Harlequin Productions Presents "Sixties Chicks": The 1960s transformed America and the American woman, and one place this seismic shift was most loudly announced was rock'n'roll. This show traces the passage of the 1960s with music from the girl groups like The Chiffons through soloists like Aretha Franklin to singer-songwriters like Carole King. June 18th, 2009 to July 19th, 2009, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & July 4th 7pm, State Theater, 202 4th Ave E, Olympia. For more information, contact: Harlequin Productions 360-786-0151
www.harlequinproductions.org

"The Miss Firecracker Contest": Playwright Beth Henley's Southern Gothic comedy about an irrepressible young woman who thinks that winning the local beauty contest will restore her soiled reputation and make her somebody in her small Mississippi community. $18 adults, $15 senior & military, $8 students. June 19th, 2009 to July 5th, 2009, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 3pm, no show July 4th, Paradise Theatre, 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: 253 851-7529
www.paradisetheatre.org

REGISTER! Thurston County Summer Day Camps: What will your kids be doing this summer? Kids ages 6 - 12 can attend week-long day camps at McLane Elementary and Pioneer Elementary. Camps are Monday through Friday. Each week is full of activities and making new friends. Pre-registration is required through Thurston County Parks and Recreation. June 22nd, 2009 to August 21st, 2009, 7:30am-5:30pm weekdays, McLane Elementary & Pioneer Elementary, Olympia. For more information, contact: Thurston County Parks & Rec 360-786-5595
www.thurston-parks.org

REGISTER! Summer Weekday Camp (Special Needs): Individuals with special needs can enjoy week-long day camps at Pioneer Elementary. For ages 6-25, with a 1:4 staff ratio. Pre-registration required. Camp T-shirt is included. Sponsored by Thurston County Parks and Recreation. June 22nd, 2009 to August 21st, 2009, weekdays 7:30am-5:30pm, Pioneeer Elementary, Olympia. For more information, contact: Thurston County Parks & Rec 360-786-5595
www.thurston-parks.org

Summer Food Service Program for Children: The City of Lacey Parks and Recreation Department announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Meals will be available at no charge children under 19 years of age at three Lacey elementary schools; Mountain View, Lydia Hawk, and Pleasant Glade. June 24th, 2009 to August 14th, 2009, lunch noon-12:30pm & snack 3-3:30pm Mon.-Fri., Lacey. For more information, contact: 360-491-0857
www.ci.lacey.wa.us

"Romeo and Juliet": Theater Artists Olympia presents "Romeo and Juliet," examining Shakespeare's love story from a fresh, intriguing perspective. This summer, see the star-crossed lovers in new light and lose yourself in the heady excitement and intensity of the world's most passionate and devastating romance. $12. Mature audiences. June 25th, 2009 to July 12th, 2009, June 26th-28th, July 1st-3rd, July 8th-11th 8pm, matinee July 12th 2pm, SPSCC Minnaert Center, 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Heather McMahon 360-357-3471
theydreamoflove@gmail.com or 360-951-5346
olytheater.com

Chehalis Fireworks Booth: The fireworks booth is NOW open in Chehalis at the Eagles. Please help support the WF West Class of 2011 in Chehalis. June 28th, 2009 to July 4th, 2009, 10am-10pm, 9am July 4th, 1993 S Market Blvd, Chehalis, in the parking lot of the Eagles. For more information, contact: Holly Marshall 360-520-3508

South Sound Center Independence Day Celebration: Celebrate this family event at South Sound Center with fireworks, food, face painters and Kids-N-Motion Tumblin' Bus and inflatables. Listen to the American Legion Band as they play patriotic music. (Please note: food, face painters, and the inflatables will cost money.) July 3rd, 2009, 6pm, fireworks at dusk, Pacific Ave and Sleater Kinney Rd, Lacey, I-5 and Exit 108. For more information, contact: Sandy Caron 360-491-6850
SandyC@capdevco.com
www.capdevco.com

FREE ADMISSION! Fort Lewis 4th of July Freedom Fest: Fort Lewis Freedom Fest, open to the public, features carnival rides, a car show, living history displays, food vendors, live entertainment, including a special kids' area, and fireworks. July 4th, 2009, 11am on, fireworks at about 10pm, Fort Lewis Cowan Stadium, take I-5 Exit 119. For more information, contact: 253-967-4294

