Remember: There is still time to sign up for the spring Early Stage Memory Loss seminar. ESML gets underway February 23, and enrollment is underway now. Sponsored by the Western & Central Washington Alzheimer's Association and hosted by Senior Services for South Sound, this course is for both persons with early stage dementia and their primary caregivers/companions. Every Tuesday for 8 weeks, we will live facilitated discussions on legal, medical, social issues and strategies in identifying and coping with dementia and its attendant problems. There is a screening and enrollment process. For more information, call Patrick, Carolyn or Joan at (360) 586-4491. If interested in enrolling, contact Samantha Woodward, Social Services Assistant at the W&C Alzheimer's Association: phone 206-363-5500 ext 229; email: Samantha.Woodward@alz.org, or: www.alzwa.org

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

Lay off information and presentation links:

If you have been designated for lay off check out the DOP link to the layoff presentation schedule here.

Additional information on layoff information and resources is available here.

March 19 Deadline - The Washington State Productivity Board is asking state employees to nominate individuals at all levels of management who show exemplary leadership for the Leadership Award. The award will be given to state government managers, supervisors, directors and others who demonstrate at least one of the following attributes: vision; commitment to service; significant contributions to the advancement of state government; personal integrity; and inspirational. “State employees are hard workers, and it’s always worthwhile to highlight those who go above and beyond in their service to our great state,” said Secretary of State Sam Reed, whose office administers the Productivity Board. Forms for the 2010 award are available at www.sos.wa.gov/productivityboard/. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.

BSC Global Taste Bud Tour - Start the year enjoying the flavors of Italy, France, Norway and other global cuisine through Bayview School of Cooking's (BSC) offerings. With no passport required, attend one or all of these tasty classes. All four classes take place from 6-8:30 p.m., include complementary wine pairing and are $45. They will be held at the 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

Jan. 26, Tues. - A French Fireside Supper

A warm hearth, a glass of burgundy and a baguette is all that's needed to complete the French dining experience for Chef Thierry Liot's featured entrée Boeuf Bourguignon with Boiled Potatoes. This slowly braised beef in wine with mushrooms and onions typifies French comfort food. Chef Thierry's Salade de Chevre Chaud and Classic Crème Carmel share the table of classical French cuisine.

Jan. 27, Wed. - A Norwegian Smörgasbord

Instructor Nancy Judge's trip to Norway broadened her scope of Scandinavia's culinary attributes. Students taste the country's fish and potato staples in Gravlax with Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce, Savory Havarti Cheese Cookies with Caraway, Norwegian Stuffed Potato Patties (Fylte Potetfritadellar) and Meatballs with Spiced Cream Sauce.

Jan. 27, Wed.: Deadline for ads, articles and insertions for the February 2010 FTE News Magazine at: FTEmag@comcast.net

Jan. 27, Wed., 4:30 p.m.: Saint Martin's University will host information sessions about its School Administration Certification Program at the University's Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE in Lacey. For more information about the sessions or the program, contact Mark Haddock at 360-486-8831 or mhaddock@stmartin.edu or visit the College of Education website at www.stmartin.edu/education/school_admin.htm

Jan. 30, Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m: The Economic Survival Fair offers everything from free legal advice to haircuts at The Olympia Center on 222 Columbia St. NW in Olympia. Free tax preparation is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Economic Survival Fair is lead by the Volunteer Center and co-hosted by United Community AIDS Network, Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties, United Way of Thurston County, Family Education and Support Services, Family Support Center, Thurston County CASA, and Center for Community Based Learning and Action at the Evergreen State College. Key Bank, OBEE Credit Union, Olympia Federal Savings, Rotary Club of South Puget Sound, ROXY 94.5 FM, MIXX 96.FM, and KGY 96.9 FM sponsored this year’s fair. For more information about the fair call 360-741-2622 or visit the Volunteer Center’s web site at www.volunteer.ws

Feb. 3, Wed.: Your February 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 at www.ftemag.com

Feb. 4, Wed., 7:00 p.m.: Saint Martin's University will host information sessions about its School Administration Certification Program at the University's Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE in Lacey. For more information about the sessions or the program, contact Mark Haddock at 360-486-8831 or mhaddock@stmartin.edu or visit the College of Education website at www.stmartin.edu/education/school_admin.htm

Feb. 4, Thurs., 7:00 PM: Free and public event at The Evergreen State College: World Renowned Mountaineer Dan Mazur to speak on Wilderness Ethics and What the Mountains Teach. at the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center. Parking is $2.

Feb. 5, Fri., 3-4 p.m.: Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics will host Stan McNaughton in Parks Hall 146 as the speaker for its Ethics and Social Responsibility Speaker Series. This event is free and open to the public. McNaughton is the CEO of the PEMCO alliance of companies, which includes PEMCO Insurance and PEMCO Corp. of Washington. Prior to working at PEMCO, McNaughton served for six years as the corporate treasurer for the Herald Newspaper in Everett; prior to that, he worked as a certified public accountant at Price Waterhouse for five years.

Feb. 15, Mon.: President’s Day - A State Holiday - State Offices are Closed.

Feb. 16, Wed., 4:30 p.m.: Saint Martin's University will host information sessions about its School Administration Certification Program at the University's Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE in Lacey. For more information about the sessions or the program, contact Mark Haddock at 360-486-8831 or mhaddock@stmartin.edu or visit the College of Education website at www.stmartin.edu/education/school_admin.htm

Feb. 17, Wed., 11:30 am: Productivity Board Innovations in State Government Awards in the Capitol Rotunda.

Feb. 17, Wed.,5:30 pm: Leadership Thurston County and the Thurston County Chamber Foundation are proud to announce this year’s Distinguished Leader Award recipients. CAPITOL CITY PRESS, MUD BAY, and STEVE BOONE will be recognized for their leadership and contributions to the community. The ninth annual Awards will be held at Saint Martin’s University Norman Worthington Center. The social hour/registration begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the Awards program at 6:30. For reservations and information, call 360.357.3362 or visit www.thurstonchamber.com

Feb. 19, Fri., 5:00 PM: Deadline for Extra Mile Award Nominations.

Feb. 27, Sat., 7:30 pm and Feb. 28, Sun. 2:00 pm: Entertainment Explosion presents "A Really Big Shoe IV" - CELEBRATING BROADWAY MUSICALS - at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets now on sale at WCPA box office - 753-8586. All proceeds go to the homeless and needy student funds in the Rochester, Yelm, Tenino, Ranier, Shelton, Tumwater, Olympia and North Thurston school districts, and to Community Youth Services. In first three years of performances over $55,000 has been raised and distributed to the kids. www.entertainmentexplosion.org (View “A Really Big Shoe” flyer at webpage “Special Offers”)

Mar. 3, Wed., 7:00 p.m.: Saint Martin's University will host information sessions about its School Administration Certification Program at the University's Norman Worthington Conference Center, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE in Lacey. For more information about the sessions or the program, contact Mark Haddock at 360-486-8831 or mhaddock@stmartin.edu or visit the College of Education website at www.stmartin.edu/education/school_admin.htm

Mar.14, Sun.: Daylight Saving Time begins

Mar. 20, Sat.: Spring Begins

posted by FTEmag.com Staff at 12:01 AM