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community events | the center stage awards & gala community events | hands on children’s museum, summer splash! arts & events calendar meet the new ceo of the boys & girls clubs of thurston county tacoma treasure: a centennial celebration for tacoma little theatre doing business with a philanthropic heart exposing children to the arts one matinee at a time—arts 4 youth ukulele as a way of life—jake shimabukuro at tacoma arts live a half-century of high-performance electronics

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7 ways to be active during the holidays capital medical center: raising the bar in health care training helps avert mental health crisis

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loving the heart of the holidays I have always loved the holidays: the cards, entertaining, gathering and heartfelt communication that happens during the season. We are delighted to introduce you to noteworthy nonprofits and businesses that are doing good work and deserve praise during this season of hustle and bustle. Our cuisine section highlights our favorite places for date night, and our team has compiled a list of our favorite Washington wines, just in time for the gift-giving and entertaining season. Speaking of gift giving, our Winter issue would not be complete without our annual holiday gift guide and shopping section. Our Home and Garden section will inspire you as you ready your home decor for your guests. Since the holidays are often a time for gathering and wedding proposals, we feature a local wedding where love was in the air! Along with nuptials, we highlight seven ways to stay active as the days get shorter and colder. We encourage you to find ways to move with your family this holiday season. Whether you are reading this online, in print or on your phone, please enjoy this issue. We ask you to engage in giving generously this holiday season. To get at the heart of the matter, we ask you to consider donating your time, talent or treasure to others this holiday season. It is truly what we give back that matters. Thankfully,

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community events | the center stage awards & gala The Washington Center for the Performing Arts had a record 232 guests for its third annual Center Stage Awards & Gala. Guests enjoyed a staged street-side cocktail hour with live music in anticipation of the big reveal inside the Main Stage. One of the many highlights of the evening were the awards for Excellence in the Arts. This year the awards were presented to Olympia Family Theater for Achievement in the Arts and James L. This for Commitment to the Arts.

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Olympia Family Theater, Excellence in the Arts: Achievement in the Arts award winner Jill Barnes, Samantha Chandler, Jen Ryke, Alex Bunn

The evening event raised over $113,000 in support of the Center and bringing interactive entertainment to our region.

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community events | hands on children’s museum, summer splash! Summer Splash guests mixed and mingled throughout the night at the Hands On Children’s Museum. They enjoyed signature cocktails and gourmet bites while bidding on exceptional silent auction packages. They played like a kid again inside the museum, silk-screening koozies and T-shirts, tasting liquid nitrogen ice cream, and capturing memories in the photo booth. And they danced under the stars to the Craig Lawrence Band. The Summer Splash Festival and Gala raised nearly $300,000 for summer programs, access programs and a new exhibit. The Hands On Children’s Museum stimulates curiosity, creativity, and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups.

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arts & events calendar Family STEAM Day December 15, 11am-4pm America’s Car Museum 2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 | americascarmuseum.org Dance Theatre Northwest’s Nutcracker December 15 & 16 Mount Tahoma Auditorium 4634 South 74th St, Tacoma 253.778.6534 | dtnw.org The Nutcracker & The Tale of The Hard Nut December 15-16 & 22-23, 2pm, 20 & 21, 7:30pm Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way 253.835.7010 | fwpaec.org

JANUARY Comedy in the Box January 10, 7:30pm Washington Center Black Box Theater 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org

Straight from the Heart Fundraiser February 9, 6pm South Puget Sound Community College, Lacey 360.943.2773 | unitedway-thurston.org/sfth Puget Sound Women’s Show February 9, 11am-4pm Tacoma Mall, Macy’s Court 4502 South Steele St, Tacoma 253.826.9001 | showcasemedialive.com

The Wizard of Oz January 15, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5890 | tacomaartslive.org

PAEC Presents the Beijing Dance Theater February 10, 3pm Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way 253.835.7010 | fwpaec.org

An Evening with Dan Rather January 19, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5890 | tacomaartslive.org Conversations with Richard Louv January 26, 7:30pm Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org Federal Way Symphony-Beat Boogie, and Bounce January 26, 7:30pm Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way 253.835.7010 | fwpaec.org

