Olympia Little Theatre presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)": Get ready for 37 plays, three actors, and one dead playwright rolling over in his grave! This rollicking, breakneck comedy takes an irreverent frolic through all the Bard's plays (and some sonnets too) in less than two hours! Whether you suffered through Shakespeare in high school or loved him, you won't want to miss this! February 19th, 2010 to March 14th, 2010, Curtain time:Thur-Sat 7:55pm, Sunday 1:55pm, Olympia Little Theatre, 1925 Miller Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: Olympia Little Theate 360-786-9484
www.olympialittletheater.org

FREE! Wellness Wednesday Expo: Anytime Fitness and the Tyee Grill & Event Center invite you to the Wellness Wednesday Expo the second Wednesday of each month. Win door prizes from vendors focusing on mind, body, and spirit. March 10th, 2010, 5:30-8pm, Tyee Events Center, 5757 Littlerock Rd. SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Tyee Center 360-753-9199

Rocky Prairie/Maytown Land Use Public Meeting: The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding proposed changes to the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan for the Rocky Prairie/Maytown Land Use Evaluation project. The changes affect the land use and zoning of approximately 2,423 acres generally located east of Tilley Road South and approximately 1.5 miles east of Maytown. March 10th, 2010, 7pm, Thurston Co. Courthouse, Bldg 1, 2000 Lakeridge Dr, Olympia, Room 152. For more information, contact: Jeremy Davis 360-754-3355 x6372
www.co.thurston.wa.us/planning/rocky_prairie/rocky_prairie_home.htm

FREE! Get Your Garden Started: Botanist Alfredo Gomez-Beloz will explain how easy it is to grow a great garden, including doing raised beds. He is executive director of All Together Farming, a group currently working on a community garden, after-school gardening, and micro-farming to provide wholesome produce. March 10th, 2010, 4-5pm, Tenino Timberland Library, 172 Central Avenue W.. For more information, contact: Tenino Timberland Library (360) 264-2369
www.alltogetherfarming.org

“Crow Planet" Presentation: Join naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt for a reading and signing of her book “Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness.” Sparked by people’s intense reactions to crows, from adoration to horror and disgust, and blending science, history, mythology, and memoir, Haupt’s study of crows in Seattle brings readers closer, not only to nature, but to appreciating humans’ place in it. Copies will be available for purchase. March 10th, 2010, 7:15-8:30pm, Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: (360) 352-0595
www.trl.org

The Global Banquet - The Politics of Food: Interfaith Works & Earth Care Catholics present "The Global Banquet," a film that exposes globalization’s profoundly damaging effect on our food system and debunks several underlying myths about global hunger: that it results from scarcity; that small countries don’t know how to feed themselves; and that only market-driven, chemical-based, industrial agriculture can feed the world. Public discussion will follow. Free! March 10th, 2010, 7pm, Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: 459-5825

FREE! Job Hunting Help: Tumwater Timberland Library staff will give a free job-hunting workshop on the second Saturday of each month. The workshop will cover job search resources in the library, both print and on the internet; resources in the local area; online job searching; how to complete an online application; and basic job-searching elements and strategies such as resumes, interviews, and time management. January 9th, 2010 to June 12th, 2010, Saturdays 2-3:30pm, Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market St., Tumwater. For more information, contact: (360) 943-7790
www.TRL.org

Sister Cities International Film Festival: Join Tacoma Sister Cities for their International Film Festival. See award-winning films and cultural programs from 10 different countries. Tickets are $10/person or $90 for a season pass and can be purchased at the Blue Mouse, the Pacific NW Shop, or online. February 4th, 2010 to April 8th, 2010, 6:30pm every Thursday night, Blue Mouse Theatre, 26th & Proctor, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Debbie Bingham 253-591-5117
www.sistercityfilmfest.org

Shamrocks Grace Seymour Conservatory in March: Hundreds of purple and green shamrocks will decorate the Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma’s Wright Park. This stunning display is part of a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which also features hydrangeas, fairy primroses, azaleas, and Asiatic lilies. Conservatory visitors can enjoy the special display until the end of March. March 1st, 2010 to March 31st, 2010, W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 South G Street, Tacoma, located in Wright Park. For more information, contact: Mary Anderson 253-591-5330
marya@tacomaparks.com
www.metroparkstacoma.org/conservatory

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Paradise: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," the musical, centers on two con men competing to be the first to extract $50,000 from a young female heiress. Their hilarious battle of cons will keep audiences laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! March 5th, 2010 to March 21st, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 3pm, Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: Paradise Theatre 253-851-7529
www.paradisetheatre.org

