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Toys for Tots Sets Up Shop at Retailers

Centralia, Wash. - National apparel retailers Dress Barn, Centralia, and Maurices, Chehalis, and The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program are teaming up this holiday season to collect toys for needy children.
Liberty Tax accepting donations for Thanksgiving meal baskets

Liberty Tax Service and Minuteman Press are helping out the Thurston County Food Bank by collecting food donations, and assembling Thanksgiving food baskets.
Volunteer of the Week: Ethan Sattelberg

Name: Ethan Sattelberg
Age: 31
City: Olympia
Volunteer opportunities for Nov. 15

Kokua needs volunteers to be buddies to its clients and help support them with community activities, visiting the library, attending church or achieving a lifetime goal. For more information, call Cary Richardson at 360-705-4665, ext. 108, or go to www.kokuaservices.com.
Mason County Literacy has many volunteer jobs available, including tutoring positions in math, reading, GED preparation and ESL (English as a second language). Volunteers also are needed to do office work, child care and database management. Call 360-426-9733.
Get Involved - clubs and groups

hobbiesOlympia 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.
Volunteer of the week: Beth Bowden

Name: Beth BowdenAge: 51City: Eatonville
Volunteer opportunities

For more information call the Volunteer Center at 360-741-2622. An expanded list of volunteer opportunities is available at www.volunteer.ws.
Laugh 4 Life

“Laugh 4 Life”: Doors open 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Tyee Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater.
Salvation Army accepting applications for Christimas programs beginning Nov. 9

The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for its annual Christmas assistance program from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning Nov. 9, and running through Dec. 11.
Volunteer of the Week: Rosalia Powell

Name: Rosalia Powell Age: 75City: Lacey
Volunteer opportunities

For more information call the Volunteer Center at 360-741-2622. An expanded list of volunteer opportunities is available at www.volunteer.ws.Make a new friend: Be a supportive presence to a person with disabilities who is making steps to integrate into the community.
Volunteer of the Week: Dustin Barker

Name: Dustin BarkerAge: 30City: Olympia
Fundraisers for Oct. 18

Olympia Zomprom 2009 – a Thurston County Food Bank Food Drive, 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 24, Olympia Ballroom, 116 Legion Way S.E., Olympia. A great party for zombie enthusiasts with dancing, photography and a bar for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $8 with a food donation or $10 without. All ages welcome. For complete details, visit www.olympiazombieassociation.blogspot.com.
Barb's Family & Friends need a little help with meals

Barb’s Family & Friends once again will be providing holiday meals for those in need, and will be accepting donations from 1 to 5 p.m. each Friday-Sunday, through December 13, at the Lacey Top Foods, 5600 Martin Way E.
Volunteer of the Week: Laura Johnson

Name: Laura JohnsonAge: 27 Volunteer’s activities include: Johnson volunteers at People for Puget Sound, an organization that works with people for a clean and healthy Sound, protecting and restoring habitat through education and action. She also volunteers at the Olympia Film Society where she does fundraising and marketing. She enjoys art, making jewelry, holiday craft bazaars, and writing.