5 Things To Do This Weekend

posted 02:04 PM 03/19
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The first order of business is to enjoy what is likely to be 60-degree temperatures on Saturday. But there are lots of other things to do as well.

1. VAMPIRES & WEREWOLVES: No, not the celestial event. Borders on Olympia's west side (and throughout Washington, it appears) will roll out the red carpet when they host “The Twilight Saga:  New Moon” DVD release parties tonight. Fans of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities leading up to the official release of the DVD including the “Borders Movie Awards” where fans get to vote on such categories as "Best Shirtless Moment," "Best Fight," "Best Scene," "Best Song" and "Most Reckless Bella Moment." Award category winners will be announced at the end of the evening. The party starts at 10 p.m. and the DVD goes on sale at 12:01 a.m. Borders is at 2415 Fourth Ave. W. near the Promenade next to Capital Mall.

2. WALLACE & GROMIT: In my opinion, no one should pass up the opportunity to see a Wallace & Gromit movie, and the Olympia Film Society is offering two opportunities this weekend. If you don't know, Wallace & Gromit are a clay animated duo that have won numerous Academy Awards for their own animated short films. In "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," the befuddled inventor Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit star in their own feature film. The screening begins at 4 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Capitol Theater on Fifth Avenue. Tickets are $7 general admission, $4 for OFS members and $3 for kids 12 and younger.

3. FATHERS & DAUGHTERS: Father-daughter dances have become a frequent occurrence in South Sound. But Saturday night, the Hands On Children’s Museum offers adventure for daddies and their girls. The museum, which will be open from 6 to 9 p.m., will offer activities including building a fairy house, navigating a garden maze, and looking for treasure at the end of the rainbow. The museum is at 106 11th Ave. S.W., Olympia. Tickets are $35 for each father/daughter team plus $25 for each additional daughter. Advance registration is required. Call 360-956-0818 or go to www.hocm.org.

4. BLINTZES & BAGELS: Temple Beth Hatfiloh's annual Blintzapalooza runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and if you enjoy a good blintz, there is nowhere else to be. But not only do they offer delicious blintzes to eat on site or take home, they also sell fresh bagels and used books. This year also revives the Bagel Bake-off. All proceeds from the charity fundraiser go to the Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties, the Cielo Project at Radio Ranch, Interfaith Works, and the Kiwanis Club's Food Bank Garden. Plus, they will have a blood van on hand so you can donate blood too. The temple is at 201 Eighth Ave. S.E., Olympia.

5. BALLET SLIPPERS & TAP SHOES: South Sound is home to a wealth of dance schools and troupes, and for the first time ever, they are coming together for one event. Ballet Northwest and The Washington Center for the Performing Arts will host nine local companies performing dance from classical to modern to tribal as part of the Olympia Dance Festival. The dancing begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. S.E. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 360-753-8586 or go to www.washingtoncenter.org or www.balletnorthwest.org.

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