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-2131.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:Beginner Felting Class DTSTART:20260905T190000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T120314Z UID:34502-1788609600-1788620400@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Practice the fundamentals of working with felting materials. T his is a beginner class\, but feel free to come if you are a savvy felter and want to felt in company. Bring your own felting materials if you have them\, if not materials will be provided.  \nMat Fisher works at the Olym pia Food Co-op. He finds felting a very satisfying experience – like pok ing a voodoo doll\, but with art. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T120314Z LOCATION:Olympia Food Co-op – Downtown Community Classroom\, 610 Columbi a Street SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/beginner-felting-class-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cooking with Attitude: Vegetable Stir-Fry 4 ways! DTSTART:20260906T210000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T000242Z UID:34507-1788703200-1788710400@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Need a yummy dish ready in 30 minutes? Wondering what you can make with what you see in your refrigerator? Want to cook something now an d save some for later quick meals? Stir-fry dishes are great options!  In this workshop\, we’ll cook 4 different styles of stir-fries\; from the simplest to a bit more complex — but no stir-fry can be really complex!. You will learn the use of various Asian seasonings\, including fermented black beans\, as well as tofu\, ginger\, and garlic for great stir-fries! \nMegumi is an intuitive cook\, trial-and-error sourdough bread baker\, ca sual fermenter\, beginner forager\, stubborn gardener\, and a global food justice advocate with commitment in local food. Her creative expression re sts in scavenge hunting in the kitchen and creating something yummy.   \n REGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T000242Z LOCATION:GRuB Farmhouse\, 2016 Elliott Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/cooking-with-attitude-vegetable-stir-fr y-4-ways/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Whole Grain Sourdough Bread Making DTSTART:20260910T003000Z DTEND:20260910T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T044703Z UID:34568-1788975000-1788984000@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Making whole grain sourdough bread means never discarding\, ne ver refrigerating and never measuring anything to make bread. Humans exist ed primarily on bread for 7.5 thousands years and this is the bread we’l l make. This bread is nutrient dense\, easy to make and a practical approa ch to making sourdough bread. Bring your containers for free starter and d iscounts on fresh stone milled flour.  \nMore about Jay Ryan: \nI’ve ha d a lifelong journey in the food business\, including restaurant owning an d operating.  Now I focus on demonstrating and cooking sustainable and tr aceable foods grown naturally.  For the last 15 months I’ve been stone milling regional and seasonal grains into small-batch flour in Centralia. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T044703Z LOCATION:Grist Urban Stone Mill Flour Shoppe & Grainery\, 216 N. Tower Ave \, Centralia\, WA\, 216 N. Tower Ave\, Centralia\, WA\, 98531\, United Sta tes URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/whole-grain-sourdough-bread-making-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Qigong for de-stressing in the harvest season DTSTART:20260917T010000Z DTEND:20260917T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T062406Z UID:34617-1789581600-1789585200@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Learn simple practices to de-stress and align with nature’s harvest season impulse to center oneself and cultivate contentment. Practi ces include self-healing massage (An Mo Gong)\, acupressure\, and simple Q igong movements and meditations that align with the golden Qi of this time of the year\, reset your nervous system\, gently strengthen your core\, a lign your spine\, and calm and brighten your mind in this all-levels class . Unwind\, have fun\, and learn simple ways to enjoy the present moment an d find and maintain your center. \nOn this land of the Steh-Chass nation\, Rae Diamond teaches practices from various Qigong traditions\, dao yin (c leansing\, stretching\, and strengthening practices)\, and Neigong meditat ion techniques\, influenced by their studies with master\, Dr. Bingkun Hu\ , a disciple of legendary Dayan Qigong grandmaster\, Yang Mei Jun. Rae off ers a rare combination of intricate attention to physical alignment\, fasc ial optimization\, mechanics of movement\, breath\, Qi flow\, movements of Yin and Yang\, and seasonal influences to their students. Their approach is informed by Classical Chinese medicine studies with Neijing scholar\, D r. Edward Neal\, and decades of practice and study of Qigong\, Yoga\, Reik i\, Wu Xing (5 phases/elements)\, Yin-Yang\, meditation\, astrology\, nume rology\, and shamanic techniques. rae13diamond.com/qigong \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T062406Z LOCATION:Olympia Food Co-op – Downtown Community Classroom\, 610 Columbi a Street SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/qigong-for-de-stressing-in-the-harvest- season/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials 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/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Harvest Gluten-Free Pasta Making Class DTSTART:20260929T000000Z DTEND:20260929T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T122317Z UID:34651-1790614800-1790625600@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the flavors of fall while learning the art of fresh\ , gluten-free pasta from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class\, you’l l create beautiful pumpkin-filled ravioli using homemade gluten-free pasta dough\, then finish your dish with a rich brown butter sage sauce featuri ng fresh seasonal herbs. \nAlong the way\, Chef Tissany will guide you thr ough essential pasta-making techniques\, including mixing and kneading glu ten-free dough\, rolling and shaping ravioli\, preparing a flavorful seaso nal filling\, and creating a silky\, restaurant-quality sauce. You’ll al so learn practical tips for working with gluten-free ingredients\, achievi ng the perfect pasta texture\, and recreating the dish at home with confid ence. \nWhether