What's happening this weekend

June events will surely ignite fun and creativity. Check out these local events.

Gather TOGETHER! Nights, Friday, June 7, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
GATHER TOGETHER! is about connecting, building community, and meeting teams from Host Homes, Club House, Tumwater Community Schools, and Board and Committees. These events are free to attend, and organizers provide appetizers & there will be raffle prizes! Click this link for more details.

Relief Carving in Sandstone, Friday, June 7, 6 – 9 p.m.
Community Clay Night is a time to relax and enjoy some creative time in the studio with a guided project. Participants will work on coiling planter pots and plate sets, as well as lovely self-watering planters, perfect for those who have less of a green thumb. Once fully dried, your pots will be bisque-fired and can be picked up to glaze at home or during an open studio session. This class is open to everyone! Click this link for more details. 

Rose's Dilemma, Friday, June 7, 7:25 – 9:25 p.m.
“Rose’s Dilemma” tells the story of Rose, a celebrated author facing the daunting challenge of writer’s block. As the pressure to produce her next great work mounts, Rose grapples with personal demons and the unexpected arrival of her former lover and literary rival. An exploration of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships ensues. Click this link for more details.

Rock N’ Tenino at the Tenino Arts Creative Market, Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Tenino Arts, The Tenino Stone Carvers, and the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association for a day of live stone carving demonstrations, fine art and fine craft vendors, live music, and free rock painting craft activities. Serenading shoppers in the morning will be acoustic guitarist Ross Robinson and Americana and bluegrass band The Kitchen Sink Experience. Click this link for more details.

 Tumwater Dog Days, Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dog Days celebrates the companionship between humans and our furry friends. Contests, demonstrations, pet caricatures (courtesy of Tumwater Arts), TwinStar Trails ‘N’ Tails Loop, Deschutes Animal Clinic Rabies Vaccine Clinic (sponsored by Toyota of Olympia), and more! Celebrate "Man’s Best Friend" as they kick off the summer season with Dog Days at Pioneer Park. Click this link for more details. 

Empower The People Workshop, Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There is an upcoming community safety event on Saturday. Also, join the “Empower the People” workshop. You can expect a powerful, trauma-informed empowerment workshop, a fun and engaging youth sessions for ages 8 to 12, and inspiring adult workshops focusing on violence prevention, wellness, and anti-bullying. Click this link for more details.

 2024 Conservation Celebration & Auction, Saturday, June 8, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join the Nisqually Land Trust for a fun, inspirational night. Help their efforts to conserve the land, water, fish, and wildlife of the Nisqually watershed. Click this link for more details.