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Upcoming Public Engagement/Volunteer Sign Ups
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Issue:
Discussion on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Staff Contact:
Brittany Gillia, Historic Preservation Officer, Community Development Department, 360.753.8427
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Background and Analysis:
There are multiple upcoming events and partnerships that we will discuss if we would like to attend, who will volunteer, and what work is needed. Please look at each opportunity below and sign up for shifts you are available to help with/be ready to decide if you will vote to committing to these events and supporting in some way.
September 4-6 Sandman information booth at Harbor Days
* We have committed to attending and having volunteers sit at a booth.
* Varying hours from 10am to 7pm, see shift suggestions on sign up sheet.
* Sign up sheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PB9QZQ5PSW_9HPhKHZOvrQjypbVunvA0QmnH3irWQGA/edit?usp=drive_link
* Booth will have an activity planned by Historic Maritime Foundation (HMF)
* Expectation is to attend and be at the booth. No required planning or coordination for the booth programming etc. HMF will be nearby to answer specific Sandman questions.
September 12- Thurston County Heritage Day
* 10am-2pm at the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Heritage Hall
* I will not be able to attend, and we have not yet committed to the event
* The event will acknowledge the 2026 TC Heritage Award, celebrate the County's 174th birthday with refreshments, hear a talk from TC Historic Commissioner/Author Ira Weslet Kitmacher, and have entertainment from a South Sound Story Guild storyteller.
* I do not believe you would need to bring your own table or chairs
* I will provide you with handouts and table display info
* Do we want to RSVP?
September 13- South Capitol Neighborhood Association annual BBQ/Picnic
* 2-5pm at Lincoln Elementary
* I will not be able to attend, and we have not yet committed...
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