Nov. 3, Mon.: The Edmonds Community College (ECC) Foundation seeks nominations for its 2008 Distinguished Alumni awards, which recognize outstanding accomplishments by alumni in their careers or professions and in service to the community through active involvement in civic and/or charitable organizations. Nominations are accepted year round, but the deadline for 2008 award nominations is November 3. Nominate Edmonds Community College alumni for the award online at http://www.edcc.edu/foundation

Nov. 4, Tue.: Election Day

Nov. 5, Wed: Your FTE News Magazine will be available online, with delivery beginning in Lacey and West Olympia; Thursday in Olympia and Tumwater.

Nov. 6, Thurs., 6:00 pm: Annual Caregiver’s Dinner and Recognition at Olympics West Retirement Community. The Senior Action Network is pleased to offer the only industry recognition event for the unsung heroes of service to the elders in our communities at our 8th Annual Caregivers Recognition Banquet and Silent Auction. Dinner tickets can be purchased on line @ www.senior‑action.net or call Cyndi Lounsbury @ 360‑528‑8726. Cost is $25.00

Nov. 7, Fri.,11:30 am: South Sound Partners for Philanthropy presents the 8th annual Leadership in Philanthropy Awards luncheon at St. Martin's University, Worthington Center, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey; $35.00 per person or $250 for a table of 8. Chief Justice Gerry Alexander will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Brian Boyd, Executive Director of the Forest Foundation will provide the keynote speech. Seating is limited, so please register no later than Monday, October 27, to: Robin Brake, Hands on Children's Museum, (360) 956‑0818 ext. 112

Nov. 8, Sat., What Do You Want in Your Life in 2009? - a few openings left on the sign up for this seminar. What a gift to give yourself... a quiet day of introspection and great group synergy. E-mail vasarkovy@aol.com or call (360) 264-5082 for more information or download an online flyer at www.ftemag.com and click on “Special Offers.”

Nov. 8, Sat., 2-4 pm Olympia City Council Chambers, 900 Plum Street SE; Miguel Guillen, Information Services Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on professional resources, health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Miguel will also present information about Artist Trust's grant programs, information services, and the EDGE Professional Development Training Program for visual artists. The workshop is free but pre‑registration is required. Please contact Miguel Guillen at 206/467‑8734 x11, 866/218‑7878 x11 or miguel@artisttrust.org to register. Please include your discipline when registering

Nov. 9, Sun., 3 pm: Seattle Pro Musica Concert, "Latin American Rhythms: Historic and Modern" is the title of a free concert featuring Seattle Pro Musica, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave. SE, Olympia. Offering at intermission.

Nov. 11, Tue..: Veteran’s Day. A State Holiday: All State Offices are closed.

Nov. 27 & 28, Thur. & Fri., Thanksgiving Holiday: All State Offices are closed.

Nov. 30, Sun., Noon: Olympia Downtown for the Holidays celebration, parade and tree lighting ceremony.

posted by FTEmag.com Staff at 12:01 AM