Take 6: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year December 22, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5890 | tacomaartslive.org American Red Cross Blood Drive December 26, 1-6pm AT&T Parking Lot & AT&T/Starbucks 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia 360.754.8017 | shoppingcapitalmall.com

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“The One & Only Ivan” By Lifeline Theatre Co. Chicago February 11-15 Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org

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meet the new ceo of the boys & girls clubs of thurston county Craig McElfresh and his wife were excited to move to a new city and new community when he was named CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County. During his first few months in his new role, the Washington native says he is most excited to learn about the community and the organization and its board of directors and staff. He’s also excited for people to get to know him. He and his wife, Rita, have been embraced by Thurston County and the community, he says. “Quite frankly, we are having a blast getting to know people.” Coming from a successful career at Boeing, McElfresh says his favorite job there was working in senior management in the Technology Planning department. In that role he worked across the entire company to develop new and improved ways of thinking about how technology can impact products and processes. He believes the skill of working with many groups with diverse ideas is directly translatable to his work at the Boys & Girls Clubs. “Creating a culture of innovation, excellence and deep personal ownership of the work [at BGCTC],” says McElfresh, is exciting because it is “focused on helping the families and kids of our community in Thurston County.” One of his goals for this first year, he says, is to increase partnerships with local cities and towns. Their aim is to continue focusing on the safety and quality of their programs. “We’re looking for opportunities across Thurston County to expand our influence in help- the community in that way,” he says. He also serves on the board ing youth with academic success, good character development and of directors for the nonprofit Reality Sports, working and teaching healthy lifestyles.” youth through sports. vNATE PETERS McElfresh discovered his passion for youth development when he For Additional Information graduated from high school and helped coach the summer baseball Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County team. “That’s when I fell in love with leading kids and giving back to bgctc.org

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PERFORMER REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1! MT. TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL . $42 PER COSTUME JUNE 14 &15: CAST 1 . JUNE 21 & 22: CAST 2 To Register Call (253) 305-1030 or Visit Your Local Metro Parks Community Center Casts will be assigned based on students with siblings also performing and students in multiple classes. Online registration is not available for this event. Each registration includes one ticket to the performance and one costume. For The Jungle Book performance, students must be registered in the same class(es) from January-June 2019 in order to perform.

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tacoma treasure: a centennial celebration for tacoma little theatre Back in October 1918 a group of Tacoma residents gathered to form the local chapter of the Drama League of America. Its purpose was to study and promote theater and build community in the burgeoning city. The same year, the Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Kiwanis and the Tacoma News Tribune were established. So the civic-focused theater group was clearly part of something special that was transforming the town. As the oldest community theater west of the Mississippi, Tacoma Little Theatre has been part of the lives of many local families over several generations. Throughout its history, the theater has been the starting ground for many local performers, including the magician Ray Gamble and the rock band Alice in Chains. Recently the theater has received national and regional acclaim. In 2016 its production of Second Samuel by Pamela Parker was recognized by the American Association of Community Theatre as one of two outstanding productions in Washington state. And this year, TLT has been awarded the AMOCAT award for achievements by an arts organization. Looking forward, TLT’s managing director Chris Serface notes some big changes are coming. “We are currently one-third of the way through our theater improvement plan, which includes new seats, new carpet and updated lighting and sound equipment. Most recently, we purchased an adjacent building, which has given the theater much-needed rehearsal and storage space as well as room to build sets.”

Cast of East Lynn, 1936-37 In addition, the theater’s lobby, which was state-of-the-art in the 1950s, will be the focus of an upcoming capital campaign to expand and update the space as well as renovate the restrooms. “Tacoma Little Theatre exists because of our community,” says Serface. “We want everyone to feel welcome here. With continual support we hope to be sharing theater and creating community connections for decades to come.” Join the celebration of this beloved, locally focused theater by seeing a show or two this season. Make plans to attend the 100th anniversary celebration in February 2019. The evening event will feature dinner along with songs and performances from the 1920s and ’30s. Tacoma’s oldest theater is a treasured gem. It reminds us of the power of arts to transform and unite us all. vHILLARY RYAN For Additional Information Tacoma Little Theatre tacomalittletheatre.com

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doing business with a philanthropic heart Philanthropy isn’t as simple as monetary donations. At the core of philanthropic acts is a desire to improve the human condition—to make the world a better place. In Thurston and Mason counties, you need look no further than Olympia Federal Savings to find a local business with a philanthropic heart.

