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COVER: Butcher Dario Cecchini and chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau featured at St. Martin’s University Gala. See page 28.

SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY GALA 2023

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Join us for this year’s Saint Martin’s Gala 2023 as we host three special guests. Chefs Tom Douglas, Thierry Rautureau, also known as The Chef in the Hat™ and Italian butcher Dario Cecchini.

Guests will immerse themselves in a rustic Pacific Northwest atmosphere as they savor the unique styles and flavors of these renowned chefs. Enjoy cooking demos, live auction and an after party all benefiting funds for Saint Martin’s University student scholarships.

A one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss!

Learn more about this year’s chefs and event details at, www.stmartin.edu/Gala or call 360-438-4366.

HANSON SUBARU

TOM DOUGLAS

DARIO CECCHINI

THIERRY RAUTUREAU

the substance

community events | go red for women

p 9 events | tacoma arts live - VIVID p 11

camille patha: passion pleasure power is a must-see exhibition at tacoma art museum

p 12

oly town artesians: soccer like no other sport in town! p 14

75 years of porsche exhibit and summer events at p 15 lemay—america’s car museum

asia pacific cultural center brings cultural events to east p 17 and south tacoma events calendar p 18

education

tra medical imaging foundation awards scholarships to p 21 tacoma community college radiology students

summer camps splash! p 22

south sound private schools

cuisine

summer alfresco dining in the south sound

p 23

p 26

saint martin’s university gala: the chef in the hat p 28

escapes

no kidding! come to the thurston county fair p 31

the weather is warm, so get outdoors

p 32

olympia harbor days: riding the wave to the 50 year celebration p 34

home & garden

eight outdoor living essentials to get ready for summer p 36

suncadia: a beautiful nature-centered escape for all seasons p 40

shopping

shopping guide p 43

wellness

spa & salon guide

p 44

spa serein: silver cloud hotel tacom at point ruston opens p 45 tacoma’s newest spa

evergreen eye center: summer eye care essentials

team red: help during a time of great need

caregiver strategies when caring for aging parents

p 47

p 49

p 51

events | Go Red for Women

Be the Beat survivor speakers Jia Wu and Keeli Burton-Oliver with chairperson, Claire Verity. Top right: Propel Insurance guests Corrie Craig, Janette Pittman and Therese Hammill. Left: Don Coleman, Jason Rothman, Heidi Rothman, Chris Eads, Karleen Eads, Claudine Adamo, Dean Adamo and Eric Convento of Costco. Below: American Heart Association staff members Jessica Westhoff, Megan Weinman, Mallory Anzivino and Julia Martin welcome guests.

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Go Red for Women supporters raised their glasses and their paddles at Be The Beat: A Go Red for Women Experience at Block 41. The American Heart Association and event chairperson, Claire Verity, Market President of Regence BlueShield, welcomed about 240 guests to the event designed to shine a spotlight on women’s cardiovascular health and specifically the event theme focused on the need for CPR training.

The evening included a cocktail hour, inspiring dinner program, live auction, musical performance and two stories of survival by young women who are proof that cardiovascular disease affects women at all stages of life. Through the 2023 event, $1 million has been raised for Go Red for Women in the Puget Sound to fund advances in research and medical treatments and to reduce the number of women dying from heart disease and stroke.

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events | Tacoma Arts Live - VIVID

This year, Tacoma Arts Live’s VIVID: A Fundraiser for Arts Access & Education was all about the Utopian Garden theme. The nature-themed décor was beautifully executed by PJ Hummel & Co. with a nod to the exhibition of the same name that opened to the public in May at Tacoma Armory. The festive partygoing guests that were in attendance that evening helped to raise $275,000 to ensure a spectacular future for arts access and education for generations of South Sound residents.

Chris Sieg and Thuli Lushaba

Photos by Lisa Monet Photography

Mat Shaw and Chris Tubig

Karina San Juan and Antonio Gomez

Nehal & Gopi Dandamudi

Mickael Bajazet and Vlada Romanova (Mikey & Vlada)

Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power is a Must-See Exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum

After growing up in the grays of the Pacific Northwest, artist Camille Patha ventured to Arizona for college and was immediately struck by the vibrancy of the desert.

“Arizona was on fire, the desert was on fire. It was orange, red, gorgeous deep purple. It never left me, color has always been mine. It has always belonged to me.”

Patha showcases her outstanding mastery of color in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power, the latest exhibit in her successful career as an artist now showing at the Tacoma Art Museum. The exhibit includes 50 pieces from the last three years and a short documentary, Camille in Color, created by Seattle filmmaker David Wild.

