Washington State Tourism and the Department of Commerce announced the release of The 2010 Official Washington State Travel Planner. The FREE 152-page, full color print version of the travel planner is available for order at www.experiencewa.com or by calling 1-800-544-1800 In an effort to decrease the environmental impact of the printed guide, an online version is also available in English, and Spanish, French, German and Japanese translations are planned for release on the site in the near future. The online version is available on www.experiencewa.com under “Plan a Trip” at the top of the page, by clicking “Printed Guides & Maps.” Enter online to win monthly travel giveaways.
DNR Biologist receives The Wildlife Society Special Achievement Award. Scott Fisher was presented The Wildlife Society Special Achievement Award by Susan Piper (Olympic National Forest Biologist), who is President of the Washington Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Fisher received the Special Achievement Award for his leadership and commitment to the success of a lynx research study, tracking lynx in northeast Washington.
State Agency Softball League now forming
The State Agency Softball League is accepting teams for the 2010 season.
” Co-ed teams
” Open to agency employees and their family members
” Beginning in late April to last week of July
” Tournament weekend in August
To register your team contact Jim Keogh-OIC, (360) 725-7056 or JimK@OIC.WA.GOV
The 2010 Kiwanis Law Enforcement Youth Career camp is slated for July 11 – 17 at the State Patrol Academy in Shelton. Applications are due by May 14, 2010. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation—Providing a lasting legacy for children and youth in the Pacific Northwest; sponsored in part by Heritage Bank and WSP Senior Management. Go online to: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/comunity/kiwanis.htm
Mar. 10, Wed., 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Veteran Job Fair hosted by the Pierce County VETS at AMVETS, 5717 South Tyler, in Tacoma to support veterans returning from Iraq/Afghanistan. For additional information go to: www.PierceCountyVETS.org A downloadable flyer is also available at www.ftemag.com, and click on “Special Offers.”
Mar. 11, Thur., EvCC”s Gray Wolf Hall, Room 160.: Saint Martin’s University will offer a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering through the University Center of North Puget Sound at Everett Community College (EvCC) with classes starting June 2010. University Center is hosting an information session about the program at noon and 6 p.m. on March 11 in The deadline for priority application for Summer quarter is April 15.
Mar.14, Sun.: Daylight Saving Time begins
Mar. 15, Mon.- Registration Deadline for the Apr. 13, Tue.: Saint Martin’s University and Evergreen State College Career Fair ’10, Saint Martin’s University, Marcus Pavilion, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey. For more information and registration contact: Ann Adams; aadams@stmartin.edu or visit www.stmartin.edu/career_fair
Mar. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, Wed.: IPMA Professional Development Seminar at Saint Martin’s University will focus on “A First Look at Microsoft’s SharePoint 2010 and Windows 7 .” This seminar is for CIO’s, IT professionals and those who plan to deploy/upgrade to Windows 7 and SharePoint 2010. If you plan to utilize the collaborative features and document control features of SharePoint 2010, then this is a must event. For more information about this event, please check out the Latest News on the IPMA’s web site at http://www.ipma-wa.com/
Mar. 18, Thurs., William S. Ayer, chairman and chief executive officer of Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Air Group, will be the keynote speaker at the 9th Annual Western Washington University Bellingham Business Forum, at the Hotel Bellwether ballroom. More information is available at https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/1538/461491/
Mar. 20, Sat.: Spring Begins
Mar. 20, Sat., 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Toastmasters, Building Your Leadership Legacy, A Professional Development Leadership Workshop, Tacoma Nature Center – 1919 S. Tyler St. in Tacoma. Advanced Registration is required. Registration Cost: $60.00 – Includes workbooks, catered lunch from Three Chicks Catering, and Certificates of Completion. To register: www.district32toastmasters.org For additional details or questions, contact Suezy Proctor: slproctor@comcast.net
Mar. 26, Fri.: Application deadline for 2010 Thurston County Master Composter Training – Master Composters are trained volunteers who teach the basics of home composting to the citizens of Thurston County. Master Composter training begins March 31 and continues to May 19, 2010. Participants receive 14 hours of hands-on training based on a variety of composting topics. Some of these subjects include kitchen and yard waste, worm bins, compost safety, how to maintain piles, troubleshooting, application tips plus much more. Attendance at all seven trainings is required to become a certified Master Composter.
