What's happening this weekend— Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, Grand Oly Pry and fundraising events

Enjoy the weekend by supporting charitable causes in the locality.

Indoor Yard Sale & Car Wash, Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Faith Lutheran Youth Group is raising funds for their National Youth Gathering trip to New Orleans next summer. You may find tools, garage needs, household items, lots of new products, electronics, and more. Shop the indoor, multi-family yard sale on Saturday, August 17. The youth will hold their car wash in front of the church. Click this link for more details. 

Summer Institute: Oral History for the Classroom and Community, August 16-17, 9:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to lead a community-based oral history project in your classroom or community. Participants grow skills in project development, archival research methods, oral history interviewing, audio recording, and ethical best practices for documenting community and family histories. Click this link for more details.

 Harlequin's 2025 Season Announcement & Gala, Saturday, August 17, 6 – 10 p.m.
The Season Announcement gets bigger and better every year, and this year will be no exception. Expect delicious food and beverages, silent and live auction action, and a dramatic multimedia performance unveiling Season 2025. Click this link for more details.

Tumwater Artesian Brewfest 2024, Saturday, August 17
Calling all beer and wine lovers! Tumwater Artesian Brewfest is just around the corner, August 17, 2024. This one-of-a-kind event, hosted by the Tumwater Valley Golf Course, will feature over 40 different breweries, cideries, and distilleries for attendees to sample. Click this link for more details.

 Eco Fair & Art Festival at Good Shepherd, Saturday, August 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aptly themed “What on Earth Can YOU Do?”, the event will promote climate change awareness and sustainable practices. This event will feature inspiring speakers, local artists & crafters, a variety of eco-focused vendors, EV cars, kids’ activities, on-site electronics recycling, plant-based food, and more. Click this link for more details. 

Grand Oly Opry, Saturday, August 17
Witness bands including the Sweet Lowdown, Oly Mountain Boys, and The Lady Drinks Whiskey, plus burlesque and drag performances. Attendees can also look forward to excellent raffle prizes, free cupcakes, and free soup from Souper Sundays. Click this link for more details.