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2023 Food Vendors

Chick-fil-A Stacks Burgers

River Ridge Kettlecorn

Sweet Dreams (Cotton Candy)

Stevee's Sweet Snacks (Ice Cream)

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Fall Registration is OPEN

Breakfast with Santa & Buddy the Elf!

Breakfast Santa & the Elf!

Join us at the North Pole for a special visit with Santa & Buddy the Elf! Your family and friends will enjoy a kid-friendly breakfast buffet (for example: yogurt, muffins, fruit, cereal options, juice, hot cocoa, coffee, and more), special keepsake crafts, and even some Christmas magic! Each family will receive a digital professional photo with Santa too! (additional fee for additional poses.) Space is limited and this popular event sells out every year, so don’t wait to register.

(Pre-registrationisrequired, Noonsiteregistration.)

When: Sat Dec 9 When: Sat Dec

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am Time: 9:00 - am

Fee: $15 +tax Fee: $15 +tax

Where: Lacey Community Center Where: Lacey Community Center

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NEW PROGRAMS

Spanish Lessons | 18+ yrs

Spanish Lessons | 18+

NEW this quarter we are offering beginning, NEW this quarter we offering intermediate and advanced Spanish lessons! intermediate advanced Spanish lessons!

The City of Lacey will be partnering with Lengua Rica to offer Spanish lessons Any one is welcome to register for “Beginning Spanish: Azul” however, all intermediate and advance classes require instructor approval

Please follow these steps:

Step 1: Call Lengua Rica (360-357-9924) for your desired difficulty and mention you are coming from Lacey Parks

Step 2: Once cleared, call Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation at 360-491-0857 to register & pay for your class

Step 3: Wait for course materials to be emailed out Step 4: Enjoy your lessons

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Please visit our PLAYBOOK for a detailed description of each class along with registration details! Page 16 16

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Dance Lessons | Kids & Adults

Dance Lessons | Kids & Adults

These classes are brand new and will be held at the Lacey classes are brand new and will be held at the Lacey Community Center Center

Explorer Dance | 3 - 5 yrs

Hip Hop | 6+ yrs

Acro | 6+ yrs

Teen/Adult Basic Latin Dance | 16+ yrs

Please visit our PLAYBOOK for a detailed description of each class along with registration details! Pages 6 and 15 Pages 6 15

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Music Lessons | 13+ yrs Music | 13+ yrs

These classes are brand new and will be held at the Tuned in These classes brand new and be held Tuned in Academy in Olympia Academy in

Adult Piano Lab | 18+ yrs

Songwriting Lab | 13+ yrs

Piano Accompaniment for Vocalist & Songwriters | 13+ yrs

The Drumming Experience | 13 - 17 yrs

Please visit our PLAYBOOK for a detailed description of each class along with registration details! Page 15 15

SPORTS

Lacey Youth Basketball is back and offering more groups than ever! Your young ballplayer and the whole family can enjoy excitement and fun at the gym this fall as part of the Lacey Youth Basketball League! Whether it’s the happy moment of making the shot, or the joy of making new friends, your child will have a great experience. This program emphasizes skill-building and teamwork for girls and boys under the guidance of volunteer coaches Our league motto is “All Adults Working for the Benefit of All the Children” and our recreation staff provides support to ensure a positive atmosphere during league activities Games are played at local middle schools Practices are one weekday evening; games are on Saturdays

Registration will close 5:00 pm October 9 or when full Each player receives a uniform shirt! Visit our website for more details!

Help Yourself and Help Others - Be A Coach or Team Manager for Lacey Youth Basketball

Help Yourself and Help - Be A Coach or Team Manager Lacey Youth Basketball !

Volunteers live longer, healthier lives It’s a fact Wouldn’t you like to improve your life and connect with others? Volunteer a few hours a week for Lacey Youth Basketball and we’ll provide the resources needed to equip you with the knowledge for coaching basketball All volunteers must successfully complete an application, background check, screening, and training course Your reward (besides a t-shirt) will be the satisfaction of learning new skills, strengthening our community, and providing a positive activity for children!

To receive a application email dbriggs@ci.lacey.wa.us dbriggs@ci.lacey.wa.us

Lacey Youth Basketball! | K-6 Lacey Youth Basketball! | K-6

Cross Country Cross

Come join Lacey Parks & Recreation this fall for a series of outdoor cross country running as we incorporate ageappropriate running workouts and games to help improve fitness, have fun, and prepare runners for an optional series of cross country meets to put their hard work to the test Our cross-country program is open to runners of all ability levels.

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Fall Programs at the Museum

Creativity Corner Creativity Corner

Spooooky October crafts are coming to the Lacey Museum!

Craft your own creepy creatures, then choose what story you'll build for your creations Are you creating myths and legends, or a scary story? It's up to you!

Drop in Saturday 10 a m - 4 p m during the month of October October for this FREE activity!

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40 Years of Wolf Rescue, Recovery, and Advocacy Program Description

In 1982, Steve and Linda Kuntz founded Wolf Haven International to provide a home for displaced, captiveborn wolves Wolves who, for the most part, had no other place to go Accredited by both the American Sanctuary Association (ASA) and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), Wolf Haven has rescued and provided a lifetime home to over 300 animals in the past 40 years at their sanctuary locations in Tenino, Washington and Bridger, Montana. The organization also participates in federally managed

recovery programs for the red wolf and the Mexican wolf Join Wolf Haven’s Communications Specialist, Emily Evans, for a deep dive on the history of the organization and the work they continue to do to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat

Speaker Bio

Emily Evans was born and raised on the island of Kaua’i and grew up with a deep appreciation for nature and culture While earning her bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from Allegheny College, she volunteered for animal organizations across the United States, Thailand, and Israel. Emily’s heart for animal welfare and wildlife conservation led her to work for the Glacier National Park Conservancy for several years before moving to Washington in 2021 to begin her career at Wolf Haven International. Emily is a member of the South Thurston County Historical Society and serves as board secretary for Launahele (a Hawaiian cultural organization) In her free time, she enjoys dancing, reading, baking, and creating fiber art

When: Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 p m Tuesday, 10, 6:30 m

Hybrid Format: Format: Come in person to Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers or join online Registration required for online attendance only

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CONTACT US CONTACT US

City Hall office hours have been modified to Monday - Friday 9 a m - 5 p m

Phone: 360-491-0857 Email: laceyparks@ci.lacey.wa.us

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