“Without love, there is no reason to know anyone, for love will, in the end connect us to our neighbors, our children and our hearts.”
–Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.–
Our weekend events calendar extends into Monday this week as we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy is just as relevant today as it was during his lifetime and events and activities throughout Thurston County are being held in his honor. We hope you take time this weekend to truly connect with your own neighbors, children and heart. And, we hope our list of community events offers some ideas on how to do create that connection.
- Tumwater and Olympia residents – last chance for curbside Christmas tree recycling. Details here.
- Dig your dinner. Razor clam digs scheduled for Friday through Sunday.
- Connect with your family using our list of 17 things to do in 2017.
- Skip the ER and seek care if you have the flu at one of these Providence clinics.
- Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the MLK Banquet Saturday night at SPSCC.
- Serve your community. 6 different “MLK Day of Service” options found here.
- Explore one of our national parks (Olympic or Rainier) on Monday’s free day in honor of Dr. King.
- Get outside and enjoy one of these 10 winter weather walks.
- Bird watch at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. Winter is the perfect season.
- Say “farewell” to Tumwater’s legendary Coach Sid Otton at an event held Saturday night.
- Go sledding at Mount Rainier. Remember – Monday is free in the park.
- Find food, fun and friendship at Hawks Prairie Casino this weekend.
- Catch a free (for the kids) showing of Trolls at the Capitol Theater’s Kids Club Saturday morning.
- Take a day trip and explore the glory of our area’s natural spaces.
- Enjoy a “staycation” in Olympia or show visiting friends the best of our county with this guide.
- Support local optometrist Trent Cluny’s submission for a new LEGO set he designed.
- Experience eclectic performances at the 3rd annual Raindance Festival at the Washington Center.
- Support a community tradition at Saturday’s Procession of the Species Illuminated Ball.
- Think about getting (and staying) healthy this winter with these 8 tips.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Submit an event for our calendar here.
ThurstonTalk aims to be your source for positive information and events happening in Olympia. If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@thurstontalk.com. For more events and to learn what’s happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, visit our events calendar.
*Photo credit: David Faro