Upcoming Events

SW WA Grazing Association Annual Dinner

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ag Innovation Park
16404 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino, WA 98589

Curious about local grazing? Looking to connect with a network of folks grazing animals? Join the annual dinner for the SW WA Grazing Association to learn more! This event will feature a presentation from Abby Braithwaite from the Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative, a tasty meal, and time to connect.

Questions & RSVP to Mackenzie McCall, Grazing Association Coordinator mackenzie.mccall@wsu.edu

Thurston County Fix-It Fair

Saturday, November 14th, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tenino High School
500 W 2nd Ave, Tenino, WA 98589

Join Thurston County, the City of Tenino, and TCD for a Fix-it Fair!

Bring up to 2 items to be fixed during a day of FREE, volunteer-led repairs:

• clothing & textiles
• small appliances
• household items
• jewelry
• bike adjustments

Repairs aren’t guaranteed– they’re depended on volunteers’ availability. 

Are you passionate about sustainability with a knack for tinkering? 

Register to be a Fix-It Fair volunteer!

Learn through Play: Forests, Feathers, & Food Webs

Game nights:
November 17th, 2026 (Forests)
December 15th, 2026 (Feathers)
January 19th, 2027 (Food Webs)

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Olympic Cards & Comics
4230 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, 98503

Trivia night:
February 16th, 2027 – details TBD

Ready to cozy up, learn about nature, and play board games? Join TCD at Gabi’s Olympic Cards & Comics every third Tuesday evening, November through February, to enjoy a short presentation from a local expert followed by a round of game play.

There will be three game nights, each focused on a specific topic (Forests, Feathers, & Food Webs), followed by a trivia night to show off what you’ve learned and possibly walk away with $100 to spend at our upcoming Native Plant Sale! 2nd and 3rd prizes also available. Come to one or all four events!

All skill levels welcome; Group play recommended for ages 12 and up.

Register here to claim your spot at this free event!

View the event series flyer here

Beverages & Bites: Planning for the Future of Your Farm

December 3rd, 2026
8:00 am
Coffee Pub NW 804 79th Ave SE Ste 108
Tumwater, WA 98501

Enjoy a beverage and a snack in a relaxed atmosphere while chatting about farmland succession. 

Bring your curiosity and a friend- we’ll learn together!

This is the first meeting in a series. Mark your calendars for more dates in 2027: 

March 10th, 2027, 4:00 pm- location TBD

June 17th, 2027, 8:00 am- location TBD

September 14th, 2027, 4:00 pm- location TBD

RSVP: Tina Wagner 
(360)764-6273
twagner@thurstoncd.com

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Calendar

Check our calendar regularly to find events we’re hosting or participating in, community partner events, and our regular public board meetings. To learn more about posted events, RSVP to a TCD hosted event, or have your event added to our calendar, contact: Nora Carman-White, nwhite@thurstoncd.com or 360-999-3727.

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