What's happening around here— Homes First's 2024 Heroes for Housing Breakfast and others

The local events set for this weekend and next week would be fun for families and friends.

Automotive Basics Workshop, Saturday, September 7, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Come learn the basics of vehicle maintenance from the expert mechanic team at Busy Bee Automotive, who are passionate about providing accessible auto education for all. Click this link for more details.

Percival Creek Blanket Clothing Salvage, Saturday, September 7, 12 – 6 p.m.
Join the community in making a positive impact by salvaging & recycling blankets for sustainable homeless outreach. Volunteers are needed to help collect discarded blankets and clothing from campsites by the creek and around the tracks before city crews clean sweep the area later in the week. Click this link for more details.

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, Saturday, September 7, 8 - 10 p.m.
Encompassing hits from the iconic band’s entire career, including albums Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV, and Physical Graffiti, the concert event celebrates the life and music of Jason’s father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, with “…a band that recreates Led Zeppelin’s music to such a degree that one can’t help but close their eyes and simply listen. Must be 21+ to attend. Click this link for more details.

Mapathé Diop Workshop - Traditional Drumming of Senegal, Sunday, September 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program and Arbutus Folk School are excited to host guest artists and Master Drummer Mapathé Diop for a free workshop to learn about and enjoy the traditional drumming of Senegal. Click this link for more details.

Friendly Flower Club Meeting, Monday, September 9
If you are interested in plants, flowers, pollinators, and the environment, join the event. Click this link for more details.

Daniel J. Evans Nisqually Stewardship Award for Karen Fraser, Tuesday, September 7
The Nisqually River Foundation Team honors the decades-long career of Former Senator, Thurston County Commissioner & Nisqually River Task Force Chair, Karen Fraser. Click this link for more details.

Homes First's 2024 Heroes for Housing Breakfast, Wednesday, September 11, from 7:30 a.m.
Join a breakfast and hear from the staff, board, and tenants about the steps Homes First has taken, and plans to take in the upcoming year, to move the community closer to that goal. Click this link for more details.    

Jellyfish Jam! Benefit Concert, entry at 5:30 p.m.

Get ready for Heat Shimmer, Grrrizzly, and Manic Pixie Dream Boat!  Join a smashing good time over at West Central Park on September 13! Click this link for more details.