The strength of Oly Fed’s commitment to its philanthropic mission is rooted in each of its eight branches and more than 110 employees. Its innovative, people-first approach to business earned it a spot on Seattle Business magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, for the third year in a row.

Oly Fed, as the financial institution is commonly called, believes in preserving, protecting and enhancing the community to improve quality of life. One way it achieves this is through its commitment to donate at least 5 percent of its revenue to local nonprofit organizations. For the last several years, it has reached 10 percent. In addition, its employees have logged countless hours volunteering their time and talents.

Moreover, recent federal corporate tax reductions have allowed the organization to increase profit sharing for employees, raise its entry-level wage to $15 an hour, and add new positions to better meet customer needs.

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exposing children to the arts one matinee at a time—arts 4 youth at paec What began as bringing kids to matinee performances at Federal For the past year Dorr has been involved in the program, designing Way Performing Arts and Events Center turned into a program guides and programs for schools. “My background is in museum dedicated to children engaging in art, called Arts 4 Youth. education and classroom teaching. I am a lifelong lover of—and child participant in—the performing arts.” Witnessing children’s “School-day matinées for students are quite common in performing excitement when they get to see a play is “truly heartwarming,” arts centers,” says Kate Dorr, arts education coordinator for PAEC. says Dorr. She adds that research reveals how participation in the “So it was a natural fit. On a larger scale, engaging students in the arts encourages success in other areas of education. “Everyone performing arts is good for their intellectual and emotional develop- deserves access to these benefits.” ment, as well as the larger community’s development.” This year alone PAEC is offering nine matinee performances for Schools and individual students can sign themselves up. According schools. The shows include New Chinese Acrobats, Toying with to Dorr, PAEC’s Performing Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supports Science, Mariachi Sol de México and more. Dorr notes that she’s ticket price discounts and bus grants for schools that qualify, based created study guides for each show for teachers to use before and on their free and reduced lunch percentage. after they bring their students, as well as lesson plans and guides on theater arts and PAEC in general. These study guides and lesson plans can be found online at fwpaec.org. The matinees offer an educational experience different from what happens in the classroom, says Dorr, and exposes them to a new art form. She hopes students who attend these matinees will have an emotional connection to what they see on stage and will have their intellectual curiosity stimulated. From such experiences, she says, students gain the knowledge that there is a wide variety of ways to express yourself. vJORDAN MARIE MCCAW For Additional Information Federal Way Performing Arts Center Arts 4 Youth fwpaec.org/student-matinees

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ukulele as a way of life jake shimabukuro at tacoma arts live It may be hard to imagine this small instrument creating a huge following and packed performance venues. Yet for Jake Shimabukuro, the ukulele is his life. On Saturday, Feb. 2, he will perform in concert at Tacoma Arts Live.

After garnering widespread acclaim in Hawaii and Japan, Shimabukuro has become a household name as a musician around the world. What began for him as a passion and fascination with the ukulele has led him on a bountiful career in the bands Pure Heart and Colón, and a blossoming solo career in the Japanese music market. Shimabukuro spent much of the 1990s in Hawaii with two bands, earning several Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. When the early 2000s rolled around, he devoted all of his energy to his solo music. He was brought to the world’s attention in 2006 when a video of him playing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral on YouTube. This opened doors that would allow him to play with the likes of Ziggy Marley and Cyndi Lauper, and tour with Jimmy Buffett. Shimabukuro’s style includes elements of blues, funk, jazz and folk. The eclectic and prolific style he’s mastered translates to spot-on covers and beautiful original songs. He also scored the soundtrack for the film Hula Girls and the Japanese remake of Sideways. He continues to tour extensively. His latest album The Greatest Day is a compilation of covers and original songs released Aug. 31 of this year. In his review in No Depression magazine, Henry Carrigan wrote: “Shimabukuro is a musical genius at one with his instrument. The Greatest Day exhibits Shimabukuro’s dazzling musical dexterity, his canny arrangements, and his way of letting his feel for sound and structure direct him around musical corners and down unexplored musical paths.” Shimabukuro’s upcoming show will showcase his fans’ ukulele favorites, whether they be covers or originals. vJORDAN MARIE MCCAW For Additional Information Jake Shimabukuro at Tacoma Arts Live Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 pm tacomaartslive.org

