Olympia Little Theatre Presents "Almost, Maine": On a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. A quirky collection of light, comical sketches regarding the uncertainties of the human heart, "Almost, Maine" is a magical midwinter night's dream that explores the bittersweet mysteries of the human heart. Tickets are $12-$15. January 13th, 2012 to February 5th, 2012, Thur.-Sat. 7:55pm, Sundays 1:55pm, Olympia Little Theatre, 1925 Miller Ave NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Courtney Taylor 360-481-3534
Courtney@gciad.com
www.olympialittletheatre.org

BUY TICKETS NOW! Woody Allen's "Play It Again, Sam": Bookish and insecure with women, Woody Allen's hero, Humphrey Bogart, comes to the rescue with a fantastic bevy of beauties played out in hilarious fantasy sequences. Fixed up by friends with gorgeous women, he's so awkward that even Bogey's patience is tried. It's a tough life, making it in the world of beautiful people, but if you can't be a hero it helps to have one. January 19th, 2012 to February 12th, 2012, Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Ctr Blvd, Lakewood. For more information, contact: 253-588-0042
www.lakewoodplayhouse.org

Romeo and Juliet Merges with Steampunk: Even after 500 years, Romeo and Juliet is arguably the greatest love story ever written and the most produced play of all time. Each new production takes an innovative look at the play. At River Ridge Theatre the new production explores the play in a steampunk atmosphere. General admission $7, students/seniors $5. January 20th, 2012 to January 28th, 2012, Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Dr SE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Olivia Maassen 360-412-4837

Broadway Center Presents "Late Nite Catechism: 'Til Death Do Us Part": The latest in the sinfully funny series! Sister is now offering lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites, including a wacky version of The Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the feistiest couples counselor around. Tickets: $39. January 20th, 2012 to January 29th, 2012, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Jan. 28th & 29th 3pm, Theatre on the Square, Tacoma. For more information, contact: 253-591-5890
www.broadwaycenter.org

Paradise Theatre Presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest": RP McMurphy is a charming rogue who contrives to serve a short sentence in a mental institution rather than in prison. Quickly, he takes over and leads others out of introversion, staging a revolt so that they can see the World Series on television and arranging a rollicking midnight party with liquor and women. January 20th, 2012 to February 5th, 2012, Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm, Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: Vicki Richards 253-851-PLAY
vrichards@paradisetheatre.org

FREE! Disposal of Storm-Related Debris: Thurston County residents who have woody debris on their property from the recent storms can drop it off at several locations. Debris such as tree limbs can be dropped off free of charge; see website below for locations. January 25th, 2012 to February 29th, 2012. For more information, contact: Thurston County Emergency Management 360-754-3360
mixx96.com/component/content/article/13/135-debris-disposal

Harlequin Productions Presents "The Seafarer": It's Christmas Eve, and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who's recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house, too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the past, the stakes begin to rise mercilessly. Sharky may be playing for his very soul. January 26th, 2012 to February 18th, 2012, Thu-Sat 8pm, Sunday 2pm, Pay What You Can Feb 1 8pm, Ladies' Night Out Feb 3 7pm, State Theater, 202 4th Avenue E, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-786-0151
tickets@harlequinproductions.org
www.harlequinproductions.org

Capital Playhouse Presents "Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical": Broadway's take on the hippie generation. Re-live flower power and "The Age of Aquarius," which, coincidentally was the monster hit from this '60s-era rock musical. Tickets: Adult $33-39, Senior/Youth $28-$34. January 26th, 2012 to February 19th, 2012, Wednesdays-Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm, Capital Playhouse, 612 E. 4th Ave, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-943-2744
www.capitalplayhouse.com

RESERVE NOW! Righteous Mothers & Shack "Peace with Justice" P-FLAG Benefit: Reserve your seats now for the "Peace With Justice" concert featuring Off Broadway composer Steve "Shack" Schalchlin and the Righteous Mothers. Steve is a New York City-based multi-award winning composer, lyricist, pianist, and performer - and a hoot. Benefits P-FLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)! Pay what you can; suggested donation $25. January 27th, 2012 to January 28th, 2012, 8pm, Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water, Olympia. For more information, contact: Traditions 360-705-2819

Report Storm Damage! Thurston County Emergency Management urges county residents and businesses to report insured and uninsured property damage resulting from the recent winter storm. This information will be forwarded to the Washington State Division of Emergency Management to determine if statewide damages warrant a request for federal disaster aid. Deadline to report is 5pm Monday, January 30. January 27th, 2012 to January 30th, 2012. For more information, contact: 754-3360
www.co.thurston.wa.us/em/index.htm

