Published August 01, 2007
Lacey community calendar
Events - Lacey Farmers' Market on the Green, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., through Aug. 19, Huntamer Park, College Street and Seventh Avenue. Entertainment, noon-2:30 p.m. daily. Events: Police/Firefighter Pancake Feed, Aug. 4; antique show, Aug. 11-12; Davio Richie performance, Aug. 12; Southwest Washington Fuscia Show, Aug. 18-19. 360-491-3214 ext. 222 or email aveleke@ci.lacey.wa.us - Lacey Timberland Regional Library events, 500 College St. S.E. Events: The Brian White Band, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 7, at Huntamer Park. 360-491-3860 or www.trlib.org - Washington Homebuyer's Association seminars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18, Lacey Timberland Regional Library, 500 College St. S.E. 253-682-1157 or go to www.whba.org - Nisqually Delta Chapter of Ducks Unlimited's annual dinner, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. For tickets, call 360-350-7780 AARP age 55 and older driving course, Aug. 28 and 30, Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 4532 Intelco Loop S.E. Refreshments will be served. 360-528-3253 - Priory Spirituality Center events, 500 College St. N.E. Events: Introduction to Centering Prayer, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8, $50; Knitters and Spinners, 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 14 or 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 15, $50 for one day, $100 for both; Dreams: Journey to the Source, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 22, $50; The Archangels in Sacred ARt and Chant, 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 29, $65; Appreciative Inquiry for the Individual, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6; Spiritual Care for Service Providers, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11; Tending the Fire. Also available extended programs Tending the Fire and Listening with the Spirit are available. 360-438-1771 or www.stplacid.org - NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Contest, boys and girls ages 8-15, drop-in 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Rainier Vista Park, Ruddel Road and 45th Avenue. Free. Sponsored by Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 - WRPA Soccer Challenge, boys and girls ages 5-14, drop-in 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Rainier Vista Park, Ruddel Road and 45th Avenue. Free. Sponsored by Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 Ongoing - Friends of the Lacey Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. first Saturday of April, June, August, October and December, Lacey Timberland Regional Library, 500 College St. S.E., 360-491-3860 or www.trlib.org - Retired Aviators meetings, two Saturdays per month, Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 4532 Intelco Loop S.E. 360-528-3253 North Thurston Public Schools - All schools First day of school, Sept. 5 - Chinook Middle Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 9 - Evergreen Forest Elementary Summer office hours, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 14 - Horizons Elementary Summer office hours, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 20 - Komachin Middle Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning Aug. 1 - Lacey Elementary Summer office hours, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 22 - Lakes Elementary Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 20 - Lydia Hawk Elementary Summer office hours, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 23 - Meadows Elementary Summer office hours, 8-11 a.m. Aug. 1, 8 and 15, then opens full-time beginning Aug. 27 - Mountain View Elementary Summer office hours, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning Aug. 23 - Nisqually Middle Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 13 - North Thurston High Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 1 - Olympic View Elementary Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Aug. 20 - Pleasant Glade Elementary Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 20 - River Ridge High Summer office hours, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 1 - Seven Oaks Elementary Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 20 - South Bay Elementary Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 22 - Timberline High Summer office hours, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. usually daily - Woodland Elementary Summer office hours, 8 a.m. beginning Aug. 27 Entertainment - 2007 Children's Entertainment Series, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 7, Huntamer Park, corner of Woodland Square Loop and Seventh Avenue. The Brian Waite Band, music for kids, Aug. 7. Presented by Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 - 2007 Lacey in Tune Summer Concert Series, all concerts are from noon-1 p.m. at Huntamer Park, corner of Woodland Square Loop and Seventh Avenue. Concerts: The Daytimers, Aug. 1; 7 on 7, Aug. 8. Presented by Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 - 2007 Outdoor Cinema Series, pre-show Lacey Idol and Lacey's Got Talent begins at approximately 7 p.m., Saturdays through Aug. 4, Huntamer Park, corner of Woodland Square Loop and Seventh Avenue. Still accepting entries for Lacey Idol and Lacey's Got Talent. Movies begin at dusk. All-Night "Austin Powers" I, 2 and 3, Aug. 4. Presented by Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 - Jackson's Studio and Gallery, featuring the artwork of Margie Jackson, Bill Jackson and Bev Doolittle, open by appointment through December, Jackson's Studio, 800 Lacey St. S.E. 360-456-4180 - Department of Washington American Legion Band, practice 7 p.m. Thursdays, Saint Martin's University, Building 13, Kreielsheimer Hall, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E. Adult and high school musicians welcome. Diane Appler, 360-923-2487. - The Gold Bar at The Old Pizza and Mining Co., 3811 Pacific Ave. S.E. Karaoke and dancing with Michael Mike, 9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Ages 21 and older. No cover. 360-413-0149 - HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Drive. 360-491-9013. Concerts are from 8 p.m.-midnight with no cover charge. Ages 21 and older - Lacey Peggers (cribbage club), 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Olympia Moose Lodge, 3929 Pacific Ave. S.E. 360-456-2318 - The Viking Lounge, 6318 Martin Way. Karaoke singing and dancing seven nights a week, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 360-456-1555 Dance - Mas Uda Middle Eastern Dancers of Lacey, offering all levels of classes, including private lessons. Rhythm circles, first Sunday of each month. For location and more information, call 360-459-3694 - Creative Kids Combo Class, ages 3 1/2 -5, 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Center Stage Dance Academy, 1225 Ruddell Road, Suite E. 360-438-3710 or www.centerstagedance1.com - Adult jazz, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Center Stage Dance Academy, 1225 Ruddell Road, Suite E. 360-438-3710 or www.centerstagedance1.com - Country dance lessons, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Mondays, 3929 Pacific Ave. S.E. Offered by Evergreen Country Dancers of Olympia. Singles, couples and all ages welcome. $4 for nonmembers, $2 for members, discounted fees for ages 9 and younger, individual membership $12 annually. 360-352-8933 - Night Club 2, couples dance lessons offered by Evergreen Country Dancers of Olympia, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, 3929 Pacific Ave. S.E. $5 per person. 360-352-8933 - Gymnastics, for ages 6-10, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - Adult Hip-Hop Shape Up Dance Class, 7-8 p.m. Mondays and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - Power Tap Class for adults, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, High Impact Dance, 6749 Martin Way E. $30 per month. 360-493-0707 - Power Tap classes for ages 7-12, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, High Impact Dance, 6749 Martin Way E. $30 per month. Registration required. 360-493-0707 - Future Stars Dance and Gym nastics Classes, ages 3 1/2 -5, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays and 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sundays, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - Straight Hip-Hop, intermediate, 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - Beginning jazz, ages 7-10, 5:30 p.m. Fridays, Center Stage Dance Academy, 1225 Ruddell Road, Suite E. 360-438-3710 or www.centerstagedance1.com - Beginning "Salsa y Mas" lessons, 9-10 p.m. Fridays, Los Pinos Restaurant, 4418 Sixth Ave. S.E., $10 per class. 360-413-7855 or 360-705-0658 - "Get it All" Beginning Dance Class, including jazz, hip-hop, ballet and gymnastics, for ages 7-10, 5-6 p.m. Fridays starting in January, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - Tumbling Kidz, ages 5-7 meet at 4:30 p.m. Fridays and ages 6-8 meet at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Center Stage Dance Academy, 1225 Ruddell Road, Suite E. 360-438-3710 or www.centerstagedance1.com - Tappin' Feet, ages 4-6, 6-7 p.m. Fridays, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - United Singles Dances, T.G.I.F. dancing, 5:30 p.m. Fridays, 3929 Pacific Ave. S.E. $2 cover. DJ music. 360-459-0107 or 360-570-1882 - Beginning tap, ages 4-7, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Center Stage Dance Academy, 1225 Ruddell Road, Suite E. 360-438-3710 or www.centerstagedance1.com - Baby creative movement, ages 2-3, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; ages 3 1/2 -5, 11-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, 3660 Pacific Ave. S.E. 360-412-8225 - Hip-Hop/Jazz Class, ages 8-12, noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 - Debbi's Dance Etc. ongoing classes, Ballet: days vary; hip-hop/jazz: days vary: Sparklers Dance and Gymnastics: ages 4 1/2 -6, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. Saturdays; tap dance: dates vary, Debbi's Dance Etc., 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. Registration required, 360-456-6350 Thurston County Fairgrounds All events at 3054 Carpenter Road S.E. For more information, call 360-786-5453, unless noted: - Thurston County Fair, Aug. 1-5. $6 adults, $4 students and seniors, ages 5 and younger get in free - Thurston County Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday the third weekend of each month (except December) - Woodturners of Olympia, 6:15-9:15 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month - Irish dancing, with Comerford School, Thursdays, ages 4 to adult, all levels of experience. Registration required. 