The Wedding Singer: It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancé leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart and spun into a severe “love withdrawal,” Robbie works to make every wedding as disastrous as his own. March 5th, 2010 to March 28th, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7108 6th Ave, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Tacoma Musical Playhouse 253-565-6867
www.tmp.org

Olympia Debris Drop-Off Site: The City of Olympia's drop-off site accepts yard debris, including untreated, unpainted lumber (nails ok) and scrap metal. Metal parts cannot have contained fluids (no batteries, paint cans, microwaves, refrigerators or refrigeration units). Fees are based on type and amount of materials. March 6th, 2010 to November 20th, 2010, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Maintenance Center, 1401 Eastside St. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 753-8509
www.olympiawa.gov/utilities

Gig Harbor Relay For Life Team Meeting: There will be monthly team meetings leading up to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Gig Harbor. The Relay itself will be held June 18th-19th at Goodman Middle School. March 11th, 2010, 6pm, other meetings April 8th, May 20th, June 10th, St. John's Episcopal Church parish hall, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: Pam Massey 253-858-3232
alexeisa@centurytel.net

Harlequin Productions Presents "Rabbit Hole": Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. "Rabbit Hole" charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. March 11th, 2010 to April 3rd, 2010, Thursdays-Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, The State Theater, 202 4th Ave, Olympia. For more information, contact: Harlequin Productions 360-786-0151
harlequinproductions.org

Movies - "Capitalism: A Love Story" & "The Obama Deception": Come to the movies to prime yourself with facts about the “Wall Street Casino Running Amok.” The Green Party of South Puget Sound will be showing excerpts of two movies in preparation for a community discussion. Event Number Five in the series "A Green Economy." March 11th, 2010, 7-10pm, Traditions Fair Trade Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Janet Jordan 360-352-0779
www.greenparty-sps.net

"Defending the Caveman": A hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other and common themes in our relationships. Recommended for adult audiences. $29 & $39. March 11th, 2010 to March 25th, 2010, six shows, Theatre on the Square, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Broadway Center 253-591-5890 |
www.broadwaycenter.org

Capital Playhouse Presents "Rent": Capital Playhouse presents Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical “Rent,” winner of three Tony Awards, which follows a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they struggle with love, drugs, and AIDS. Though tragic, controversial, and coarse, "Rent" always leaves the audience with a sense of hope. $26-$37. March 11th, 2010 to April 3rd, 2010, Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm, Capital Playhouse, 612 E. 4th Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: Capital Playhouse 360-943-2744
www.capitalplayhouse.com

Tumwater Youth Program - Grade School Activity Night: Grade School Activity Night for Tumwater youth in grades 4, 5, and 6 with a “Carnival” theme. Carnival games with prizes, karaoke, pizza & drinks, basketball, carousel bouncer, arts & crafts, games & more! $5. March 12th, 2010, 7 to 9:30pm, Tumwater Middle School, 6335 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Stephanie Klein (360) 754-4160
sklein@ci.tumwater.wa.us
www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks/htm

Radical Reels from Banff Mountain Film Festival: The most outrageous films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival will thrill and inspire you with big-screen adventures. Grab your tickets at buyolympia.com, Alpine Experience, or Olympic Outfitters and hang on to your seats for the world’s best skiing, boarding, cycling, climbing, and kayaking films. $12. March 12th, 2010, 7:30pm, Capitol Theater, 205 E. 5th Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: (360) 359-3395
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cS23l7vXQ4

Indie Rockers For Haiti: Benefit concert with the Hive Dwellers featuring Olympia legend Calvin Johnson, Pet Products, Al Larsen (Some Velvet Sidewalk mastermind), the Human Skab, YouTube sensation Mary Win, Redbird Fever, Volume 3, Wimps, Big Idea, & special guest Brazilian superstar Lulina. All proceeds will go to the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. $8. March 12th, 2010, 6pm-2am, Eagles, 4th & Plum, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-480-8546
www.haitiaction.net/About/HERF/HERF.html

Playback Theatre Performance: The Heartsparkle Players present "Stories of Building, Teaching, and Living Community" in collaboration with All Together Farming, an organization dedicated to growing and distributing locally grown food to communities in need. March 12th, 2010, 7:30pm, Traditions Cafe - 5th & Water, Olympia. For more information, contact: Debe Edden (360) 943-6772
debek@olywa.net
www.heartsparkle.org

Griffin Community Party & Conservation Fundraiser: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with the Griffin Neighborhood Association! Their community party features folk band Gaelica. Beer, wine and snacks available, with proceeds to benefit the Steamboat Conservation Partnership. $10 donation. March 12th, 2010, 7:30pm, Prosperity Grange, 3701 Steamboat Island Rd NW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Mark Messinger
webmaster@griffinneighbors.org
www.griffinneighbors.org/scp.htm

