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Wednesday, April 24

Master Gardener Plant Sale

10:00 AM
The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County (MGFTC) invites you to their plant-packed nursery located adjacent to the Dirt Works Demonstration Gardens at Yauger Park.

Shelter Shower 2024

12:00 PM
The annual Shelter Shower is here which focuses on gathering much-needed shelter items for the Family Support Center of South Sound and SafePlace.

2024 Solid Waste Presentation Series - Can this be recycled?

1:00 PM
Test your knowledge with Thurston County's Master Recycler Composter Volunteers. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples of materials that cause confusion at home or work.

Poetry of Place: A series of writing workshops 

4:00 PM
This seasonal writing workshop series will explore the poetics of place at Harbor House on Percival Landing.

Tumwater Education Foundation's Spring Fundraiser

5:30 PM
Join a night of cocktails, appetizers, and a raffle!

Seventh Annual Juror’s Invitational Exhibition

6:00 PM
The Juror’s Invitational Exhibition returns to the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery for the seventh year from March 25 to April 26, 2024.

Celebration of the Species: Oysters!

6:30 PM
We are celebrating the return of Olympia's Procession of the Species with a special program about Oysters!! Get to know the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, …

StoryTrail at Wonderwood Park

Experience reading the picture book "A Day with No Words" by Tiffany Hammond, at Wonderwood Park with special activities and questions along the way.

Thursday, April 25

Olympia Garden Club April 2024

9:30 AM
The Olympia Garden Club is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year!  They provide education, resources, and networking opportunities to promote gardening and floral design.   They …

28th annual All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team Ceremony

12:30 PM
The 28th annual All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team Ceremony will honor 92 students from the state’s 34 community and technical colleges, all of whom are part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Machining Technologies Open House

1:00 PM
Attendees can also look forward to exciting giveaways, including machine products, keychains, tops, fridge magnets, bottle openers, SPSCC merch, and more!

WorkSource Resume Writing Workshop

3:00 PM
WorkSource, in partnership with the Lacey Timberland Library, will be hosting a series of resume-writing workshops.

Healthcare Not Warfare

5:30 PM
Take on the hard questions about healthcare and share your story on April 25.

Healthcare Not Warfare Town Hall

5:30 PM
The Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council will present a Healthcare Not Warfare Town Hall at The Olympia Center.

Seventh Annual Juror’s Invitational Exhibition

6:00 PM
The Juror’s Invitational Exhibition returns to the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery for the seventh year from March 25 to April 26, 2024.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

“Asking for Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

Nifty Nook Paint Party on the Patio

Come and enjoy an evening with artist Boni Belden-Doney as she guides you in painting the brim of a straw sunhat with flowers.

StoryTrail at Wonderwood Park

Experience reading the picture book "A Day with No Words" by Tiffany Hammond, at Wonderwood Park with special activities and questions along the way.

Friday, April 26

Thurston County Fair Foundation’s Secondhand Safari

8:00 AM
Hunt for new, used, vintage, and really old treasures! Thurston County Fair Foundation’s Secondhand Safari is at the fairgrounds in Lacey on Friday, April 26, 2024, noon-4 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crafts, furniture, collector’s items – it’s all for sale!

Homeowner Septic Self-Inspection Certification - Registration Required

9:00 AM
Registration is required. Call to see if your septic system qualifies and to register at the Environmental Health O&M program at 360-867-2626. The deadline to sign up for a class is the Friday …