Earthbound Productions

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Procession "Wrap" Postponed
No load-out or Creature roll-out this weekend

Thank you everyone ~ For your positive patience!

Unfortunately: This past Tuesday, I was informed by the County that Earthbound needed to apply for a "Lease Excise Tax Nonprofit Exemption" through the WA State Dept of Revenue (DOR) before our Procession storage lease contract with the County could be processed. However, my in-person efforts to confirm written administrative approval of our Form 63-0001 submission by today, Friday, proved unsuccessful; we are in the queue for a response on Monday.

Fortunately: We have the assurances of the County that the storage space remains available and that the County is committed to our occupancy once our contract meets all their legal requirements. (Much appreciation here!)

My sincere apologies for the inconvenience of this scheduling delay.
-Eli

🌻🦓🦉 PROCESSION IS HERE! (And You Can Adopt a Float!) 🦀🦏🌲 - https://mailchi.mp/f2778de8dff9/olympia-procession-of-the-species-13055896

We’re retrieving the Big Stuff on Friday!

On Friday, 4/17, we must retrieve all of our floats and big critters from storage. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment. We will all assemble at the gate into the old Olympia Brewery Tumwater Valley warehouse complex (Capitol Blvd. & “E” St.) by 1:00PM on Friday. Tumwater staff will unlock the gate at 1:00PM; we must be there on time to get in.

We’ll need a bunch of folks to help move them, and especially trucks and trailers. If you have a truck or trailer to help with the move, please email us at [email protected]. Either way, please show up at the gated entrance to the old Olympia Brewery warehouse complex at 1:00PM on Friday.

Directions:
• We will all meet at the gated entrance to the old Olympia Brewery complex at 1:00PM on Friday, 4/17. The entrance is directly across Capitol Blvd. from Western Meats and Pints Barn, at the intersection of Capitol Blvd. & “E” St. SE.
• City of Tumwater staff will unlock the gate at the bridge over the Deschutes River, and let us into the warehouse.
• We will then bring all the floats and critters (this may take 2 trips) to our staging and repair site, under the awning behind the downtown YMCA, on 5th and Plum.

Sorry for the short notice and the weekday call-up, but we have no choice. This is our window to wake our Big Critters from their long hibernation, and get them repaired, spiffed up and re-glittered in time for the Procession. Please join us!

🌻🦓🦉 LET'S GET OUR CRITTERS! Friday at 1:00PM! 🦀🦏🌲 - https://mailchi.mp/556cebfe3056/olympia-procession-of-the-species-13055685

Illuminate Your World! — A Collaboration with the Puget Sound Estuarium.

Sign up for this and all workshops at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/procession-of-the-species-olympia-2026-4816293

Basic Luminary Workshop: Fri., Apr. 17, 6:00pm, at the Procession Community Art Studio, 509 E 4th Ave., Olympia.

This is a free workshop, in collaboration with the Puget Sound Estuarium. The Estuarium team has offered a special discount code for tickets to their own May 30 Fundraising Gala, as a thank-you to any participants who will permit the Estuarium the use their luminary creations to decorate the Gala. Show off your work, save some money, and support the Estuarium — win-win-win!

Learn how tissue paper cutouts and glue can transform a clear plastic jar into a basic luminary. All supplies included.

We will provide jars, tissue paper cutouts, and glue. Feel free to bring your own ideas for decorating your luminary. You should be able to complete this project in the allotted class time.

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by and adult. (Adults don't need to reserve tickets unless they plan to make their own luminary.)

🌻🦓🦉 Procession Updates: Time to Go Get the Big Critters! (And Hours Update) 🦀🦏🌲 - https://mailchi.mp/5741ba640ba0/olympia-procession-of-the-species-13055683

🌻🦓🦉 Procession Updates: Time to Go Get the Big Critters! (And Hours Update) 🦀🦏🌲 - https://mailchi.mp/11ccf8b5e9ad/olympia-procession-of-the-species-13055677

Globe Lantern Luminary! (2-hour class) — Fri., Apr. 17, 5pm, at the Procession Community Art Studio, 509 E 4th Ave.

Due to high demand, we've added one more luminary workshop! Sign up for this and all workshops at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/procession-of-the-species-olympia-2026-4816293

Learn how to decorate a pre-made 12 inch paper globe lantern. You are only limited by your imagination!

All ages. Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. (Adults don't need to register themselves unless they also want to make a globe luminary.)

All supplies included: globe lantern, colored tissue and mulberry paper, glue, brushes, scissors or knife, LED lights.

Suggested Donation: $10.00.

Illuminate Your World!

Sign up for this and all workshops at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/procession-of-the-species-olympia-2026-4816293

Basic Luminary Workshop: Fri., Apr. 10, Noon, at the Procession Community Art Studio, 509 E 4th Ave., Olympia.

Learn how tissue paper cutouts and glue can transform a clear plastic jar into a basic luminary. All supplies included.

We will provide jars, tissue paper cutouts, and glue. Feel free to bring your own ideas for decorating your luminary. You should be able to complete this project in the allotted class time.

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by and adult. (Adults don't need to reserve tickets unless they plan to make their own luminary.)

Process:
• Cut decorative shapes out of tissue paper and apply them with clear drying glue to jar
• Poke a hole in the lid for attaching a wire or string so you carry your luminary
• Add lights to the inside of the jar

You are now ready for the Luminary Procession!

Suggested Donation: $7.00 per luminary.

Beginner Luminary — 6-Pointed Star Workshop

Sign up for this and all workshops at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/procession-of-the-species-olympia-2026-4816293

Learn the basics of luminary craft in this introductory workshop to create a beautiful star lantern. Thurs., Apr. 9, Noon, at the Procession Community Art Studio, 509 E 4th Ave.

Learn how bamboo skewers, tracing paper, and decortive paper can be transformed into a basic star luminary.

We will provide the skewers, tracing paper, and decorative paper. We will also provide lights to put inside your luminary, and poles for carrying your creation through the streets. Feel free to bring your own ideas for decorating your luminary. You may want to leave your project in the studio to allow drying time before you bring it home.

Process:
• Use hot glue to fashion bamboo skewers into a star shape.
• Use clear drying glue to attach tracing and decorative papers to the star shape.
• Add lights to the inside of the star.

You are now ready for the Luminary Procession!

All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Students must be able to handle a hot glue gun. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. (If adults want to make a luminary also, they must purchase an additional ticket.)

Suggested Donation $7.00