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a half-century of high-performance electronics For almost 50 years, Desco Audio and Video has been a one-stop shop for high-performance audio and video. Based in Olympia and serving Tacoma, Gig Harbor and surrounding areas, DescoAV provides custom home entertainment and smart home solutions.

What started as a TV retail and repair shop has evolved over the years and remained at the cutting edge of technology. Today DescoAV takes the best of modern technology and creates custom audio-video systems to suit your unique home and business needs.

DescoAV is a second-generation family-owned business. In 1969, two friends, Dick Scott and Gene DeRousie, discovered a shared passion for electronics and dedication to customer service. At that time Scott owned and operated a TV repair and rental shop at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. DeRousie was a technician with the phone company.

Scott is still active in the business he helped found, while his son Jeffrey Scott, now owner and vice president, manages the day-to-day operations. DeRousie retired in 1993 and died in 2014. “We’re proud to continue to grow and to carve out our niche as a premier custom integration house,” said Jeffrey Scott. “Our passion for technology and the relationship we develop with our customers is what sets us apart. We do more than install AV systems. We make customers for life.” DescoAV specializes in distributed audio and video systems—music and video that play throughout your house, cinema-quality home theater, smart home technology, security, and networking solutions. According to Jeffrey Scott, his in-house design team will work with you to identify your needs and turn your wish list into reality. Desco makes the system easy to use, and all systems are backed by the highest level of technical support, giving you peace of mind. DescoAV is a Certified Control4 showroom—one of just two in Washington state. You can visit its Olympia showroom and experience smart home living for yourself. vBETH GARSON

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romantic restaurants serving up a great date night

When you need to get that special night right, sharing a delicious meal is a universal rite of courtship at any stage of a relationship. Whether celebrating a significant occasion or simply connecting over a flirty dinner, these South Sound restaurants shine at setting the table for romance. vKELLY LENIHAN

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10716 A St 253.212.1153 citron.restaurantwebexpert.com Classic French dishes served alongside European and German gems provide a wonderful dining experience.

4107 Harborview Dr 253.858.3529 jwgigharbor.com JW offers an exceptional dining experience in which no detail is overlooked and southern hospitality prevails. This small, intimate eatery is a seven-time Best of the South Sound winner.

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Lobster Shop

4015 Ruston Way 253.759.2165 lobstershop.com A South Sound favorite, the restaurant’s stunning waterfront view, fresh seafood and tasty cocktails serve up the perfect backdrop for date night.

WildFin American Grill

5115 Grand Loop 253.267.1772 wildfinamericangrill.com An elegant restaurant with a romantic view of Commencement Bay provides the ideal setting for a casual, yet elevated dining experience—a sublime feast for the senses.

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El Gaucho Tacoma

2119 Pacific Ave 253.272.1510 elgaucho.com A classy restaurant with a swanky speakeasy vibe complete with a pianist playing quietly in the background. Many of the desserts are showstoppers.

Over the Moon Café

709 Court C 253.284.3722 overthemooncafe.net This award-winning restaurant serves up a fine dining experience in an atmosphere of understated elegance.

The Cliff House

6300 Marine View Dr 253.927.0400 cliffhousetacoma.com An elegant dining room with panoramic views.

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Favorite Washington Wines

Some of the best Washington state wines have been described as having the structure and finesse of the Old World while displaying the flashy and ripe fruit of the New World. We’re pleased to present our third annual list of favorite Washington wines—perfect for sharing with friends and family this holiday season.

