CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MIXX 96.1 LOYAL LISTENER CLUB! We'll keep you updated on what's happening at Mixx 96.1 and in the listening community. When you join the club, you will be automatically entered in the latest drawing for a new computer (click here for contest details) from 4th Dimension Computer. Members receive birthday cards and news about exclusive Loyal Listener contests. The Mixx 96.1 Loyal Listener Club is sponsored by Color Graphics and Deer Creek Awards.

HOW'S THE SKIING? Find out snow levels, slope conditions, road conditions, and more for all the area ski resorts. Click here for the Alpine Experience Ski Report, brought to you by Alpine Experience and Olympic Outfitters!

H&R Block, 855 Trosper Rd., Tumwater, will be the location of the next Thurston County Chamber Morning Mixxer Tuesday, January 6 7:30-8:30am. This monthly networking event, which includes coffee and pastries, is a low-key way for area professionals to meet and greet in a fun, casual atmosphere. Sponsored by Mixx 96.1 and Blake Knoblauch of Greene Realty. $5 for chamber members, $10 for non-members. Check back for the date & location of the next Thurston County Chamber Business After Hours. Sponsored by Venture Bank and Mixx 96.1. Thurston County Chamber, 360-357-3362

FREE PARENTING PRESENTATION! Build your child's brain power! Learn about current research on brain development and gain practical applications for nurturing a child's growing mind with early childhood expert Victoria Tennant Tuesday, January 27 6:30-8:30pm at South Puget Sound Community College's Minnaert Center. Call 956-0818 x114 for free childcare for ages 3-12. Part of the free Parenting Tools lecture series sponsored by Family Education & Support Services, Thurston Early Childhood Coalition, Hands on Children's Museum, Parent Map, Sound to Harbor Head Start EACAP, South Sound YMCA, SPSCC, & Mixx 96.1. 596-5292

WEDDING BELLS IN YOUR FUTURE? Planning a wedding ... then plan on attending the Groom's Brew and Bridal Tea at the Comfort Inn Conference Center at 1620 74th Avenue SE in Tumwater Sunday, February 8 1-4pm, a day of pampering and wedding preparation for prospective brides and grooms. brideolympia@yahoo.com, 970-0689

Mixx 96.1’s "Green Minutes” are tips you can use to personally prevent climate change and help our planet! Tips use information provided in a cool book called You Can Prevent Global Warming (and Save Money!) by Jeffrey Langholz, PhD and Kelly Turner. Ask your local bookstore for a copy. Click here for more information.

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