Class size is limited to 20. If you need more information, please e-mail Cori Carlton at 360-867-2162 or carltoc@co.thurston.wa.us
Mar. 28 – Palm Sunday
Mar. 31 – Wed.: Deadline for Ads, Articles and Insertion Reservations for the April 2010 issue
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Apr. 1 – 15: Well Fed Well Read – Thurston County food and literacy (children’s books – new and gently used) drive in public service offices. See the Governor’s letter by clicking on “Special Offers” on this website. Sponsored by the Thurston County Food Bank and the South Sound Reading Foundation.
Apr. 2, Fri., 5:00 PM: Deadline for nominations for Thurston County Citizen of the Year for 2009. All Top Finalists will be honored during a gala lunch at the Worthington Center, St. Martin’s College at 11:30, April 26, 2010. Please plan to attend the event to celebrate these special people. Nominations may be submitted by mail or email to: Olympia Kiwanis c/o Diane Pieroni, Citizen of the Year, PO Box 1847 Olympia, WA Questions 790-3248 or Diane.Pieroni@comcast.net
Apr. 4 – Easter and Eastern Orthodox Easter
Apr. 7 – Wed.: Your April 2010 issue of the FTE News Magazine will be available online today, with delivery beginning in Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia on Wednesday; Thursday in Olympia. Due to changes in Postal Regulations and increased postal costs plus saving the environment, the FTE News Magazine will no longer be mailed to all state offices. Please inform your co-workers to view current issues online 24/7 at www.ftemag.com
Apr. 9, Fri.., 7:00 PM, Apr. 10, Sat. and Apr. 11 Sun., 2:30 PM: Wrinkles of Washington, Puget Sound’s senior premiere musical production, “Anything Goes”, will be presented this spring at the Olympia High School Performing Arts Center. WOW! is pleased to have the following guest artists performing in this entertaining musical revue, including the award winning Sweet Adelines, who recently appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York City; the very talented jazz pianist, Joe Baque; and the King himself, “Elvis” Tickets for these shows are available at Lacey and Olympia Senior Centers, Yenney’s music store, or you may order tickets by phone at 360-866-8038. Tickets are $15.00 each for open seating at the high school, and tickets may also be purchased at the door before a performance.
Apr. 15, Thur: Deadline for something important.
Apr. 17, Sat., 8:30am-1:00pm: Spring Downtown Clean Up – Wear your grubbies and come downtown to help. Lunch is provided for the volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or can organize a group of volunteers contact Vida at 360-357-8948. Check-in is located behind the Olympia Press Building on 115 State Ave NE. We’re sprucing up downtown for Arts Walk XXXX! See last fall’s photos of the clean up on www.downtownolympia.com Sponsored by the Olympia Downtown Association and the Parking Business & Improvement Area (PBIA).
Apr. 26, Mon., 11:30am to 1:30pm: Kiwanis Citizen of the Year Award Luncheon, Saint Martins University, Worthington Center. Lunch is $22 per person, and all finalists will be our lunch guests. Lunch reservations are required. Please RSVP to Diane Pieroni, (360) 790-3248 or Diane.Pieroni@Comcast.net
May 1, Sat., 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m: Thurston County Fair’s second annual Community Garage Sale and Reuse Fair! at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. The event includes garage sale booths, educational booths, free book and magazine exchange, recycled art, food, music, and more! This is a great opportunity to sell, trade, and barter with others in your community. There will be $2 early-bird admission between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and $1 admission after 9:00. Booth space is $25 for an outdoor booth and $40 for a covered booth. To reserve your space or for more information please call 786-5453 or visit www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair. If you would like to have an educational booth sign up now! All community groups, non-profits, businesses, agencies and individuals working on sustainability issues are welcomed.
May 6, Thur. 6: Second annual Girls Night Out – Organized by the Olympia Downtown Association – Gather your girlfriends for an entire day and evening of great shopping, dining, socializing and prizes. Participating downtown businesses open at 10:00am and stay open late till 8:00pm for great shopping and wonderful in-store events. Find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! To participate you can pre-purchase your goodie bag for $10 or pay $15 on the day of the event at the Olympia Downtown Association office. Call 360-357-8948 or visit us at 116 5th Avenue SE, Suite F
May 13, Thur., 6:45 p.m.: Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School At A Time and Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan will make a public presentation in the Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey, WA. Mortenson’s appearance is being organized by the Rotary Club of Olympia’s high school Interact group at Olympia High School. Fiscal sponsorship for the event is being provided by The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound. Tickets are available through a link on The Foundation’s website at www.thecommunityfoundation.com A total of 3,500 tickets are available at $25 for adults and $10 for students presenting valid identification at the door. The event is expected to sell out quickly.
