Don’t miss list of events for Sept. 20
1 Olympia Birds & Brew
Meet other birders and learn some of their favorite birding spots in the area; this is a good opportunity for people who are new to the South Sound; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday; Fish Tale Brewpub, 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia; blackhills-audubon.org.
2Recovery of Stellar’s eiders
Tasha Di Marzio will give a presentation on the recovery of Stellar’s eiders; a former Lake Tapps resident, she is the avian curator for the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska; 6:45 p.m. Monday; Pierce County Library-University Place, 3609 Market Place W.; free; register at tahomaaudubon.org.
3Bike ride to Rainier
The Capital Volkssport Club will lead this bike ride along the Chehalis-Western Trail from Yelm Highway to Rainier; 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; start at Thrive Fitness Center, 5401 Corporate Center Loop SE, Lacey; will have lunch after the ride at Hop Jacks, 4739 55th Lane SE, Lacey; 360-528-2174, capitolvolkssportclub.org.
4World War II program
Roger Neill, a retired pilot, will give a program on the Russian female pilots who flew repurposed biplanes on combat missions during World War II; 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday; Garfield Book Co., 208 Garfield St. S., Tacoma; $15; 253-241-4166 or plu.edu/liferoadscholar.
5Beer run through Poulsbo
Runners, and walkers, will cover 4 miles, with stops at four breweries as they celebrate Oktoberfest; 8:45 a.m. Saturday; start at Slippery Pig Brewery, Sound Brewery, Valholl Brewing or Envy Bar & Grill in Poulsbo; Cost is $40 and includes five beers and a finisher’s prize; limited to the first 500 people who register; sign up at poulsbobeerrun.com.
6Black Lake Grange festival
The Black Lake Grange will hold its fall festival with on-site cider pressing, demonstrations, lectures and children’s activities; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; Black Lake Grange, 6011 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia; free; 360-357-6859.
This story was originally published September 19, 2015 at 8:35 PM with the headline "Don’t miss list of events for Sept. 20."