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Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Health & Wellness/Nutrition Lunchtime Meditation With Buddhist Teacher Steve Maddox. Change your mind, change your day.Through meditation we learn to reduce stress and improve our mindfulness and concentration. This in turn makes us more relaxed, flexible and effective. In these classes we will emphasize...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Olympia, WA Mon 8/20/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 8/27/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 9/3/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 9/10/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 9/17/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 9/24/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 10/1/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 10/8/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 10/15/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 10/22/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 10/29/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 11/5/18 at 12pm-1pm Mon 11/12/18 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group in Belfair Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a uniq...	HUB Center for Seniors Belfair, WA Tue 8/21/18 at 1pm-2:30pm Tue 9/18/18 at 1pm-2:30pm Tue 10/16/18 at 1pm-2:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Meeting Gig Harbor Toastmasters Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Gain the confidence to speak up? Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself effectively in any situation. Whether you are a professional, ...	Harbor Place at Cottesmore Gig Harbor, WA Wed 8/22/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 8/29/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/5/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/12/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/19/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/26/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/3/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/10/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/17/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/24/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/31/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 11/7/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 11/14/18 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Lunchtime Meditation Change your mind, change your day. Through meditation, we learn to reduce stress and improve our mindfulness and concentration. This, in turn, makes us more relaxed, flexible and effective. In these classes, we will emphasize creating happiness for oursel...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Olympia, WA Wed 8/22/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 8/24/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 8/29/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 8/31/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/5/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 9/7/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/12/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 9/14/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/19/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 9/21/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 9/26/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 9/28/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/3/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 10/5/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/10/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 10/12/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/17/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 10/19/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/24/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 10/26/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 10/31/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 11/2/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 11/7/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 11/9/18 at 12pm-1pm Wed 11/14/18 at 12pm-1pm Fri 11/16/18 at 12pm-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Politics Mexico at the Crossroads Peter Bohmer of Economics for Everyone, who recently returned from a three-month trip to Mexico, will speak about opportunities for fundamental progressive change in Mexico and the larger world. Topics covered will include the recent presidential elect...	Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art Olympia, WA Wed 8/22/18 at 7pm-9pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Spiritual Practices for Everyone Our Tuesday series has moved to Wednesdays. Our life is in a constant state of change. We are always growing as people, one way or another. In this series, inspired by the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, we will look at how to direct our grow...	Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Olympia, WA Wed 8/22/18 at 6pm-7:15pm Wed 8/29/18 at 6pm-7:15pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Nature Summer Lecture Series at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Join the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for engaging talks about nature and the wildlife around us. Take Exit #114 from I-5 and follow signs to Refuge. Lectures are in the Norm Dicks Visitor Center Building.	Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Olympia, WA Wed 8/22/18 at 7pm-8:30pm Wed 8/29/18 at 7pm-8:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Faith Formation Speakers Series: Communities in Schools Puyallup Jan Mauk, Executive Director. Communities In Schools of Puyallup is a local Non-Profit organization that works directly inside schools, connecting community resources to students and building relationships that empower students to succeed inside and outsid...	First Christian Church of Puyallup Puyallup, WA Thu 8/23/18 at 6:30pm-8pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures How to Transform Your Life Our life is in a constant state of change. We are always growing as people, one way or another. In this series, inspired by the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, we will look at how to direct our growth in the most meaningful ways. Let's expl...	Meditate in Tacoma Tacoma, WA Thu 8/23/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 8/30/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 9/6/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 9/13/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 9/20/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 9/27/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 10/4/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 10/11/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 10/18/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 10/25/18 at 7pm-8:15pm Thu 11/1/18 at 7pm-8:15pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Travels in Cuba Join us for a presentation of photos and discussion of travel in Cuba.	Parkland/Spanaway Library Tacoma, WA Thu 8/23/18 at 7pm

Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings Connie Connally Author Event: "The Songs We Hide" Local author Connie Connally will read from her novel “The Songs We Hide,” discuss the process of writing and participate in a Q and A. Author will have books for sale at event.	South Hill Library Puyallup, WA Sat 8/25/18 at 10:30am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures From Garden to Table: Harvesting & Preparing WSU Ext Pierce Co Master Gardeners presents a talk by Master Gardener Nancy Mantey on harvesting, preparing & preserving your garden bounty.	WSU Extension Center Demonstration Garden Puyallup, WA Sat 8/25/18 at 10am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Nifty 50 Community Networking Group Entertaining and informative guest speakers.	Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante Tacoma, WA Sat 8/25/18 at 11:30am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Old Town History Walk: 20th Century Stories On Saturday, August 25, we’ll learn about the Old Town neighborhood in the early 20th century. Find out about the people and places that led to the community we know today.We will meet at the entrance to the Job Carr Cabin Museum.	Job Carr Cabin Museum Tacoma, WA Sat 8/25/18 at 11am-12pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Health & Wellness/Nutrition Treating Minor Aches and Illnesses Through Natural, Safe Methods Our society has become ingrained to just pop a pill for every body issue. Learn how to treat headaches, insomnia, incontinence, indigestion, sinus issues, pain and much more through natural methods. All my suggestions are safe for those already taking medi...	Union Club Tacoma, WA Sat 8/25/18 at 10am-11am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Prayers for World Peace Sundays 10:00 – 11:15am, with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Wangpo. A peaceful, contemplative time in your weekend. Join us for guided meditations and uplifting advice on how we can transform our day-to-day life into opportunities for personal and spirit...	Meditate in Tacoma Tacoma, WA Sun 8/26/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 9/2/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 9/9/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 9/16/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 9/23/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 9/30/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 10/7/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 10/14/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 10/21/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 10/28/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 11/4/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 11/11/18 at 10am-11:15am Sun 11/18/18 at 10am-11:15am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Long Term Care Planning Class In a perfect world, the Best Long Term Care Plan for Married Couples This plan is short to the point and some of the words you will not understand unless you attend my class or Google the terms. There are many exemptions and exceptions, but if I was a mar...	Bamford Financial Building Olympia, WA Thu 8/30/18 at 11am-1pm Thu 9/27/18 at 11am-1pm Thu 10/25/18 at 11am-1pm

Talks & Readings: Signing/Readings Great American Read Open Book Club Please join us for a lively discussion of the books that were selected for the PBS “Great American Read” series. Choose from the list of 100 beloved novels. Refreshments and free copies of select books will be available at each meeting. Programming for “Th...	Baby-Boomer Bike/Chain and Pedal Cafe Lacey, WA Fri 8/31/18 at 10am-11am

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures, Education Sea School Northwest Maritime Industry Panel Sea School North West (SSNW) is a professional development program that helps POC, LGBTQ+ folks, women, registered tribal members, and coastal residents enter the maritime industry. This is important because according to WA State Commerce the average annua...	Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Olympia, WA Sat 9/1/18 at 11am-1pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Hummingbird Landscapes WSU Ext Pierce Co Master Gardeners will present a talk on “Landscapes for Hummingbirds” on Saturday September 8, 2018 at the Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden at Sehmel Homestead Park at 11:00AM. Come learn ideas about how to make your garden a great home fo...	Sehmel Homestead Park Gig Harbor, WA Sat 9/8/18 at 11am

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