Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Buddhism for Daily life: The practical messages of the Buddha Although Buddhism is an ancient religion that first appeared in the East 2,600 years ago, the practices taught by Buddha are timeless and universally applicable. These days, many people are discovering that the minds of compassion and wisdom explained in B...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Tacoma, WA Mon 4/23/18 at 7pm-8:30pm Mon 4/30/18 at 7pm-8:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Effectively Solving All our Problems: Knowing Where to Turn in Difficult Times Ordinarily, the day-to-day difficulties we encounter give rise to frustration, stress or feeling overwhelmed. By learning to respond to challenges skillfully, with acceptance, compassion, and wisdom, our problems become powerful spiritual fuel. This is the...	Meditate in Tacoma Tacoma, WA Mon 4/23/18 at 7pm-8:30pm Mon 4/30/18 at 7pm-8:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Birds with Dave Slager The ABC Bird Club of Tahoma Audubon along with the Slater Museum at UPS presents Dave Slager of UW talking about his favorite birds, eBirding, and more. Not necessary to sign up in advance. Room 175.	University of Puget Sound – Thompson Hall Tacoma, WA Tue 4/24/18 at 6:45pm-8:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Head in the Clouds: The Story of Harold Bromley Learn the fascinating story of Harold Bromley who failed to be the first aviator to cross the Pacific Ocean in the 1920’s. Presented by Historic Preservationist Michael Sullivan, owner of Artifacts, Inc.	St. Mary's Episcopal Church Lakewood, WA Tue 4/24/18 at 7pm-9pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures HAM Radio Class Join us for a 10-week HAM radio series where you will learn and prepare for your Technician License. If you already have your license, come and refresh your knowledge. Classes start on March 14 and run through May 16, at 1:00 p.m. Come and meet people a...	Ruston Meal Site at Point Defiance/Ruston Senior Center Tacoma, WA Wed 4/25/18 at 1pm-2:30pm Wed 5/2/18 at 1pm-2:30pm Wed 5/9/18 at 1pm-2:30pm Wed 5/16/18 at 1pm-2:30pm
Talks & Readings: Poetry Reading/Spoken Word Poets on the Ave Celebrate National Poetry month with us as local and regional poets generously share their talents. Tickets: FREE	Auburn Avenue Theater Auburn, WA Fri 4/27/18 at 7pm
Talks & Readings: Poetry Reading/Spoken Word Louder Than A Bomb - Tacoma The Tacoma Teen Poetry Festival (LTAB-Tacoma) comes to Tacoma for the third year in a row, showcasing poetry written by teens in the regional area. The single-day event features over 75 participants between the ages of 13 and 19, all of whom are from Tacom...	Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Sat 4/28/18 at 3:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Class/Workshop Crystals II: The Quartz Family Explore the mineralogy, symbolism, and energy of the quartz family. Quartzes and other silicates are plentiful, adaptable, and provide the foundation of any rock lover’s meditation toolkit. Learn how their color, mineral composition, and crystalline struct...	Radiance Herbs and Massage Olympia, WA Sun 4/29/18 at 10am-12pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Pierce County Reads - Humanities Washington Events - White Privilege: The Other Side of Racial Inequality Sociology professor Teresa Ciabattari leads an interactive conversation that explores white privilege and provides tools for learning how to address it.	Parkland/Spanaway Library Tacoma, WA Tue 5/1/18 at 7pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures SSFS May Meeting: Soils and Tree Fruit Fertility Management The May South Sound Fruit Society meeting will be a talk by Steven Bramwell on Soils and Tree Fruit Fertility Management	GRuB Farmhouse Olympia, WA Tue 5/1/18 at 7pm-9pm
Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings An African American and Latinx History of the United States with Paul Ortiz Ortiz will read from and sign copies of his book that covers US history from 1776 to present, demonstrating that the nations of the "Global South" birthed democratic traditions in America. Paul Ortiz is director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program a...	Olympia Timberland Library Olympia, WA Wed 5/2/18 at 7:30pm-8:45pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Discover Disney Magic with Stacia Martin Come meet Stacia, hear wonderful stories about the Magic Kingdom and watch her create art right before your eyes at this special presentation. Few people capture the essence of Disney “magic” as well as Stacia Martin. During her 36 years with The Walt Disn...	Tacoma AAA Cruise & Travel Store Tacoma, WA Thu 5/3/18 at 11am-12pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures History talks at Schmidt House, Tumwater The free noon hour history talk at Tumwater's historic Schmidt House on May 3, 2018 will feature former State Senator Karen Fraser reflecting on various aspects of local history and cultural developments during her 51 years of active community life in Thur...	Schmidt House Tumwater, WA Thu 5/3/18 at 12pm-1pm
Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings Listen Here: A Lunch Break Story Time for Adults Corey Snow, professional audiobook narrator and voice actor, will entertain and inspire us with selections from the wide, wonderful world of short fiction. This month Snow will read Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s classic story “The Yellow Wallpaper”. Bring you...	Olympia Timberland Library Olympia, WA Fri 5/4/18 at 12:10pm-12:50pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures The Pine and the Cherry: Japanese Americans in Washington Kitsap History Museum and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with Mayumi Tsutakawa, a member of the 2017-2018 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. In the lead-up to World War II, Japantown in Seattle featured grocery...	Kitsap History Museum Bremerton, WA Fri 5/4/18 at 6pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Class/Workshop Witches, Pagans, and Cultural Appropriation – Discussion and Tools Join us for a guided discussion on pagan and witchy ethics, specifically related to cultural appropriation. This class is grounded in the spirit of inquiry and will be facilitated with care. Our goal is to develop individual considerations for magical prac...	Radiance Herbs and Massage Olympia, WA Sat 5/5/18 at 2pm-4:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Author Mark Nepo Leads Retreat at Harmony Hill Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark Nepo is a bestselling author and one of Oprah’s favorite spiritual guides, using his gifts and his talents to elevate humanity. He returns to Harmony Hill May 7-8, 2018 to lead a special two-day workshop, T...	Harmony Hill Healing Retreats Union, WA Mon 5/7/18
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Class/Workshop Dying Well: A Class for Anyone Still Living Our society teaches us to avoid talking about death and dying and insists that we should be able to grieve in three days and then get back to our lives. This two-part workshop will explore topics surrounding death and dying including legal issues, needs of...	Radiance Herbs and Massage Olympia, WA Mon 5/7/18 at 6pm-8pm Mon 5/14/18 at 6pm-8pm
Talks & Readings: Poetry Reading/Spoken Word Outspoken: An Evening of Outstanding Washington Women Poets Join us for an evening with Washington state's Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna and Olympia poets Dawn Pichón Barron and Emily Van Kley. Claudia, Dawn and Emily will read from recent work and facilitate a conversation on fostering awareness and appreciati...	Lacey Timberland Library Lacey, WA Mon 5/7/18 at 7pm-8:30pm
Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings, Religious Book Event: Diana Butler Bass In her new book, Grateful, award-winning author Diana Butler Bass weaves together social science research, spiritual wisdom, and contemporary issues as she calls for a richer understanding and practice of gratitude. Reading, Book Signing, Reception.	Immanuel Presbyterian Church Tacoma, WA Tue 5/8/18 at 7pm-8:30pm