Roundabout construction at 14th Avenue and Jefferson Street – The roundabout under construction at the intersection of 14th Avenue S.E. and Jefferson Street S.E. continues on every corner of the intersection. Watch for traffic control. Jefferson St. south of 14th and north to 13th is closed. Completion of this portion of the overall project is scheduled for mid-November 2010.The latest roundabout advisory is available at: http://dis.wa.gov/construction.aspx Please note: A one block section of Jefferson Street, north of 14th Avenue, will be closed for 7 weeks. While this work is underway, there will be no access to I-5 from Jefferson Street. Access to I-5 will be either Union Street via Plum Street, or from Capitol Way via the 14th Avenue tunnel – Go to http://dis.wa.gov/construction.aspxfor more information including maps.
Abandoning a campfire is illegal and costly
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is receiving an unusually high volume of calls reporting abandoned campfires. Calls are coming in from both the public as well as from DNR and U.S. Forest Service patrols. There have been 67 firestarts this year as a result of escaped or abandoned campfires. Abandoning a campfire is not only irresponsible, it is illegal. If you come across an abandoned campfire, please take time to put it out. The appropriate steps are: 1) Drown the fire with water, 2) stir the ashes, and 3) check to make sure the ashes are cool to the touch; if not, repeat the steps. In an effort to reduce preventable wildfires, DNR issued a statewide burn ban covering all DNR-protected lands, through September 30, 2010.
Sept. 10: Deadline for volunteer sign ups hands-on projects as part of United Way of Thurston County’s 18th annual Day of Caring on September 24. Day of Caring is an annual event where hundreds of volunteers from throughout Thurston County join local nonprofit and other community organizations to work on service projects. Participating organizations are matched with volunteers who give their time, talent and services to change our community for the better in one day. United Way, in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties, invites agencies to submit a project through an easy online registration process. To sign up to volunteer, go to www.volunteer.ws
SAVE THE DATES: Sept. 10-26, Puyallup: Ready to Do the Puyallup – FREE YOUR GLEE. For the latest information go to www.thefair.com
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Sept. 19, Morningside Tide Road Challenge 2010. Not a timed event but based on the accuracy of course answers. Register early to receive faster check-in the day of the rally and receive special pre-event clues. Questions? Call Jonathan Pleger at (360) 596-3539. Find Morningside on Facebook ro see additional information, photos and more!
Sept. 1, Wed. Your September 2010 issue of the FTE News Magazine and FTE CFD Supplement insert 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
Sept. 1, Wed., 5:30 pm: Intercity Transit will have a Public Hearing to decide if the FREE Dash service in downtown Olympia will continue. The meeting will be held at the Intercity Transit Board Room, 526 Pattison St. SE, Olympia. Intercity Transit encourages public comment on the issue. Information is available online or at Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center. Comments can be made by emailing tellus@intercitytransit.com, calling 360-705-5852, mailing P.O. Box 659, Olympia, WA 98507 or in person at a workshop or public hearing. All comments must be received by 4 pm Wednesday, September 1 to be considered.
Sept. 6, Mon.: Labor Day. A State Holiday. All State Offices will be closed.
Sept. 7, Tue.: Many state offices will be closed today due to poor budgeting and planning. This is a furlough, unpaid day off, for some state employees. It is suggested you call the state agency prior to visiting. State employees don’t make the laws, they just pay personally for them.
Sept. 8, Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce.
Sept. 9, Thurs., 5:30-7:30pm: Garden Courte’s Memory Care Community at 616 Lilly Road NE near St. Peter Hospital for the annual Alzheimer’s Spaghetti Feed. The annual fundraiser supports the South Sound Alzheimer’s Associations Annual Walk on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 1:00pm at Heritage Park Donation: $10.00 paid at front desk at Garden Courte. Please RSVP by 9/8/10 to 360-491-4435
Sept. 11, Sat., 9:30-11 AM: The Washington State History Museum invites everyone to Coffee and a Lecture with the Curators, Lawrence Kreisman and Glenn Mason, curators of The Arts & Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest and authors of the acclaimed book of the same title. From architecture to applied arts and regional flavor, Kreisman and Mason explore the birth of the bungalow and the distinctive elements of the Arts and Crafts style. Refreshments served. Program included in Museum admission. Admission: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60 and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always FREE. 1-888- BE THERE; www.WashingtonHistory.org
Sept. 11, Sat., 10 am – 3:00 PM: Olympia Auto Mall Dealers Association presents BEE SAFE SAFETY FAIR with food, fun and prizes in the Olympia Auto Mall at the corner of Carriage Street and Carriage Loop Road. See the BEE SAFE poster online at www.ftemag.com and click on “Upcoming Events.”