Patha’s distinct abstract style is wonderfully displayed with provocative interpretations on an array of themes including water, days of the week, and sensuality. Her work invites the viewer to think and feel deeply beyond the physical board and to feel the power of painting.

“I want them [paintings] to be alive and to be able to reach out and grab the viewer . . . and bring the viewer deep into the painting and make it their own, and make it become part of them,” Patha said. “They are painted with such intensity that they can’t help but reach out and grab people.”

Patha creates this depth through lightness and darkness on the canvas, shown in many of the paintings in the exhibit that come to life against a black background. The vibrancy of the artist herself shines through the collection and is especially enjoyed through the short documentary showcasing Patha in her studio, in her element.

“I make paintings because they are waiting for me,” Patha said in the documentary. She is undaunted by a blank canvas, empowered by her control of the art. Her talent and passion for color is evident in the exhibition.

“I’m at the top of my game . . . and extremely proficient. It’s the pinnacle of my career,” Patha said.

Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power is on extended view at the Tacoma Art Museum from March 4 to September 3, 2023.

For Additional Information

Tacoma Art Museum

OLY TOWN ARTESIANS

Soccer Like No Other Sport in Town!

full. Share your experiences within your community via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Outdoor games happen at South Sound Stadium by North Thurston High School. There’s a family friendly Kid’s Zone and food truck. Arena games take place at Evergreen State College.

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Be a ticket or merchandise intern, help in the kid zone, or be a team escort. Your volunteering gets you free admittance, a staff shirt, and the joy of helping.

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BE A HOST FAMILY

Players from around the world join the USL League Two and USL W League squads. From mid-May to mid-July, you could host a talented athlete and a potential star. Families are well supported by Oly Town. Minimum needs are a bed, but what a fabulous way to support sports, make lifelong friends and enjoy soccer in new ways.

Get in on the thrill and live action of professional-amateur women’s and men’s soccer. Oly Town Artesians signs talent from across the United States to play in USL (outdoor) soccer and arena (indoor) soccer. “The women’s team this year is filled with future stars!” says Ryan Perkins, player, fan, and franchise owner. He expects 90% of these players will go professional. You can reserve a seat to watch these skilled athletes.

Oly Town offers soccer players the ability to maintain their fitness and competitive levels. The late-spring and mid-winter months are time off for elite, Division 1 college athletes. Winter games feature current and former players.

YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN THE ACTION!

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ATTEND SOCCER GAMES

Oly Town encourages you to be an enthusiastic spectator. Purchase tickets for a single game or secure a season

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SPONSOR OR DONATE

Various levels of sponsorships are available for businesses. These support both men’s and women’s Artesian soccer teams plus the Youth Outreach.

¤ BUY MERCHANDISE & WEAR PROUDLY

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OLY SOCCER FOUNDATION

This group provides opportunities to low income and atrisk youth and families for soccer education, activities, equipment, and tickets. High schoolers interested in realworld experiences in marketing and sports management can work with the Foundation to get them involved.

v MARY ELLEN PSALTIS

For Additional Information

Oly Town Artesians

olytownfc.com

75 Years of Porsche Exhibit and Summer Events at LeMay – America’s Car Museum

LeMay – America’s Car Museum’s newest exhibit, “75 Years of Porsche,” pays tribute to world-renowned automobile manufacturer Porsche as they celebrate their 75th anniversary this year in 2023. Enjoy a look at more than seven decades of engineering excellence displayed through nearly two dozen handpicked examples of many special and rare Porsche models.

The exhibit brings an exotic flare to the museum with vehicles on display in the collection front and center in the beautiful Showcase Gallery. With a sold-out crowd of nearly 600 for the opening event this past month, this exhibit has gained tremendous buzz and excitement.

“This exhibit exemplifies Porsche’s history and great accomplishments as one of the most well-respected vehicle manufacturers in the world,” said Gary Yamamoto, Executive Director of America’s Car Museum. “We hope everyone can come down to our museum and experience this amazing collection in person. Seeing these beautiful, handpicked, and in some cases, very rare Porsches up close, is indescribable. All of the cars showcased in this exhibit have been generously loaned to us by many different collectors, including several local collectors who are part of our

very own community right here in Western Washington.”

Beyond the new exhibit, this cool space for car history also hosts a ton of events this summer.

