Explore Our Beaches! Enjoy our beaches this summer and learn something too! Stroll along Burfoot, Fry Cove, Tolmie, and Priest Point parks during low tide on a summer weekend and South Sound Estuary Association Beach Naturalists will be there to help you see the many marine plants and animals - as well as share their knowledge of what you’re seeing. See website for schedule. June 8th, 2013 to August 18th, 2013, weekends. For more information, contact: South Sound Estuary Association 360-754-7371
www.sseacenter.com

Olympia Family Theater Presents "The Abolitionist's Wife": An original play about the life of Mary Day Brown during her long marriage to the controversial historical figure and radical abolitionist John Brown. Set in the turbulent years prior to the Civil War and incorporating popular music of the time and slave spirituals, the play focuses on a woman caught up in the fight to abolish slavery while struggling to hold her family together. $12 advance, $15 door. Recommended for ages 12 and up. June 21st, 2013 to July 6th, 2013, Fri.-Sun. 8pm except June 30th 2pm, Pay What You Can Sunday, June 23rd, Olympia Family Theater Playspace, 112 State Ave NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Samantha Chandler 360-570-1638
samchan@olyft.org
www.olyft.org

FREE! Lacey In Tune - Scott Cossu: Lacey In Tune brings you a different sound each week as they mix-it-up with a variety of high-energy music styles! This week features Scott Cossu's (caw/sue's) contemporary original music, blues and jazz. June 26th, 2013, noon, Huntamer Park, Lacey. For more information, contact: 360-491-0857

Drive Less! Save Cash! Information Fair: Commuters who want to learn how to save cash by driving less are invited to stop by an Intercity Transit "Drive Less! Save Cash!" Information Fair. This community event will feature music, food vendors, and customized trip planners to help commuters plan their trips by bus, vanpool, carpool, bicycle, or on foot. June 26th, 2013, 11am-2pm, Tumwater Farmers Market, Tumwater, corner of Israel Rd & Capitol Blvd. For more information, contact: Intercity Transit 360-786-1881
customerservice@intercitytransit.com
www.intercitytransit.com

REGISTER NOW! Microsoft PowerPoint II: Learn how to enrich your presentations with video, picture, and animation tools! Discover how to apply artistic effects to your pictures to make them look more like a sketch, drawing, or painting. ID:45844. Register at www.myesd.org. Fee:$50. June 26th, 2013, 1-3pm, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Lynne Forbush 360-464-6781
lforbush@esd113.org
tnl.esd113.org/edtech

Microsoft PowerPoint I: Get your geek on! Take your presentation from blah to ah! Learn to build and share rich presentations with engaging new and improved features like slide backgrounds, transitions, animation, adding video, narration, and photo editing features. The possibilities are endless and it really has never been easier! ID:45843. Register at www.myesd.org. Fee:$50. June 26th, 2013, 10am-noon, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Lynne Forbush 360.464.6781
lforbush@esd113.org
tnl.esd113.org/edtech

FREE! Saturday Drop-Off Site: The City of Olympia's Saturday Drop-Off Site accepts yard debris and waste for a fee based on weight and type, as well as scrap metal and traditional recyclables for free. Service open to City of Olympia residents only. No fluids, paints, batteries, electronics, or appliances. March 2nd, 2013 to November 16th, 2013, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Maintenance Center, 1401 Eastside St SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Kim Johnson 360-570-5837
www.olympiawa.gov/satdropoff

FREE! Energy Efficient Appliance Replacement Offer: Puget Sound Energy will be replacing customer's energy guzzling old refrigerators and clothes washers with efficient models that will save customers' energy and money on their monthly bills, all for free! Pierce and King County customers should call or check online to see if they qualify! April 1st, 2013 to June 30th, 2013. For more information, contact: 1-877-341-2314
www.pse.com/appliancereplacement

FREE! SCHEDULE NOW! Home Energy Assessments: Puget Sound Energy now offers FREE Home Energy Assessments to its customers. The overview provides a better understanding of your home’s energy consumption. You get: On-site installation of free CFL bulbs (up to 50); High-performance showerheads* (*up to 2 per qualifying home); Written Assessment: A summary of energy-saving recommendations, rebates, & helpful tips. Lower your power bill instantly by calling Energy Efficiency First to schedule. May 9th, 2013 to December 31st, 2013. For more information, contact: Nancy Thompson (360) 236-9684
jacquibernie@comcast.net
www.qualityrcss.com/special-pricing

