Jan. 9, Sat, 2010, 7:30 pm: Elvis Birthday Bash 2010:at the Capitol Theater in downtown Olympia. The 10th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash features live concert performance by World Champion Elvis Impersonator Robert Washington. Also, a screening of the heartwarming documentary film "Almost Elvis" which tells the story of the top Elvis impersonators in the world and their quest to win the World Championship. Plus: Elvis costume contest and trivia challenge, velvet Elvis art show, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and more. General Admission tickets $10. VIP tickets $25: - VIP Entrance 1/2 hour early for best seats - Kiss and scarf from Elvis during concert - Photo and autograph time with Elvis

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, Tuesday, 1/5/ 2010 - 6:00 PM See additional Introductory seminar dates in your January 2010 FTE News Magazine..

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 visitwww.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..

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 torebuildingtogethertc@comcast.netor by calling (360).539-7830.

Jan. 6, Wed.: Your January 2010 issue of the FTE News Magazine will be available online today, with delivery beginning in Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia on Wednesday; Thursday in Olympia. Due to changes in Postal Regulations and increased postal costs plus saving the environment, the FTE News Magazine will no longer be mailed to all state offices. Please inform your co-workers to view current issues online 24/7 atwww.ftemag.com



Jan. 12, Monday: The Washington State Legislature Convenes



Jan 12, 2010, Tue., 8:30am - 11:45am: IPMA presents Social Media in Today’s and Tomorrow’s Government. Free. Space is limited. Registration is required at: http://www.ipma-wa.com/event

Jan. 18, Mon.: Martin Luther King Day - A State Holiday - State Offices are Closed.



Jan. 18, Mon., 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: BIG BRUNCH at the Great Wolf Lodge to celebrate 25 years of service to families in the community. The Annual BBBS Fundraiser hosted by the Great Wolf Lodge and includes up to 2 youth guests per adult. For more information call (360) 943-0409 or e-mail: julie@swwabigs.org

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