CAR CRUISE-IN DATES:

Thursday, June 8 | 5-7pm

Thursday, July 13 | 5-7pm

Thursday, August 10 | 5-7pm

Thursday, September 14 | 5-7pm

CARS & CIGARS:

Friday, August 4 | 6-10pm

MOTORS & MOVIES DATES:

Friday, July 7 | 5–11pm

Saturday, July 29 | 5–11pm

Friday, August 18 | 5–11pm

Friday, September 1 | 5–11pm

For Additional Information

LeMay - America’s Car Museum

americascarmuseum.org

Asia Pacific Cultural Center Brings Cultural Events to East and South Tacoma

THE VOTES ARE IN! Through a participatory budgeting process led by the Public Health Centers for Excellence at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in partnership with Tacoma Creates, East and South Tacoma residents have selected the cultural projects they most want to see in their communities. The results are a Multicultural Festival Series in the Eastside and the South Tacoma Heritage Festival. Each of the two selected projects will be supported with $100,000 in Tacoma Creates funding.

EASTSIDE

The Multicultural Festival Series netted 65 percent of the votes and will include three cultural celebrations: Lunar New Year produced by Golden Bamboo; Juneteenth, produced by WayOut Kids; and Dia de los Muertos produced by Calavera Collective. Each family-friendly event will be one to two days long and offer a wide array of performances, storytelling, food, art and activities.

SOUTH TACOMA

The South Tacoma Heritage Festival netted 56 percent of the vote, and will celebrate community diversity while promoting cross-cultural solidarity with a two-day event featuring dance, music, cultural presentations, kids’ activities, and more. There will also be science

and engineering-themed learning opportunities that focus on concepts and techniques as well as career possibilities. The Asia Pacific Cultural Center will develop and implement this project in coordination with local grassroots organizations.

“The contributions of our vibrant and diverse community of creatives have been foundational to the way Tacoma has evolved and will continue to evolve into the future, and I am proud that our broader community has supported Tacoma Creates to fund cultural celebrations like these,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards.

v MORGAN MARICI

For Additional Information

Asia Pacific Cultural Center asiapacificculturalcenter.org

2023 SUMMER EVENTS

July 23-29

13TH ANNUAL SAMOA WEEK

August 12-13

SOUTH TACOMA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

August 26

26TH ANNUAL POLYNESIAN LUAU

September 23

7TH ANNUAL CHUSEOK FESTIVAL TACOMA

September 30

2ND ANNUAL CHUSEOK FESTIVAL GIG HARBOR

events calendar

JUNE

Olympia Farmers Market

April-October, Thursday through Sunday 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia 360.352.9096 olympiafarmersmarket.com

Lacey in Tune Summer Concert Series

June-August

Huntamer Park

68 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey 360.491.0857 | laceyparks.org

Rhubarb Days & Vintage Market

June 24-25, 10am-6pm Main St, Downtown Sumner sumnermainstreet.com/events

Alls Faire

June 24 & 25, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun til 4pm

Thurston County Fairgrounds

3054 Carpenter Rd, Lacey allsfaire.org

Marshall Charloff & Purple Experience

June 29, 7:30pm

Washington Center

512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org

Falsettos

June 30-July 15, Thur-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm

Kenneth J. Minnaert Center Main Stage 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia 360.786.0151 | harlequinproductions.org

The Taste Northwest

June 30-July 2

Washington State Fairgrounds

110 9th St, Puyallup 253.845.1771 | thefair.com

JULY

Lacey 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular

July 3, 4-11pm

Rainier Vista Community Park

5475 45th Ave E, Lacey 360.491.0857 | laceyparks.org

Uptown Summer Concert Series

July 6-August 10, Thursdays 6pm

Uptown Gig Harbor

4701 Pt Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor uptowngigharbor.com

Graham Nash

July 8, 7:30pm

Pantages Theater

Capitol Lake Fair

July 12-16

Heritage Park 5th Ave NW, Olympia lakefair.org

LeMay Family STEAM Days

July 15 and Every Third Sat, 11am-3pm

LeMay America’s Car Museum

2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 | americascarmuseum.org

Peninsula Art League Summer Art Festival

July 15-16, 10am-5pm

Judson St, Gig Harbor peninsulaartleague.org

8th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

July 16, 1-4pm

Curran Apple Orchard Park

3920 Grandview Dr, University Place 253.778.6534 | dtnw.org

Utopian Garden

June 25 & June 28-30

Tacoma Armory

1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma tacomaartslive.org/events

Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts

Tuesdays, June 27-August 29, 6:30-8pm

Fort Steilacoom Park

8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood cityoflakewood.us/concerts