Centralia Summerfest Fourth of July Celebration: A full day of activities, most of them free, including the fireworks! Borst Park fun includes fishing derby, free breakfast, SWAT team test, free hot dog lunch, 8K run, & entertainment. Parade is downtown at 4pm. Evening activities at fairgrounds include Destruction Derbies and fireworks! July 4th, 2009, parade 4pm, Destruction Derbies 5 & 7pm, Borst Park, downtown, & SW Washington Fairgrounds, Centralia. For more information, contact: Carol Hamilton/City of Centralia
chamilton@cityofcentralia.com
www.centralia.com/

Oakville Independence Day: Oakville will celebrate the 4th of July with a community pancake breakfast at the Community Hall; an Independence Day Parade with horses, floats, clowns, bands, and all the wonderful entries that make up a great American parade; as well as the "Last Horseback Bank Robbery Reenactment" and a Junior Rodeo. July 4th, 2009, breakfast 8-10:30am, parade 11am, reenactment & rodeo 12pm, Oakville. For more information, contact: Oakville Chamber of Commerce 360-273-2702
www.oakville-wa.org/events.html

FREE! Steilacoom 4th of July: A full day of Independence Day fun with a Fun Run, street fair, beer garden, entertainment, ice cream social, decorated wheels, flag-raising ceremony, parade, Tribal Museum tour, and fireworks! July 4th, 2009, 10am on, parade 1pm, fireworks 10:30pm, Lafayette Street, Steilacoom. For more information, contact: Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce 253-353-6982
www.steilacoom.org/4july.html

Tacoma Freedom Fair: Something for everyone along the waters of the beautiful Commencement Bay. Enjoy the music, International Food Court & Marketplace, the air show, the Lost Boys Pirates Cove, the pole vault championship, the stand-up paddleboard race, the car show, and the gigantic fireworks display. July 4th, 2009, 10am on, fireworks at about 10pm, full length of Ruston Way watefront, Tacoma. For more information, contact: (253) 326-4444
www.freedomfair.com/index.html

SIGN UP NOW! Tumwater 4th of July 5K Run/Walk: It's your last chance to sign up for the 4th of July 5K Run/Walk to benefit Tumwater students with scholarships. Fee: $30, includes T-shirt. Free children's 1-mile run. Call the Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce NOW! July 4th, 2009, Check-in and registration 7:30am, Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Rd, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce 360-357-5153

FREE ADMISSION! Tumwater’s Thunder Valley Fireworks Show & Artesian Family Festival! Enjoy an amazing night of fun and fireworks. Lots to do - arts and crafts, bouncy houses, monster b-ball, music, and lots of fine food vendors. It's a free Independence Day celebration for the whole family! Parking is $5 a car, Bring a donation for the Thurston County Food Bank. July 4th, 2009, 6pm, fireworks at 10:15pm, Tumwater Valley Golf Course, Tumwater. For more information, contact: Tumwater Parks & Recreation 754-4160

The Dock of the Bay Westport Blues Festival: The Dock of the Bay Westport Blues Festival will be a new addition to Westport's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. There will be a beer garden, along with games for the kids, raffles and great food. Tickets are $10 day of the show. Artists include Big Nasty, Tony La Stella and the Wise Guys, Blues Attitude, Dakota Bob and the Businessman Blues Band, Kim Archer-David McKibbin, Joe Ty Project, Big Squeezy Zydeco Band and Malcom Clark. July 4th, 2009, 1-10pm, Westport Maritime Museum. For more information, contact: (360) 268-6262
www.myspace.com/WestportBluesFestival

FREE ADMISSION! The Psychic Buffet: Source Studio invites you to Olympia's own Psychic Fair held the first Monday of every month. Explore energy healing, intuitive readings, chair massage, astrology, animal communication (animals do not need to be present), and card readings with local professional healers and intuitives. Get insights to inspire your journey! No charge for admission. All are welcome. July 6th, 2009, 5-9pm, Urban Onion lobby, 116 Legion Way SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Lisa Holm 360-786-8617
lisa@lisaholm-psychic.com
www.lisaholm-psychic.com

REGISTER NOW! North Thurston Rams Girls Basketball Summer Camp: For girls entering grades 3rd-8th grades, this camp is conducted by North Thurston High School basketball coach Alana Erickson, her staff, and players. Skill development and a positive learning atmosphere are the hallmark of this high-quality camp sponsored by Lacey Parks and Recreation. July 6th, 2009 to July 9th, 2009, 9am-noon, North Thurston High School, Lacey. For more information, contact: Lacey Parks & Recreation 360-491-0857
www.ci.lacey.wa.us

