Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Olympia World Affairs Council Speaker Series: Stephanie Coontz, Director of Research and Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families and author of 7 books Uncharted Territory: Exploring the changing global landscape of gender and marriage. Despite tremendous variation in marital arrangements and gender beliefs across cultures and over the millennia, there were, until the last 250 years, two constants. First...	Thurston Economic Development Council Lacey, WA Thu 2/20/20 at 7:30pm-9pm
Special Event: Education, Ethnic, Community Event LatinXPression The purpose of LatinXPression is to bring the Latinx community and the Saint Martin’s University community together to share, educate, and celebrate the diverse culture of Latin America. The Latinx Student Alliance, the organization that helps represent th...	Saint Martin's University – Marcus Pavilion Lacey, WA Sat 2/22/20 at 5:30pm-8:30pm
Special Event: Community Event, Religious Going Going Gone: Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics Saint Martin's University will host a special presentation by Brother Armand Alcazar, FSC. Brother Armand earned his Doctor of Philosophy at the Union Institute and University and worked as a professor of Theology at Lewis University. He is also a member o...	Saint Martin's University – Cebula Hall Lacey, WA Fri 2/28/20 at 10am-1pm
Theater: Musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - A Musical Comedy An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping neve...	Timberline High School Lacey, WA Fri 2/28/20 at 7pm-9pm Sat 2/29/20 at 7pm-9pm Thu 3/5/20 at 7pm-9pm Fri 3/6/20 at 7pm-9pm Sat 3/7/20 at 7pm-9pm
Sports: Basketball Pack the Pavilion at Saint Martin's University Wear your red! Join us for the annual Pack the Pavilion basketball doubleheader: Saint Martin’s Women’s vs. Northwest Nazarene at 3 p.m. Saint Martin’s Men’s Basketball vs. Northwest Nazarene at 5:15 p.m. Bring your signs, your pom-poms, extra loud c...	Saint Martin's University – Marcus Pavilion Lacey, WA Sat 2/29/20 at 3pm and 5:15pm
Music: Choral, Special Event, A cappella, Cover/Tribute Band/Performer, Classical (Solo Vocal) Saint Martin's University's Annual HOPE Concert A fundraising showcase of student talent, including solos, duets and performances by the Saint Martin's Chorale and Jazz combo, to help fund the many service immersion activities the University's students take part in.	Saint Martin's University – Marcus Pavilion Lacey, WA Wed 3/4/20 at 7:30pm-9pm
Special Event: Antiques Annual Display of Vintage Coleman Items Did you used to have a white gas fueled camp stove, not propane? Was your old family cooler actually made out of metal and built to last? Ah, those were the days….. It’s the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Coleman Collector Club 15th annual...	Best Western Plus Lacey Inn & Suites Lacey, WA Sat 3/14/20 at 9am-5pm
Special Event: Benefit/Fundraiser, Community Event, Social Event Saint Martin’s University Food and Wine Festival The Saint Martin's University Food & Wine Festival combines two important Benedictine values: community and stewardship. As we sample great wine and delicious food, we support students' educational dreams. Join us for the best happy hour in town while cele...	Saint Martin's University – Marcus Pavilion Lacey, WA Sat 4/4/20 at 4pm-8pm
Special Event: Benefit/Fundraiser The 16th Annual Conservation Breakfast Join with Capitol Land Trust’s community as we celebrate our 33 years of conservation, along with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Staff will show how Capitol Land Trust is continuing to connect people and conserve land in our region. The event is fr...	Saint Martin's University – Marcus Pavilion Lacey, WA Wed 4/22/20 at 7am-8:30am
Special Event: Food/Tasting, Fair/Festival, Expo/Trade Show, Stand Up Comedy This Tastes Funny - A Comedy and Food Festival Comedy and Food Festival - experience samples from restaurants all over Thurston County! Sampling will be held on Saturday from noon -6PM - please register for tickets ahead of time. They are free! This helps our restaurants know how many delicious samp...	Thurston County Fairgrounds Lacey, WA Fri 5/1/20 - Sat 5/2/20 at 7pm till 8:30pm, 10pm till 11:30pm