Capitol Woodcarvers’ Association: Meets regularly to promote and encourage woodcarving as an art form and as a hobby. They exchange information, share knowledge and display skills of woodcarving, assisting others in techniques of woodcarving. Carving sessions are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Call Denise Taylor, 360-357-7016 or email: taylordenise@aol.com, or Ann Engle, 360-943-1093 or email: RoamersBobnAnn@Comcast.net, for carving times and locations.
Evergreen Woodworkers Guild: A local club of the hobbyist and professional woodworkers and is organized to share ideas and techniques regarding woodworking, exchange ideas about tools and equipment, and to develop a community of woodworkers. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, at Edgewood Bible Church, 1720 Meridian Ave., Edgewood. For general questions about the Guild contact Gordon Patnude, 253-820-8684, or log on to: http://www.ewwg.org, for additional information.
New Horizons Orchestra: A new orchestra for beginning senior (50 and older) string musicians. Auditions are not required. Rehearsals begin at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Evergreen Christian Center, 1000 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Olympia. Call Lantz Berets, 360-705-3598.
Olympia Beekeepers Association: Members range from beginners to professionals with decades of experience. The club can provide members access to information, equipment, and honeybees at a reduced cost. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, at Roosevelt School, 1416 San Francisco St., Olympia. Log on to www.groups.yahoo.com/group/OlyBA, for additional information.
Tuesday
Olympia Sweet Adelines: sing four-part barbershop harmony and perform locally as well as at their yearly northwest regional competition. All women are welcome at rehearsals, which begin at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday of the month, in room 252, at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, at South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., Olympia. Call Mary Carol LaPalm, email: OlyAdeline@comcast.net, for additional information. Web site: www.olympiasweetadelines.org or www.sairegion13.org.
Washington State Music Teachers’ Association: An organization of private music teachers, the purpose of the group is to promote the art of music and the advancement of musical knowledge by providing educational opportunites. Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, at Yenney Music, 1404 Harrison Ave. N.W., Olympia. Call Cherie Felts, 360-491-5452, email: jscffelts@comcast.net, or log on to: www.olymta.org, for additional information.
Wednesday
Corvettes de Olympia: is dedicated to developing friendship and pride among Corvette owners and drives. The club promotes, sponsors, organizes, and supervises sports car activities while encouraging safe and sportsman-like driving habits on the highways. The club activities include car shows, parades, day and weekend tours, socializing, and it maintains an annual scholarship for students studying in the automotive field at SPSCC. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, at HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Dr. N.E., Olympia. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2154, Olympia, WA 98502. Call Meagan Renick, 360-459-0771, or log on to: www.corvettesdeolympia.org, for additional information.
Tenino Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary #564: Aerie meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, and the auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 349 W. Sussex Ave., Tenino. Call 360-264-2366, for additional information.
Thursday
Lacey Historical Society: A voice for the early citizens of Lacey, to protect the historical heritage they have given us. Meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, except June, July and August), at Lacey Fire Dept., 1231 Franz St. S.E., Lacey. Call 360-491-0905, or email: esdz@comcast.net. for additional information.
Olympia Bonsai Club: to enhance the enjoyment of the hobby of Bonsai by meeting for demonstrations, workshops, field trips and shows. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, except August and December, at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey . Mailing address: P.O. Box 2682, Olympia, WA 98507. Call Jo Emery, 360-438-0242, or log on to: www.easysite.com/olympiabonsaiclub, for additional information.
Olympia Elks Lodge #186: One of the largest and oldest fraternal organizations in the country. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. each Thursday, at 1818 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Call 360-753-0186, or log on to: www.olympiaelks.org, for additional information.
Olympia Genealogical Society: Geneaology Café meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, at Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. S.E., and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Regular meetings are 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, at Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Drive S.W. September-June. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1313, Olympia, WA 98507. Call 360-493-2131, or log on to: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~waogs, for additional information.
Olympia Highlanders Pipes and Drums: was formed in 1972 to promote the traditions and culture of Scotland. Piping and drumming instruction is offered to prospective members. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. each Thursday, at West Hills Office Park, 1800 Cooper Point Road, building #13, Olympia. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2591, Olympia, WA 98507. Call Bill Collins, 360-943-8824, or Stan Kildow, 360-264-2156, or log on to: http://olympiahighlanderspipesanddrums.org.
Friday
Olympia Rose Society: An organization dedicated to the promotion of, and education about the national flower of the United States. This local chapter is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest District of The American Rose Society. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month, February through June, and September through November, at Schmidt Mansion, 330 Schmidt Place, Tumwater. Membership is open to anyone, with an annual dues of $15 per household, per year. Email: prez@olyrose.org, or log on to www.olyrose.org, for additional information.
