BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/olympia-wa/src-16.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - olympia-wa BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T061908Z UID:235864-1788602400-1788624000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T061908Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/summer-splash-festival-of-fun/2026- 09-05/ 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:Olympia Harbor Days Maritime Festival and Tugboat Races DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260906T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T061908Z UID:241802-1788602400-1788634800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 4\, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSEPTEMBER 5\, 2026 10: 00 AM – 7:00 PM\nSEPTEMBER 6\, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nLocation: Down town Olympia Waterfront \nThe Olympia Harbor Days Festival\, a free event offered every Labor Day Weekend\, is an award winning free and family frie ndly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the docks and races in the bay. \nFestival atte ndees will enjoy great food\, great music\, great artisans\, plus nautical and marine themed attractions\, and hands-on activities\, including Olymp ia’s tugboat heritage\, tribal history and the working waterfront with P ort of Olympia tours. All in all\, there are over 300 things to do and see . \nBring your kids to this family-friendly maritime celebration and fuel their dreams of working on the water and sailing the world when they grow up. Olympia Harbor Days Festival also includes locally hand built small wa tercraft (Bob Peck’s mini tugs featured at the large pavilion at Perciva l Landing Park)\, tribal cultural sharings\, sand carving\, and dancing pi rates just to name a few. \nVisit www.harbordays.com for the full schedule of events and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T061908Z LOCATION:Downtown Olympia Waterfront\, 217 Thurston Ave NW\, Olympia\, 985 01\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/olympia-harbor-days-maritime-festiv al-and-tugboat-races/2026-09-05/ 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:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001836Z UID:236863-1788606000-1788624000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001836Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/schirm-loop-homestead-lavender-farm -opening-for-2026-season/2026-09-05/ 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:Paper Crafts & Book Arts with Belinda Hill: Artist Trading Cards ( All Ages) DTSTART:20260905T220000Z DTEND:20260906T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001806Z UID:242266-1788620400-1788627600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:family,gaming DESCRIPTION:Artist Trading Cards (All Ages) \nYou’ve heard of sports car ds and Pokémon cards—now create your own! Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) a re miniature works of art\, each measuring just 2.5 × 3.5 inches\, the sa me size as a standard trading card. Use a variety of art materials and tec hniques to design one-of-a-kind creations\, then trade them with other art ists or keep them as part of your own collection. No artistic experience i s necessary! \nAll materials and tools provided. All ages welcome. Registr ation required. \nInstructor Bio: Belinda Hill\nBelinda Hill loves creatin g—and loves teaching just as much. After leaving full-time classroom tea ching\, she devoted more time to her own creative practice\, focusing on b ook arts and paper crafts. She spent several years exploring a wide variet y of book structures\, drawing on her extensive background in mixed media art. \nIn recent years\, Belinda has been teaching bookmaking through mont hly classes in the Olympia area\, as well as leading workshops for PSBA. S he enjoys sharing the joy of hands-on creativity and helping participants of all ages discover the magic of making books by hand. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001806Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/paper-crafts-book-arts-with-belinda -hill-artist-trading-cards-all-ages/ 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:Barefoot in the Park DTSTART:20260906T023000Z DTEND:20260906T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001836Z UID:239774-1788636600-1788645600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the wor d: he’s a straight‑laced lawyer\; she’s a free spirit chasing her ne xt thrill. Their sixth‑floor Manhattan walk‑up is riddled with leaks\, bad plumbing\, and a paint job long overdue. After a six‑day honeymoon\ , Corie’s eccentric mother crashes the party\, and their quirky attic ne ighbor\, Velasco\, drops in—literally—turning domestic bliss into comi c mayhem. As Paul’s pragmatism clashes with Corie’s spontaneity\, only a barefoot sprint through Washington Square can save their marriage. Smar t\, snappy\, and full of heart\, Tony Award-winning Barefoot in the Park o pened on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 1\,530 performances\, becoming Neil Simon’s first smash hit and one of the ten longest‑running plays in Br oadway history. Today\, Simon’s landmark comedy remains an American stag e