We are two full weeks into the new year and I’m still writing 2015 on my checks. However, time does march on and 2016 is presenting itself chock full of exciting things to do around Thurston County. Celebrate the 3-day weekend in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King by engaging with your neighbors through volunteer work, community learning, or simply playing and enjoying our area. How will you spend your weekend? I’ll spend mine trying to remember it is 2016.
- Catch a show at Capitol High School as their drama department presents Twelve Angry Jurors on Friday and Saturday night.
- Let the kids get their “Ninja Warrior” on at Tumwater’s Middle School Activity Night this Friday.
- Workout this weekend in a way that doesn’t require a trip to the gym.
- Tour the campus and classes at The Evergreen State College at their annual Preview Day for prospective students. Details here.
- Find the perfect activity on our 16 Things To Do Around Thurston County in 2016 here.
- Groove to jazz guitar in the Black Box at the Washington Center on Friday night.
- See how much your jewels are worth at The Gift Gallery’s Saturday free jewelry appraisal event.
- Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy on Saturday night at SPSCC’s MLK Banquet with keynote speaker Nancy Giles.
- Pull out your calendar and pencil in 2016’s major events with our annual list.
- Learn how to become a Reading Buddy at a local school with this article.
- Add dancing more to your 2016 resolutions with this article.
- Plan ahead for the South Sound Wedding Show set for January 23.
- Browse our writers favorite stories from last year in this comprehensive list.
- Volunteer in your community with one of these many MLK Day of Service options.
- Stay in this weekend and read through our writing team’s top articles from 2015.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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*Photo credit: Darcy Kauffman