BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Olympia: education\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, A merica/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subs cribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (htt ps://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1. 0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/olympia-wa/next-7-days-education.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Olympia: education\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, America/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so sub scribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (ht tps://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contain s information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1 .0. X-WR-CALNAME:Olympia · education · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medicare - Getting Started DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T061853Z UID:229855-1789639200-1789646400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education,wellness DESCRIPTION:Join our experienced volunteer instructors as they take you th rough the basics of Medicare\, including Parts A\, B\, C\, D\, Medigaps\, and how to enroll. This is a must-see class for anyone about to sign up fo r Medicare for the first time.\nNo registration necessary for this online presentation. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtde6prTgrH9OpO C1ieyzHrljANAJYOkAX LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T061853Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/medicare-getting-started-3/2026-09- 17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clothing Repair Workshop DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T003038Z UID:event_316319164@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:OlyMEGA (Olympia Makers\, Engineers\, Geeks\, & Artists)\nThe best way to reduce the need to buy more clothes is to take care of what yo u have. Come learn how to repair\, reinforce and beautify your clothes to give them more life.\nHoles in your socks? Darning will strengthen your so le. (Pun intended.)\nRip in your pants? Color match a patch or go wild wit h a fun pattern.\nPopped a seam or tore your coat? Thread and needle are y our friends\, either using a sewing machine or by hand.\nHoles in sweaters and sweatshirts disappear.\nI am Teresa and welcome you to bring your clo thes that need some extra love. Clothing repair materials and tools are av ailable for use on site.\nYou can learn:\n\n* **Basic Repairs**: Technique s to sew on buttons\, mend rips and tears\, and fix loose hems.\n* **Creat ive Patching**: Methods for patching worn areas in a way that is both func tional and aesthetically pleasing.\n* **Fabric Knowledge**: Understanding different fabric types and the best repair methods for each.\n* **Tool Use **: Proper use of sewing tools like needles\, threads\, thimbles\, scissor s\, and sewing machines.\n\nUPDATE on days and hours: I have decided to ho st the workshop every Thursday instead of every odd Thursday. With those a dded days\, I am shortening the hours of the event. It will be from 4pm to 6pm. Drop in at any time during those hours.\nThe repair workshop is upst airs in the OlyMEGA space.\nThere are stairs to get to the classroom. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003038Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/olymega/events/316319164/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:OlyMEGA (Olympia Makers\, Engineers\, Geeks\, & Artists) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PNW Fungi Basics Crash Course ($55) (FULL) DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T194018Z UID:event_315793042@meetup.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Firecraft Northwest Nature Bushcraft and Survival Outings\nThi s interactive and beginner-friendly fungi crash course will get your ready for mushroom foraging season!\n\n**Course Outline and Objectives**\nWe’ ll study fungi and mushrooms with a combination of activities\, lectures\, and hands-on training. You’ll learn:\n\n* Fungi and mushroom anatomy ba sics\n* The roles of fungi and categorizing them based on their ecology\n* The seasonality of fungi and what conditions they prefer to grow in\n* Wh ere to find fungi in different habitats and important plant associations\n * The importance of spore prints and how to make them\n* How to use a dich otomous key to support fungi identification\n* Fungi and survival skills - the history of mushrooms and fire!\n* Local favorite fungi to forage in t he PNW that are beginner friendly\n* Books\, tools and resources to help y ou on your journey\n* Sustainable harvesting practices and safety\n* Games and activities to meet other class participants\n* And more!\n\nWe'll be at The Carpenter's House - a gallery and community space - so you'll be ab le to check out art from local artists before class!\n\nSign up on Meetup or directly on our website to avoid a meetup fee - https://www.firecraftnw .com/register/p/pnw-fungi-basics-crash-course-sept-2026 LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T194018Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/firecraft-northwest-nature-bushcraft-and-surviv al-outings/events/315793042/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Firecraft Northwest Nature Bushcraft and Survival Outings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grief Movement Workshop and Performance DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T061936Z UID:241704-1789750800-1789758000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:When and Where: Friday\, September 18th and Saturday\, Septemb er 19th at Moving Parts Dance in Olympia (302 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, W A 98501). \nCost: Free! Donations are welcome but not required. \nWhat’r e we doin’: This is a 24 hour project where we are creating movement in community to be shown as our experiences with grieving. You do not have to be a “dancer” to participate. If you are interested in diving in and exploring movement in a unique and thoughtful way\, this is a great opport unity to explore that. All experience levels are welcome. Accommodations a nd accessibility will be prioritized with movement. Grief with a variety o f situations will be explored. \nTimeline:\n– Friday\, September 18th 5p m-7pm – Dance Workshop and Grief Exploration\n– Saturday\, September 1 9th 2pm-5pm – Movement Crafting\, an hour dinner break after\, and show at 7pm\n– Anyone is welcome to attend the showing on Saturday the 19th a t 7pm. \nFeel free to share this event with anyone you think would be inte rested. If you would like to participate in the workshop\, please email da sbiestperformanceproject@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T061936Z LOCATION:Moving Parts Dance Studio\, 302 Columbia St NW\, olympia\, 98501\ , United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/grief-movement-workshop-and-perform ance/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olymp ia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OlyPages Open House DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001848Z UID:241590-1789754400-1789763400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Come say hello and see OlyPages’ new upstairs studio space w here we are offering creative writing education through both free\, commun ity events and paid classes/workshops.\nLocation: upstairs at OlyPages Stu dio. Olypages Writing Arts Studio is in partnership with Browsers Bookshop .\nSee event link for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001848Z LOCATION:OlyPages Writing Arts Studio\, 111 Capitol Way N\, Ste 200\, Olym pia\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/olypages-open-house/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cascadia Mystic Convergence DTSTART:20260919T153000Z DTEND:20260920T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001848Z UID:240748-1789806600-1789839000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a gathering of mystics\, intuitives\, healers \, and dreamers in the heart of the Cascadia corridor. This day is designe d to help you step away from the noise and leave more aligned. A day fille d with Learning\, Connecting\, Building Community: two keynote speakers an d three workshops offered. A fundraiser for a the Woman’s Club of Olympi a. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001848Z LOCATION:Abigail Stuart House\, 1002 Washington St SE\, olympia\, WA\, 985 01\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/cascadia-mystic-convergence/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gardening with an edge: use and maintenance of garden tools – a free gardening workshop DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001848Z UID:230782-1789808400-1789812000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:The discussion will focus on the basics of tools and care incl uding:\n• Top five garden tools\n• Cleaning and sharpening techniques\ nMeet at the Nisqually Shed. \nWe will be outside and sitting\, standing a nd walking on pavement\, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwe ar accordingly. \nSeating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair. \nNo advance registration required\, just show up. \nFree and open to all! \nHosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Pro gram. Learn more on our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gard ening/ \nDirections: 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516\nClosed Loop P ark is located inside the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) at 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516. Take Exit 111 off of I-5\, and travel north and turn right into the WARC entrance. Upon entering take th e first right into the garden/dog park parking lot. You’ll see a small s ign that says “Dog Park” at the entry to the parking lot. \nNote: If y ou miss the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot you will need to follow the road to the intersection before the toll booths. You’ll n eed to do a U-turn and return back to Hogum Bay Road to start the process again. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001848Z LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demobnstration Garden\, 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey\, 98516\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/gardening-with-an-edge-use-and-main tenance-of-garden-tools-a-free-gardening-workshop-2/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Better Together: Accountability Workshop DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001848Z UID:241597-1789808400-1789813800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A group to keep you accountable to your writing goals! Meets e very three weeks from September to December to set goals\, cheer one anoth er on\, get input on where we feel blocked\, and hopefully\, feel less alo ne on this writing life endeavor. 
Open to all writers but especially su ited for those working on a long-form project (novel\, memoir\, collection ). Includes a one-on-one feedback/planning session with instructor\, and a private online discussion group for support.\nInstructor: Star Wuerdemann .\nLocation: upstairs at OlyPages Studio. See event link for more details. \nSaturdays\, September 19
October 10
October 31
November 21
Decem ber 12 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001848Z LOCATION:OlyPages Writing Arts Studio\, 111 Capitol Way N\, Ste 200\, Olym pia\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/better-together-accountability-work shop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Magnificent Microbes + Tour DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062415Z UID:237436-1789812000-1789833600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:From beneficial bacteria that break down waste to tiny tardigr ades that can survive in space\, we love microorganisms! Look under a micr oscope and celebrate the work of microbes through fun\, hands-on activitie s.\nJoin us at 1:30 pm for a tour of LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant t o see how we put microbes to work. Tour participants must be aged 10+ and wear closed-toe\, closed-heel shoes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062415Z LOCATION:WET Science Center URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/magnificent-microbes-tour/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OlyLAB Blender Cohort DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T053953Z UID:94efa40e-117e-4275-bfac-d959051bb994 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Olympia Learning and Arts in Blender (OlyLAB) is a 3D art coho rt of beginners learning the fundamentals of Blender with CGCookie courses /tutorials\, mini-challenges\, challenges\, games\, and competitions toget her.\n\nEach individual pays for a significantly discounted CG Cookie subs cription to follow along with our curriculum. Join the discord to learn ho w to become part of the cohort and community!\nhttps://discord.gg/QveKzFeH f6 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053953Z LOCATION:402 Washington St NE\, Olympia WA URL:https://staging.decay.events/events/2026-09-19-olylab-blender-cohort?