Published September 05, 2007
Community calendar
Events - The Celtic Society of South Puget Sound presents the third annual End of the Season Ceildh featuring music by The Wicked Tinkers, doors open at 5 p.m. Sept. 6, Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road. $20 for table seats or $15 for bleacher seats. Ages 18 and older. For tickets, call 360-786-6882 - The Hawk's Prairie Rotary Club presents the fifth annual March to Support Military Families, registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Wal-Mart on Galaxy Drive. For details, call 360-789-2972 or www.militaryfamilymarch.com - 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; Insights Discovery, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5, $50; 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; Using the Arts in Discernment, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 13, $60; The Feminine: She Who Must be Honored, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, $60; Embracing our Hurting Heart, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27, $50; Exploring the Enneagram: Panel Presentations, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27, $60; Writing Spirit, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4, $50; Silent Centering Prayer Retreat, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 2-4, $170; Tending the Fire. Also available extended programs Tending the Fire and Listening with the Spirit are available. 360-438-1771 or www.stplacid.org Sixth annual Summer's End "Rod, Custom and Specialty" Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15, Huntamer Park, Seventh Avenue and College Street. The registration fee to enter a vehicle is $15 before Sept. 8 and $20 on the day of the event. This event is free for spectators. Sponsored by Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 Washington Homebuyers Association seminars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15 and Oct. 23, Lacey Timberland Regional Library, 500 College St. S.E. 253-682-1157 or go to www.whba.org - The Olympia Friendship Force quarterly meeting, with guest speaker Marlene Buffington to discuss the Peace Corps in Morocco, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 16, Vista Village, 330 Carpenter Road S.E. 360-491-1637 - Lacey Timberline Library events, PageTurners book discussions, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 16; Introduction to Computers, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 5; Children's Day at Huntamer Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6; Introduction to Internet Searching, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 12; Dance Dance Revolution, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 13; Introduction to Microsoft Word, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 19; Musica Tradicional Apasionante: Mexican music live, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 20; Digital Camera 101, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 21; Preschool Story Time: Stories for Halloween, 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 30; Costumes Galore!, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31; Toddler Story Time: Stories for Halloween, 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. The address is 500 College St. S.E. 360-491-3860 - Fall Prevention Day, for seniors, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20, Lacey Community Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. S.E. 360-407-3967 - 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. 5District late-start days, Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 7, 21Professional Development Day, no school, Oct. 19 Chinook Middle Seventh-grade back to school assembly, Sept. 11 Cookie dough collection day, Oct. 2 Seventh-grade health screening, Oct. 16Fall social, Oct. 18Orchestra concert, Oct. 23Student picture re-take day, Oct. 26Choir festival, Oct. 30 Komachin Middle Lacey ACT dance, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 12 Meadows Elementary Curriculum night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Nisqually Middle Lacey ACT dance, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26 Timberline High Welcome back assembly, Sept. 7Senior meeting, Sept. 11Junior meeting, Sept. 12Freshman meeting, Sept. 13Sophomore meeting, Sept. 14Picture make-up day, Sept. 21Open house, Sept. 26 Entertainment Auditions and interviews for Saint Martin's University Theatre Department and South Puget Sound Community College's "Fiddler on the Roof," 6 p.m. Sept. 5, South Puget Sound Community College Center for the Arts, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., Olympia. 360-438-4506 or e-mail dborn@stmartin.edu - Community Concert with Michael Stern, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Lacey Community Church, 4501 19th Ave. 360-491-1741 - 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 Gymnastics 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 Saint Martin's Pavilion/Worthington Center/Abbey All events at 5300 Pacific Ave. S.E.: Olympia Master Builders' Big Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16, $8 regular admission, children 10 and younger are free, seniors are half-price on Friday. 360-754-0912 or www.omb.org Thurston County Fairgrounds All events at 3054 Carpenter Road S.E. For more information, call 360-786-5453, unless noted: - 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, Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road. 360-459-1178 - 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 Registration for fall classes will be 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 15, North Thurston High School, 600 Sleater-Kinney Road N.E. For information on the following programs, call Lacey Parks and Recreation at 360-491-0857: - 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. - Pinnacle and Plummer Peak trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15, meets at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E. Difficulty rating: moderate. Cost is $35. - Recreation swim, Saturdays through Sept. 22, River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Drive S.E. $3 ages 3 and older, free younger than 3, $1.50 seniors. - First Aid/CPR, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. two Saturdays a month. Must register and pay in person at least one week in advance of class. Call for dates. Cost is $20 at time of registration, and $15 the day of class for supplies. Ongoing - Public swim, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, River Ridge High School pool, 350 River Ridge Drive S.E. Cost is $3 per visit. Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 - Senior swim, noon-1 p.m. Satur-days, River Ridge High School pool, 350 River Ridge Drive S.E. Cost is $1.50 per visit. Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 - Senior (50+) drop-in volleyball, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, Komachin Middle School, 3650 College St. S.E. Free. Lacey Parks and Recreation, 360-491-0857 Other recreation - Outdoor public swimming, open daily, Tanglewilde Pool, 414 Wildcat Drive S.E. 360-491-3907 or www.tanglewilde.org 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, 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