Opinion

What’s Happening for June 16

Staff report

June 16, 2016 3:21 AM

Bobbie Anders (second from left) with Wrinkles of Washington reacts as she as chosen the winner of the Best HAt Cotest during the 6th Annual "Hats off To Volunteers!" celebration Thursday evening at the Thurston County Fair Expo Center in Lacey. (Toni L. Bailey/The Olympian) Olympian file

June 16

Olympia Tumwater Foundation Noon History Talk: Free monthly talk features Shanna Stevenson, about the Tyee Motel and other 20th-century Tumwater landmarks; noon, Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater. Seating is on a first-come basis, and doors open at 11:30 a.m. Information: olytumfoundation.org, 360-786-8117.

June 18

“Spring Fever” — A musical revue: Wrinkles of Washington presents its annual benefit performance for Senior Services; 2 p.m., 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., 1030 76th Ave. NE, 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.-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 5 to 12, $4; 5 and younger, free. The grange is at 2640 West Reynolds Ave., 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 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 16, 2016 at 3:21 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for June 16."