901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.346.1721 | tacomaartslive.org

Summer SIPs

July 8, 12-7pm

Gig Harbor Uptown Pavilion

4701 Pt Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor gigharborfoundation.org

Sunrise Village Farmers Market

July 11, Tuesdays through Summer 4-8pm 156th St E, Puyallup mysunrisevillage.com

Slug Fest

July 22-23, 10am- 4pm

Northwest Trek

11610 Trek Dr, Eatonville 360.832.6117 | nwtrek.org

Annual Samoan Cultural Week

July 23-29

Asia Pacific Cultural Canter & Various Locations

4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma 253.383.3900 | asiapacificculturalcenter.org

Thurston County Fair

July 26-30

Thurston County Fairgrounds

3054 Carpenter Rd, Lacey thustoncountyfair.org

World Tiger Weekend

July 29 & 20, 9:30am-4pm

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma 253.404.3800 | pdza.org

AUGUST

Cars & Cigars

August 4, 6-10pm

LeMay America’s Car Museum

2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 | americascarmuseum.org

Cruise the Narrows Car Show

August 5, 8am-3pm

Uptown MultiCare, lower parking lot 4545 Pt Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor gigharborcruisers.com

Jazz Festival Craft Fair

August 5, Noon-5pm

Medicine Creek Winery

947 Old Pacific Hwy, Olympia 360.701.6284 | medicinecreekwinery.com

Pierce County Fair

August 10-13 , Thurs-Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Pierce County Fairgrounds

21606 Meridian E, Graham 253.847.4754 | piercecountyfair.com

Sound Wave Music Festival

August 12, 2-8pm, Brew Five Three Beer Festival

August 13,5:30pm, Smash Mouth & Spin Doctors

Chambers Bay Regional Park

6320 Grandview Loop Rd, University Place 253.346.1721 | tacomaartslive.org

Asia Pacific Cultural Luau

Aug 26

Asia Pacific Cultural Canter 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma 253.383.3900 | asiapacificculturalcenter.org

Tooth Fairy Fly-In

August 22, 8am-3pm

Light Dental Studio

18310 Hwy 410, Bonney Lake 253.863.5188 | lightdentalstudios.com

Summer Splash! Gala

August 26

Hands-on Children’s Museum

414 Jefferson St, Olympia 360.956.0818 | hocm.org

SEPTEMBER

Washington State Fair

September 1-24

Washington State Fair & Event Center 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup 253.845.1771 | thefair.com

Olympia Harbor Days

September 1-3

The Puyallup Rodeo

September 7-10

Washington State Fair & Event Center 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup 253.845.1771 | thefair.com

Wheels & Heels Annual Gala

September 9, 5-11pm

LeMay America’s Car Museum

2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 | ameriascarmuseum.org

Wonderful World of Trees & Plants Walk

September 9, 10:30-11:30am W.W. Seymour Conservatory 316 S G St, Tacoma 253.404.3975 | metroparkstacoma.org

Benise: Fiesta!

August 6, 7pm

Washington Center

512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753,8585 | washingtoncenter.org

Downtown Waterfront, Olympia harbordays.com

Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour

September 15-17, 10am-5pm Various locations gigharboropenstudiotour.org

Rock the Foundation - MultiCare

September 16, 6pm Marriott Tacoma Downtown 1538 Commerce St, Tacoma rockthefoundation.org

History Rocks

September 16

Harbor History Museum

4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor 253.858.6722 x 4 | harborhistorymuseum.org

TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Awards Scholarships to Tacoma Community College Radiology Students

The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation is pleased to announce that it has accepted nine Tacoma Community College students into the Foundation’s scholarship program — three students in their first year of the Radiologic Technologist Program and three students in their first year of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. In 2023, the Foundation expanded the Scholarship Program by providing awards to three second-year students. Awards granted are up to $5,000 for the second-year students and up to $10,000 for the first-year students.

The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Scholars are awarded scholarships based on need and career aspirations. The scholarship program is focused on helping students with financial constraints as well as mentoring students to reach their goals and dreams. This is done by connecting students with experienced technologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals that provide resources, ongoing support, guidance and accountability throughout the program. Additionally, postgraduation scholars are encouraged to be active in the Alumni Association to help advance medical imaging as a profession through advocacy and raising awareness of the many career opportunities afforded to medical imaging professionals.

Cyhia, a second-year student in the Radiologic Technologist Program, shares “I feel like this career change is opening many doors I did not know existed and I am excited about what the future holds. I plan to explore other modalities to include CT, Mammography, and Interventional Radiology.”