Community Live Drum and Dance: Live drumming and dancing for our fun-loving community. Dance to Olympia’s hottest live community drum circle. All ages welcome! Family friendly and open to all skill levels of musicians and dancers. $5, instruction provided. March 12th, 2010, 7pm, Fusion, 302 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Michael Clark 360-485-7501
Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com
www.DrumaticInnovation.com

Aladdin: Welcome to Agrabah, city of enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every Camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, your spirits will soar with excitement. Presented by Chinook Middle School. Tickets at the door: $5 individual, $20 family. March 12th, 2010 to March 13th, 2010, 7-8:15pm, North Thurston High School, Lacey. For more information, contact: Elizabeth Bretschneider 360-456-1196

RAGS Wearable Art Show & Sale: Creative clothing, fashion accessories, and unusual jewelry from more than 50 artists will be for sale at this boutique-style show. A portion of all RAGS sales benefits the YWCA's domestic violence prevention programs. Free admission. March 12th, 2010 to March 14th, 2010, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Larson Mercedes Benz, 4001 20th St E, Fife. For more information, contact: Barbara Balcaitis 253-840-5413
bbalcaitis@comcast.net
www.YWCApiercecounty.org

Encore! Theater Presents "Angry Housewives" the Musical: Bored with their everyday lives and kept in insignificance by their significant others, four angry women form a punk-rock group to enter an upcoming talent show. This marvelous satire of contemporary feminism offers LOL opportunities for men & women alike. $18 adults & $14 teens. March 12th, 2010 to March 28th, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm, Encore!, 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: Kathleen McGilliard 253-858-2282
www.encoretheater.org

FREE! RESERVE NOW! Karate for Concentration Workshop for Kids: Premier Martial Arts is offering Karate for Concentration, a free goal-setting workshop for parents and children ages 4 to 13. Workshop will help children build confidence and learn how to stay safe. Children will earn their first karate belt at the workshop. Free; registration required. March 13th, 2010, 10am, Premier Martial Arts, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Premier Tumwater 956-0888
www.premiermartialartswa.com

Suffragists Exhibit Opening: The opening of women's right to vote exhibit at State Capital Museum includes gallery tours; descendants of the original suffragists; hands-on art activities for families; display of a new quilt featuring local suffrage activists; and a book signing with exhibit curator Shanna Stevenson, author of "Women's Votes Women's Voices: The Campaign for Equal Rights in Washington." $2 individuals, $4 families. March 13th, 2010, 1-3pm, State Capital Museum, 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: State Capital Museum/Susan (360) 753-2580
www.washingtonhistory.org

REGISTER NOW! Pruning Landscape Plants: Lacey Parks & Rec is currently registering for a landscaping class. Learn pruning basics. Pruning tools will be discussed as well as how to prune roses, heather, lavender, trees, and shrubs. $15. Pre-registration required. March 13th, 2010, 9:30-11am, Plantasia Gardens, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Lacey Parks & Rec 360-491-0857
laceyparks@ci.lacey.wa.us
www.ci.lacey.wa.us

NW Regional Harmony Sweepstakes: The finest a cappella talent in the region take the stage to sing the tightest harmonies and the cleverest arrangements, while stepping off the smartest choreography. The winner of Harmony Sweepstakes goes on to the National final. The 2009 Northwest champs, Rezonate, return to host this year’s event. March 13th, 2010, 7:30pm, Washington Center, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Washington Center Box Office 360-753-8586
mcemarketing@me.com
www.mce.org

Relay For Life of Sumner-Bonney Lake Kickoff: Come learn how you can save lives and create more birthdays at the kickoff for Sumner & Bonney Lake's American Cancer Society Relay For Life. You'll have the opportunity to register your team at a discount, register as a survivor, or sign up to be a relay volunteer. Snacks! Door prizes! March 13th, 2010, 10:30am-noon, Calvary Community Church, 15116 Gary St. E, Sumner. For more information, contact: Katrina 253-691-4144
www.relayforlifeofsumnerbonneylake.org

FREE! Reading Magic With Jeff Evans: Kids can explore the magic of reading with favorite book characters and enjoy a piece of cake for Dr. Seuss's birthday. Free! March 13th, 2010, 11:30am-12:15pm, Chehalis Timberland Library, Chehalis. For more information, contact: (360) 748-3301
www.trl.org

FREE! Reading Magic With Jeff Evans: Kids can explore the magic of reading with favorite book characters and enjoy a piece of cake for Dr. Seuss's birthday. Free! March 13th, 2010, 2:30-3:30pm, Centralia Timberland Library, Centralia. For more information, contact: (360) 736-0183
www.trl.org

