Dec. 9, Tues., 6‑8:30 pm, BSC presents Homemade Holiday Bread. Instructor Steve Wilson shares his “kneaded” wisdom in this hands‑on class using the straight dough method. Students customize their own unique loaf and take home Holiday Bread based on the traditional German Stollen. $45. For reservations, and information on other BSC classes and activities, call the school at 360.754.1448, or www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com or by visiting Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up the newly released winter catalogue.

Dec. 13, Sat., 12 Noon ‑ 3 PM: Annual Historic Holiday Celebration at the State Capital Museum

at 211 21st Avenue SW, in Olympia: The cost is $7 per person, $25 per family of four. celebrate a historic holiday in the beautifully decorated 1923 Lord Mansion, home of the State Capital Museum. Enjoy viewing a grand Christmas tree decorated with stylish ornaments reminiscent of the era. Have your picture taken with Santa by the ornate hearth in the mahogany paneled dining room. Refreshments provided. For more information, please call the Washington State Capital Museum at (360) 753‑2580, or visit on the web at www.washingtonhistory.org

Dec. 13, Sat. 1-3:00 pm, Ages 9‑13: Bayview School of Cooking is offering hands‑on classes for kids of all ages – Mix & Measure: Good Morning Christmas: Instructors Linda Hunter and Vera Kay give students a menu “yule” love when the children recreate these special occasion breakfast dishes: French Toast Christmas Trees with Sausage Trunks, Red and Green Party Light Scrambled Eggs and a Holly and Ivy OJ Sparkler. $25 Classes are held at Bayview School of Cooking in the demo. For reservations call (360) 754-1448. For more information on these and other cooking school offerings see www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com or visit Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up a current cooking school catalogue.

Dec. 17, Wed., 3:30‑6:00 pm, Bayview School of Cooking is offering hands‑on classes for kids of all ages – High School Age Students: Fair Trade Cookie Exchange - Students pipe, slice, drop and spread cookie dough for some updated cookie jar entries that friends will crave and rave about, including: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, White Chocolate and Lime Cheesecake Bars, Piped Spritz Cookies and Pistachio and Cherry Icebox Cookies. $25 Classes are held at Bayview School of Cooking in the demo. For reservations call (360) 754-1448. For more information on these and other cooking school offerings see www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com or visit Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up a current cooking school catalogue.

Dec. 18, Thurs., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Bayview School of Cooking (BSC) is hosting a free all day knife clinic with Wüstoph Sales Representative Hank Allen. The day will include demonstrations, deep discounts on quality cutlery, and free knife sharpening. It all takes place in the BSC kitchen on the second floor at Bayview Thriftway in Olympia. Allen will offer a free class, Knives 101, at 10 a.m. During that time he will review different knife types, knife safety and handling, and knife care. He will also demonstrate basic cutting techniques. From 2‑ 4 p.m., customers are invited to bring in two, dull, non‑serrated knives for free knife sharpening. Throughout the day Allen will be available to answer questions and discounts will be offered up to 40% on Wüstoph knives.

Dec. 25, Thurs.: Christmas Day - A State Holiday; state offices are closed.

Dec 29, Mon., 10‑11:30 am, Ages 5‑8: Bayview School of Cooking is offering hands‑on classes for kids of all ages – La Petite Chef Academy: Holiday “Break”fast Under the Big Top

Mornings seem like a circus at your house? Instructor Mallory Sanders tames the wild animals in the youngster’s tummies when her little culinary ringleaders prepare a breakfast capturing the excitement and entertainment of the big top. Students create Waffles with Beary Syrup and plate up Clown Fruit Salads. $20. Classes are held at Bayview School of Cooking in the demo. For reservations call (360) 754-1448. For more information on these and other cooking school offerings see www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com or visit Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up a current cooking school catalogue.

Dec. 30, Tue., 3:30‑6:00 pm, Bayview School of Cooking is offering hands‑on classes for kids of all ages – High School Age Students: Midnight Munchies - Teens can replace the Spinach‑n‑Bread Bowl sleeper with some rockin’ dips and dippers when the Times Square Ball drops, when they mix and match:Homemade Potato Chips, Baked Pita Chips, Walnut Roasted Garlic Dip, Black Bean and Pepperjack Dip, and Broccoli Cheddar Dip. Celebrate with style. $25. Classes are held at Bayview School of Cooking in the demo. For reservations call (360) 754-1448. For more information on these and other cooking school offerings www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com or visit Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up a current cooking school catalogue.

Jan. 1, 2009, Thur., New Year’s Day - A State Holiday; state offices are closed.

Jan. 7, 2009, Wed., Your January 2009 FTE News Magazine will be available online, with delivery beginning in Lacey, West Olympia and Tumwater; Thursday in Olympia.

posted by FTEmag.com Staff at 12:01 AM