360-956-0350 or comerfordolympia@aol.com - Olympic Model Railroad Club, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. Saturdays, 360-456-0572, omrs@att.net or go to home.att.net/~omrs/index.html Parks and Recreation For information on the following programs, call Lacey Parks and Recreation at 360-491-0857: - Summer Fun Camp, ages 6-12, openings available at Lydia Hawk Elementary School, 7600 Fifth St. S.E., and Pleasant Glade Elementary School, 1920 Abernethy Road N.E. Homerun Kid, Aug. 6-10; One Fish, Two Fish: Aug. 13-17. Cost is $120-$140 - Junior Jibbers Sailing, ages 12-18, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13-17, Aug. 20-24 or Aug. 27-31, Olympia Yacht Club, 201 Simmons St. N.W., Olympia. Cost is $130. - Li'l Luffers Sailing, ages 8-11, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 13-17, Aug. 20-24 or Aug. 27-31, Olympia Yacht Club, 201 Simmons St. N.W., Olympia. Cost is $130. - Summer Swim Lessons, lessons are two-week sessions and meet Monday-Thursday, Timberline High School, 6120 Mullen Road S.E. Session IV: Aug. 6-16; Session V: Aug. 20-30. Cost is $38 per child per session. - Tennis Lessons for Beginners, Youth tennis: Session III: Aug. 6-9, Wonderwood Park, 32nd Avenue. Cost is $23. - Adult Evening Sailing Classes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Olympia Yacht Club, 201 Simmons St. N.W., Olympia. Session: Aug. 7-16. Cost is $135 per session. - Sport Sprouts, ages 3-7. Cost is $28 per session. Outdoor Soccer: ages 3-4, 6-6:40 p.m. Mondays Aug. 20-Sept. 17, Rainier Vista Park, 45th Avenue and Ruddell Road; ages 5-6, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Mondays Aug. 20-Sept. 17, Rainier Vista Park. Flag Football: ages 4-5, 6-6:40 p.m., agres 6-7, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Thursdays Aug. 23-Sept. 13, Rainier Vista. - Teen Danger Zone Paintball, ages 12-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 3, departs from Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Cost is $45. - Earth Friendly Eco-Craft Camp, ages 6-13, 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 6-9, Jacob Smith Carriage House, 4500 Intelco Loop S.E. Cost is $35 with an additional $10 supply fee. - "Feeling Crafty" workshops, for adults, 6:30-8 p.m., Jacob Smith House, 4500 Intelco Loop S.E. Natural wreath making: Aug. 6; painted wood photo frames: Aug. 7; festive flower pots, Aug. 8; amazing mosaics, Aug. 9. Cost is $10 per day. - Mini Mozart music classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays Aug. 7-30, Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. Babies (3-12 months): 9:15-10 a.m.; Waddlers (13-24 months): 10:15-11 a.m.; Toddlers (2-3 years): 11:15 a.m.-noon. Cost is $25. - Teen Lake Chelan Camping Trip, ages 12-17, 8 a.m. Aug. 7-6 p.m. Aug. 9, departs from Woodland Creek Community Park White House, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. Pre-trip meeting, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 1, Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Cost is $135. - David's Go Cheesy Dairy-Free, for adults, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Cost is $20 with an additional $10 supply fee. - Waterfalls on the Columbia trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 11, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Cost is $25. - Golden Gate trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 11, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Difficulty rating: moderate. Cost is $35. - David's Vegetarian Adventures with Tofu, for adults, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Cost is $20 with an additional $10 supply fee. - Teen Cascadia Express Camp trip, ages 12-17, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 14-noon Aug. 17, departs from Woodland Creek Community Park White House, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. Pre-trip meeting, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 9, Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater. Cost is $179. - Intro to Yoga, ages 14 and older, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Session II: Aug. 16-Sept. 6, $27. - Intro II - Continuing Yoga, ages 14 and older, 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Session II: Aug. 16-Sept. 6, $27. - Recreation Swim, Saturdays through Sept. 22, Monday-Friday through Aug. 17 (closed Sept. 1), River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Drive