DONATE GENEROUSLY! Help Prevent Suicides by Soldiers! The Association of the United States Army is aiming to do something about the high number of suicides among young soldiers and airmen, and they need your help to keep the program alive. To help raise money for AUSA's Single Soldier Project, you are invited to a chili feed. Purchase some food, enjoy entertainment, and take chances to win raffle prizes. January 28th, 2012, 2-6pm, Garage-Plus, 21607 Mt. Hwy E., Spanaway. For more information, contact: Michelle Simon 877-875-PLUS

Toledo Senior Center Garage Sale: The Toledo Senior Center's garage sale has been rescheduled. Come to the Toledo Senior Center and see what goodies you can find. January 28th, 2012, 9am-3pm, Toledo Senior Center, 150 Coal Street. For more information, contact: Diana Haug 360-864-2112

Olympia Area Private School and Preschool Fair: Check out over 20 local private schools from preschool through high school while your kids enjoy activities and crafts. There will be a wide range of school models represented including alternative, cooperative, democratic, faith-based, and independent. January 28th, 2012, 1-3pm, Olympia Community School, 1601 North St SE, Olympia, south end of Good Shepherd Church. For more information, contact: Teresa Eckstein 360-866-8047 box 1
info@olympiacommunityschool.org
www.olympiacommunityschool.org

Roadmap for the Coming Years of Crisis: Nicole Foss, internationally recognized speaker on energy, finance, and psychology will talk about how peak oil, climate change, and the financial crisis will interact and how we can best prepare, telling us how self-reliant communities will give us not only economic resilience but inner strength as well. Sponsored by the Green Party of Washington State. January 28th, 2012, 7-9pm, Olympia Friends Meeting House, Olympia, 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE. For more information, contact: Janet Jordan 360-232-6165
janetjordan@fastmail.fm
gp-wa.us

FREE! Hands-On Water Fun: Learn about streams, groundwater, and salmon through activities and crafts including the Enviroscape game, groundwater model, salmon life-cycle beads, and marine creature button-making. Bring the whole family for some hands-on fun! Presented by the Tumwater Stream Team and South Sound GREEN. January 28th, 2012, 1-3pm, Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market, Tumwater. For more information, contact: 360-943-7790
www.trl.org

Scott Cossu at Mt. Greens Clubhouse Concert Series: Pianist Scott Cossu will be performing with John Croarkin at Mt. Greens Clubhouse. Mt. Greens is a mobile home park that produces a concert series to support local musicians and raise funds for their home-owners association. January 28th, 2012, doors open 6pm, concert 6:30pm, 5280 Mt. Greens Lane SE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Gloria Burton 360-491-6974
gloriarainglo@comcast.net

The Drip Stops Here: Play the giant floor game, The Drip Stops Here, to learn how everyone can help conserve water. Take home water conservation stickers, a shower timer, and LOTT's new, re-usable WET Science Center lunch bag! January 28th, 2012, 10am to 4pm, WET Science Center, 500 Adams St. NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Susie Vanderburg 360-528-5742
susievanderburg@lottcleanwater.org
www.wetsciencecenter.org

Oly Rollers Women's Flat Track Roller Derby: You're invited to attend an Oly Rollers Women's Flat Track Roller Derby bout! Matchups include the Bella Donnas vs. Rainy City and the Dropkick Donnas vs. Sicktown. $15 advance/$17 door, 8 years and under free. January 29th, 2012, 6pm, Skateland, 1200 Southbay Rd, Olympia. For more information, contact:
communications@olyrollers.com
www.olyrollers.com

South Sound Wedding Show: Engaged couples are invited to attend the South Sound Wedding Show along with their families and wedding attendants. Couples will receive a complimentary copy of South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine and be registered to win prizes. Guests will enjoy two fashion shows, and be able to meet and network with wedding professionals. Tickets are $8 at the door. January 29th, 2012, 10am-4pm, Great Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Highway 99 SW, Grand Mound. For more information, contact: 360-480-5095

South Sound Wedding Show: Engaged couples are invited to attend the South Sound Wedding Show along with their families and wedding attendants. Couples will receive a complimentary copy of "South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine" and be registered to win prizes. Tickets are $8 at the door. January 29th, 2012, 10am-4pm, Great Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Highway 99 SW, Grand Mound. For more information, contact: 360-480-5095
www.southsoundweddingshowolympia.com