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delillecellars.com Malbec, Red Willow Vineyard, 2015 Nearly opaque in color, redolent of blueberry, licorice and eucalyptus, with plenty of energetic acidity and fresh fruit flavors to complement its complex tannic framework. alexandrianicolecellars.com Affinity Albariño, Columbia Valley, 2017 Laden with gorgeous notes of Meyer lemon and lime zest, it leaves just enough room for the nuances of fresh-cut nectarine and orange blossom to shine through. colsolare.com Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, 2015 Aromas of black cherry, berry and dark chocolate fuse with smooth notes of vanilla and spice, finished with the long lingering flavors of cocoa, black fruits and anise. gramercycellars.com Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, 2014 Red flowers with a combination of red and black fruit, gravel and tobacco—a perfect balance of Old World finesse, liveliness and earth with New World fruit and power. gamachevintners.com Estate Boulder Red, Columbia Valley, 2015 Tasty, toasty and tart, this table-ready blend is entirely estate-grown. Dark cherries on the nose with delicious flavors of raspberries and spices to complement this unique blend of varietals.

briancartercellars.com Corrida (Spanish for “bullfight”), Columbia Valley, 2014 Tobacco, licorice and black cherry dominate in this exotic Spanish blend, followed by elegant, streamlined fruit flavors. garrisoncreekcellars.com Malbec, Les Collines Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, 2013 A brilliant bouquet of dark fruits dance on the palate with subtle hints of vanilla and spices on the finish. kionawine.com Estate-Bottled Riesling, Red Mountain, 2014 This bottling uses fruit from the winery’s original 1975 plantings. Aromas of jasmine, flowers and lime lead to off-dry, lightly spritzy, stonefruit flavors that linger. laurenashtoncellars.com Proprietor’s Cuvée, Columbia Valley AVA, 2011 A dark and luxurious blend whose depth and complexity echoes aromatics of black currants, black cherries, plum and cocoa, with a hint of spiciness and a touch of minerality. matthewswinery.com Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, 2017 Rich but bracing, ripe and chewy, with plenty of bright acidity on the finish. Lots of tropical notes—pineapple, guava, mango, grapefruit—with a touch of lime or creamy lemon. SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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tree—naturally beautiful eco-chic furnishings and finishes Nicole Wakley’s childhood dream of opening a furniture store with sustainability and high-quality craftsmanship at its roots came to life in 2005 in Hong Kong. She’d left her job as a corporate attorney and traveled the world. What she discovered was the beauty and simplicity found in vintage wood pieces. These discoveries were what inspired her to open TREE. TREE offers contemporary and rustic pieces to complement any style, including lighting and décor, for every room. After finding tremendous success with several locations in Hong Kong, Wakley decided to enter the U.S. market. She has now put down roots in the Pacific Northwest. She brings her vision of TREE to life by providing sustainably sourced, eco-chic furniture at three Puget Sound locations. TREE’s expansive South Sound showroom can be found inside a historically protected building in Tacoma’s Brewery District. The company’s most recent boutique, opened at Point Ruston over the summer, treats shoppers to a glimpse of the types of treasures they can expect to find at the larger Tacoma showroom. The third boutique is located in Bellevue’s Design Market. Each location is dedicated to serving clients’ needs in-store and with home styling and design. TREE offers complimentary in-home design services, whether “home” is a small apartment, a large farmhouse or office, or something in between. TREE is passionate about helping clients create spaces that are livable, healthy and joyful. A deep respect for the environment is paramount and at the heart of everything at TREE. In addition to partnering with those who Reclaimed Pine Extended Table + Teak Root Stools share its values, TREE supports local nonprofit groups Forterra and Compass 360. It also supports TREE4TREE, an Indonesian nonprof- For Additional Information TREE Tacoma (Showroom) it organization dedicated to protecting natural forests. Nisqually PowerStation, 2416 South C St, Tacoma Check out one of TREE’s three Puget Sound locations and be pre- 833.855.TREE tree.co pared to fall in love with all things eco-chic. vANDREA LERUM

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holy lamb organics opens new olympia showroom Holy Lamb Organics has been making natural bedding products locally by hand in the small town of Oakville, Washington, for 18 years. For the first time, though, the South Sound community can access a “touch and feel” experience in Olympia. The company’s recently opened retail showroom is the only all-natural bedding store between Seattle and Portland, according to owners Jason and Mindy Schaefer. The showroom is “new” for the company and the community, but “old” for a building. It occupies the lower floor of the historic Olympia Steam Plant. “We’re excited to be part of the downtown Olympia neighborhood, and the Steam Plant building is a great fit for our business,” says Mindy Schaefer. Holy Lamb Organics’ manufacturing plant is located in what was once Oakville’s historic Little Bit General Store, which served the community in eastern Grays Harbor County for over 85 years. Built in 1902, the building also includes a showroom that is open to the public. According to the Schaefers, Holy Lamb Organics bedding is handmade using the highestquality materials and forward-thinking design and innovation. Made in the USA, the products are natural and certified organic. The Schaefers add that replacing the bedding of an allergy sufferer with natural products can reduce or eliminate the effects of the allergies. Besides promoting health and well-being, the Schaefers’ vision is to strengthen the local economy using sustainable and ecological practices in their manufacturing and selling. “We bring distinctive, comfy, healthy goods to the marketplace without ever compromising our commitment to sustainability and the environment.” The Schaefers hope for their showroom to become a hub for the community and aim to do their part to support community events. They invite you to the new showroom to touch, feel and experience the difference in all-natural bedding. vLEAH GROUT For Additional Information Holy Lamb Organics 113 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia holylamborganics.com

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fairy-tale wedding love story When Emma Guffin and Sam Price envisioned a romantic yet whimsical fairy-tale wedding, they had no idea how wonderful it would be. “We looked at a lot of spots and finally we found the Cooper Creek Inn near Mount Rainier, and it was the perfect wood-inspired backdrop,” the bride said. The couple loves to spend time outdoors and camping together. In fact, Sam proposed to Emma on a camping trip. “Once we found the location, we asked my mom to help with designing the decor and look and feel for the wedding and ceremony,” said Emma. The planning took place over a year. It was a romantic and whimsical time for all who attended. The bride’s mother, Debbie Guffin, said she had a wonderful time creating the ambiance for the event. To create this spectacular fairy-tale wedding, the family worked with Blitz & Co. Florist in Tacoma. “This was one of the really amazing events that we had the opportunity to partner on and fulfill the wedding design ideas through floral and greenery applications,” said Steve Barbazette at Blitz. “The wedding aisle was really long, so we had a daybed covered with greenery and lanterns and a guest book along the way,” the bride explained. “I love Pride and Prejudice so for the wedding program we used Jane Austen book covers. Everywhere you turned there was something new for guests to discover.” During the wedding ceremony a string quartet played to enhance the romantic mood. As a creative touch, there was also a cigar bar down another trail and a love potion station where the couple did their wedding toast. The wedding told a romantic love story. “It was so much more than we could have imagined,” said the new Mrs. Price. It seems love was truly in the air during the fairy-tale wedding in the forest. vLEAH GROUT For Additional Information Blitz & Co. Florist, Tacoma blitzflorist.com Kate Ames Photography, Portland kateamesphotography.com SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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sharing the love: buy a wedding dress and help a good cause Planning a wedding can be costly, but finding a beautiful dress that makes you feel like a million bucks doesn’t have to break your budget. Brides for a Cause, a nonprofit bridal boutique with locations in Tacoma, Seattle and Portland, specializes in connecting budgetconscious brides with the gown of their dreams at a fraction of the suggested retail price. The icing on the cake (pun intended) is that every purchase helps fund donations to local and national organizations supporting women. “All of our dresses are donated,” explains Erin Scharf, founder of Brides for a Cause. “We receive dresses from around the country from traditional retail bridal stores, designers, manufacturers and individuals.” Each dress is then priced by style, popularity, condition and age. When dresses hit the racks for sale, they are marked at 30–70% off retail prices. Special events, like the boutiques’ 50% off sale and $150 Dress Dash, can bring prices down even further.

