What’s happening next week -- 31st Annual Homemade for the Holidays Bazaar and more!

The Halloween spirit just passed, and we are now ready to welcome Christmas with these local events.

31st Annual “Homemade for the Holidays” Bazaar, Weekend, November 3-4, 4 – 8 p.m.
Three buildings will be filled with handcrafted items from 79 talented crafters awaiting you—free parking and admission. Please bring a can of food for the Food Bank. Lunch is available from “Madeline’s Bavarian Wurst”, a Bake Sale by “Lacey Presbyterian Church”. Click this link for more details.

We Gather Together: An Evening of Drag, Friday, November 3, 7 – 9 p.m.
TCMedia will celebrate the Drag community with an evening of amazing performances! The show features an all-star cast: Ceasar Hart, Alexander AllaSTAR, and Delyla Dalyte. All proceeds support TCMedia's services and programs.  The event is 21+. Raffle tickets and beverages will be available for purchase. Click this link for more details. 

Clean Water Careers, Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get a glimpse into the work of running a wastewater treatment plant. From Water Quality Analysts to Engineers to Educators, explore different career paths with activities highlighting their work and the skills they need. Click this link for more details.

Homemade, Handmade & Made with Love 6th Annual Winter Craft Fair, Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy free parking, no admission, concessions, live raffle, and over 30 vendors with high-quality homemade goods. Proceeds benefit Faith Lutheran middle school students' Washington, DC spring trip. Click this linkfor more details.

Women of Achievement Gala, Saturday, November 4, 5 - 8 p.m.
For the 29th year, YWCA Olympia seeks to honor and celebrate inspiring women during its annual Women of Achievement Gala on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Join in honoring women's outstanding accomplishments and contributions in their professional work or service to the community. Click this link for more details.

Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve, November 4 - 12
Join Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget Sound Estuarium to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary displays of migration and resilience. Salmon docents and underwater cameras will be at Bayshore Preserve on November 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 to answer your questions about salmon behavior and the salmon habitat restoration efforts at Bayshore Preserve. Special events are also scheduled on some days. Click this link for more details.

Girlfriends Vintage Market, Weekend, November 10 – 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hunt for unique pieces to add to your home or collection. Two buildings full, two days of shopping. Bring your friends, have fun shopping, grab a drink and a bite to eat! Click this link for more details.