Free, two-hour introductory seminar to experience for yourself the Obesity Turning Point approach and learn more about the seminar series. This is an experiential program that will give you tools to understand the core issues underlying your relationship with weight and forever change your life by creating a Turning Point towards success.

All introductory sessions will be held at: The Prosperity Grange, 3701 Steamboat Island Road NW, Olympia,

Sunday, 12/27 - 2:00 PM

Friday, 1/1/2010 - 3:00 PM

Tuesday, 1/5/ 2010 - 6:00 PM

Come change your life.

Without talking about ways to lose weight explore what has kept you from being successful in your previous attempts to conquer the issue. Call 360-264-5082 to register. Even though this session is free, we prefer that you register beforehand so we can prepare materials and ensure that we have adequate space.

ODA Music in the Park is now accepting talent for 2010 concerts, presented by the Olympia Downtown Association. Concerts are every Wednesday in July & August at Sylvester Park. One additional concert scheduled at the Port Plaza, Friday Aug. 6. Talent is chosen end of February. To be considered for concert booking, send CD, photo, bio & press material no later than February 15, 2010 to:

Olympia Downtown Association, 120 State Ave. NE, PMB #1031, Olympia, WA 98501-8212

For more information contact Vida Zvirzdys-Farler, (360) 357-8948, odaevent@tss.net or visit www.MusicInTheParkOlympia.com

Department of Licensing (DOL) is putting the finishing touches on four “supercenter” driver licensing offices in the Puget Sound area that will offer expanded hours and convenience to customers.These new driver licensing supercenter offices are located in Lynnwood, Bellevue, Tacoma, and Puyallup. They are now open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. More details in the January 2010 FTE News Magazine..

Through Jan. 2, 2010: Harlequin Production’s Stardust Homecoming at The State Theater, 202 - 4^th Ave E, in downtown Olympia A Stardust Homecoming is another annual Holiday presentation filled with hot jazz, cool blues, sizzling swing and warm holiday magic. For more information or to purchase tickets online go to: http://www.harlequinproductions.org/

Deadline for application is January 10, 2010.

Rebuilding Together Thurston County, a local nonprofit group made up of both skilled and unskilled volunteers, seeks homes that need rehabilitation and maintenance services. These services are free to low income homeowners who are elderly, disabled or have young children. Applications for this service are available at this website: www.rebuildingtogthertc.org or by e-mailing your request for an application to rebuildingtogethertc@comcast.net or by calling (360).539-7830.