you’re gluten-free\, cooking for someone with dietary ne eds\, or simply looking to expand your culinary skills\, this class offers a fun and welcoming experience for cooks of all skill levels. \nDuring th is class\, you’ll learn how to: \n  – Prepare fresh gluten-free past a dough from scratch \n  – Make a creamy pumpkin ravioli filling \n   – Roll\, fill\, and seal homemade ravioli \n  – Create a classic b rown butter sage sauce \nAt the end of class\, you’ll sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared and take home a recipe packet filled with chef tips and techniques so you can recreate this fall favorite in yo ur own kitchen. \nChef Tissany is a holistic chef\, culinary educator\, an d wellness advocate dedicated to transforming how people connect with food . As the founder of Onyiyechi Culinary\, she blends plant-forward nutritio n with the rich culinary traditions of Africa\, the American South\, and F rench contemporary cuisine to create meaningful\, healing\, and unforgetta ble food experiences. \nHer work spans private chef services\, curated din ing events\, cooking workshops\, catering\, youth culinary education\, and a growing line of holistic wellness programs. She leads innovative initia tives such as Private Hands-on Classes\, the Junior Chef Cooking Club\, an d a Senior Recovery Meal Service offering hospital-style\, plant-based mea ls tailored to healing and long-term health. \nGuided by the belief that f ood is both medicine and culture\, Onyiyechi teaches clients to embrace co nscious cooking—choosing fresh\, accessible ingredients and honoring the roots of every dish. Her classes and dining experiences are intentionally designed to empower individuals\, families\, and communities with practic al skills\, cultural understanding\, and the joy of shared meals. \nOnyiye chi’s mission is simple: to nourish the body\, uplift the spirit\, and c elebrate culture—one meal at a time. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T122317Z LOCATION:GRuB Farmhouse\, 2016 Elliott Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/autumn-harvest-gluten-free-pasta-making -class/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Create Your Own Cloth Amulet or Intention Pouch DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000257Z UID:34091-1792242000-1792252800@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:In this class you will create a magical talisman for an intent ion you are holding at this time. It may be for general protection\, incre asing your capacity for giving and receiving love\, healing from painful w ounds\, an object of remembrance of a loved one\, a reminder of a commitme nt you are making to yourself\, etc. These may be worn\, displayed on a wa ll\, placed on an altar\, whatever feels most supportive and meaningful to you.  \nI will provide some dried herbs\, salt\, and a few other items t hat you may choose from to put inside\, but I also encourage you to bring your own items. These could be small gemstones that feel aligned with your intention\, pieces of paper with writing\, anything that feels meaningful to you\, even if it might not make logical sense to you\, try to let your intuition guide you.  \nDuring the class we will spend time embroidering an image onto the fabric for your pouch\, stitching the fabric into a pou ch\, filling it with your items\, and adding cord and tassels if you’d l ike additional adornments. There will be an invitation for us to share wit h each other about our intentions as we work.  \nŽiara is a queer artist \, creative creature\, nature lover\, and budding ceremonialist. They enjo y learning about art mediums by experimenting and playing\, and finding ar tists and art that inspire them to create. They live their life as an expr ession of beauty\, by bringing ceremony and ritual into the mundane acts o f the day. They are striving to remember their belonging with the natural world by listening to the ways the more-than -human world is always offeri ng us lessons and showing us the ways of beauty\, simplicity\, and the cyc lical nature of things. Žiara believes in creating a new culture from our most magical dreams of interdependent care\, abundance\, and mutual thriv ing. They are currently practicing building new world through their involv ement in Future Ancestors Folk Choir\, Wild Grief\, Olympia mutual aid apo thecary\, Roots and Rhythms outdoor pre-school\, and Earth Keepers Wisdom School : A Year in Ceremony.  \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000257Z LOCATION:Olympia Food Co-op – Downtown Community Classroom\, 610 Columbi a Street SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/create-your-own-cloth-amulet-or-intenti on-pouch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Savory Irish Classics for Halloween DTSTART:20261025T200000Z DTEND:20261025T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T060235Z UID:34546-1792933200-1792944000@olympiafood.coop CATEGORIES:food,holiday DESCRIPTION:While many cultures worldwide hold celebrations noting the vei l between the living and the dead\, the Irish invented Halloween. If you a re looking for some new unique recipes to share with family and friends fo r this year’s celebration\, join us for a bit of craic (Irish for fun – pronounced as crack) as we prepare three classic Irish Halloween mains tays — Carrot Soup\, Colcannon\, and Apple Cake. During this hands-on co oking class\, instructors will share details about Irish Halloween traditi ons and trivia. We also will play spooky music to set the mood.  All dish es will be suitable for vegetarians.  Recipes will include butter\, dairy and eggs.  \nYour instructors include Jessie Twineham and Laurie Weidner .  Jessie went to grad school in Ireland and lived there for nearly eight years. The recipes you will learn are those she prepared for friends on H alloween while living abroad. Laurie has taught a variety of courses over the last few years for the CoOp including two focusing on Irish cuisine. S he was raised by her grandmother\, who migrated from Ireland. Her past CoO p classes have included her grandmother’s recipes.  \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T060235Z LOCATION:GRuB Farmhouse\, 2016 Elliott Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 URL:https://olympiafood.coop/event/savory-irish-classics-for-halloween/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Food Co-op X-SOURCE-URL:https://olympiafood.coop/inside-the-store/specials END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR