Things to do: Gardening talk, solar workshop, fundraiser and more

Wednesday

Marianne Binetti — Weed Wars: Learn how to rid your yard of weeds, ideas for ways to control weeds while saving you money. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St., Gig Harbor. Free. 253-798-4708, tpchd.org/naturalyardcare.org

Solar Incentives for 2016 This workshop will go in-depth about solar incentives on the federal, state and utility level for Tacoma. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Tacoma Mountaineers, 2302 N. 30th St., Tacoma. Free. 206-557-4215, tinyurl.com/jfk7ugz

Thursday

Tool Talk: Maintenance For Your Tools Lakewold Gardens’ Ian Sweet will discuss general tool care, and then lead participants in practicing the sharpening and repair of garden tools. 9 a.m. Thursday. Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood. $15-$20. 253-584-4106

Friday

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes in order to raise awareness of sexual assault. Registration the day of the walk begins at 11 a.m., with the walk commencing at noon. Friday. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Donation. 253-597-6424, tinyurl.com/jdnm8bd

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This story was originally published April 19, 2016 at 11:00 PM with the headline "Things to do: Gardening talk, solar workshop, fundraiser and more."