FREE! Local Energy Celebration: Thurston Energy and Buy Local South Sound invite you to get more resources to take your energy savings to the next level. Meet local groups and business owners that are leading the way with local energy. Enjoy scrumptious local and organic hors d'oeuvres and drinks, live music, kids' activities, and more! January 30th, 2012, 4:30-8pm, Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia. For more information, contact:
office@thurstonedc.com
www.localenergynow.org

Saint Martin's School Administrators Information Session: An information session for the Saint Martin's University School Administration Certification Program - a one or two year program providing a flexible route to becoming a school principal or program administrator. February 1st, 2012, 4pm, SMU Worthington Center, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Mark Haddock 360-486-8831
mhaddock@stmartin.edu

FREE! Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Class: Thurston County residents are invited to a "Map Your Neighborhood" training program that is designed to help residents prepare for disasters. As part of the evening's program, you will learn the nine steps to take immediately following a disaster and identify skills and equipment each neighbor has that are useful in an effective disaster response. February 1st, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm, Thurston County Emergency Management office, Olympia, 2703 Pacific Ave SE. For more information, contact: 360-786-5243
easonv@co.thurston.wa.us
www.co.thurston.wa.us/em

Laughter Yoga Class: Laughter Yoga is unlike any other yoga offered in Olympia. It can be done at any age, without requiring special pants, mats, or flexibility. It only requires the willingness to laugh. Suggested $4-$8 donation. No one will be denied laughter for lack of funds. February 1st, 2012, 6-7pm, The Laughing Yogi Center, 317 4th Ave, Olympia, between the Gyro Spot & Jake's. For more information, contact: Justin Wright
jusbytheclown@yahoo.com
www.thelaughingyogi.org

FREE! Visit with Author Rudy Martin: African-American scholar and long-time Evergreen professor S. R. "Rudy" Martin Jr. will read from his three most recent books and take questions and comments. Copies of the books will be available for purchase and signing. February 2nd, 2012, 7:30-8:45pm, Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-352-0595
www.trl.org

FREE! Square-Dance Lesson: The Olympia Area Square Dancers are offering a FREE introductory square-dance lesson at Lac-A-Do (doe) Hall. Good exercise and fun. Couples, families and singles, ages 10 and up are welcome. February 2nd, 2012, 7pm, Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th Avenue NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Kathleen or Pete (360) 456-8031 or (360) 459-1724
www.olympia-modern-western-dancing.org

FREE! Puget Sound Anglers Meeting: Bruce Bolding, Warmwater Fish Program Manager for the Department of Fish & Wildlife, will speak about 2012 warmwater fishing opporunities at the next meeting of the South Sound Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers. Free and open to the public. February 2nd, 2012, 7pm, Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Julie Rzadzki
jxr5939@comcast.net
www.sschapterpsa.com

Olympia Family Theater Presents "The Phantom Tollbooth": The Phantom Tollbooth follows the lackadaisical Milo as he journeys from his daily life, defined by boredom and disinterest, to the Land of Wisdom. As he travels along with the Watchdog, Tock, he discovers memorable characters all working to demonstrate their belief in the supremacy of Words or Numbers. The only hope for resolving the conflict is through freeing the princesses Rhyme and Reason. Will he rise to the challenge? February 3rd, 2012 to February 19th, 2012, Thu. & Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1pm, extra shows 4:30 Feb. 11 & 18, Washington Center, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Samantha Chandler 360-570-1638
samchan@olyft.org
www.olyft.org

Olympia Family Theater Presents "The Phantom Tollbooth": In this youth-only production, Milo's adventure begins on an ordinary day in his room, when an unexpected gift allows him to travel beyond the Phantom Tollbooth to a land full of strange and wonderful characters. Milo may never have an "ordinary" day again. $9 per child, $16 per adult. February 3rd, 2012 to February 19th, 2012, weekday evenings 7pm, weekend matinees 1pm, Washington Center, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-753-8586
www.olytix.org

REGISTER NOW! Centralia Rotary Club's Spelling Bee: There's still time to get a four-person Spelling Bee team together for Centralia Rotary Club's Spelling Bee. Funds raised will go to the Lewis County Memorial for Fallen Officers. $10 entrance fee for dinner and several rounds of laughs for attendees. February 3rd, 2012, 5:30pm, Centralia College Corbet Theatre, Centralia. For more information, contact: Mandy McKinley 360-486-3760
mckinley@twinstarcu.com