5 Things To Do Today: WomenSpirit Circle, Pottery Classes, Rowdy Refs, Rock 'n' Roll Jam, and Garden Party

1. Through ritual, inspirational readings, poetry, and music, women share insights about life and the sacred. Participants are invited into deeper reflection and a renewed sense of their own goodness. Coordinators: Joyce Roach and Peg Murphy. www.catherineplace.org 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. 923 South 8th Street, Tacoma.

2. Throwing Mud Gallery is a working pottery studio and retail art gallery located in the historical Old Town District in Tacoma. The gallery's mission is to encourage creativity and an understanding of quality handcrafted art through its retail shop and pottery program.Classes begin the week of July 30 and continue through September 8. Morning classes are offered on Tuesday or Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Evening classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Class size is limited to 7 students. Classes fill up, so reserve your spot early! 2212 North 30th Street, Tacoma, 253.254.7961 www.throwingmudgallery.com

3. The City of Lacey offers free entertainment for the kiddies tonight. The stage at Huntamer Park turns into a game show with Rowdy Referees, featuring Wild and Crazy Stunts and Contests -- "as seen on TV," with prizes galore for the kids. As many as 50 kids (and adults) get on stage to join in on all the fun. It's messy, it's a little loud, and everybody has a great time. 6:30 p.m. Huntamer Park is located on the corner of 7th Avenue SE and Woodland Square Loop in downtown Lacey.

4. Rock 'n' Roll Magic has an affinity for playing music and getting the audience involved. Listeners can not only dance to classics from Elvis, Tom Petty, The Romantics and the like, Rock 'n' Roll magic actually invites them to jam along. They have been raging the Puget Sound Scene for over 25 years and tonight they will be at the Three Chicks, 3822, S Union, Tacoma, 253.475.8333.

5. Are you interested in learning more about urban gardening, spending more time out doors, and being a part of the Hilltop Community? Learn about: hummingbird garden, local medicinal plants, vertical gardening techniques, intensive urban gardening, parking strip gardens, amending urban soil and food bank gardening.Classes held Tuesday evening, 6pm-8pm, Gallucci Learning Garden, corner of S. 14th and G St. www.growlocaltacoma.com