Hip-Toss
Old "rink rat" roller skaters that blossomed during the 1980s heyday of Skate King, Pattison's, Melody's and Tiffany's are rediscovering where exactly being fast on wheels can get you. With both male and female roller derby gaining popularity by the day, new derby stars are emerging because of their past
News Front
There are a lot of things about military life that are just plain tough for military families. Deployments are hard on military relationships. Changing schools every few years is difficult for military children. Always being the "new kid" wherever you go can take its toll on everyone in the family,
Reviews
Uncork and Unwind Where: 324 Custer Way SW, Tumwater, 360.943.9463, uncorkandunwind.net Hours: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 4-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2-10 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday Cuisine: Appetizers only Scene: Middle-aged hipsters Drinkies: Wine, beer, port, coffee, tea Prices: $3-$14 Take a few flights then settle down with the port at Uncork & Unwind in Tumwater. This
Military Life
A thread, a needle and a little imagination is all Maria Kountz needs to create a one-of-a-kind piece that her customers will love. As lead seamstress and designer at Tactical Tailor in Lakewood, you'll find Kountz elbow-deep in fabric. "It was somewhere around seven or eight years old that I snuck
Jobs & Education
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career field just got a whole lot easier with a brand-spanking new initiative called VIE-25. "The program is an opportunity for readiness in securing very good employment," said Jennifer Weinmann, a worker-retraining advisor at Clover Park Technical College (CPTC). "The majority of servicemembers transitioning
Operation Family Support
"To me running is about doing something affirming to remind me that I am living and surviving," said 29-year-old Lisa Hallett, who is a co-founder of the running group wear blue: run to remember. On Aug. 20, 2009, Hallett's life changed forever when her husband, and father to their three children,
Veterans
OLYMPIA- The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dax Dowling as the Associate Superintendent at the Washington Veterans Home in Retsil, and Steven J. Gill as Veterans Services Division Administrator in Olympia. Dax Dowling came to WDVA from Evergreen Health Care Management, where he completed
Arts
Canadian artist Amanda McCavour's installation, "Embroidered Spaces" at South Puget Sound Community College, is a magical, gossamer world that is, quite frankly, unlike anything I have ever seen. And believe me, I have seen a lot of art. A lot. But nothing like this. McCavour draws with thread by stitching on
Reviews
Let's start with the question of "where." The closest Ethiopian eatery to most Weekly Volcano readers is Dukem Restaurant and Market, near the intersection of 518 and 509 highways in Burien. It's in a tightly packed strip mall. Don't let that stand in your way. In fact, bring an empty
Military Life
There may be a lot that is unknown about military families and specifically, the Gold Star Community, but thanks, in part, to the drive of one individual and her chapter, that uncertainty is being erased. "Casualties of war don't just happen in the battlefield, so being able to honor that service
Military Life
Hailey Fort of Bremerton has been caring for the homeless population of Kitsap County for more than four years. She brings them food, toiletries and warm coats, and she's even working on providing shelter to people who don't have a place to stay. In fact, during the past year, she's
Military Life
For automobile owners looking to add a bit of color to their ride, GT Auto Sales and Services is worth visiting. Located at 7004 South Tacoma Way for the past two-and-a-half years, the family-owned independent automotive dealership specializes in affordable used cars and trucks. "GT Auto Sales and Services in Tacoma is
Music
Over the years, the city of Tacoma has been proud to support the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Now the two orchestras are joining forces to say "Thank You" to the city with a free concert underwritten by Dr. Hsushi Yeh and sponsored by the Connelly
Stage
Blame it on Beckett is an intelligently written comedy-drama by John Morogiello and directed for Olympia Little Theatre by Kendra Malm. High on irony and insider-theater references, the humor is esoteric and the drama realistic. Jim Foley (played by Rick Pearlstein in the biggest and best performance I've seen him in
Arts
The Evergreen State College is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Long House with an exhibition called “Swigwial?txw at 20: Building upon the Past, Visioning into the Future”, featuring works by more than 70 Native artists in paint, print, sculpture, glass, basketry and other crafts. Each of the artists have
Attractions
Spring. A time of new life and new beginnings. For more than 25 years, the Washington State Spring Fair has celebrated all that is wonderful about this special season. And this year, there is more to celebrate than ever before with an additional four acres of rides, food, shopping and
News Front
An annual local favorite will be returning to Olympia. The VFW Post 318 Auxiliary will be hosting their Spring Bazaar Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event organizer Darcy Mugartegui is excited to share the new changes to the bazaar this year. "Over fifty percent of our