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:DECAY X-SOURCE-URL:https://decay.events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grief Movement Workshop and Performance DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T062149Z UID:241707-1789826400-1789837200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:When and Where: Friday\, September 18th and Saturday\, Septemb er 19th at Moving Parts Dance in Olympia (302 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, W A 98501). \nCost: Free! Donations are welcome but not required. \nWhat’r e we doin’: This is a 24 hour project where we are creating movement in community to be shown as our experiences with grieving. You do not have to be a “dancer” to participate. If you are interested in diving in and exploring movement in a unique and thoughtful way\, this is a great opport unity to explore that. All experience levels are welcome. Accommodations a nd accessibility will be prioritized with movement. Grief with a variety o f situations will be explored. \nTimeline:\n– Friday\, September 18th 5p m-7pm – Dance Workshop and Grief Exploration\n– Saturday\, September 1 9th 2pm-5pm – Movement Crafting\, an hour dinner break after\, and show at 7pm\n– Anyone is welcome to attend the showing on Saturday the 19th a t 7pm. \nFeel free to share this event with anyone you think would be inte rested. If you would like to participate in the workshop\, please email da sbiestperformanceproject@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T062149Z LOCATION:Moving Parts Dance Studio\, 302 Columbia St NW\, olympia\, 98501\ , United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/grief-movement-workshop-and-perform ance/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olymp ia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260815T053947Z UID:349683-1790035200-1790121599@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador cert ification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers an d ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe obje ctive of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a d estination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business a nd turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certifie d Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and communi ty members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assign ments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon success ful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador ™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credentia l and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s webs ite and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed A ccredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation o n behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for th e certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-tran sferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $3 5 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is op en to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism ind ustry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limit ed to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (muse um\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (m ayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDownto wn Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high school s)\nHospitals (information desk\; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging ( hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (ups cale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, dist ricts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nT ransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053947Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassad or-program-2-2-7/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olym pia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond the Day-to-Day: What Drives the Value of Your Hospitality B usiness DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T011837Z UID:352595-1790071200-1790074800@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:What is your restaurant or lodging business really worth and w hat could be quietly reducing its value? This webinar isn’t only about s elling your business- it’s about protecting your business long-term and making more informed decisions – today. \nJoin Oliver Kotelnikov\, direc tor of IBA’s Hospitality Industry Transaction Division\, for a practical look at Washington’s current hospitality market\, including what busine sses are selling for\, which operations are in demand and what buyers want . \n\nLearn about:\nHidden deal killers\nCostly lease terms\nDeferred main tenance and other risks\nStrategies for planning ahead\nExploring transiti on options\nAnd more!\n\nLive Q&A to follow: Bring your questions to the l ive Q&A and get practical guidance from an expert who understands the real ities of hospitality business transactions in Washington. Whether a sale i s on the horizon or years away\, you’ll gain practical insights to stren gthen your business and protect its value. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T011837Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/beyond-the-day-to-day/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Why Am I So Tired? - Understanding Fatigue and How to Start Rebuil ding Energy DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T062406Z UID:34620-1790190000-1790193600@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Having energy requires a healthy balance in your body between nutrition\, sleep\, multiple hormonal systems\, mitochondria and more. Joi n us to deepen your understanding of what systems are involved\, how to as k for the proper testing to identify the problem and some accessible tips to start getting your spark back.  \nDr. Jennea Wood is a naturopathic ph ysician practicing with Temple Natural Health (formerly Tummy Temple) in G reater Olympia/Lacey. She specializes in getting to the root cause of comp lex chronic diseases with particular focus on gastrointestinal diseases of all kinds\, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction\, anxiety and depression\, au toimmune conditions\, asthma\, allergies\, eczema and mold illness. You ca n learn more about her practice and the clinic’s other offerings at temp lenaturalhealth.com. \nDr. Jamie Doughty has been practicing Naturopathy s ince 2009. She is the Medical Director of Temple Natural Health and enjoys working with patients supporting gastrointestinal health\, hormone assess ment\, advanced IV therapeutics and facilitating detoxification and cleans ing programs to achieve optimal health. You can learn more about her and t he Temple Natural Health Clinics here: templenaturalhealth.com \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T062406Z LOCATION:Online zoom meeting URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/why-am-i-so-tired-understanding-fatigue -and-how-to-start-rebuilding-energy/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=olympia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR