GET OUT: Health insurance help, Karpeles Museum, WWII talk and more events this week

Tuesday

Get Help with Health Insurance Application for medical insurance is still available. Talk to in-person assisters from Sea Mar Community Health Centers to find out if you are eligible for health insurance coverage. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma. Free. 253-548-3304 piercecountylibrary.org

Tuesday—Friday

Karpeles Manuscript Museum Diplomacy of the War of 1812, The Beginning of the Road to War of 1812, The Monroe Pinkney Treaty and more original documents on display through April 28. Original and historic papers on display in 50 cases showcasing American history and heritage. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Fridays. 407 S. G St., Tacoma. Free. 253-383-2575.

Wednesday

Fort Lewis in WWI and WWII A presentation on the remarkable story of how this region was transformed by the establishment of Camp Lewis, and the installation’s role in training America’s sons and daughters for service in two World Wars. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Garfield Book Company, 208 Garfield St. S., Tacoma. $15 walk-ins welcomed. 253-241-4166, plu.edu/liferoadscholar

Thursday

Capitol Volkssport Club Yelm Town and Trail Walk: Thursday, meet at the back of the Martin Way Park and Ride to carpool at 9:15 a.m. or register at 9:45 a.m. at the Yelm Safeway, 1109 Yelm Ave., Yelm. 11K walk with 5K option is rated 1A (easy). Free. capitolvolkssportclub.org

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This story was originally published February 15, 2016 at 10:02 PM with the headline "GET OUT: Health insurance help, Karpeles Museum, WWII talk and more events this week."