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Register Today! Mulligans for Education Golf Tournament @ Tumwater Valley Golf Course

Aug 9 all-day

The North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) invites local businesses, educators, families, and community members to grab their clubs and join the fun at the annual NTEF Mulligans for Education Golf Tournament, held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the beautiful Tumwater Valley Golf Club.

This much-anticipated event offers a fun-filled day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit—all in support of NTEF’s mission to enrich programs, provide basic needs, and expand educational opportunities for students and staff of North Thurston Public Schools.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM | Shotgun start at 9:00 AM
Location: Tumwater Valley Golf Club
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Cost: $130 per individual or $500 per team of four
REGISTER HERE

Each registration includes:

18 holes of golf
Cart rental
Access to the practice green and driving range
Birdie Bag
19th Hole Banquet Dinner & Awards Ceremony

“This event is one of our favorite ways to connect with our community and raise critical funds for local students,” said Deanna East of NTEF. “Every swing and every sponsorship makes a difference in the lives of children who rely on our programs.”

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! To learn more, click here or please contact Deanna East at deanna@ntef.org.

Join us for a day of golf and giving back—because every student deserves the chance to succeed.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

TwinStar Credit Union- Venue Sponsor

L & E Bottling Co- Beverage Sponsor

Lucky Eagle Casino- Cart Sponsor

First Citizens Bank- Driving Range and Putting Green Sponsor

Funeral Alternatives- Photography Sponsor

Categories: Business Networking Events Education Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Sports

Family Fun Festival @ Revival Town & The Rock Church

Aug 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us for a FREE family-friendly afternoon filled with games, crafts, music, face painting, prizes, and back-to-school giveaways!
We’ll have free backpacks, school supplies, and clothes for kids (while supplies last).
Everyone is welcome—come as you are and enjoy a safe, joy-filled day for the whole family.

Categories: Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parade Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Refresh, Reuse, Reboot: A Community Upcycling Workshop with Mike Kelly @ Lacey Timberland Library

Aug 9 @ 3:30 pm

Join us for an inspiring, hands-on community workshop where your old tech gets a new lease on life!

Local upcycling advocate Mike Kelly has given away more than 500 laptops in Olympia…and he’s just getting started! In this special event, Mike will share his journey of transforming unused computers into powerful, user-friendly Linux laptops ready to help our neighbors thrive

Categories: Education Volunteer and Community Enrichment Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Register Today! Mulligans for Education Golf Tournament @ Tumwater Valley Golf Course

Aug 10 all-day

The North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) invites local businesses, educators, families, and community members to grab their clubs and join the fun at the annual NTEF Mulligans for Education Golf Tournament, held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the beautiful Tumwater Valley Golf Club.

This much-anticipated event offers a fun-filled day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit—all in support of NTEF’s mission to enrich programs, provide basic needs, and expand educational opportunities for students and staff of North Thurston Public Schools.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM | Shotgun start at 9:00 AM
Location: Tumwater Valley Golf Club
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Cost: $130 per individual or $500 per team of four
REGISTER HERE

Each registration includes:

18 holes of golf
Cart rental
Access to the practice green and driving range
Birdie Bag
19th Hole Banquet Dinner & Awards Ceremony

“This event is one of our favorite ways to connect with our community and raise critical funds for local students,” said Deanna East of NTEF. “Every swing and every sponsorship makes a difference in the lives of children who rely on our programs.”

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! To learn more, click here or please contact Deanna East at deanna@ntef.org.

Join us for a day of golf and giving back—because every student deserves the chance to succeed.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

TwinStar Credit Union- Venue Sponsor

L & E Bottling Co- Beverage Sponsor

Lucky Eagle Casino- Cart Sponsor

First Citizens Bank- Driving Range and Putting Green Sponsor

Funeral Alternatives- Photography Sponsor

Categories: Business Networking Events Education Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Sports

Crusader Camps-Summer Blast @ Evergreen Christian School

Aug 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11: Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Categories: Education Kids

Mulligans for Education Golf Tournament @ Tumwater Valley Golf Course

Aug 12 @ 8:00 am

The North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) invites local businesses, educators, families, and community members to grab their clubs and join the fun at the annual NTEF Mulligans for Education Golf Tournament, held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the beautiful Tumwater Valley Golf Club.

This much-anticipated event offers a fun-filled day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit—all in support of NTEF’s mission to enrich programs, provide basic needs, and expand educational opportunities for students and staff of North Thurston Public Schools.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM | Shotgun start at 9:00 AM
Location: Tumwater Valley Golf Club
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Cost: $130 per individual or $500 per team of four
REGISTER HERE

Each registration includes:

18 holes of golf
Cart rental
Access to the practice green and driving range
Birdie Bag
19th Hole Banquet Dinner & Awards Ceremony

“This event is one of our favorite ways to connect with our community and raise critical funds for local students,” said Deanna East of NTEF. “Every swing and every sponsorship makes a difference in the lives of children who rely on our programs.”

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! To learn more, click here or please contact Deanna East at deanna@ntef.org.

Join us for a day of golf and giving back—because every student deserves the chance to succeed.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

TwinStar Credit Union- Venue Sponsor

L & E Bottling Co- Beverage Sponsor

Lucky Eagle Casino- Cart Sponsor

First Citizens Bank- Driving Range and Putting Green Sponsor

Funeral Alternatives- Photography Sponsor

Categories: Business Networking Events Education Non-profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Sports

Crusader Camps-Summer Blast @ Evergreen Christian School

Aug 12 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11: Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Categories: Education Kids

Drop in Lactation and Infant Feeding Support Group @ Thurston County Public Health & Social Services

Aug 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lactation Support Group led by a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. There will be opportunities to ask questions, meet other lactating parents, and receive support. There will also be weekly lactation topic discussions and weight checks.

Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Health and Wellness Women Focused Events

Teen/ Adult Continuing Fiddle @ Squaxin Park Rose Garden

Aug 12 @ 6:30 pm

Build on your fiddle skills in this intermediate class! Designed for those who have completed a Beginning Fiddle class or have instructor approval, you’ll learn techniques to master tunes by ear. Access video tutorials before class to get a head start. Each week, you’ll break down tricky sections, explore harmonies, and practice accompaniment for jam sessions. Participants must provide their own violin and shoulder rest. The instructor recommends RL Ray Violin Shop for instrument inspection to ensure it’s in playing condition. If not, a rental violin and adjustable shoulder rest will be required. Rental information prints on the registration receipt.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Crusader Camps-Summer Blast @ Evergreen Christian School

Aug 13 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11: Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Categories: Education Kids

Summer Lecture Series @ Norm Dicks Visitor Center Auditorium, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm

38th Annual Summer Lecture Series in July and August

2025 brings an exciting lineup of great guest speakers for the 38th Annual Summer Lecture Series! This event brings high quality speakers on a variety of natural and cultural history topics to the Norm Dicks Visitor Center Auditorium, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30, with a limit of 100 people in the audience.

At this time the event is in-person only. Combine your visit with a stroll on the refuge trails. Entry to the refuge is free for event attendees.

July 9, Steve Albrecht, Leaving No Trace

July 16, Dr. Greg Hood, Beavers in Tidal Marshes

July 23, Dave Slater, Fascinating Lives of Five Washington Shorebirds

July 30, Jennifer Hahn, Foraging as a Passport to Place

Aug. 6, Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project

Aug. 13, Dr. Jane Mangold, Invasive Plants in the West

Aug. 20, Marco Pinchot, Running the Nisqually Community Forest

Aug. 27, Janine Gates, Saving the Nisqually Delta: Lessons in Citizen Activism

Categories: Education Family Events Local History Volunteer and Community Enrichment Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Crusader Camps-Summer Blast @ Evergreen Christian School

Aug 14 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11: Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Categories: Education Kids

Bereavement Support Group @ Thurston County Public Health & Social Services

Aug 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Empowering families affected by fetal, infant, or child loss. We welcome you to join our bereavement support group. Anyone who has been affected by a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or child loss can attend.

Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Health and Wellness

Crusader Camps-Summer Blast @ Evergreen Christian School

Aug 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at camp this summer at Evergreen Christian School. Camps facilitated by educators and open to students age 3 – 12. Low counselor to camper ratio. It is going to be LOTS of fun!

Running three weeks this summer. Choose one or all three.

July 7-11: Sports Camp

July 28 – Aug 1: STEAM Robotics & Coding

Aug 11 – 15: Summer Blast

Categories: Education Kids

Back to School Community Event @ Lacey Bible Church

Aug 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

This event will be a fun-filled opportunity provided by Lacey Bible Church as a means of blessing the City of Lacey and all surrounding areas with back to school supplies, snacks, and much more! We are looking forward to sharing this time with the community as we give back to our children as they prepare for the new school year.

Categories: Education Family Events Non-profit Fundraising Events

School Supplies Giveaway @ House of Prayer of Lacey

Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

House of Prayer of Lacey will be hosting our annual Back to School free backpack and school supplies giveaway for families in the community who may need assistance with getting their children’s school supplies

Categories: Education Family Events

Nature Tour – Community Events in the Cemetery @ Masonic Memorial Park

Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us as we walk and enjoy the nature in the cemetery. Masonic Memorial Park Operations Manager, Lindsay Andersen, will tell us about the special trees in the park. Includes art activities for adults and kids – foraging, tree bark rubbings, making cyanotypes and making a Nature Journal. Refreshments will be provided. Jointly organized by Death Dancer, the Masonic Memorial Park and Funeral Alternatives.

Cost: Free. Donations gratefully received.

Categories: Education Home and Garden Outdoor Recreation

Human Library @ Olympia Timberland Library

Aug 17 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A Human Library is a unique event where the “Books” are real people sharing their personal stories in candid, one-on-one conversations with “Readers” (attendees). Each Book will focus on an aspect of their life or identity that is often misunderstood or stigmatized, putting a human face to a label that society has given them. While specific Book titles won’t be published beforehand, topics cover a range of diverse experiences in the realm of disability, religion, mental health, gender/sexuality, family, lifestyle, adverse experiences, and occupation. To become a “Reader,” simply drop in to the Olympia Library between 12pm and 3pm on Sunday, August 17. Check in at the front desk and choose from our selection of available Books, or wait in the Reader Lounge for a specific title. Conversations are one-on-one and last about 20 minutes. During the conversation, you are encouraged to ask any question as long as it’s in the spirit of curiosity, open-mindedness, and respect. We invite both Books and Readers to set aside judgement, with an understanding that difficult questions are expected and valued, as they often lead to more interesting answers and deeper understanding. Through personal stories and human connection, we aim to create a safe environment for learning (and unlearning), increasing empathy, and building community.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events

Learning the Language of Wool @ Paimarire Fiber Arts Studio at The Evergreen State College

Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

A collaborative and exploratory workshop guided by Janice Arnold and the Felt Road team teaching and honoring Indigenous felting traditions. This class offers a solid foundation for understanding this ancient art form and also explore it as an expressive and functional material.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Learning the Language of Wool @ Paimarire Fiber Arts Studio at The Evergreen State College

Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

A collaborative and exploratory workshop guided by Janice Arnold and the Felt Road team teaching and honoring Indigenous felting traditions. This class offers a solid foundation for understanding this ancient art form and also explore it as an expressive and functional material.

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures

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