Erwin, a first-year student in the Radiologic Technologist Program shares, “It has always been my passion to serve and help other people. Along with my goal to obtain my ARRT certification, I hope to serve as a role model for my siblings and other immigrants to pursue education and achieve successful careers in the medical field.”

As the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation grows, it is our goal to expand more education and opportunities in CT, MRI, and Mammography, to create jobs, address the workforce shortage, and impact the quality of healthcare services in our community.

The next round for scholarship applications opens in October 2023.

v HEATHER ANDERSON

For Additional Information

TRA Medical Imaging

tramedicalimagingfoundation.org

summer 2023

Summer Camps SPLASH!

Summer is here and the kids are ready for summertime fun. This summer there are no shortage of options. From outdoor play to coding, summer camp offers many opportunities for adventures and building new friendships. Plan ahead and make a great splash this summer!

DAY CAMPS

Cascade Christian Schools

Water Works is the theme for 2023 Adventure Camp, featuring new and exciting themes each week, educational activities, nutritional snacks, all-district special events, weekly field trips, and an experienced staff. The camp also offers extended hours for first through sixth grades. cascadechristian.org

Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia offers big adventures for curious minds all summer long. Give your child a summer filled with hands-on fun and learning. Half and full-day camps are offered for ages 3 to 9. hocm.org

Charles Wright Academy is excited to offer expanded programs that promise to be fun and engaging for students. Camps options include STEM, art, sports, nature, music, theater and more. charleswright.org/summer

Pierce County Parks is calling all explorers! Join them for one to four action-packed weeks of outdoor adventures in four unique Pierce County parks. Hands-on activities, exploration,

free-play and outdoor games will be incorporated each day to help nurture a desire for caring and respect for our natural and human-made environments. piercecountywa.gov/play

Seabury School summer camps include weekly themes such as bugs, food play, economics, engineering and more. seabury.org/summerseabury-2023

Johansen Olympia Dance Center

Summer dance workshops for dancers ages 4 and up feature ballet, jazz, hiphop, improv, and tap. Special themes include Sleeping Beauty and Angelina Ballerina camps. olympiadancecenter.com

Studio West Dance Academy

Another option for dancers ages four and older includes Frozen Dance Camp, Ballet Princess Camp and Ballet Boot Camp along with summer classes and intensives. studiowestdanceacademy.com

Tacoma City Ballet

The Summer Intensive presents the opportunity for creative and concentrated study, immersing the dancer in ballet technique, choreography, performance technique and etiquette. tacomacityballet.com

Tacoma Little Theatre

Students of all ages are welcome to join TLT for their four-week camps that focus on learning about and practicing the process of putting on a full musical production. tacomalittletheatre.com

City of Olympia

Do you want to get on the water? The City of Olympia offers beginning and advanced sailing. In addition, kids can explore multimedia art camp, yoga camp, and the annual favorite—Camp Olywahoo! olympiawa.gov

City of Tumwater

Tumtastic Summer Day campers will delight in the fun of water play, crafts, special guests, all things nature, fun field trips and two celebration events. Camp home base is Peter G. Schmidt Elementary. ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth

Tumwater Trippin’ Teen Camp

Join Tumwater Parks and Recreation for a summer packed full of awesomeness and adventure! Kids ages 12 to 17 will visit new places all around the South Sound and explore some of the area’s most fun spots! Camp home base is Peter G. Schmidt Elementary. ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth

South Sound YMCA

Day camp at the Y offers nearly all the benefits of overnight camp—new outdoor experiences, skill building, and lasting friendships—while allowing campers to return home each afternoon. southsoundymca.org

OTHER DAY CAMPS

Annie Wright Schools | aw.org

Tacoma Nature Center | metroparkstacoma.org

City of Puyallup | cityofpuyallup.org

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

For many kids, summer means traditional overnight camp—staying in cabins, singing around a campfire, and making friendships that can last a lifetime.