treasure\, its sparkling wit and heartfelt charm as irresistible as ever . LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001836Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/barefoot-in-the-park/2026-09-05/ 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:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260906T170000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001836Z UID:235865-1788688800-1788710400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001836Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/summer-splash-festival-of-fun/2026- 09-06/ 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:Food Preservation Workshop DTSTART:20260906T170000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001836Z UID:241952-1788688800-1788710400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:It’s time to store that summer sunshine for nourishment in t he winter. There are many ways to preserve the harvest including canning\, freezing\, dehydration\, and fermentation. This workshop will cover these strategies with attention on how to choose which strategies to use for th e various fruits and vegetables. \nMarisha has 2 decades of experience to help participants learn about the various options to preserve food for the winter. Learn about the various ways to store food for the winter and wha t is the most optimal method for the crops you have in abundance. \nThis w orkshop will highlight equipment\, tips of the trade\, and storage. Handou ts will be provided for reference as you try this at home LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001836Z LOCATION:Permaculture Rising\, 3947 113th Ave SW\, Olympia\, 98512\, Unite d States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/food-preservation-workshop/ 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:Olympia Harbor Days Maritime Festival and Tugboat Races DTSTART:20260906T170000Z DTEND:20260907T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T061728Z UID:241803-1788688800-1788717600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 4\, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSEPTEMBER 5\, 2026 10: 00 AM – 7:00 PM\nSEPTEMBER 6\, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nLocation: Down town Olympia Waterfront \nThe Olympia Harbor Days Festival\, a free event offered every Labor Day Weekend\, is an award winning free and family frie ndly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the docks and races in the bay. \nFestival atte ndees will enjoy great food\, great music\, great artisans\, plus nautical and marine themed attractions\, and hands-on activities\, including Olymp ia’s tugboat heritage\, tribal history and the working waterfront with P ort of Olympia tours. All in all\, there are over 300 things to do and see . \nBring your kids to this family-friendly maritime celebration and fuel their dreams of working on the water and sailing the world when they grow up. Olympia Harbor Days Festival also includes locally hand built small wa tercraft (Bob Peck’s mini tugs featured at the large pavilion at Perciva l Landing Park)\, tribal cultural sharings\, sand carving\, and dancing pi rates just to name a few. \nVisit www.harbordays.com for the full schedule of events and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T061728Z LOCATION:Downtown Olympia Waterfront\, 217 Thurston Ave NW\, Olympia\, 985 01\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/olympia-harbor-days-maritime-festiv al-and-tugboat-races/2026-09-06/ 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:Barefoot in the Park DTSTART:20260906T210000Z DTEND:20260906T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001844Z UID:239775-1788703200-1788712200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the wor d: he’s a straight‑laced lawyer\; she’s a free spirit chasing her ne xt thrill. Their sixth‑floor Manhattan walk‑up is riddled with leaks\, bad plumbing\, and a paint job long overdue. After a six‑day honeymoon\ , Corie’s eccentric mother crashes the party\, and their quirky attic ne ighbor\, Velasco\, drops in—literally—turning domestic bliss into comi c mayhem. As Paul’s pragmatism clashes with Corie’s spontaneity\, only a barefoot sprint through Washington Square can save their marriage. Smar t\, snappy\, and full of heart\, Tony Award-winning Barefoot in the Park o pened on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 1\,530 performances\, becoming Neil Simon’s first smash hit and one of the ten longest‑running plays in Br oadway history. Today\, Simon’s landmark comedy remains an American stag e treasure\, its sparkling wit and heartfelt charm as irresistible as ever . LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001844Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/barefoot-in-the-park/2026-09-06/ 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:Samba Olywa Practice Schedule DTSTART:20260907T000000Z DTEND:20260907T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T061933Z UID:224374-1788714000-1788721200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,dance DESCRIPTION:Samba Olywa meets most Sunday evenings from 5 to 7pm at the Ea gles Hall on 4th Ave in Olympia. All are welcome to attend to learn to dru m or dance to Samba and other