KGY Community Events
(updated 6/15/10)



Intercity Transit Village Vans Program
provides free, door-to-door transportation to low income job seekers and workers. Service is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, in the greater urban areas of Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey. Call 360-705-5840 with your ride request.

Olympia Little Theatre's "Plaza Suite"
 has been extended through Sunday June 27th 
adding 7:55pm shows on June 24,25 & 26
and a matinee at 1:55pm on June 27th
 
The play runs through June 27th at Olympia Little Theater with shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:55pm and 1:55pm Sunday.  Tickets are $10-$12 and available at Yenney Music Company, 1404 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, 360-943-7500 (cash & checks only), on-line at www.buyolympia.com/events (Credit cards only, add 10% service charge.) or at OLT on the night of the show (when available) 1925 Miller Avenue, Olympia, WA 98506 360-786-9484 www.olympialittletheatre.org
 
Remaining Performance dates:
7:55pm shows: June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24,25, 26
1:55pm shows: June 13, 20, 27

LACEY TIMBERLAND LIBRARY
 
WHAT:           "Stealing Beauty and Borrowing Wisdom: The Best Garden Tips and Tricks                         from Around the World."
 
WHEN:          Saturday, July 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
 
WHERE:        Lacey Timberland Library
                        500 College St. SE
                        Lacey, Washington 98503
                        (360) 491-3860
 
  Marianne Binetti will speak on "Stealing Beauty and Borrowing Wisdom: The Best Garden Tips and Tricks from Around the World."

She is an award-winning newspaper columnist and the author of nine books including her latest, "Edible Gardening for Washington and Oregon."

Marianne Binetti has a degree in horticulture and appears on TV and radio with her message that gardening should be fun, dirt cheap and add to the world's health and beauty.
 
SPONSORED BY:  Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library


South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is interested in talking with you about the possibilities of home ownership.  If you live or work in Thurston County, if you need to make a change from your current living situation, if you are willing to help build your own home, and you have a steady income in order to make the very reasonable mortgage payments, you should consider this opportunity.  The simple, decent, affordable homes are sold to the partner family on a 25-year no-interest loan.


Call 360-956-3456, x5 for more information.  You can also check the Habitat website at www.spshabitat.org/partnerships/.  The Habitat offices are located at 415 Olympia Ave in downtown Olympia - across from The Alpine Experience. 

THE OTHER BANK

Please donate personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies to THE OTHER BANK at the YWCA of Olympia.  We have been serving women, children, and families in need in Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties for 24 years.  We are especially in need of dishsoap, diapers, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.  We also always need feminine hygiene, deodorant, shampoo, laundry soap, and toilet paper.  We are located at 220 Union Ave SE in Olympia and accept donations Monday through Friday from 9-5.

       
Crohn's & Colitis Support Group Meeting
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect 1.4 million people in the U.S., and 30,000 of those reside in Washington.  The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is here to help them!  If you or a loved one is affected by one of these digestive diseases, we welcome you to attend our new free support group in Olympia for patients, relatives and friends!  We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at Olympia High School.  For more details about this group or the CCFA Northwest Chapter, please see www.ccfa.org/chapters/northwest or call 425-451-8455. 


Trout Unlimited Programs
The Olympia Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosts complimentary programs for members and guests interested in local fisheries conservation issues and sharing fishing techniques.  The family-friendly programs are held the fourth Thursday each month at 7:00 pm at the Lacey Community Center.   Program details and other local Trout unlimited activities are available at www.OlympiaTU.Blogspot.com .  
 

Announcing Help 4 Hard Times’ new youth program: Redirect Youth.  Redirect is working with young adults 18-25 who are at-risk; under parented; from dysfunctional backgrounds and/or are recently homeless.  The Redirect Youth program is different focusing on early intervention as the way to reduce homelessness among the young adults in South Puget Sound and across America.  Help 4 Hard Times’ Redirect Youth Program is cutting edge in how it plans to change the lives of youth.  Help 4 Hard Times’ Redirect Youth Program is currently looking for grant writers, Corporate sponsors, volunteers, and community donors.  For more information about Help 4 Hard Times visit www.Help4HardTimes.org or call Executive Director Anna Brown at (360) 349-5415.

Celtic Society of South Puget Sound Meeting Schedule
 Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2 – 4 pm in Room 152, Bldg. 1, Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia.    For more information, call 360-786-6882 or 360-352-1096.
 

Free Home Maintenance
Rebuilding Together of Thurston County provides free home maintenance for low-income homeowners in Thurston County unable to provide their own.  To apply for assistance, or to volunteer to help, call 360-943-5242 or visit http://www.rebuildingtogethertc.org.
 

Free Transportation for Low Income Residents
Save your gas money! Intercity Transit Village Vans provides free, door-to-door transportation to low income job seekers and workers in the greater urban area of Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey.  To schedule a ride, call Village Vans at 360-705-5840 today.
 
 
Breast Cancer Support Group Forming
Sandra Groves, breast cancer survivor and Support Group Facilitator is starting a new support group, which will meet bi-monthly at Group Health, Olympia Medical Center from 6:30 to 8:30 pm beginning Monday, November 10th.  For more information, contact Sandra at 360-556-8361 or e-mail to sandragroves10@gmail.com.


Faith Harvest Helpers Food Bank
Faith Harvest Helpers food bank is now open every Saturday evening from 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm; Sundays from 10:15 am to 12:45 pm.  Location is at Faith Assembly of Lacey Church on the corner of Ruddel Road and 31st Avenue in Lacey.  Items available are produce, bakery goods, juice, dairy products and frozen salmon when available.
American Legion, Post 166, Tumwater Meeting Schedule
      The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at The Trails, 1500 79th Ave SW, Tumwater. 
 The Breakfast Social is held at Nickelby’s Restaurant, 660 Trosper Rd SW, Tumwater at 8:30 am on the last Saturday of the month.

 
Learn About South Sound Partners for Philanthropy
Many people live in quiet confidence that, should the need arise, a local nonprofit agency is ready to help with a personal or family crisis.  “South Sound Partners” is a consortium of more than 30 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to the promotion of philanthropic efforts in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties.  To learn more about South Sound Partners or to give to a local charity, visit our website at www.celebrategiving.org .
Union Gospel Mission No-Cost Vision Clinic
Available to those with NO INSURANCE, living below 200 percent of poverty.  Eye health exam and glasses available to those who qualify.  Mondays from 5 to 8 pm.  413 Franklin Street NE.  Call 360-709-9725 or visit www.ougm.org .


Saint Benedict Episcopal Church Dinners/Food Banks
Dinners/food banks are now held each month on the 2nd Friday at 5 pm, and the 4th Saturday at 3 pm.  The church is located at 910 Bowker Street in Lacey, just off Pacific Avenue behind the old fire station and beside Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The church phone number is 360-456-2240.
 

Close the Gap Coalition Volunteer Opportunities
There are at least 135 households going without shelter in our community on any given night.  The Close the Gap Coalition is asking you to help us end street homelessness.  There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available with Coalition agencies, including shelter staffing, homeless outreach, and staffing Camp Quixote’s host tent.  For more information, call 360-754-9297, extension 200.

The Better Business Bureau’s Consumer Education Video Series is now available at local public libraries. The video series addresses the most troubling issues consumers face and includes titles like: "Identity Theft," and "Self Defense for Car Expense."  Check one out today at your local public library.
Medicare serves 39 million elderly and disabled American today.  But seniors need prescription drug coverage.  And as baby boomers age & medical costs continue to rise, Medicare may run out of money.  Citizens for Better Medicare wants to improve Medicare so it will be there for all of us when we need it.  Please join the 300-thousand citizens working to improve Medicare.  Write Citizens for Better Medicare, PO Box 12593, Olympia, WA 98508 or call 570-0455.
Your compassion makes a profound and lasting difference in the lives of hungry mothers and families throughout Western Washington. Food Lifeline asks you to share your concern for hunger relief by making a donation to help a family who is in need of food and nourishment. Call Food Lifeline at 1-800-404-7543 to make your contribution. Together we can end hunger, one meal at a time.
Every child deserves to be healthy. Health insurance helps kids stay healthy. Washington State has great programs for kids under 19. It’s easy to apply – and it’s low-cost –or even free!  For more information, call Choice Regional Access Program at 1-800-981-2123.
Another great Olympia organization that you should know about is the Olympia Little Theatre. Where a new season of fine theatrics is starting soon...
You can check out Thurston County Animal Shelter to learn about their volunteer opportunities and their upcoming animal events.

If you have a community wide event that you would like published here,
please don't hesitate to send an E-mail to mary.briggs@kgyradio.com.

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