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October 1st Event – Audio Archaeology at Madigan Army Hospital’s Radio Station

October 1st Event – Audio Archaeology at Madigan Army Hospital’s Radio Station

In this Washington State Archaeology Month presentation, Dale Sadler and Duane Colt Denfeld of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Cultural Resources Program will examine a fascinating part of Washington State’s history that was discovered during renovations in 2011 at Madigan Army Medical Center on JBLM in Pierce County. At that time thousands of phonograph records and other musical artifacts were found hidden behind a gymnasium wall.

Free Noontime Event at State Library, 4/25/2013

Free Noontime Event at State Library, 4/25/2013

Washington Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) Executive Vice-President Jack Field, along with former WCA President and Thurston County rancher Rick Nelson, will speak on issues related to raising cattle and ranching under the Washington State Wolf Management Plan. They will also discuss rancher’s concerns for their livelihood as wolf packs increase throughout the state.

Free Evening Event at State Library, 3/7/2013

Free Evening Event at State Library, 3/7/2013

The Wolves of Washington, March 7, 2013 @ 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30) Presented by Cindy Irwin, Director of Education and Volunteer Services and Diane Gallegos, Executive Director of Wolf Haven International. Come learn about the return of wolves to the state of Washington after being gone for almost 80 years!

WSL Event, Oct. 15 @ 6:30pm – The Last Great Race: Iditarod

WSL Event, Oct. 15 @ 6:30pm – The Last Great Race: Iditarod

The Iditarod Sled Dog Race began in 1973 to encourage the designation of the Iditarod Trail as a National Historic Trail and bring the tradition of dogsled racing back to Alaska.  The race covers 1,150 miles of the most challenging and difficult landscape Alaska has to offer.  Mushers and their dogs go against blizzards, high winds, below-zero temperatures, and complete solitude.  They must be able to care for their dogs’ safety as well as their own. For as long as…

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