Join the Tumwater Timberland Library for a talk that explores how American Muslim identities have shaped and been shaped by American culture, history, and politics. A story covering four centuries, international relations professor Turan Kayaoglu's talk uncovers how American Muslims have been integral to the American experience. This event is co-sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library.

We’re located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.

Puppet Benjamin D. Dog wants to build a new dog house in this music-filled, high-participation concert from children's author and award-winning songwriter Eric Ode. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

We’re located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.

Volunteer “Spring Cleaning” at The NPSF Nursery

Saturday, July 8^th
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Native Plant Salvage invites community members to join us for some “Spring Cleaning” at our nursery/holding beds this Saturday, July 8th! Volunteers will help us organize pots, label plants, and return beauty and order to the plant nursery. All ages and abilities welcome at this family-friendly event.

Details and directions will be sent following registration. Please email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com to join us for a morning of cool sunshine, friends, and beautiful native plants!

www.nativeplantsalvage.org/calendar

Volunteer with the Native Plant Salvage and Stream Team at the lovely McLane Creek Trails!

This laid-back afternoon work party will run from 3 - 6 p.m. Volunteer will work to deter invasive plants, and help keep the walkways beautiful and accessible for all to enjoy. BONUS: volunteers & community members have the opportunity to stay for a guided Native Plant Walk directly following the volunteer day! (6 – 7 p.m.)

Please REGISTER ONLINE at https://goo.gl/egaJMP (streamteam.info/getinvolved/calendar)

OR just show up! Questions can be sent to nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting on here and I'm fairly new to Olympia. I moved here two years ago after living in San Francisco and Portland over the past 8 years.

In Portland I was involved in a group called Rethinking Psychiatry which provided education, community and resources for people seeking alternatives to psychiatry.

I also was the community organizer for the Mental Health Association of Portland and facilitated hearing Voices groups which were forums for people to discuss and depathologize the experience of hearing voices, regardless of diagnosis.

In Olympia I had started some community discussions, film screenings and gatherings around these topics last year when I had first moved here. There was a lot of enthusiasm and interest but some of the co-organizers moved away. I put the project on hold for awhile. 

You can read the blog I wrote about bringing this conversation to Olympia here. It includes a bit more of my story, which you can read more of on my website as well (the one linked).

We screened a few films including one called Coming Off Psych Drugs: A Meeting Of The Minds, which is a documentary. The conversation afterward was passionate and there was clearly interest and need for more.

These discussions, by the way, did and do not exclude or stigmatize people who choose to take psychiatric drugs for any reason. They are more about informed consent and options, as well as how to create access for those options for more people.

they also exist to validate the very real harm and suffering that many experience from psychiatric drugs and withdrawal.

I've been thinking about creating some classes, events and workshops to share more of the work I've done nationwide and worldwide with the Olympia community.

Creature Teachers brings an assortment of exotic animals to educate people on the wonders of nature and spark a passion for wildlife. This children and families event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Tumwater Timberland Library is located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.

Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, and his unique style of comedy. This event for children and families is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Tumwater Timberland Library is located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.

Join the Washington Center for Women and Business, and the Center for Business & Innovation, for an informative introductory workshop on the basics of business planning. Coaches will teach the steps it takes to start a new business, including the business plans, feasibility, funding, and free/low-cost resources available to help you launch, grow, and succeed.

Tumwater Timberland Library is located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.

LOCATION: Tumwater Valley Golf Course, 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr. SE, Tumwater. See magician Jeff Evans' spectacular magic at the Artesian Family Festival & Thunder Valley Fireworks Show. Afterwards, Jeff will stroll among the masses performing magic tricks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.