FREE! Lacey in Tune Children's Entertainment: Lacey Parks & Recreation and the Lacey Timberland Regional Library present juggling, comedy, and MORE with the Tom Question Show. Free! July 7th, 2009, 6:30pm, Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Sq Lp, Lacey, corner of 7th & Woodland Sq Lp. For more information, contact: Jeannette Sieler 360-491-0857
jsieler@ci.lacey.wa.us
www.ci.lacey.wa.us

FREE! Lunchtime Stories in the Park: Bring your lunch to Percival Landing Park and enjoy stories told by members of the South Sound Story Guild! Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation and the South Sound Story Guild bring you this FREE opportunity to take in the beauty of this waterfront setting while you discover the art of storytelling! July 7th, 2009, 12:30-1:30pm, Percival Landing Park, Columbia St. & Olympia Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: Erin Conine, Olympia Arts & Events 570-5858

REGISTER NOW! Teen Adventure Challenge: A four-day, three-night trip to Lake Wenatchee for ages 12-17. Enjoy swimming, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and rafting on the mighty Wenatchee River. Space is limited and pre-registration is required through Tumwater Parks and Recreation. $150. July 7th, 2009 to July 10th, 2009. For more information, contact: Stephanie Klein 360-754-4160
sklein@ci.tumwater.wa.us

FREE! Music in the Park 2009 - Celebrating 30 Years! It's the 30th season of Music in the Park! The first concert of the series is Ocho Pies performing a blend of Afro-Cuban music. The seasoned musicians have blended the sounds of the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and even a wee bit of Ireland along with their own compositions. Recognition of the City of Olympia's 150th birthday will be celebrated before the concert. July 8th, 2009, 7-8pm, downtown Sylvester Park, Olympia. For more information, contact: Vida 360-357-8948
odaevent@tss.net
www.MusicInTheParkOlympia.com

FREE! Romance Author Book Signing: Olympia Romance Writers of America announce "Hot Summer Nights!," romance author book signings every Wednesday in July. The events are free and open to anyone who loves to read romance. This week's authors are Ann Roth, Gerri Russell, and Serena Robar. July 8th, 2009, 7 to 9pm, Borders, 2415 4th Ave W, Olympia, Mall Promenade. For more information, contact: Chassily Wakefield 360-570-0408
Chassily.Wakefield@yahoo.com

FREE! Lacey in Tune Summer Concert Series: Lacey Parks & Recreation present Tapwater from Portland, the first and only world twang Band. Come for lunch; food vendors on site! July 8th, 2009, noon-1pm, Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Sq Lp, Lacey, corner of 7th & Woodland Sq Lp. For more information, contact: Jeannette Sieler 360-491-0857
jsieler@ci.lacey.wa.us
www.ci.lacey.wa.us

FREE! Volunteer Center "Summer of Service" Kick-Off Party: This beach party includes face-painting, ice cream, and an opportunity to sign up for "Summer of Service" community projects. Residents of Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties will have a summer full of opportunities to answer today's call to service in the United We Serve campaign. Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties. July 8th, 2009, 4-7pm, Heritage Park, Olympia. For more information, contact: Sara Ballard 360-741-2625
www.volunteer.ws

FREE! Job Search Workshop Series: South Puget Sound Community College is offering free job search workshops to help you land the job! July 8th - Identifying Your Key Skills; July 22nd - Creating a Superior Resume; July 29th - Improving Interviewing Skills; August 5th - Effective Job Search Methods. July 8th, 2009 to August 5th, 2009, Wednesdays 5-6pm (no workshop July 15th), SPSCC, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, Building 22, Room 206. For more information, contact: Corinne Daffern 360-596-5239
cdaffern@spscc.ctc.edu

FREE! Puyallup Concerts in the Park - Family Series: A free concert every Thursday evening! Come listen to The Afrodisiacs, The Beatniks, CSNY meets The Eagles with The Delivery Boys, a cappella favorites from The Coats, KIRO traffic reporter Shane Cobane as Elvis, Creme Tangerine with their Beatles tribute, and much more. See website below for this Thursday's concert. July 9th, 2009 to August 27th, 2009, Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm, Pioneer Park, 324 South Meridian, Puyallup. For more information, contact: 253-841-5457
www.cityofpuyallup.org