Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Jul 18 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Jul

19

Sat

Let’s Talk About AI @ Lacey Timberland Library

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Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence is showing up everywhere—from writing tools and image generators to customer service chatbots and research aids. But what do we really think about it?

Join us for a guided community conversation where we’ll explore how AI is impacting our lives, both positively and negatively. Whether you’re excited about AI, cautious, confused, or curious, this is a space to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from different perspectives.

Categories: Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Jul

20

Sun

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 20 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Jul

21

Mon

Teen/Adult Beginning Violin/ Fiddle @ Squaxin Park Rose Garden

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Jul 21 @ 6:30 pm

Discover the joy of playing the violin in this beginner-friendly class! No prior music experience is needed. You’ll explore folk music, learn tunes by ear, and get a basic introduction to music theory. Materials will be available on the class YouTube channel for practice. Please do not buy a violin for this class. Violins purchased online or secondhand, or inherited violins from friends or family will not be functional for this beginner class. Participants must rent a violin from RL Ray Violin Shop ($30 for the month) and purchase an adjustable shoulder rest before the first class (rental information will be printed on the registration receipt). People with previous violin experience may use their personal instrument, but it must be inspected by RL Ray violin shop before class to guarantee playing condition. If this is not the case, a rental will be required for the class. Join us for a supportive, fun musical journey! Instructor: Pamela Margon

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Jul

22

Tue

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 22 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

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

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Jul 22 @ 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

Drop-In Direct Animation and Printmaking: with Westport Aquarium @ Olympia Timberland Library

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Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us to create your own direct animation mini movie on 35mm film leader. Westport Aquarium will provide 2 historic 100 year old machines of the past to create a unique mini movie. Then hand crank and project your own film on a c. 100 year old 35 millimeter hand crank film projector. We will be using markers to draw directly on 3 feet or more of 35 mm film leader. In this method you can watch your film right away. You don’t need to wait to send the film off for development. Bring the whole family or a group of friends and splice your sections of film together into one longer film. All ages welcome!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Kids Workshops, Classes and Lectures

Jul

23

Wed

Solar Days @ Hands On Children's Museum

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Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow.

Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy

With Support from Olympia Community Solar

Categories: Education Family Events Kids

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

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Jul 23 @ 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

Jul

24

Thu

Little Red Schoolhouse Project-School Supply Drive @ Drop Off At Participating locations through July 31st

Tickets

Jul 24 all-day

Welcome to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Thurston County, Washington State

Who We Are What we do and why
Donations What we need
Getting involved How you can help
Email signup Subscribe to our mailing list
Distribution of Supplies How it works
Donors All the wonderful people/groups who help
Contact How to reach us
2023 Brochure – Handy guide to what we do
Find us on Facebook

If your child is in need of supplies, you may contact your school or district in early September.

Help us “Send every child back to school with pride.” Your contributions prompted one school district to write:

“Thank you for the high quality supplies. Every year gets better and better!”

https://the-little-red-schoolhouse-project.square.site/

Your donations are much appreciated!

The Little Red Schoolhouse Project is a program of Family Education & Support Services, a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt corporation. Tax ID 91-2003171 . Thank you for your donation.

Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteer and Community Enrichment

Solar Days @ Hands On Children's Museum

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Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow.

Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy

With Support from Olympia Community Solar

Categories: Education Family Events Kids

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre Makes a Splash with Disney’s The Little Mermaid @ Tenino High School Commons

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Jul 24 @ 7:00 pm

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre Makes a Splash with Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre invites audiences of all ages to dive under the sea this summer with their enchanting production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, running July 24 through August 2 at the Tenino High School Commons. Show times are weekdays 7:00 PM, weekends 2:OO PM

This beloved Broadway-style musical brings Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and all your favorite sea creatures to life in a magical journey filled with song, dance, and heart. Featuring a talented cast of over 35 local performers ranging in age and ability, this production celebrates the power of dreams, courage, and finding your voice.

With dazzling costumes, memorable songs like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl,” and a story that continues to inspire audiences across generations, The Little Mermaid promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for the whole family.

Special Community Event – Pay-What-You-Can Night
Join us on Wednesday, July 30 for a Pay-What-You-Can Preview Performance! No fixed ticket price—just donate what you’re able. Proceeds from this special night will be shared with the Tenino Quarry Pool, supporting one of our town’s most beloved summer landmarks.

Performance Dates:
July 24 – August 2
Tenino High School Commons
Showtimes and ticket information available at teninoyoungathearttheatre.org

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre is a non-profit, all-ages, all-abilities organization whose mission is to cultivate community, build relationships, and promote individual growth through the joy of theatre.

Join us this summer as we go “under the sea” and bring the magic of Disney to life—right here in Tenino!

Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Theater Performances

Jul

25

Fri

Solar Days @ Hands On Children's Museum

Tickets

Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars, make sun prints, bake with solar ovens, and measure your shadow.

Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy

With Support from Olympia Community Solar

Categories: Education Family Events Kids

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre Makes a Splash with Disney’s The Little Mermaid @ Tenino High School Commons

Tickets

Jul 25 @ 7:00 pm