Tacoma Mountaineers

Campers will learn climbing, hiking, map and compass training, camp cooking, wilderness first aid, fire and shelter building, and local geology and ecology. In addition to day camps, Tacoma Mountaineers also have two overnight camps at Mount Rainier (Tahoma). mountaineers.org

WSU Extension 4-H Camps at Panhandle Lake

Campers spend the week enjoying swimming, hiking, arts, music, cooking, and making new friends! Awaken to birds singing and fall asleep to the stars (or exhaustion). extension.wsu.edu

summer 2023

SOUTH SOUND

Private Schools

TACOMA

Annie Wright School 827 N Tacoma Ave 253.272.2216 | aw.org

Bellarmine Preparatory School 2300 S Washington St 253.752.7701 | bellarmineprep.org

Charles Wright Academy 7723 Chambers Creek Rd W 253.620.8300 | charleswright.org

Life Christian School 1717 S Union Ave 253.756.5317 | wherelifehappens.org

PUYALLUP

All Saints Elementary School 504 2nd Street SW 253.845.5025 | allsaintspuyallup.org

Cascade Christian Schools 811 21st St E 253.841.1776 | cascadechristian.org

Northwest Christian School 904 Shaw Rd 253.845.5722 | nwchristianschool.org

GIG HARBOR

Gig Harbor Academy 6830 32nd St NW 253.265.2150 | gigharboracademy.org

Harbor Montessori 5414 Comte Dr NW 253.851.5722 | harbormontessori.org

Lighthouse Christian School 3008 36th St NW 253.858.5962 | lcsschool.org

LACEY/OLYMPIA

Olympia Community School 114 20th Ave SE 360.866.8047 | olympiacommunityschool.org

Northwest Christian Academy 4710 Park Center Ave E 360.491.2966 | ncslacey.org

Nova Middle School 2020 22nd Ave SE 360.491.7097 | novaschool.org

Summer Alfresco Dining in the South Sound

With the return of the glorious summer sun and a collective yearning for the chance to enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, we are all looking for an opportunity to catch up over libations or celebrate special events with loved ones. We have cultivated a list of our favorite spots to meet under patio umbrellas or nestled next to a table fire pit. (As always, remember to call ahead for reservations, if needed.)

OLYMPIA

Octapas Cafe

Next to Capitol Lake you can find the new Octapas Cafe which features Spanish tapas as well as extensive weekend brunch options. octapascafe.com

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

Run by second generation oyster farmers, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar offers a menu featuring organic, sustainably farmed oysters grown in the Eld and Totten Inlets of the Salish Sea. chelseafarms.net

Swing Wine Bar

Perched on the hill overlooking Capitol Lake, the glass mosaic bar glows warmly at night, and the niches in their converted bungalow create intimate seating areas. swingwinebar.com

TACOMA

Anthony’s at Point Defiance

With their large patio, Anthony’s is the perfect place to dine and watch the ferry shuttle over to Vashon Island. anthonys.com

The Fish Peddler

Located on the Foss Waterway, the Fish Peddler offers seafood options with a casual

attitude. You can also get fresh fish to prepare at home from their seafood counter.

Boathouse 19 and Narrows Brewing Company

Nestled next to the Narrows Bridge, you can take in amazing sunsets at Boathouse 19 and Narrows Brewing in the South Sound. anthonys.com | narrowsbrewing.com

GIG HARBOR

NetShed No. 9

With stellar waterfront views, NetShed No. 9 is a great place for casual meetups. Make sure to check out the Ooey Gooey Skillet Cookie as a special treat. netshed9.com

Morso Bistro

A cozy wine bar, Morso Bistro is a great place to unwind and relax while taking in stunning views of the Harbor. morsobistro.com

PUYALLUP

Farm 12 Restaurant and Events

Located on a former family-run flower farm, Farm 12 is a farm-to-table restaurant that offers a menu made from scratch, often featuring locally grown items. farm12.org

Toscanos Italian Grill

If you are looking for an upscale patio experience alfresco, look no further than Toscanos. Chef specials and signature cocktails round out a distinctly elevated dining experience. toscanospuyallup.com

v HILLARY RYAN

SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY Gala

Saint Martin’s University is gearing up for its annual major fundraiser for student scholarships, the Saint Martin’s Gala, with not one, but two celebrity chefs this year and a butcher! Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau, The Chef in the Hat™, and butcher Dario Cecchini are set to host the event at the Marcus Pavilion on Saint Martin’s campus in Lacey on November 4, 2023.

“This trio is sure to entertain as they take the stage at our largest fundraising event of the year, which is completely focused on providing scholarships for our students,” said Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D., President of Saint Martin’s University.

Tom Douglas, a Seattle-based executive chef, restaurateur, author, and co-host of radio show Hot Stove Society, is a James Beard Award winner for Best Northwest Chef and Best Restaurateur. His culinary career includes launching thirteen full-service restaurants, an event space, a cooking school, and a product line.

