Community Calendar

Vaccines R&D continues to drive transformative advancements in global healthcare, paving the way for innovative solutions to prevent infectious diseases and improve public health outcomes. The 9th International Conference on Vaccines, Immunology, and Clinical Trials, scheduled for March 24-25, 2026, in Paris, France, will bring together leading researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to explore the latest breakthroughs in vaccine development, immunotherapy, and clinical research. With the theme “Vaccines & Immunology: Catalysing Innovation for a Healthier Tomorrow” this conference provides a dynamic platform to discuss emerging technologies, novel vaccine candidates, regulatory challenges, and collaborative strategies shaping the future of immunology and clinical trials worldwide.

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

March 17th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 19th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 24th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 25th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 26th - 8 am to 5 pm
Location: Wenatchee Valley DRC (5 S Wenatchee, Suite 210; Wenatchee)
The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) is offering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved Professional Mediation Training course in March 2026.
The WVDRC offers this comprehensive conflict resolution course for anyone who:
• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal with conflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.
• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, or education field and needs relevant professional training.
The Professional Mediation Training course teaches the in-depth process of mediation, communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful and constructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in the workplace, home, or in our community.
Trainees who have completed the Professional Mediation Training course are eligible to begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
Our Professional Mediation Training is an interactive learning experience offered over the course of 5 days in March. All training materials are provided.

March 17th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 19th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 24th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 25th - 8 am to 5 pm
March 26th - 8 am to 5 pm
Location: Wenatchee Valley DRC (5 S Wenatchee, Suite 210; Wenatchee)
The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) is offering a Resolution Washington and Washington Mediation Association-approved Professional Mediation Training course in March 2026.
The WVDRC offers this comprehensive conflict resolution course for anyone who:
• Is interested in becoming a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
• Wants to learn more effective ways to deal with conflict at work, at home, or in the classroom.
• Is in the legal, counseling, human resources, or education field and needs relevant professional training.
The Professional Mediation Training course teaches the in-depth process of mediation, communication skills, and conflict dynamics to promote peaceful and constructive approaches to conflict and its resolution, whether in the workplace, home, or in our community.
Trainees who have completed the Professional Mediation Training course are eligible to begin a mediation practicum to become a certified volunteer mediator with the WVDRC.
Our Professional Mediation Training is an interactive learning experience offered over the course of 5 days in March. All training materials are provided.

Gardner Nathan will be leading a workshop teaching the basics of home hydroponics. He will guide you through the process of growing your own food at home using simple hydroponic techniques. You will learn the basics of how to grow plants without soil, including the necessary equipment to get started, setup options, and practical techniques required to successfully start and maintain a vibrant hydroponic garden. SLC's workshops are open to the public and are offered on a 'Pay as You Can' basis. Registration is required to help us plan for materials and space. Please see our ticket link to register.

Join us for a miniature painting event, hosted by Doug Staudt. Miniatures and supplies will be provided. This will be a monthly event on every 1st Friday.

Want to save money and enjoy the amazing taste of food you grew yourself? Join the Farm to School team as they teach the basics of home gardening. Whether you’re a total beginner or just need a refresher, we'll walk you through the essential steps for successfully starting your garden, from finding the right spot and prepping your soil to planting, watering and more. SLC's workshops are open to the public and are offered on a 'Pay as You Can' basis. Registration is required to help us plan for materials and space. Please see our ticket link to register.

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

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/.

Visit Glacial Heritage Preserve, open to the public just this one day of the year. It is a restored prairie that may now look much the way it was when Lewis and Clark arrived in the west. Once prairies were a predominate ecosystem stretching from British Columbia to California. Now about 3% of prairie habitat remains. On the 1,000 acre Preserve you can see a vast array of the plants and animals that are found on prairies. The celebration features a hayride, children's games, native plant identification workshops, educational booths, a 4 mile walking trail, early morning bird walk (weather permitting, up to 70 species of birds can be sighted).