Sept. 11, Sat., 5:30 pm: Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW WA’s BIG AUCTION Tailgate Party at the Lucky Eagle Casino. Contact Patricia at (360) 943-0409, ext. 102 or e-mail patricia@swwagigs.org See the BIG Auction Flyer at www.ftemag.com and click on “Upcoming Events.”
Sept. 14, Tue., 11:00-1:00: Thurston County Olympia Combined Fund Drive Charity Fair, Tivoli Fountain on Capitol Way
Sept. 15, Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce.
Sept. 15, Wed., 11:00-1:00: Thurston County Tumwater Charity Fair, Tumwater Farmers Market at Israel Road and Capitol Blvd.
SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 16, Thurs., 5:30-7:30 PM: Garden Courte Memory Care Community, “Treating Type 2 Diabetes to the Elderly”, by Linda Haas, Clinical Nurse Specialist at the VA Puget Sound HCS. Complimentary Gourmet Dinner and Wine from Classic Winemakers. RSVP to (360) 491-4435. 626 Lilly Road NE in Olympia near Providence St. Peter Hospital.
Sept. 17, Fri., 9:00 am – 3:00 pm:The United Way of Pierce County (UWPC), Day of Caring is Friday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is available on our web site at www.uwpc.org/daysofcaring.htm The form says the deadline was Friday (8/20) but we can continue to take registrations for a couple more weeks.
Sept. 19, Sun. Annual Alzheimer’s Walk will be at Heritage Park in downtown Olympia. Registration begins at Noon and the walk begins at 1:00 PM For more information contact Carol Shawver at Olympics West at 943-9900.
Sept. 22. Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce plus a Harvest Festival
Sept. 24, Fri.: United Way of Thurston County Day of Caring. Form a volunteer team from your agency or office. To register your team or browse the projects, visit www.volunteer.ws or call 360-741-2622. Deadline to register is Friday, September 10.
Sept. 25, Sat., 10:00 am: 20th Annual AIDS Walk will begin at Sylvester Park. You’re invited to join to fund the fight against HIV, remember those who have passed, and celebrate the lives of those who we strive to sustain. More information is available at olyaidswalk.com
Sept. 29,, Wed., 5:00 pm: Deadline for articles, inserts and ads for the October 2010 FTE News Magazine. If you have questions, please call Art at (360) 349-6926
Sept. 29. Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce plus a Harvest Festival
Sept. 29, Wed., 6:00-7:30, Water Street Café: “A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters” by Cindi Whiting, Financial Advisor at EdwardJones. Hors D’oeuvres will be served. RSVP (360) 866-3565
Sept. 30, Thur., 11:30-1:00; King County CFD Launch at the State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle.
Oct. 2, Sat., 1:00 pm: Children’s Concert: Introduce children to the joys of classical music at the Washington Center, downtown Olympia. The hour concert includes The Little Pernambuco Tree, a story about growing up, written and composed by local artists. The 1 p.m. pre-concert activities include an Instrument Petting Zoo, Hands On Children’s Museum, Wolf Haven, Stream Team, and the Timberland Library followed by the 2 p.m. concert. Tickets, $4.50 – $16.50 plus Center service fee, are purchased through Olytix.org or by calling (360) 753-8586.
Oct. 6, Wed. Your October 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
Oct. 6,. Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce.
Oct. 13. Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce.
Oct. 20, Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce.
Oct. 27,, Wed., 5:00 pm: Deadline for articles, inserts and ads for the October 2010 FTE News Magazine. If you have questions, please call Art at (360) 349-6926
Oct. 27 Wed., 11:00-2:00: Tumwater Farmers Market is open today for food, coffee and produce. This is the final day of the 2010 season.
Nov. 3, Wed. Your November 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