An Evening of Hawaiian Music: Join ukulele virtuoso Herb Ohta, Jr. and slack-key guitarist Patrick Landeza for Hawaiian-style music, stories, and hula all in the aloha spirit. Hula and Polynesian dance troupes from South Puget Sound Community College will be performing traditional Pacific Island dances. Ohta & Landeza will be offering workshops the next day. March 13th, 2010, Saturday concert 8pm, Sunday workshops 10am-3:15pm, SPSCC Minnaert Center, 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-753-8586 tickets, 866-0279 workshops
www.olytix.org

REGISTER NOW! Landscape Pruning Class: This class covers general pruning of shrubs, lavender, heather, roses, and trees. Discussion also includes the use of hand tools to develop your gardening expertise. This is a hands-on class with demonstrations. Adults only, $15. March 13th, 2010, 9:30 to 11am, Plantasia Nursery Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Stephanie Klein/Tumwater Parks & Rec 360-754-4160
sklein@ci.tumwater.wa.us

FREE! Irish Cottage Faire: Musicians, dancers, pipers, and food & gift vendors highlight the Irish Cottage Faire presented by the Celtic Society of South Puget Sound. March 13th, 2010, 10am-5pm, Thurston County Fairgrounds, Carpenter Rd., Lacey. For more information, contact:
mcdomnhal@yahoo.com

RESERVE NOW! Soroptimist Luncheon & Style Show: Soroptimist, an international service club for women, presents "Spring Magic," a luncheon and style show with fashions from Jinjor, Christopher & Banks, CJ Banks, and Coldwater Creek. The fundraiser benefits groups committed to improving the lives of women and girls by stopping human trafficking. $35. March 13th, 2010, 1pm, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, Olympia. For more information, contact: 491-8282

Christian Singles Conference: Pierce County Christian Singles will host a one-day conference for Christian singles in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties. "Pursuing the Habit of Happiness" is the theme. Eric Boles from the Edge Learning Institute will speak and Debbie Wooten will inspire with comedy. March 13th, 2010, 1pm-9pm, Living Grace Church, 106 S. 28th St., Tacoma. For more information, contact: Craig Rasmussen 253-831-6125
PastorCraig@PierceCountyChristianSingles.org
PierceCountyChristianSingles.org

Family Day at Museum of Glass: The second Saturday of each month bring the family to the Museum of Glass for an afternoon of creativity. Visitors of all ages are invited to tap into their imaginations and make their own art, guided by a professional artist. This month, create a rocket ship from a mailing tube and other mixed media materials. Sponsored by City of Tacoma Arts Commission. March 13th, 2010, 1-4pm, Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. For more information, contact: Museum of Glass 253-284-4750
www.museumofglass.org

Model A Ford Club Swap Meet & Car Show: The Gallopin' Gertie Chapter of the Model A Ford Club is holding a Swap Meet & Car Show featuring car parts, antiques, and collectibles. $5 Saturday, $3 Sunday, children under 12 free. Free parking. March 13th, 2010 to March 14th, 2010, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm, Puyallup Fairgrounds & Events Center, downtown, Puyallup. For more information, contact: 253-833-3926 or 253-566-4374

FREE! Panel For a Sustainable Community: WashPIRG and the ERC are bringing together leaders from Olympia to discuss emerging community solutions to daunting environmental and social challenges. Panelists include TJ Johnson of Sustainable South Sound; Scott Morgan, TESC's Sustainability Coordinator; Carol McKinley of Voices for Justice; Travis Skinner of the Bike Shop; Tim Morrissey of Olympia Waldorf School; and Carol Richmond from Thurston Climate Action Team. March 14th, 2010, 3:30-5:30pm, The Longhouse at The Evergreen State College, Olympia. For more information, contact: Will Petrik
will@washpirgstudents.org
www.washpirgstudents.org/evergreen

Second Sunday Music Series: Visit the W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma's Wright Park and enjoy the live acoustic music of Kathye Long, a singer-songwriter-guitarist. Performances by acoustic musicians are scheduled for the second Sunday of each month. March 14th, 2010, 1-2:30pm, W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 South G Street, Tacoma, located in Wright Park. For more information, contact: Mary Anderson 253-591-5330
marya@tacomaparks.com
www.metroparkstacoma.org/conservatory

Wall Street Casino Running Amok: Community discussion of the ongoing economic crisis hosted by the Green Party. Banks in failure, foreclosed mortgages, people out of work - how would a de-regulated Wall Street contribute to these effects? Learn about Wall Street’s actions, the effects, and why those who might have stopped it let it happen. Critique the process. March 17th, 2010, 6:30 to 9:30pm, Lincoln Elementary School, 213 21st Ave SE, Olympia, (downstairs in the cafeteria). For more information, contact: Janet Jordan 360-352-0779
www.greenparty-sps.net