Latin rhythms\, no experience necessary. Sma ll donation requested at the door but no one turned away for lack of funds . Samba Olywa is funded in part from a grant by Inspire Olympia. See our w ebsite for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T061933Z LOCATION:Eagles Grand Ballroom\, 805 Fourth Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/samba-olywa-practice-schedule/2026- 09-06/ 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:Vaudeville Show Seeks performers DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260902T061933Z UID:240163-1788739200-1788825599@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,theater DESCRIPTION:The Lord Franzannian Royal Olympia Spectacular Vaudeville show is seeking new original acts for its 20th anniversary show! \nNOW is the time to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER in preparation for the September auditions. \nWe are seeking dancers\, singers\, clowns\, puppeteers\, comics\, sketc h artists\, strongmen/women\, freaks\, burlesque performers\, acrobats\, a nd ___________ plus anything else you can think of! \nCome be part of Olym pia history and perform in Olympia’s best community variety show! All pe rformers are paid. \nAll talents considered: traditional performance genre s to modern bizarre concepts. We want your weird talent. What can you do? \nAuditions \nSeptember 13\, 2026 \n2-5 pm \nWild Child performance space \n414 4th Ave E. Downtown Olympia \nDetails: \nShow Runs Oct 9\,10\,11\, and 16\,17\,18\, and 23\,24\, 2026 \nTwo required rehearsals Oct 7 and 8. \nActs should be 2-5 minutes in duration. \nVirtual/video auditions also a ccepted \nGo to www.professionaltalker.com/vaudvilleshow to submit video auditions and to get more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T061933Z LOCATION:Wild Child\, 414 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/vaudeville-show-seeks-performers/20 26-09-07/ 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:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260907T170000Z DTEND:20260907T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T001944Z UID:235866-1788775200-1788796800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T001944Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/summer-splash-festival-of-fun/2026- 09-07/ 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:Lactation and Infant Feeding Support DTSTART:20260908T173000Z DTEND:20260908T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T001944Z UID:223452-1788863400-1788868800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This support group is led by a board-certified lactation consu ltant. Support group is open to all expecting\, nursing\, or pumping paren ts and their babies. During each group session\, there will be weekly topi cs\, weight checks\, connection with other lactating parents\, and opportu nities for questions and support. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T001944Z LOCATION:Thurston County Public Health and Social Services\, 412 Lilly Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/lactation-and-infant-feeding-suppor t/2026-09-08/ 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:Level Up Your Library Card: Ebooks & Audiobooks DTSTART:20260908T230000Z DTEND:20260909T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061815Z UID:242482-1788883200-1788888600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:In this workshop series\, discover hidden gems from Library st aff and find out how to get the most out of your TRL Library card! This se ssion will focus on using Libby/Overdrive to access ebooks and audiobooks. Meet in the meeting room for a short presentation\, followed by a Q&A and time for hands-on practice. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own d evice for personalized assistance. \nLearn how to: \n-Browse and borrow e- books and e-audiobooks in the TRL collection\n-Access your titles from you r computer\, Kindle\, phone\, tablet\, or other device\n-Navigate the Libb y app like a pro using tags\, deep search\, and multiple Library cards\n-D eep Search to add new titles to Libby LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061815Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/level-up-your-library-card-ebooks-a udiobooks/ 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:Vaudeville Show Seeks performers DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260904T001928Z UID:240164-1788912000-1788998399@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,theater DESCRIPTION:The Lord Franzannian Royal Olympia Spectacular Vaudeville show is seeking new original acts for its 20th anniversary show! \nNOW is the time to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER in preparation for the September auditions. \nWe are seeking dancers\, singers\, clowns\, puppeteers\, comics\, sketc h artists\, strongmen/women\, freaks\, burlesque performers\, acrobats\, a nd ___________ plus anything else you can think of! \nCome be part of Olym pia history and perform in Olympia’s best community variety show! All pe rformers are paid. \nAll talents considered: traditional performance genre s to modern bizarre concepts. We want your weird talent. What can you do? \nAuditions \nSeptember 