Double AA’s Advanced Square Dance Club, is a small club, dancing a full advanced square dance program, along with rounds. Double AA’s dance from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Sunday, except holidays, at Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th Ave. N.E., Olympia. Caller is Jack Hardin. Call Kathleen Rooney, 360-456-8031, or email: dancerooney@comcast.net, for additional information. For additional information on local square dances, log on to: http://olysquaredancer.proboards.com.
Monday
South Thurston County Historical Society, maintains and hosts three buildings of the local history - Tenino Train Depot, Rota Farm Building, and The Ticknor One Room School. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, at Tenino Depot Museum Complex, 399 W. Park Ave., Tenino. Call 360-264-4321, or 360-264-2972, or email: myantis1@scattercreek.com, for additional information.
Tuesday
Grand Mound Rochester Citizens’ Group, Operates the Historical Order of Runeberg Hall, also known as Swede Hall. Swede Hall is located at 18543 Albany St. S.W., Rochester. The group also sponsors the annual Traditional Scandanavian Swede Day Midsommar Festival in June, and Lucia Queen of Light Celebration in December. The hall is available for family and community gatherings. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at the hall. Mailing address: P.O. Box 194, Rochester, WA 98579. For information, leave a message at 360-273-7974, or email: swedehall@aol.com. Web site: www.rochester-wa.com.
Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma XI Chapter, a cultural, social, and community service group. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, at various member homes. Call Linda Clintworth, 360-943-4222, for additional information.
Miniature Enthusiasts of Olympia Washington, a social, creative, education, and cultural organization who share an interest in miniatures, dollhouses, and furnishings. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, and members homes and businesses. Call Sandy O’Keefe, 360-357-8500, or 360-754-6492, for additional information.
Wednesday
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.
Olympia Poetry Network, is charitable organization dedicated to increasing literary awareness and appreciation of poetry for people living near the southern end of Puget Sound. The group sponsors monthly poetry readings beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, at Traditions Fair Trade, 300 Fifth Ave., Olympia. Membership/subscriptions to the newsletter are available for $10 per year. Mailing address: OPN, P.O. Box 1312, Olympia, WA 98507. Call Cynthia Pratt, 360-456-4862, or log on to: http://home.comcast.net/~yake/opn.html, for additional information.
Thursday
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 Nancy Burri, 360-754-1037, or log on to: www.middaylions.org, for additional information.
The 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 Garden Club, focuses on gardening, horticulture and floral design. The group engages in civic beautification projects and awards a scholarship to a deserving college student annually. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. on the last Thursday of the month, at Gull Harbor Lutheran Church, 4610 Boston Harbor Road N.E., Olympia. Call 360-786-0191, or log on to: http://olympiagardenclub.wordpress.com, 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 dedicated to language study, and the meeting on the fourth Saturday is more social and learning about Finland. Call Trudie Yarbrough, 360-943-7491, or Carol Britton, 360-943-2059, for additional information.
Olympic Model Railroad Society, has a club layout in the basement of the Heritage Building at Thurston County Fairgrounds, which includes approximately 5.5 scale miles of HO scale double mainline track depicting a freelance history of railroading in Thurston County. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday, and from noon to 2 p.m. each Saturday, at the fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road S.E., Lacey. Mailing address: 14808 Johnson Creek Lane, Rainier, WA 98576, Attn: OMRS. Call John Nelson, 360-446-1873, or email: superintendant@omrs-wa.org, for additional information. Web site: http://www.omrs-wa.org.
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Celtic Society of South Puget Sound, members are Scots, Irish, Welsh, Cornish, Galletian, Britany, and Isle of Man, interested in Celtic activities. Customs, histories, traditions, music, clothing, thoughts are offered through membership. The Celtic Society sponsors events such as the Irish Cottage Faire, Celtic Christmas Event, and the Wicked Tickers music fest. Address: 7512 Lakeside St. S.W., Olympia, WA 98512. Call Josh Amos, 360-786-6882, or Jim Macduff, 360-352-1096, or email: info@neokilt.com or delphimuse@msn.com, for additional information. Web site: www.neokilt.com.
Random Acts of Kindness, serves the local community with kindness through community service. Mailing address: 6909 43rd Loop S.E., Olympia, WA 98503. Call Peggy McHugo, 360-491-4598, for additional information.
United Community Aids Network, provides HIV/AIDS awareness, care and prevention services. UCAN does HIV/AIDS testing, prevention education and certification courses, case management and support groups. Services for clients include a resource and drop-in center, basic needs supplies such as food and toiletries. Direct funds allows us to give emergency financial assistance to clients with expenses related to food, housing, rent, utilities, transportation, and medication. UCAN relies on support from the community. Volunteers are welcome. Address: 147 Rogers St. N.W., Olympia, WA 98502. Call 360-352-2375, or email: info@ucan-wa.org. Web site: www.ucan-wa.org.
Zonta Club of Olympia, has been serving South Puget Sound since 1928, and has approximately 40 professional and executive women, working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1881, Olympia, WA 98507. Call Shelly Willis, 360-754-7629, or log on to: www.zontaolympia.org, for additional information.
