brossard, 360-748-4209, for information.

Kiwanis Garden Tour and celebration: Tour kicks off at 10 a.m., at Goche Garden, 3020 Friendly Grove Road, and proceeds to the Capitol Campus Garden and the West Side Garden, 3839 11th Ave. NW, where live music will be performed. Refreshments provided. The event is free, however, donations will be accepted to support next year’s Olympia Kiwanis Food Bank Garden Internship Program. Information: www.facebook.com/olympiakiwanisfoodbankgarden.

Meet the Team Ride: Local non-profit cycling club, CBC Racing/Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Cycling Team, is hosting a ride at 10 a.m. Saturday starting Tumwater Falls Park. Meet at 9:45 a.m., for a friendly 20-30 mile ride. Information at www.cbcracing.org and https://www.facebook.com/CBC-Bicycle-Racing-Team-Olympia-WA-374460622602466/timeline/ or contact explorer.ron@gmail.com, or 360-359-3395.

Fish Brewing Company’s 17th annual Oktoberfest: The event features local bands Brown Edition and Mona Reels, as well as a rotating selection of craft beers, ciders, and wines, and food. Tickets are available at the pub, 515 Jefferson St SE and online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2220577.

Oct. 3-4

Hunter sight-in: Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club, 14318 Littlerock Road, Littlerock, will hold a sight-in for firearms owners, starting at 9 a.m. Instruction will cover the safe handling of firearms, including loading, aiming and firing hunting rifles. The club will supply all equipment, 200-yard range, spotting scopes, sandbags, bench rests, targets and range safety officer. $5. No appointments necessary; bring your rifle and ammunition; 360-956-0608 or ccrpclub.org.

This story was originally published September 22, 2015 at 10:03 AM with the headline "What’s Happening Sept. 23."