13\, 2026 \n2-5 pm \nWild Child performance space \n414 4th Ave E. Downtown Olympia \nDetails: \nShow Runs Oct 9\,10\,11\, and 16\,17\,18\, and 23\,24\, 2026 \nTwo required rehearsals Oct 7 and 8. \nActs should be 2-5 minutes in duration. \nVirtual/video auditions also a ccepted \nGo to www.professionaltalker.com/vaudvilleshow to submit video auditions and to get more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001928Z LOCATION:Wild Child\, 414 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/vaudeville-show-seeks-performers/20 26-09-09/ 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:Tailwind Running Track Tuesday DTSTART:20260909T010000Z DTEND:20260909T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061815Z UID:241999-1788890400-1788895800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:outdoors,sports DESCRIPTION:We’re a supportive group of runners with a wide variety of p aces. We run rain or shine! \nThis is a running workout that utilizes the interval running method (run/walk) in order to build both speed and endura nce. \nThe workout changes each week and is posted on the Facebook page al ong with any updates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061815Z LOCATION:Capital High School\, 2707 Conger Ave\, Olympia\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/tailwind-running-track-tuesday/2026 -09-08/ 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:Thurston County Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001928Z UID:229951-1788948000-1788958800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County is pleased t o announce the resumption of our twice monthly plant sales beginning on Ap ril 22nd. Our sales will be open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Wednesda y of every month through October\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We have a healthy and vigorous selection of perennials\, shrubs\, native plants and trees at bargain prices. Our nonprofit sales support the Master Gardening and Master Composting and Recycling Programs of Thurston County.\nOur volu nteers at the Plant Sale Nursery are available to provide you with persona l shopping services and offer general gardening guidance. Also available a re items from our gifted Artisans Committee.\nWe are located at Dirt Works Garden\, located behind Yauger Park at 530 Altra Street in West Olympia. \nMark your calendars! We can hardly wait! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001928Z LOCATION:Dirt Works\, Yauger Park\, Olympia\, WA\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/thurston-county-master-gardener-fou ndation-plant-sale-3/2026-09-09/ 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:Medicare - Getting Started DTSTART:20260909T180000Z DTEND:20260909T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T061904Z UID:229632-1788951600-1788958800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Medicare Overview from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors/SHIBA.  Topics include the basics of Medicare\, fraud awareness \, and how to get help paying for Medicare if you need it.\nNo registratio n necessary\; just stop at the front desk to ask for the room. \nOlympia S enior Center\n222 Columbia St. NW\nOlympia\, WA 98501 \n360-586-6181 Ext 1 22 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T061904Z LOCATION:Olympia Senior Center\, 222 Columbia St. NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 9850 1\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/medicare-getting-started-2/2026-09- 09/ 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:Elderhood Roundtable DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T061904Z UID:242487-1789045200-1789052400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A Guided Conversation Series for Older Adults \nElderhood Roun dtable is a welcoming\, facilitated discussion series for older adults who enjoy meaningful conversation and connection. Participants gather togethe r to socialize\, reflect\, and discuss topics of shared interest. \nSessio ns are designed to foster connection\, reduce isolation\, and support thou ghtful engagement with the experience of aging. \nLight refreshments may b e served. \nFacilitated by The Elderhood Senior Alliance. Find more inform ation online here: https://www.elderhoodsenioralliance.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T061904Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/elderhood-roundtable-10/ 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:Spanish Conversation Circle / Círculo de Conversación en Españo l DTSTART:20260910T233000Z DTEND:20260911T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T061904Z UID:241028-1789057800-1789061400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a welcoming and informal space where Spanish speak ers and Spanish learners can come together to connect\, practice\, and bui ld community. This conversation-based program is open to all levels (from beginners to native speaker) and is designed to support language learning through real\, meaningful interaction. \nParticipants will have the opport unity to practice speaking and listening in Spanish\, share experiences\, and learn from one another