Lakewood Playhouse Presents "The Importance of Being Earnest": In Oscar Wilde's classic farce "The Importance of Being Earnest," dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities - not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen's mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell. June 14th, 2013 to July 14th, 2013, Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, Lakewood Playhouse. For more information, contact: 253-588-0042
www.lakewoodplayhouse.org

FREE! Tumwater Food Program for Children: The City of Tumwater announces the Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be made available at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. June 17th, 2013 to August 16th, 2013, weekdays noon-12:30pm, no lunches on Wednesdays, Peter G. Schmidt Elementary, 6000 Capital Blvd, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Kathryn Baria 360-754-4160

Harlequin Productions Presents "Jesus Christ Superstar": Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge, and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, "Jesus Christ Superstar" illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. June 20th, 2013 to July 21st, 2013, Thurs./Fri./Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm, State Theater, 202 4th Ave E, Olympia. For more information, contact: Harlequin (360) 786-0151
boxoffice@harlequinproductions.org
www.harlequinproductions.org/season/2013/jesus-christ-superstar.php

Paradise Theatre Presents "Spamalot": Paradise Theatre proudly presents "Monty Python's Spamalot"! Flying cows, killer rabbits, and taunting Frenchmen are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up "Spamalot"! Tickets are $10-$20. June 21st, 2013 to July 7th, 2013, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sundays 2pm, special dinner theatre July 6th at 6pm, Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: 253-851-PLAY
vrichards@paradisetheatre.org
www.paradisetheatre.org

4th of July and Your Pets: Fourth of July fireworks can be an exciting experience for a person, yet it can be a stressful event for your pets. The loud noises and flashing lights can cause anxiety and fear. Animal Services reminds you to keep your pets safe by leaving them at home this 4th of July. To minimize stress on your pet, keep them inside the house with treats and toys to help them feel comfortable. June 24th, 2013 to July 4th, 2013. For more information, contact: Chandra Mincher 360-352-2510
chandram@jointanimalservices.org
www.jointanimalservices.org

REGISTER NOW! Day Camps for Kids and Teens: Thuston County's Hand In Hand Summer Day Camp is for disabled and non-disabled kids ages 6-13, with activities including field trips each week such as miniature golf, the county fair, a Tacoma Rainiers baseball game, and swimming at Wild Waves. Hand In Hand Teen Camp provides summer fun for disabled teens ages 13-21 with trips each week, plus other activities designed just for teens. Each camp costs $145 weekly (plus $30), field trips included. June 24th, 2013 to August 23rd, 2013, register for full nine weeks, week-by-week, or three days, Pioneer Elementary, Olympia. For more information, contact: Thurston County Recreation 360-786-5595
www.thurston-parks.org

REGISTER NOW! Camp Stem for Grades 5-8: In this science, technology, engineering & math camp, kids work with the Lego NXT robotics kits and develop science knowledge, designing and programming their robots to move through a maze. They will also discover how to join a Lego League and get involved in competitions. Session ID: 46358. Fee $75. Register at www.myesd.org June 25th, 2013 to June 27th, 2013, 10am-2:30pm, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Dr SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Lynne Forbush 360-464-6781
lforbush@esd113.org
tnl.esd113.org/edtech

No Place Like Home; Our Community's Queer Youth Homelessness Crisis: This event will include a panel featuring youth who face homelessness and those who provide them with assistance, presentations from the groups that assist unhoused youth, and information on how you can make a difference. Admission is free, but donations to Stonewall Youth are urgently needed and will be gratefully accepted. June 27th, 2013, 6-8pm, First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: John Bates
johnbpt@earthlink.net
stonewallyouth.org

REGISTER NOW! Microsoft Publisher II: Publisher gives you the power to create, print, and share professional-quality publications. Class will give you practice creating publications such as flyers, newsletters, brochures, etc. Get comfortable with adding, moving, & formatting textboxes, images, & shapes. Learn to save Publisher publications as .pdf (so everyone can view) and share via email effortlessly. ID:45846. Register at www.myesd.org. $50. June 27th, 2013, 1-3pm, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Lynne Forbush 360-464-6781
lforbush@esd113.org
tnl.esd113.org/edtech

REGISTER NOW! Microsoft Publisher I: Look like a design genius and create content that’s sure to impress. Whether you are creating brochures, newsletters, postcards, greeting cards, or e-mail newsletters, you can deliver high-quality results without having graphic design experience. ID:45845. Register at www.myesd.org. Fee:$50. June 27th, 2013, 10am-noon, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Lynne Forbush 360-464-6781
lforbush@esd113.org
tnl.esd113.org/edtech

Relay For Life of Puyallup: Almost 30 years ago, a Tacoma Doctor ran a track for 24 hours to raise money for cancer research. This gave birth to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. Join a team today and help make a difference in the fight against cancer! June 29th, 2013 to June 30th, 2013, noon-noon, Sparks Stadium, 5th Ave SW, Puyallup. For more information, contact: 253-272-5767
www.relayforlife.org

Capital Cougarette Drill Team Garage Sale: The Capital Cougarette Drill Team are holding a garage sale to raise funds to go to Nationals. June 29th, 2013, 9am-3pm, Capital High School, 2707 Conger Ave., Olympia, parking lot. For more information, contact: Marci Barton 360-352-6146
marci112668@hotmail.com

Thurston County BBQ Cookoff: AFABWorld Charity's Thurston County BBQ Cookoff moves to Great Floors Lacey for the semi-final round! Compete or just eat! Enjoy great BBQ, meet local merchants, and learn about sustainable solutions. The event is free and open to the public. Pro cooks and backyard Joes welcome! Vendor space available. June 29th, 2013, 11am-5pm, Great Floors, 7800 Martin Way East, Lacey. For more information, contact: Matt Grate 360-754-2868
afabworld@gmail.com
www.afabworld.org

Historic Fox Theatre Presents "Love Me Tender": Historic Fox Theatre Restorations presents "Love Me Tender." This Elvis Presley classic was Elvis's film debut and had young girls screaming and fainting across the globe. Tickets are $7-$8, or $20 for a family of 3-4 persons. June 29th, 2013, 2pm & 7pm, Fox Theatre, 123 S Tower Ave, Centralia. For more information, contact: Scott White 360-623-1103
scott@centraliafoxtheatre.com

FREE! Presentation on Co-ops: Join Joanna LaTorre to learn how cooperatives in our community are putting principles of member participation, concern for community, and cooperation among cooperatives to work. June 29th, 2013, 2:30-5pm, Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-352-0595
www.trl.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Margaret McKenny Park Work Party: This City of Olympia work party will followup on previous efforts to create and mulch tree circles at the side entrance to the park. Youth under 18 must be signed in; anyone under age 14 must have an adult present with them. Tools and light refreshments are provided. June 29th, 2013, 10am-1pm, Margaret McKenny Park, 3111 21st Ave SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-753-8365
www.olympiawa.gov/parkvolunteer

FREE! Zumba in the Park Flash Mob: Everyone of all ages is invited to join a flash mob with Zumba in the Park! Dances will be led by certified local Zumba instructors; no previous dance experience is necessary. June 29th, 2013, 1:30-3pm, In front of Tivoli Fountain at Capitol Campus, Olympia, 1200 block of Capitol Way S. For more information, contact: Dr. Diana Yu 867-2501
www.75210.org

FREE! Seminary Hill Poetry Walk: The woods have words! Join the Friends of Seminary Hill for this unique event. They'll hike the main loop, stopping at several points to hear moving (and comic) rhymes about trees and other natural things. Get your nose out of that book - come see the richness and beauty of life that's inspired countless generations of poets. Stretch your legs, breathe fresh air, renew your spirit! Free; all ages. June 29th, 2013, 10am-noon, Seminary Hill, east end of Locust Avenue, Centralia. For more information, contact: David Underwood
davedudest@yahoo.com

Water - A Never Ending Story: Water is all around us and always in motion. Water doesn’t only move on the surface of the Earth, it also moves in the sky and in the ground. Come to the WET Science Center and learn all about the natural and built water cycle through games and by making a take home water-cycle wheel. June 29th, 2013, 2pm, WET Science Center, 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Amber Smith (360) 528-5742
ambersmith@lottcleanwater.org
www.wetsciencecenter.org

Pierce County Kite Festival: Come to the Kite Festival at Chambers Creek Regional Park, presented by Pierce County Parks and the Pierce County KiteFliers Association! The first 250 kids get to make their own kites. June 29th, 2013, 10am-3pm, Chambers Creek Regional Park, University Place. For more information, contact: Chad Harvell 253-798-4104
charvel@co.pierce.wa.us

Dixieland Service: Join the United Churches of Olympia in this toe tapping, hand clapping, joyous singing service with the Grand Dominion Jazz Band! The performance is a fund-raising benefit for the young musician scholarship fund of the Great Olympia Jazz Society. June 30th, 2013, 10am, United Churches, 11th and Washington, Olympia. For more information, contact: Dee Morton 360-943-1210
dmorton11@comcast.net

Youth Fundraiser - Dessert Auction: Dayspring Baptist Church will be holding a Dessert Auction with winners announced during their 5th Sunday Sing. Two GRAND desserts will also be auctioned off during the Sing! June 30th, 2013, silent auction 10am-6pm, winners announced at 6pm, Dayspring Baptist Church, 2088 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis. For more information, contact: Denise
deniseq54@gmail.com

REGISTER NOW! Tour de Pierce Bike Ride: Don't miss this year's Tour de Pierce bike ride with a new rest stop and special refreshments. There will be 12-mile, 30-mile, and 50-mile marked routes. Pre-register now with Pierce County Parks; cost is $14 per person or $42 for a family of 4. June 30th, 2013, Washington State Fair Gold Parking Lot, Puyallup, S Meridian & 9th Ave SE. For more information, contact: 253-798-4177
www.piercecountywa.org/parks

Fundraiser For Lexi at Buffalo Wild Wings: Lexi James has a rare genetic disorder called X.P. & gets skin cancer from daylight. She has had 5 skin cancers & 10 biopsies & she's only 3 years old. 10% of the day's proceeds at Buffalo Wild Wings will go toward Lexi's medical supplies but only if you say you are there for her! She was on KOMO 4 News for more info. July 1st, 2013, all day, 6pm if you wish to see Lexi's family, Buffalo Wild Wings, 1614 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia. For more information, contact: Melanie James 360-951-2876
erichmelanie@gmail.com

REGISTER NOW! Everything from A-Z Theater Camp: Sign your kids up now for a week of great, fun activities in a fun and supportive atmosphere at Olympia Family Theater's "Everything from A - Z" theater camp! Early registration is $150. July 1st, 2013 to July 5th, 2013, Olympia Family Theater Playspace, 112 State Ave NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-570-1638
info@olyft.org
www.oft.org

FREE! Children's Entertainment Series - Reptile Man: Bring your family to enjoy Lacey Parks & Recreation's Children's Entertainment Series! This week features Reptile Man, a hands-on reptile program! July 2nd, 2013, 6:30pm, Huntamer Park, Lacey. For more information, contact: 360-491-0857

Wanderlust Circus - The Endless Road: Portland's proudest circus family embarks on the latest leg of their eternal voyage! A muscle beach bad boy from the neon 1980s falls in love with the acrobatic songbird from the circus. But before he can sweep her off of her feet, he must unravel the secret of the circus that never stands still - The Wanderlust Circus! Tickets: $14.50-$19.50. July 2nd, 2013, doors open 6:30pm, show starts 7pm, Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-754-6670
www.olympiafilmsociety.org

FREE! Lacey In Tune - I Corps Army Band: Lacey In Tune brings you a different sound each week as they mix-it-up with a variety of high-energy music styles! This week features I Corps Army Band and their sounds of courage. July 3rd, 2013, noon, Huntamer Park, Lacey. For more information, contact: 360-491-0857

Lacey Fireworks Spectacular: Lacey continues its tradition of kicking off the area's Independence Day celebrations with the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular! Remember, setting off your own fireworks is illegal in Lacey and Olympia. July 3rd, 2013, 10:15pm, William A. Bush Park, 4400 Chardonnay Dr NE, Lacey, 98503. For more information, contact: Cathie Butler 360-753-8361
cbutler@ci.olympia.wa.us