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“In six years we have collected more than 10,000 dresses and donated more than half a million dollars to women-focused charities,” Scharf says proudly. The nonprofit is on track to donate $175,000 in 2018 to beneficiaries like the Seattle chapter of Young Women Empowered—an organization focused on giving girls confidence, resiliency and leadership skills. Buying a sample, discontinued or repurposed gown isn’t for everyone. But many brides rave online about their experiences finding the perfect dress at Brides for a Cause boutiques. “If you don’t find your dress on your first visit, come back or check a different location,” says Scharf. “We put out new inventory weekly.” If you have a dress you’d like to donate, drop it off at any of the locations or mail it to the shop. Dresses must be five years old or newer and in reasonably good condition. vJULIE LEYDELMEYER For Additional Information Brides for a Cause Locations in Tacoma, Seattle and Portland bridesforacause.com

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panowicz jewelers: celebrating 70 years Even after seven decades, Panowicz Jewelers still holds true to its offer many services in store that other retailers would often need founding: a legacy of quality, integrity and value. Begun in 1948 by to outsource. Anton Panowicz Sr., the local-family-owned jewelry store is celePanowicz Jewelers prides itself on its history while also remaining brating its 70th anniversary serving the Olympia community. contemporary in both variety and selection of merchandise. You “Retail has to be about outstanding customer service and care,” don’t need to travel to a big city to find that special piece of jewelry, says Rob Panowicz, son of the late founder. “We continue to cater says Leslie. “Panowicz is on par with the larger, upscale corporate to our customers and put them first in all aspects of the business.” jewelry stores with quality and selection. We can also custom-order jewelry to fit your occasion.” “As a store we genuinely care about our customers,” echoes Leslie Panowicz, general manager. “One of our favorite aspects of this To stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends, Leslie Panowicz business is being a part of clients’ special moments that they will traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, in the fall with other jewelry retailers from around the world. She hand-selected diamonds in order to remember for the rest of their lives.” offer exclusive international merchandise in Olympia. She says it’s She said customers will often come into the store and recount a all part of continuing the 70-year legacy of serving the community’s memory when her grandfather or father helped them choose a ring jewelry needs. vNATE PETERS that was perfect for the occasion and fit within their budget. “These memories are so special and help us remember our roots,” Leslie said. For Additional Information Panowicz Jewelers Indeed, adds Rob Panowicz, a unique quality of his team is the lon- 111 Market St NE, Olympia gevity of tenure and the services they provide. With two goldsmiths panowicz.com and two certified gemologists on staff, Panowicz Jewelers is able to

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shopping guide Tacoma Blitz & Co. Florist Gifts & Home Decor 909 Pacific Ave 253.572.2327 blitzflorist.com

Olympia Archibald Sisters Fragrance & Personal Care Essentials 406 Capitol Way S 800.943.2707 archibaldsisters.com

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Mental Health First Aid is often compared with CPR training, says Monet Craton, director of the PAR initiative. The more people who are trained and prepared, she says, the more often interventions can occur. The training is particularly helpful for people who regularly interact with a wide range of the public, such as those in social One component of the initiative involves providing free train- services, the court system and education. As of this writing, more ing to individuals who live or work in Pierce County. The train- than 4,000 people in the county have been trained. ing teaches them how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The Men- Mental Health First Aid sessions will be offered by CHI Frantal Health First Aid curriculum was developed by the National ciscan Health through May 2019. To enroll in a session or arCouncil for Behavioral Health. During the eight-hour training, at- range training for your organization, contact Monet Craton at tendees acquire the skills to provide immediate help to someone monetcraton@chifranciscan.org. vJULIE LEYDELMEYER who is developing a mental health problem or who is in a mental For Additional Information crisis, such as having suicidal thoughts. CHI Franciscan Health “As a psychologist, I know firsthand how important it is to identify chifranciscan.org the early signs of a serious mental health issue,” says Karen Hye, PsyD, who is a Mental Health First Aid instructor. She says that Men- Mental Health First Aid tal Health First Aid is not meant to take the place of a trained pro- mentalhealthfirstaid.org fessional. Instead, the course teaches “regular people” to identify

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