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Let's enter another week with exciting activities.

Nisqually Indian Tribe’s Camas Plaza Grand Opening, February 3, from 10 a.m.
Nisqually Markets, an enterprise of the Nisqually Indian Tribe and managed by Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation (MCEC), is holding a grand opening celebration on Friday where it will be offering 99-cent per gallon gas for a limited time. The location, which saw a soft opening on Jan. 25, will hold the new Nisqually Markets convenience store, Shell fueling services, and a sit-down coffee shop called Camas Coffee House. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m., with the 99-cent per gallon gas available until 2 p.m., while supplies last. There will be a 15-gallon limit per vehicle for this promotion. Click this link for more details. 

Baskerville, February 2-4, from 7:30 p.m.
Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic “The Hound of the Baskervilles” into a murderously funny adventure. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one, and Sherlock Holmes is on the case. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir.  Watch as the intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can the heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. Click this link for more details.

Quilts of Valor national sew day, February 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Please join in making red, white, and blue patriotic quilt blocks that will be sewn together to make larger quilts. These quilts will then be awarded to the local Veterans and active duty service members that live in Thurston County. The local Stars and Stripes Quilts of Valor group will be there to help you. Kits and sewing machines are provided. Come make one block or several! Click this link to learn more.

Broadway at the Paramount: Ain’t too Proud, February 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits!  Lunch before the matinee performance is included. They have great seats on the orchestra level. The bus leaves Olympia at 9:30 a.m.; Lacey at 10:00 a.m. Click this link to learn more. 

ASHHO Cultural Bazaar and Resource Fair, February 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
There are often visible and invisible barriers that impede Black, Brown, and marginalized communities due to an array of systemic oppression. ASHHO Cultural Bazaar & Resource Fair’s goal is to actively dismantle barriers and create abundant room for local vendors—and especially Black, Brown, and marginalized businesses—to thrive. If you are a business located in the Pacific Northwest and specifically a business owned by Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, or marginalized members of our community ASHHO invites you to check out our website and submit an application to participate as a vendor or a community resource at the event. Click this link to learn more. 

Mosaic for Heaven’s Floor, February 4, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Alexandra Arrieche’s first subscription concert at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts as the Olympia Symphony’s new Music Director and Conductor! The first woman to ever conduct the Olympia Symphony, Alexandra will take you on a journey to imagine the world “beyond the firsts.” About Sheppard: known as “a virtuosic soloist possessed of power, sensitivity, earthiness, and humor” (Whitney Smith, Indianapolis Star) with the “power to make an audience sit up and pay attention...thought-provoking for performers and listeners alike” (James Manheim, All Music Guide ), Michael Sheppard studied with the legendary Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Conservatory. Click this link to learn more. 

Coffee with the Mayor, February 8, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Event for ages 55 and over. Tumwater is growing and changing every day. If you want to stay updated and informed, join Mayor Debbie Sullivan for a monthly coffee hour. This program will feature specific council members as they discuss upcoming projects, committee updates, and City news. This is a great opportunity to get to know your elected officials in the City of Tumwater. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Pre-registration is not required. Click this link to learn more. 

Revealing Records in the Washington State Archives, February 8, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks for using the State and Southwest Regional Archives located in Olympia. Whether you are searching for your family history, and property records, or looking for photos, maps, or clippings, this informative and illustrated talk will provide valuable insight on accessing and utilizing the state and local collections. The speaker will be Dr. Jewell Lorenz Dunn, who works in the Research department at the Washington State Archives, specializing in genealogy and property research. Hybrid Format: Come in person to Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers or join online. Registration is required for online attendance only. Pre-registration is not required. Click this link to learn more. 

Hahapalooza 2023: A Comedy Showcase, February 10, from 7:30 p.m.
Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the country, and he just recently appeared on season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing! Rocky received 5th place out of 10 contestants. A former Chicago truck driver and dock worker, Rocky has accumulated a slew of performances throughout his career, including being a featured comic on Showtime‘s The Godfathers of Comedy, a special starring five of America’s most hilarious Italian American comics. Click this link to learn more.