“My mom and my grandmother Fagarty were both fine cooks. With them as a daily inspiration and after taking “Home Ec” in high school, I tried my hand at cooking at the Hotel Dupont in Wilmington, DE. The restaurant biz inspires me every day . . . I love hanging out in food joints all over the world,” Douglas said.

Thierry Rautureau, also known as “The Chef in the Hat,” is a Seattle celebrity chef, co-host of the Hot Stove Society with Douglas, and the owner of several former restaurants, including Rover’s Restaurant, Loulay Kitchen and Bar, and Luc Bistro which helped make him one of the most recognizable chefs in Seattle.

“The light came on for me while I was working with lots of talented chefs who showed me there was a very creative

way to get your yahoos out and follow your passion. Searching for ingredients, cooking and treating them a bit differently, and enjoying the entire process from raw to eating is the ultimate plaisir,” Rautureau said.

Dario Cecchini is an internationally known Italian butcher from Panzano in the Chianti region of Italy. Cecchini’s combination of consciousness and knowledge is seen in

his respect for and utilization of every part of the animal, centering the “original customs of the tribe” in a now commodified and processed culinary world.

“I grew up in a family of butchers, with a wonderful, inventive grandmother who truly used every part, every cut, from nose to tail,” Cecchini said. “My favorite recipe might be boiled beef knees served [with] fresh vegetables . . . called Tenerumi in Insalata.”

The Saint Martin’s Gala raised more than $3 million for student scholarships during the 2022 event. The Gala features a live auction, a five-course gourmet dinner, and on-stage cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs.

For Additional Information

Saint Martin’s University stmartin.edu/events/saint-martins-gala

FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE! Animals • Carnival • Exhibits • Fair Food thurstoncountyfair.org

No Kidding! Come to the Thurston County Fair

Billy Goat, the official mascot, invites everyone to attend a highlight of summer: the Thurston County Fair. It’s a place where generous amounts of fun and enthusiasm are packed into five days that highlight livestock, children’s activities, music, contests, food, and festivities. The variety is impressive: old time games, a Best Berry Pie Contest, and Wings Aerial Acrobats. Savor the delights of classic fair food and amusement rides. Of course, there are lots of animals.

Students get to show their prize pigs, horses, sheep, rabbits, and other animals. Their hard work is evidenced in well-groomed animals, tidy pens, and informative posters. Amusement rides on the midway are sure to bring screams of laughter. See if you can win a prize in a game of skill or chance. The littlest ones can have their first pony ride. Stroll through the exhibit booths to admire quilts or cast a vote for your favorite photograph. Vendors will be selling clothing and knives, plus home and life improvements.

The entertainment stage features dancers, cloggers, stilt walkers Vuelta La Luna Variety Circus, and returning favorites like Professor Bamboozle. Check out Reptile Isle, the Grizzly Artwork Chainsaw Show and many more. Entrance to the fair includes all concerts.

Would a trip to the county fair be complete without a warm Fisher scone dripping in raspberry jam?! Hopefully not. Bring your appetite for a lineup of popular fair eats.

A BARGAIN AT ANY PRICE

You can purchase fair admission and parking passes ahead of time online.

GENERAL HOURS

Wednesday and Thursday: 10am to 9pm Friday and Saturday: 10am to 10pm Sunday: 10am to 8pm

Carnival ride tickets must be purchased at the fair during carnival hours for sameday use. The rides operate 11am to 11pm Wednesday through Saturday and 11am to 8pm on Sundays.

One-Buck Wednesday: Your dollar and a non-perishable food item will support The Thurston County Food Bank Can Hunger program.

Kid’s Day Thursday: Fourteen and under only $2.00.

Military Appreciation Day on Friday: $2.00 with military ID.

Parking is $5.00 at the fairgrounds. Alternatively, attendees can park at the Bus Barn or Woodland Elementary School where a FREE shuttle bus will drop you off at the fair.

So listen to Billy Goat! The Thurston County Fair is one of the best parts of summer.

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For Additional Information

Thurston County Fair

thurstoncountywa.gov/2023-thurston-county-fair-july-26-30

The Weather is Warm, So Get Outdoors

The best part of summer is enjoying all the festivals, events, and fairs in the South Sound. From June to September, here’s a roundup of a few of them from around the South Sound area.

