What’s Happening for June 15
June 15
Classic Movie of the Month: “My Fair Lady” shows at 9:30 a.m. in the Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. Film stars Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. For more information call 360-407-3967 or visit SouthSoundSeniors.org.
June 16
Olympia Tumwater Foundation Noon History Talk: Free monthly talk features Shanna Stevenson, about the Tyee Motel and other 20th century Tumwater landmarks, at noon, at Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, in Tumwater. Seating is on a first-come basis, and doors open at 11:30 a.m. Information: www.olytumfoundation.org, 360-786-8117.
June 18
“Spring Fever” — A musical revue: Wrinkles of Washington presents their annual benefit performance for Senior Services, beginning at 2 p.m., at Olympia High School Performing Arts Center, 1302 North St. Tickets are $15 and are available at Lacey and Olympia Senior Centers, Yenney Music, or by calling 360-459-0730.
June 19
Father’s Day Garden Open & Brunch: Support the Native Plant Salvage Project with brunch in a garden setting, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 1030 76th Ave. NE, in Olympia. Sliding scale garden entry runs from $10-$30, and brunch is $8-$10 per plate. Mimosas will be available for $6. Kids under 12 are free. Reserve your spot by calling 360-867-2167, or email: nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.
Swedish pancakes: Ford's Prairie Grange will be serving from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes all-you-can-eat Swedish pancakes with lingonberry butter and/or hot strawberry preserves, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Adults $8; children ages 12 to five $4; Five and under free. The grange is located at 2640 West Reynolds Avenue, Centralia. Information: 360-918-1356.
June 22
Local Author Series: Saving Nary, by Carol DeMent. Exploring the losses, loyalties and secrets held within families broken by war and genocide. 10:15-11:30 a.m. Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia. Information: 360-586-6181 or www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.
June 25
Campout in Priest Point Park: Join the Great American Backyard Campout at Priest Point Park Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, June 26. Campers will learn camping basics to include: outdoor culinary skills, how to set up camp and kids’ activities. Participants can checkout equipment and most meals are provided for the event. Register by calling 360-753-8380 to reserve your spot, $20 per person (children 2 and under free).
June 29
TED Talk with Sara: Looking from the Outside In: The U.S. has the largest prison population in the world. We will look at prison from varying perspectives.10:15-11:30 a.m. at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia. Information: 360-586-6181 or visit online at www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.
July 7
Panorama Republicans: Speakers will be Michael Waite, candidate for state treasurer and Phillip Yin, candidate for lieutenant governor. One hour meetings are open to all and begin at 2 p.m. , in the Quinault Auditorium, on the lower level of the Quinault apartment building, 1835 Circle Lane, Lacey. Information: email Ron Bax at ron.ck722@gmail.com or call 360-438-5641.
This story was originally published June 15, 2016 at 12:43 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for June 15."