in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whet her you’re looking to improve your skills\, meet new people\, or simply enjoy conversation en español\, this is a space for you. \nNo registratio n required. Just drop in and join the conversation! \nMade possible by the Friends of the Lacey Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T061904Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/spanish-conversation-circle-circulo -de-conversacion-en-espanol-11/2026-09-10/ 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:Vaudeville Show Seeks performers DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260905T001841Z UID:240165-1789084800-1789171199@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,theater DESCRIPTION:The Lord Franzannian Royal Olympia Spectacular Vaudeville show is seeking new original acts for its 20th anniversary show! \nNOW is the time to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER in preparation for the September auditions. \nWe are seeking dancers\, singers\, clowns\, puppeteers\, comics\, sketc h artists\, strongmen/women\, freaks\, burlesque performers\, acrobats\, a nd ___________ plus anything else you can think of! \nCome be part of Olym pia history and perform in Olympia’s best community variety show! All pe rformers are paid. \nAll talents considered: traditional performance genre s to modern bizarre concepts. We want your weird talent. What can you do? \nAuditions \nSeptember 13\, 2026 \n2-5 pm \nWild Child performance space \n414 4th Ave E. Downtown Olympia \nDetails: \nShow Runs Oct 9\,10\,11\, and 16\,17\,18\, and 23\,24\, 2026 \nTwo required rehearsals Oct 7 and 8. \nActs should be 2-5 minutes in duration. \nVirtual/video auditions also a ccepted \nGo to www.professionaltalker.com/vaudvilleshow to submit video auditions and to get more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001841Z LOCATION:Wild Child\, 414 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/vaudeville-show-seeks-performers/20 26-09-11/ 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:Pints Pavement Pounders Running Club DTSTART:20260911T010000Z DTEND:20260911T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T061904Z UID:240826-1789063200-1789066800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Pints’ Pavement Pounders (“P3”) Running Club meets at Pi nts Red Barn (114 E. Street SW\, Tumwater) every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Eve ry week is a different 3 mile route. After 5 runs\, you are eligible to be “shirted” with our awesome neon green “WE RUN OLYMPIA” t-shirt! T he cost is $17 for the t-shirt\, but you are not obligated to purchase it. After 33 runs\, you are eligible to purchase your P3 run long sleeve shir t which only costs $33! \nPints Red Barn offers food and drink specials fo r every participant after the run\, including $2.50 Oly beers and happy ho ur pricing on food until 8 p.m. Throughout the year\, special events will take place including local pub runs and costume runs! \nWE ARE A RUNNING C LUB for those 21 and over. So come get fit\, be social\, and pound a pint or two! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T061904Z LOCATION:Pints Red Barn\, 114 E. Street SW\, Tumwater\, 98501\, United Sta tes URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/pints-pavement-pounders-running-clu b/2026-09-10/ 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:Drop-in Levy Information Session DTSTART:20260911T010000Z DTEND:20260911T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T061904Z UID:242600-1789063200-1789066800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the upcoming levy lid lift? Join us for a drop-in information session to learn more about the upcoming measure and what it would mean for your library and community. TRL Administrators and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information. \nThi s is an after hours program\, no other library services provided during th is time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T061904Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/drop-in-levy-information-session/ 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:3-Year Anniversary and Cannery Grand Opening DTSTART:20260911T010000Z DTEND:20260911T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001841Z UID:241676-1789063200-1789074000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Food Source Foundation’s 3-Year Anniversary an d the Grand Opening of The Cannery! Spend the evening enjoying local food\ , drinks\, and great company while supporting a meaningful cause. Your par ticipation helps us continue feeding food-insecure neighbors\, expand our community impact\, and strengthen the partnerships that make this work pos sible. Note: This event is 21+ only. \nEarly Bird tickets are available no w through August 24th for $25. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www. zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/community-celebration-and-fundraiser-4 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001841Z LOCATION:Huber’s Gasthaus\, 2312 Friendly Grove Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, U nited States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/3-year-anniversary-and-cannery-gran d-opening/ 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:Beginner belly dance classes DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001841Z UID:237545-1789065000-1789068600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Fun exercise in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior experience need ed\, just a desire to move and have fun doing it. \nClass meets for one ho ur each week\, beginning July 9 – 6:30-7:30\, taught by Kashani\, direct or of Olympia’s premier belly dance troupe since 1980\, Mas Uda Dancers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001841Z LOCATION:Mas Uda Studio SE of Lacey URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/beginner-belly-dance-classes/2026-0 9-10/ 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:Try Square Dancing for Free DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T031500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001841Z UID:242292-1789065000-1789071300@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Free and fun introduction to square dancing. A chance to get o ut and get moving. You’ll be dancing right away. Good exercise for body and brain in a friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. Couples\, sin gles\, families welcome\, ages 10 to 80. No experience necessary. Thursday \, September 10th\, 6:30 p.m. At Lac-A-Do Hall\, 1721 46th AVE NE\, Olympi a. Sponsored by Olympia Area Square Dancers. For more information call Nan cy at 360-438-1284. Web: www.OlympiaSquareDance.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001841Z LOCATION:Lac-A-Do Hall\, 1721 46th Ave NE\, Olympia\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/try-square-dancing-for-free-3/ 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:Friday Alms Round with Passaddhi Vihara DTSTART:20260911T180000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061847Z UID:242652-1789124400-1789131600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join the Monastics of Passaddhi Vihara for their Friday Alms R ound by 11:30 am at the Olympia Farmer’s Market. Alms Round is an ancien t Buddhist tradition in which monastics receive food from the community as an expression of generosity and interdependence. After the offering\, com munity members are welcome to share a meal with the Monastics and particip ate in Dhamma conversation. The Monastics freely offer Buddhist teachings and meditation instruction as part of this shared practice. \nNo Buddhist experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to offer food\, share the mea l\, ask questions\, or simply come learn about this living tradition. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061847Z LOCATION:Olympia Farmers Market\, Olympia\, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/friday-alms-round-with-passaddhi-vi hara/2026-09-11/ 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:Creative Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260912T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061847Z UID:241041-1789138800-1789146000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an experienced writer or just beginning to ex plore creative writing\, this 2-hour monthly workshop offers a welcoming\, supportive space to develop your craft. Each session focuses on a differe nt genre or technique while providing time to write\, share your work\, an d receive thoughtful\, constructive feedback. \nWorkshops include a brief discussion of the featured writing form\, readings of published examples\, guided writing time\, and small group sharing. Participants are encourage d (but never required) to read their work aloud. Feedback emphasizes encou ragement\, curiosity\, and suggestions for growth in a respectful\, positi ve environment. \nNo previous writing experience is necessary. Bring a not ebook or laptop and a willingness to experiment with new ideas. Writers of all skill levels are welcome. \nThis month’s focus: Sudden Fiction—ve ry short stories that capture a single moment\, idea\, or truth without re quiring a traditional ending. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061847Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/creative-writing-workshop/2026-09-1 1/ 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:Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics DTSTART:20260912T003000Z DTEND:20260912T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061847Z UID:238742-1789147800-1789151400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday evenings at the Soul Healing Center for guid ed and silent meditation for mindfulness of the body\, breathing and lovin g kindness\, for those who are new and experienced in mediation. Offered b y Ayya Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika\, two Bhikkhunīs sharing their pra ctice from the Theravada tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Dhamma questi ons and discussion welcomed following mediation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061847Z LOCATION:Soul Healing Center\, 1403 Garfield Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 \, United States URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/event/meditate-with-passaddhi-vihara-mona stics/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR