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• Readers are Leaders Benefit Breakfast

  • When
    11 Apr 2019
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    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

  A benefit breakfast for the South Sound Reading Foundation featuring keynote speaker, Claudia Castro Luna (WA State's Poet Laureate), M.C. Jeff Kingsbury, the Literacy Champion Awards, food by Bayview Catering, and Batdorf & Bronson coffee. Start your day among readers feeling inspired and doing something worthy. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Contact Emily at emilyeckerssrf@gmail.com. Minimum suggested donation during program $200, but all amounts are appreciated!

  
  

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• 100 Women Who Care About Kids

  • When
    11 Apr 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Jacob Smith House - 4500 Intelco Loop Lacey, Washington 98503 United States

  The Family Support Center Board of Directors is launching the inaugural 100 Women Who Care in order to support the mission of “Working Together to Strengthen All Families”. The purpose of 100 Women Who Care About Kids is to bring together 100 (or more!) women from our community who care about kids and families. During this 1 hour, women will gather, enjoy a glass of good wine, eat delicious hors d'oeuvres and write a check to a local nonprofit. Together, these 100 women will make a huge impact on the community by collectively raising $10,000. 
  
  100 Women Who Care About Kids
  Thursday, April 11, 2019
  5:30-6:30 PM
  
  Jacob Smith House 
  4500 Intelco Loop
  Lacey, WA 98503

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• BeerCraft: The Art & Science Behind Craft Brews

  • When
    12 Apr 2019
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    414 Jefferson St NE Olympia, WA 98501

  Explore the art and science behind beer at this beer tasting event for adults 21+ at the Hands On Children's Museum. Taste delicious craft beer from local breweries and chat with brewing experts as you eat, drink & play your way through the Museum. Tickets are $28 now and $32 day of. Your ticket includes beer tasting, a souvenir glass, and all activities. Don't wait! This event sells out! https://www.hocm.org/adultswim/
  

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• Seeds of Hope Gala

  • When
    13 Apr 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, 5900 Troon LN SE Olympia, WA 98501

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  Register Now for Family Education & Support Services' Seeds of Hope Gala!     We're ready for a spectacular Gala on Saturday, April 13 at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, with a delectable plated dinner, premier Washington wines, a fabulous auction with Auctioneer Mark Streuli, and more...    Now all we need is you! Join us as we work to prevent child abuse and sow the seeds of resilience....  Help us plant Seeds of Hope!       Auction Items!    Don't Miss your chance at these one-of-a-kind auction items: - Date Night For a Year (Highlight: tickets to 5th Ave and Paramount) - Two Round Trip Tickets on Alaska Air (System Wide) - Up to a Seven-Day Cruise for 2 to Alaska (or Canada/New England, Caribbean, Mexico) - Ultimate Washington Sports Package (Highlight: tickets for two... Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders) - And More....     Busy April 13th?  Donate: Make a gift in lieu of attendance, and provide essential support to programs that strengthen fragile families and assist us in our Capital Campaign towards our new 'Resilience Center' opening in May 2019. Thank you!     Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors    RESILIENCE SPONSOR Harberstone Credit Union    HOPE SPONSORS Capital Medical Center McDonalds Law Office of Meredith Gerhart Molina Health Care O'BEE Credit Union The Hanauer Family    AUCTION SPONSORS Alaska Air Holland America Line Dr. Zimmerman Chiropractic

  
  

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• Disco Bingo

  • When
    13 Apr 2019
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    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501

  OlyBingo Night Disco Bingo! April 13, 2019 at the Olympia Senior Center. Games start at 7pm with dinner at 6pm. Game packs are $20 and gets you a full evening of fun including 10 games, cash prizes and entry into the costume contest. We’ll have a full bar including our famous Jello shots. 21+ only. Reservations suggested for groups of 6 or more. Call 360.586.6181. Thank you to Olympia Federal Savings for your sponsorship!

  
  

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• What's Age Got to Do with It?

  • When
    17 Apr 2019
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    10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501

  Humanities Washington presents a free public discussion on "What's Age Got to Do with It?" From young to old, how we can begin valuing people of all ages - including our own. Presented by Dori Gillam, speaker and community organizer, on Wednesday, April 17 at 10:15 am at the Olympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St, Olympia. Please help us spread the word! Hosted by Senior Services for South Sound. Free and open to the public.

  
  

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• Dementia 101

  • When
    24 Apr 2019
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501

  Dementia 101
  Wednesday, April 24th
  4:00 - 5:00 pm
  Olympia Senior Center
  
  Senior Services for South Sound’s Cheri Knighton, Family Support Coordinator, will provide an opportunity to learn the basics about dementia, the diseases that cause it, how it progresses and strategies for care giving. This talk is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Cheri at 360.586.6181, ext. 111 or cknighton@southsoundseniors.org.
  

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• 25th Annual Dining Out For Life. Dine Out. End HIV.

  • When
    25 Apr 2019
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    8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Participating restaurants in Thurston and Pierce Counties

  Dine Out. End HIV.
  
  Join in on the fun! This year is PCAF’s 25th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life. Money raised in this event supports PCAF’s HIV prevention and care services in Thurston, Pierce, Mason, and Lewis Counties. Over 800 people living with HIV or AIDS received services last year, and thousands more people had access to prevention education, information, safer sex supplies, and other resources.
  
  Invite your friends, family and coworkers to join you to dine out on April 25 for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s the easiest good deed you’ll do all year!
  
  You can find a list of Participating restaurants at www.diningoutforlife.com/southsound. Check back often for updates and additions to the lineup, as more restaurants are added daily. 
  

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• Best Rummage Sale on Earth

  • When
    27 Apr 2019
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    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Senior Center -- 6757 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503

  Now’s the time to start looking at all those “things” that no longer serve you and are taking up space! Some of the things we are looking for include tools, household items, sporting goods, clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, textiles, bedding, kitchenware, china, crafts, works of art, antiques, collectibles, garden equipment, decorations, books, CDs, & albums. Please, only clean items in good shape that aren’t broken. Only flat screen monitors or TVs, no computers, small furniture only. If you have something sizable, please contact Jill Rector at 360.407.3967. If you wish to donate items for this event, please take them to our wonderful sponsors, Olympic Moving & Storage, 935 Poplar St, Olympia, starting April 15, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
  
  On April 27, come to our stellar bi-annual Rummage Sale! Why pay retail? Come save money and support our seniors by shopping at this popular fundraiser for Senior Services for South Sound. Proceeds benefit Activities Department. Thank you for supporting seniors in our community. Early Bird Entry: 8:00 am – free to members; $5 public. Free Entry: 9:00 am
  

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• Spring Bazaar

  • When
    04 May 2019
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Senior Center 6757 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

  Calling all Artists, Crafters, and Direct Sales Vendors! It's back by popular demand! Last year, dozens of crafty people participated in this special Spring Bazaar held at the Lacey Senior Center. Tables still available! For more information about cost of vendor participation and to register, please contact Melanie at mbolser@southsoundseniors.org or 360.349.5402. Revenue collected to reserve tables will be donated to Momentia - a local movement empowering persons with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in a dementia-friendly community. Senior Services for South Sound and the STARS Adult Day Program are committed to working with a variety of local organizations in Thurston and Mason counties to create accessible, fun and enriching experiences.
  

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• Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services Fundraising Breakfast

  • When
    07 May 2019
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    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Hotel RL, Olympia WA

  Attorney General Bob Ferguson is guest speaker! Event is free and a donation will be requested.

  
  

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• Women Build

  • Start
    07 May 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    11 May 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    4405 37th AVE SE Lacey , WA 98503

  What is Women Build? 
  
  It's 5 days filled with empowerment and power tools! We know that when women connect, we challenge each other to succeed. When women give, we improve our world. When women build, we change Thurston County for the better. Join South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for our 2019 Women Build campaign which is aimed at engaging and empowering women to take action against the lack of affordable housing in our community.
  
  How do I get involved?
  
  Gather your friends, family, co-workers, faith-based fellows or even your gym buddies to create a team of 5 people (or less) who are interested in empowering families through affordable homeownership! You and your awesome team will raise funds and spend a day together volunteering on our construction site!
  
  Register Today!
  
  https://www.classy.org/event/women-build-2019/e222904
  

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• Women Build

  • Start
    08 May 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    11 May 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    4405 37th AVE SE Lacey , WA 98503

  What is Women Build? 
  
  It's 5 days filled with empowerment and power tools! We know that when women connect, we challenge each other to succeed. When women give, we improve our world. When women build, we change Thurston County for the better. Join South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for our 2019 Women Build campaign which is aimed at engaging and empowering women to take action against the lack of affordable housing in our community.
  
  How do I get involved?
  
  Gather your friends, family, co-workers, faith-based fellows or even your gym buddies to create a team of 5 people (or less) who are interested in empowering families through affordable homeownership! You and your awesome team will raise funds and spend a day together volunteering on our construction site!
  
  Register Today!
  
  https://www.classy.org/event/women-build-2019/e222904
  

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• Women Build

  • Start
    09 May 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    11 May 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    4405 37th AVE SE Lacey , WA 98503

  What is Women Build? 
  
  It's 5 days filled with empowerment and power tools! We know that when women connect, we challenge each other to succeed. When women give, we improve our world. When women build, we change Thurston County for the better. Join South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for our 2019 Women Build campaign which is aimed at engaging and empowering women to take action against the lack of affordable housing in our community.
  
  How do I get involved?
  
  Gather your friends, family, co-workers, faith-based fellows or even your gym buddies to create a team of 5 people (or less) who are interested in empowering families through affordable homeownership! You and your awesome team will raise funds and spend a day together volunteering on our construction site!
  
  Register Today!
  
  https://www.classy.org/event/women-build-2019/e222904
  

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• Women Build

  • Start
    10 May 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    11 May 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    4405 37th AVE SE Lacey , WA 98503

  What is Women Build? 
  
  It's 5 days filled with empowerment and power tools! We know that when women connect, we challenge each other to succeed. When women give, we improve our world. When women build, we change Thurston County for the better. Join South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for our 2019 Women Build campaign which is aimed at engaging and empowering women to take action against the lack of affordable housing in our community.
  
  How do I get involved?
  
  Gather your friends, family, co-workers, faith-based fellows or even your gym buddies to create a team of 5 people (or less) who are interested in empowering families through affordable homeownership! You and your awesome team will raise funds and spend a day together volunteering on our construction site!
  
  Register Today!
  
  https://www.classy.org/event/women-build-2019/e222904
  

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• Women Build

  • When
    11 May 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    4405 37th AVE SE Lacey , WA 98503

  What is Women Build? 
  
  It's 5 days filled with empowerment and power tools! We know that when women connect, we challenge each other to succeed. When women give, we improve our world. When women build, we change Thurston County for the better. Join South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity for our 2019 Women Build campaign which is aimed at engaging and empowering women to take action against the lack of affordable housing in our community.
  
  How do I get involved?
  
  Gather your friends, family, co-workers, faith-based fellows or even your gym buddies to create a team of 5 people (or less) who are interested in empowering families through affordable homeownership! You and your awesome team will raise funds and spend a day together volunteering on our construction site!
  
  Register Today!
  
  https://www.classy.org/event/women-build-2019/e222904
  

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• Family Support Center's 5th Annual Mother's Day 5k and Kids 1 Mile Run

  • When
    12 May 2019
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    7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Hands on Children’s Museum 414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia, WA 98501

  A fun, family friendly 5K over a USA Track & Field certified course! Participants are encouraged to run, walk, or roll along the scenic waterfront in downtown Olympia, Washington. This race will be a Gun Start and include chip timing by BuDu Racing, LLC. There is also a Kids 1 Mile Run, parents are welcome to run with kids and the event is stroller friendly!   Awards for top overall male and female finishers by age group. Great training race!
  
  Sunday, May 12, 2019
  7:30am-10:00am
  Registration from 7:30am-8:30am
  1 Mile Kids Run @ 8:30am 
  5K @ 8:45; Awards Ceremony immediately following.
  
  Start and Finish at Hands on Children’s Museum
  414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia, WA 98501

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• Foundation for the Future Breakfast

  • When
    16 May 2019
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    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Marcus Pavilion At Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

  We're on a mission to help kids who need us most! Join us for a fun breakfast and inspirational program about our Clubs.  bgctc.org/events/

  
  

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• Bowl for Kid's Sake

  • When
    17 May 2019
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Westside Lanes, Olympia WA

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington

  Annual Bowl for Kid's sake Event 

  
  

  www.swwabigs.org

  
  

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• Family Support Center's Birthday Bash!

  • When
    08 Jun 2019
  • Location
    3525 7th Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98502

  Join Family Support Center of South Sound as we celebrate two momentous occasions...our new building and our birthday! There will be food, drinks, music, and much much more! June 8, 2019 Early Afternoon-Late Evening (Exact time TBD) 3525 7th Ave SW Olympia, WA 98502

  
  

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• BIG Swing Golf Tournament

  • When
    26 Jul 2019
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    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Olympia Country & Golf Club

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington

  www.swwabigs.org

  
  

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• Born to be Wild Auction

  • When
    27 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Marcus Pavilion At Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

  Lock this date in now for the most fun you can have while supporting a great cause--supporting our County's youth! 
  

  
  bgctc.org/events

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• BIG Auction

  • When
    12 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Little Creek Casino & Event Center

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington

  
  

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• Family Support Center of South Sound's Annual Fall Breakfast

  • When
    29 Oct 2019
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    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Hotel RL 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW Olympia, Washington 98502

  The Annual Fall Breakfast is the Family Support Center’s yearly opportunity to celebrate the success of our mission, "Working Together to Strengthen All Families", with our friends in the community. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to ensure all programs and services are available to families in their most critical time of need. All proceeds will directly benefit the families, survivors of domestic/sexual violence, and children served by Family Support Center.
  
  Hotel RL
  2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW
  Olympia, WA 98502
  
  Tuesday, October 29, 2019
  7:00-8:30 AM

  REGISTER HERE 

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