S.E. Public swim, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays through Aug. 17, Timberline High School, 6120 Mullen Road S.E. $3 ages 3 and older, free younger than 3, $1.50 seniors. - Bench and Snow Lakes plus Nirada Falls trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 18, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Difficulty rating: easy. Cost is $35. - Teen Yakima River Float trip, ages 12-17, 7 a.m. Aug. 22-6 p.m. Aug. 23, departs from Woodland Community Park White House, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. Cost is $70. - Mowich Lake, Eunice Lake and Tolmie Park trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Difficulty rating: moderate. Cost is $35. - Kite Festival at Long Beach, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Cost is $30 and includes transportation. - Nisqually River Float, ages 6 and older, noon-4:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Cost is $74 per person. - Digital Camera Field Trip, for adults, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 30, Tumwater Falls parking lot, C Street and Deschutes Way, Tumwater. Cost is $55. - Burrough's Mountain trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 8, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Difficulty rating: easy/moderate. Cost is $35. - High School Sailing, ages 12-18, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 11-Nov. 8, Olympia Yacht Club, 201 Simmons St. N.W., Olympia. Cost is $130. Other recreation - Outdoor Public Swimming, open daily, Tanglewilde Pool, 414 Wildcat Drive S.E. 360-491-3907 or www.tanglewilde.org Lacey Chamber of Commerce For more information on these or other Chamber events, call 360-491-4141: Boom Lacey Chamber Forum, featuring Dino Rossi, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 1, Worthington Center at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E. Government Affairs, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 10, Panorama, 1751 Circle Lane S.E. Home-Based Business Committee, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15, Panorama, 1751 Circle Lane S.E. Military Affairs, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 16, HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Drive S.E. Executive Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 25, Versata Home Loans, 4405 Seventh Ave. S.E. Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 25, Versata Home Loans, 4405 SEventh Ave. S.E. Ambassadors Committee, noon Aug. 29, Pints & Quarts, 1230 College St. S.E. New Member Orientation, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30, Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. Service clubs - North Thurston Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Drive. 360-455-8951 - Beta Sigma Phi (an international women's nonprofit organization), Olympia/Lacey area, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday of the month. 360-438-1749 for times and locations - Soroptimist International of Olympia meets at noon on the second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Panorama, 1751 Circle Lane N.E. 360-438-2026 - The Lacey Lamplighters Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Johnny's Greek Cafe, 5805 Lacey Blvd. S.E. 360-923-5790 - Lacey Mid Day Lions Club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays, Chambers House Restaurant at Panorama, 1751 Circle Lane S.E. 360-459-5469 - Lacey Sunrise Lions Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Drive. 360-493-2020 - Lacey Sunsetter Kiwanis Club meets at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, IHOP, 3519 Martin Way E., Olympia. 360-491-3614 - Rotary Club of Lacey, noon Thursdays, Worthington Center at Saint Martin's University's, 5300 Pacific Ave. Jim Johnson, 360-456-6400 - Rotary Club of Hawks Prairie-Lacey, noon Fridays, The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, 8383 Vicwood Lane. Jerry Wilkins, 360-791-6255 City Council and Commission meetings Lacey City Council and Commission meetings take place at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E., unless noted. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 360-491-3214: - Historical Commission, 6 p.m. first Monday of each month - Board of Thurston Council on Cultural Diversity and Human Rights, 6:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Drive S.W., Olympia - Lacey Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month - Lacey Library Board, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Lacey Timberland Regional Library, 500 College St. S.E. - Human Services Review Council, 12:15-1:30 p.m., third Wednesday of the month - TCTV Board, 4 p.m. fourth Wednesday of the month, TCTV Studios, 440 Yauger Way S.W., Olympia - Lacey City Council, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays of the month - Board of Parks Commissioners, 5:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month - Civil Service Commission, 12:15 p.m. first Monday of May, August and November - LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters) Board, meets as needed at noon on the second Thursday of the month Seniors The Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. S.E., has a variety of programs and services available. For more information, call 360-407-3967 or go to www.southsoundseniors.org. Clubs and classes are available to members of Senior Services for South Sound for a $25 annual membership fee.Here are some upcoming events: Events - Bus to Quinault Casino "Gambling Trip," first Wednesday of each month, $5 per person, not limited to seniors Ongoing - Yoga Class, 2:45 p.m. Mondays, $5 - Tai chi, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays or 9:45-11 a.m. Wednesdays - Lifetime Fitness classes, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - Quilting Group, 4-6 p.m. Mondays - Reflexology, 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Mondays. Free - Enhance Fitness, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - Bible study/discussion, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Informal Jam Sessions, 6:30-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month - Sing-a-Long, 1-2 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month except December - Hawaiian dancing, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 5-6 p.m. Mondays - Woodcarving, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays - Page Turners Book Club, third Wednesday of the month - Fly tying club/class, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, for beginners and intermediate - Card games, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Featuring hand-in-foot, euchre and others. - Walking Program, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. All walking abilities welcome. - Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays - Dance, 2-4 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month, $5 members, $6 nonmembers. Free dance lesson at 1:30 p.m. - Progressive Pinochle, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays - Acoustic Jam, 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays. Bring your own acoustic instrument and play along, or just listen to music Services - Foot care, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. second Monday of the month, $20 - Spanish Speaking Seniors group, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays - Information and Assistance, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, free - Blood pressure checks, 10:30 a.m.-noon second Tuesday and second and fourth Wednesdays, free - Korean Elders group, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call 360-455-4524. - Chiropractic Care, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, $25 for initial examination, $15 for appointments thereafter - Haircuts, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. second Thursday of the month, $5 Other senior activities - Kinship Care, support group for grandparents and other kin who are raising children, 6 p.m. Thursdays, St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, 910 Bowker St. Child care is available. 360-754-2629 - Random Acts of Kindness, 1 p.m. fourth Wednesday of the month, Firs Retirement Apartments, 426 Lilly Road, Olympia. Betty Kieler, 360-491-2279 Volunteers The city of Lacey offers several opportunities for residents to become involved as community volunteers: - Neighborhood Centers volunteers help with homework, tutor, read with children, assist with arts and crafts, and oversee recreational and sports activities. 360-493-2230, ext. 13 - Community Clubhouses provide students with safe and supportive after-school settings. Adults and peer mentors provide homework and academic help, recreational options and community service projects to students. 360-412-4466 - Drug-Free Communities Program, sponsored by Together, is committed to helping the community promote safe and healthy activities for youths. Volunteers can become involved in Lacey-area efforts to create an environment that reduces teen use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. 360-493-2230, ext. 13 - Lunch Buddy Program volunteers spend one lunch hour a week with students. Activities include eating lunch together, reading, talking, working on computers, and enjoying recess games. 360-412-4471 - Windows on the World of Work one-day job-shadowing experience for eighth-grade students at your place of business. 360-412-4471 - North Thurston School District's Bridge Project designed to enhance fourth- through eighth-grade students' resiliency and prevent the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. 360-412-4466 - Stream Team involves citizens in the protection and enhancement of local water resources through education and action. 360-753-8454 - Animal Services volunteers needed every day during working hours, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Help bathe animals, assist visitors, file paperwork, clean cages and much more. Volunteers must be 14 or older; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult. 360-352-2510 Lacey Today calendar