1. Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center Benefit Concert: Friday, March 27 with the hysterical and poignant Cheryl Wheeler and the Righteous Mothers.

2. 2009 Gala for TVW: Monday, April 6, 2009, 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia.

3. The Wyatt Holliday Foundation: 6^th Annual Du Pont Charity Golf Classic, Saturday, April 25, 2009, at 1:00 PM at The Golf Club at Hawk’s Prairie Links Course.

Parking Alert: Feb. 9, Mon.: Natural Resources Building (NRB) ‑ 120 parking stalls will become available at the visitor parking lot with the completion of phase one repairs. The ramp into the visitor lot off of Washington Street will remain closed during the second phase of work, scheduled for February 9 to 21. Visitors will need to use the NRB garage entrance at 11th Avenue and follow the signs to the visitor lot. The entire project is scheduled to be done by mid‑March. For more information: Parking – (360) 725‑0030, parking@ga.wa.gov Campus parking map: www.ga.wa.gov/images/campus‑map.pdf

Feb. 9, Mon., 6‑8:30 pm: Bayview School of Cooking is offering a class to help you woo your valentine , “Hook Your Valentine with a Seafood Dinner”, Instructor Xinh Dwelley, Chef & Owner of Xinh’s Clam and Oyster House. Xinh has planned a seafood feast for the “perfect catch.” Begin the night by satisfying oyster lovers with Shucking and Slurping Raw Oysters followed with a Fried Oyster Wrap dressed with a crunchy Asian Cole Slaw, a steaming bowl of Seafood Bisque (oysters, mussels and shrimp) and Clams Casino! It’s an evening of pure epicurean ecstasy. Complementary wine pairing. $45. Bayview School of Cooking demonstration kitchen on the second floor mezzanine of Bayview Thriftway in downtown Olympia. For additional information or to register for a class, call 360.754.1448. For information on other BSC offerings, visit www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com

Feb. 12, Turs., 7:15 am: Youth workers, educators, health and human service providers and families involved in foster care will now have the opportunity to meet and hear Ashley Rhodes‑Courter when she gives the keynote presentation at Community Youth Services' seventh annual Have a Heart for Kids Breakfast taking place Thursday, February 12, at the Red Lion Hotel. To support CYS and reserve a seat or table at the breakfast, contact Susan Alexander at (360) 943‑0780, ext. 116 or salexander@communityyouthservices.org

Feb. 13, Fri., 5 – 7:30 p.m.: Bayview School of Cooking’s Fridays Uncorked series will be featuring French and Italian wines. Only $12. This social event offers casual and informative comparative wine tastings with 4‑5 samples and complementary cheeses. Ongoing pourings and presentations allow you to arrive anytime. Rhône Wines ‑Rouge et Blance. Sip la vin d’amour from this noted region and you’ll see why wine is a national treasure in France. Celebrate the “red and white” fete with some of the finest reds and whites! Fridays Uncorked is held in the BSC demo kitchen on the second floor of Bayview Thriftway, 516 West 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia. No reservations are required, so drop in for whichever Friday fits your schedule. For information on other BSC classes and activities call 360.754.1448, visit www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com, or stop by Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up your copy of the newly released BSC spring brochure.

Feb. 13, Fri., 6:30 and 9:30 PM.: World Champion Elvis Returns - After an amazing response to January’s Elvis Birthday Bash, World Champion Elvis Impersonator Robert Washington returns to Olympia for a special engagement at Siti Lites Cafe in downtown Olympia The evening will feature two shows: Dinner will be available during the 6:30 show. Cover is only $10 to either show. Elvis will have scarves and kisses for the ladies, and be available for photos and autographs after the show. This is your chance to see the best Elvis in the world, live in concert. For information visit www.ElvisBackAndBlack.com or call Siti Lites Cafe at (360) 754‑3501.

Feb. 16, Mon.: President’s Day - A State Holiday. All state offices will be closed.

Deadline for registration is Feb. 20.

March 4, Wed., 8:00 to Noon; The South Sound Partners for Philanthropy will host the workshop, "E‑Mail Marketing for Non‑Profits" presented by Michael Clark, a marketing expert for Constant Contact of Seattle The event will take place in the meeting room of Thurston County Community Television located at 440 Yauger Way SW, Olympia. The workshop is designed to provide non‑profits with the tools and knowledge to enhance their visibility and grow their organization through e‑mail marketing and online surveys. The half‑day event is a live presentation which will include a question and answer period and success stories. The workshop is free for South Sound Partners members and $15 for non‑members. To download a registration form, log on at www.celebrategiving.org and click on "Resource," or contact Virginia Schnabel at virginia@ougm.org

Feb. 24, Tue., 11:30 am, Capitol Rotunda, Leg. Bldg, Capitol Campus: Productivity Board presents 2009 Innovations in State Government Awards.

Feb. 24, Tue., 4:30 pm: Saint Martin’s University will host information sessions about its School Administration Certification program in the University’s Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE. SMU’s School Administration Certification program provides future educational leaders with a flexible route to becoming a school principal or program administrator. The program is designed for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and have three years of professionally oriented work experience in an educational setting. Options are available for candidates to enroll in the certification program only (if they have already earned a master’s degree) or the master’s in education and certification program together. Further information regarding the School Administration Certification program is available from the College of Education, 360‑438‑4333 or from Mark Haddock, Ph.D., 360‑486‑8831, mhaddock@stmartin.edu

Feb. 27, Fri., 5 – 7:30 p.m.: Bayview School of Cooking’s Fridays Uncorked series will be featuring French and Italian wines. Only $12. Tour of Italy. Help “pasta” time by sampling wine from these five regions ‑ Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzio, and Veneto. This social event offers casual and informative comparative wine tastings with 4‑5 samples and complementary cheeses. Ongoing pourings and presentations allow you to arrive anytime. Fridays Uncorked is held in the BSC demo kitchen on the second floor of Bayview Thriftway, 516 West 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia. No reservations are required, so drop in for whichever Friday fits your schedule. For information on other BSC classes and activities call 360.754.1448, visit www.BayviewSchoolofCooking.com, or stop by Bayview Thriftway or Ralph’s Thriftway to pick up your copy of the newly released BSC spring brochure.

posted by FTEmag.com Staff at 12:01 AM