Community Calendar

All are welcome to join us for Watercolor Time at the Olympia Arts Gallery! Drop in anytime for a relaxing afternoon of watercolor flow. No experience needed - perfect for beginners and hobbyists! All supplies are provided, and payment is donation-based only. Bring a friend, pull up a chair, and let's paint!

Love TTRPGs? Saturday July 18, 2026, come learn to run your own table-top role-playing game (TTRPG) sessions in this one-day workshop for ages 13+, hosted by the Walla Walla Public Library. Workshop runs 10:00 am-7:00 pm and will be held in the atrium space of the Die Brücke Building at 38 E. Main Street in Walla Walla. No registration is necessary for this no-cost program.

For a full listing of library events and programs, check our online calendar. Questions? Call the library at (509)-527-4550, Monday-Friday 10:00 am-7:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm, or send us an email at [email protected].

Join Museum Curator Ann Schempp to learn how to care for your photographs with proper storage and marking methods to make these memories last a lifetime.

Are you interested in learning about barbershop-style harmony? Do you want to try out a new singing style for the summer? Then come join Rolling Hills Chorus for a 7-week, hands-on Barbershop Summer Workshop!
Learn the basics of ringing chords, singing in four-part harmony, and blending your voice with others in a supportive, all-women space. The workshop begins June 18th at 6:45 pm and continues every Thursday night through July 30th. Learn a new song, improve your voice, and, if you'd like, perform with us at our summer soiree!

Whether you’re new to barbershop or returning to singing, you’ll work with experienced chorus members, build confidence, and discover the joy of harmony, friendship, and shared music-making. Register now to reserve your spot! Treble voices of all ages are welcome to participate. Your $45 registration fee includes a copy of sheet music that you can keep, access to learning tracks, and 6 weeks of vocal instruction.

Working people across the country and in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason Counties are facing escalating attacks on their livelihoods and their dignity. In response to this assault, the Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council is partnering with the Washington Labor Education and Research Center (WA LERC) to present The South Sound Labor School education program at Evergreen State College on January 31, 2026.

The South Sound Labor School will offer “union curious” workers, rank-and-file union members, union leadership and staff, and members of community organizations the education they need to make our communities stronger and more effective.

Find out more about the South Sound Labor School and how to register at https://www.tlmlabor.org/.

Healthy rivers and salmon are vital to our way of life in the Pacific Northwest, but Columbia Basin salmon, steelhead, and other native fish are in crisis. Most wild salmon and steelhead runs persist at a fraction of their historic abundance and geographic distribution, and some (including three of five in the Snake River) persist at less than one percent of their historic abundance. Our region’s future is at stake, and our advocacy is more important now than ever.
Join Save Our wild Salmon Coalition on Zoom in taking collective action to protect salmon and defend the historic progress made towards salmon recovery by attending a virtual salmon advocacy action hour, occurring on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:30-1:30pm AND 5:30-6:30pm PT (afternoon and evening sessions are identical).
Join to hear updates from experts on issues impacting salmon recovery and the health of the Columbia/Snake Rivers, ask questions, and, most importantly, get resources and information about how you can take action NOW. We will provide resources and support for all levels of salmon advocates, whether you want to take quick online action, like contacting your representative or submitting a public comment, or spend more time on your advocacy by writing a letter to the editor or hosting a postcard-writing party.
RSVP at wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours

Are you interested in learning about barbershop-style harmony? Do you want to try out a new singing style for the summer? Then come join Rolling Hills Chorus for a 7-week, hands-on Barbershop Summer Workshop!
Learn the basics of ringing chords, singing in four-part harmony, and blending your voice with others in a supportive, all-women space. The workshop begins June 18th at 6:45 pm and continues every Thursday night through July 30th. Learn a new song, improve your voice, and, if you'd like, perform with us at our summer soiree!

Whether you’re new to barbershop or returning to singing, you’ll work with experienced chorus members, build confidence, and discover the joy of harmony, friendship, and shared music-making. Register now to reserve your spot! Treble voices of all ages are welcome to participate. Your $45 registration fee includes a copy of sheet music that you can keep, access to learning tracks, and 6 weeks of vocal instruction.

Two Growing with Biochar training sessions are coming to Oregon and Washington, August 11 and 13!

This free full-day training is designed for agricultural professionals who are interested in supporting farmers to effectively incorporate biochar into farming practices but are unsure of where and how to start. Participants will gain practical knowledge, proven tools, and peer connections to support biochar adoption across the region.

Whether you advise farmers, are a farmer, manage land, shape sustainability programs, or develop agricultural policy, this event will help you confidently integrate biochar into regenerative agriculture and connect with a growing community of practice.

You will learn:
* What biochar is, how it’s made, and why it matters for soil health
* Best practices for handling, storing, and applying biochar safely and effectively
* The science behind the benefits of biochar application in agriculture
* How to select the right biochar for your operation and apply it using the 4Rs of sustainable nutrient management
* Integrating biochar into current regenerative agricultural practices
* How to access federal and state cost-share programs (NRCS Practice 336) to support grower adoption
* Local and regional case-studies highlighting biochar use.

Participants from surrounding states are welcome to attend.

CE CREDITS
Continuing Education Credits for Certified Crop Advisors will be available through the Agronomy Society of America (ASA), making this a valuable opportunity to expand your expertise while earning CEUs.

Meet at the gazebo at 1:30pm. Paint and Stroll will last ~1hour
Free! Donations are appreciated

Get inspired by the amazing artists at Village Art in the Park, then join us for a short walk down to the river and take some creative time for yourself. Join the Wenatchee River Institute for this free program suitable for children and adults!

What's provided?
-Guided nature walk to the Wenatchee River, 0.3 miles from the Front St Gazebo
-Simple supplies for drawing or watercolor painting
-Tips for beginners
-Time to create your own work of art!

Dates for 2026:
Fridays:
- July: 24, 31,
- August: 7, 14, 21
Thursdays: August 13, 20