Rotary Club of West Olympia A service club representing a wide range of professions drawn from the business, government, education and nonprofit sectors of the Olympia area. Rotary Club of West Olympia supports many projects both locally, and internationally, including Golf Island during Lakefair, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, scholarships for Capital High School students and athletes, Rotary Youth Exchange, and projects in Africa and Nicaragua. Meetings begin at noon each Tuesday of the month, at Viewpoint Room at West Bay Marina, 2100 West Bay Drive N.W., Olympia. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1781, Olympia, WA 98507. Call Bruce Smith, 360-867-1862, email: smith_bruce@comcast.net, for additional information. Web site: www.westolympiarotary.org.
Woman’s Club of Olympia A non-denominational, non-partisan volunteer service organization that has served Olympia for 127 years. Members meet on the first Tuesday of each month for fun get-togethers and to participate in various educational, charity, and local philanthropies. The Woman’s Club meeting house is available for rent by the public, and proceeds support the club’s service mission. Address: 1002 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Call Patricia Keith, 360-459-4671, or log on to: http://www.womansclubofolympia.org.
Wednesday
Capital City Newcomers A women’s social club, whose activities include monthly luncheon with speaker, game groups such as Bunco, Bridge, Mah Jongg, and Couples Game Night, Golf, Book Club, Dining groups, Chorus, Music, Lunch Bunch, Theatre and movie groups, a group which focuses on Charitable projects, and a Men’s club for spouses. Our purpose is to welcome not only new residents to the area, but any resident just wishing to widen their circle of friends. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month. Call Judy Criss, 360-584-9724, for additional information.
Lacey Lamplighters Lion’s Club Dinner at 6 p.m., meetings at 7 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of each month, at HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Dr. N.E., Lacey. Call Dorothy Payne, 360-456-0395, or 360-791-7302 (message phone) for additional information.
Thursday
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 41 Helps veterans apply for federal benefits including disability compensation, burial benefits, education, and survivor benefits. The DAV is active in raising funds in the community to fund service work to veterans and their families. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at V.F.W. Post #318, 2902 Martin Way E., Olympia. Address: 3434 Martin Way, Ste. F., Olympia, WA 98506. Call Ryan Nabors, 360-459-7400, or email: davtumwa@yahoo.com, for additional information. Web site: www.davmembersportal.org/wa/default.aspx.
Lacey Mid-Day Lions Meetings begin at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at Chambers Restaurant, 1751 Circle Lane S.E., Lacey. Call Dee McDermott, 360-456-6990, or 360-791-0514, or email: mcphotoj@comcast.net , or log on to: www.middaylions.org, for additional information.
Lacey Sister Cities Association Lacey’s sister city is Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland, chosen for its rich culture, location, and friendly people. Members have the opportunity to travel to Minsk Mazowiecki, participate in exchanges and home stays arranged by our partners in Poland, work with school and youth groups who want to connect with Poland. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, in the community room at Lacey City Hall, 420 College St. S.E., Lacey Call 360-459-1617, for location, and additional information. Nisqually Kennel Club Encourages all aspects of the sport of purebred dogs. We hold a licensed AKC dog show yearly and offer community education events. Formed in 1976, we are proud of our community involvement and charitable activies. We have donated more than $75,000 to various organizations. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month, at The Harrington Training Building, 3741 Harrington Lane N.E., Olympia. Call 360-446-5597, or log on to: www.nisquallykennelclub.com, for additional information.
Friday
American Legion Post #94 and Auxiliary - R.V. Vanschoick, Lacey Assists both retired and active military personnel. Meetings are on the second Friday of each month, at the post home. Address: 2602 Marvin Road S.E., Olympia, WA 98503. Call 360-459-0150, for additional information.
Olympia-Kato Sister City Association Incorporated as a non-profit in 1981 after a sister city relationship had been agreed upon by Olympia and Kato, Japan town councils. Delegations from the two cities have exchanged visits of civic groups, students, teachers, and business leaders. The organization encourages cross-cultural understanding and international friendship through its various projects and visits. Monthly board meetings are at noon, on the second Friday of each month, at 119 Washington St. N.E., Olympia. Mailing address: P.O. Box 11998, Olympia, WA 98508-1998. Call 360-754-9156, or log on to: www.OlympiaKatoSCA.org, for additional information.
Saturday
Finnish Heritage Group Meetings begin at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, September-June, at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. N.W., Olympia. Membership is open to anyone interested in Finnish culture, language, government, history, fine arts, cuisine, education, etc. The meeting on the second Saturday is a business meeting, and the meeting on the fourth Saturday is language study. Call Trudie Yarbrough, 360-943-7491, or Carol Britton, 360-943-2059, for additional information.