CENTRALIA

AntiqueFest will be held in Historic Downtown Centralia on August 4-6. This annual summer event isn’t just for antique aficionados. Attendees can listen to live music in the park, take a trolley ride, attend an appraisal fair, or go to a vintage auto show. Speaking of cars, if you love them then you’ll want to check out the Hub City Car Show in Downtown Centralia on August 26. Hundreds of unique cars will line the streets during the annual event. Then for two weekends in mid-September, check out the ARTrails Gala and Studio Tours. During this unique event over 60 artists open their studios to the public for a free, self-guided tour. The event kicks off Friday night, September 14, with a Gala Opening Celebration in downtown Centralia’s Historic Train Depot.

LACEY

Check out the many free concerts, movies, and other entertainment at the Lacey in Tune series from early July to mid-August. There will be lunch hour concerts and evening movies, entertainers and concerts that are free for the whole family. One show to be sure to catch will feature Heart by Heart, a tribute band, on Friday, July 14, at 7 pm at Huntamer Park.

OLYMPIA

Olympia Harbor Days is riding the wave to celebrate their 50th year this Labor Day weekend, September 1-3. The annual event is an award-winning free and family-friendly showcase of many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the docks and races in

the bay. On land, festival attendees enjoy great food, music, and artisans, plus nautical and marine-themed attractions, with hands-on activities.

PUYALLUP

As home to the biggest fair in the state, the Washington State Fairgrounds host a variety of events throughout the summer. Starting with SummerCon June 23–25, the event features entertainment celebrities, an all-star comic book creator lineup, and vendors and artists. There are interactive exhibits, gaming, video games, LEGO and toy displays, cosplay, and activities for the whole family. Then kids will love the Reptile Show on July 15-16 in the Green Lot of the Fairgrounds. And, of course, summer wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Washington State Fair from September 1-24.

SUMNER

The Downtown Sumner Association always packs the fun in during the summer months. Enjoy Cruise Sumner car shows on June 3 and July 1 from 6-9 pm and Sept 2 from 5-8 pm with 100% of proceeds going to three local charities. Then there is Rhubarb Days and Vintage Market on June 24-25 and Music off Main at Heritage Park on July 14, 21, and 29 (with a Chalk Art Festival added that night). Don’t miss the Sumner Classy Chassis Car Show on August 6 from 10am to 3pm or the arts and crafts fair called Nights on Ryan from 6-9 pm on August 12.

TACOMA

Tacoma Summer Blast is the City of Tacoma’s official Fourth of July Celebration. This annual event takes place on Dune Peninsula and the iconic Ruston Way Waterfront and features two distinct event footprints, over 150 vendors, two stages and a 20-minute firework display. This event is the largest free community event in the South Sound. Point Ruston was selected for the 2023 Tacoma Summer Fest on Saturday, August 12. This one-day event will feature tons of talented makers from all over the PNW along with fabulous food trucks and a gorgeous waterfront view. You’ll find 100% handmade jewelry, clothing, housewares, fantastic gifts, and local artisanal food.

BREMERTON

The name alone should tickle your interest . . .

Summerpalooza is a free event held July 29 and 30 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds that will feature over 100 vendors, music, and food. The event will be open Saturday 10am to 8pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Later in the summer, you’ll want to check out the Blackberry Festival, held over Labor Day weekend. The festival takes place along Bremerton’s picturesque waterfront with live music from a main stage and vendors stretched all down the boardwalk. You’re also invited to check out the “Chalk Art Gallery” on 2nd and Washington or go up topside to 4th and Pacific to visit the Wayzgoose Kitsap Arts Festival.

GIG HARBOR

The Maritime Gig Festival returns this year on June 3-4 at the Skansie Brothers Park featuring their Fun Run, a Grand Parade, Children’s Fair, Wheels on the Water Car Show, food vendors, plus live music and entertainment. You love your dog . . . and so do the great people of Gig Harbor when they present Harbor Hounds on September 10 from 10am to 3pm. The event will include a dog walk, vendors, food trucks, a dog agility course, and a fun dog talent show. Throughout the summer, kids and adults alike are encouraged to decorate the sidewalks of the downtown waterfront with chalk art. Maritime themes are encouraged!

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OLYMPIA HARBOR DAYS

Riding the Wave to the 50 Year Celebration!

When you are voted the Best South Puget Sound Event of 2022, you know you have created something that is special. Held every Labor Day weekend for the last 50 years, Olympia Harbor Days Festival is a free family-friendly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk-aboard show at the docks and tugboat races in the bay.

According to Carol Riley, the Executive Director and producer of Olympia Harbor Days, “Our festival is a combination of all kinds of live events . . . it’s more than a street fair, and it’s not a music festival, or even just a food event.”

Possibly the last and only event in the world that centers around tugboat racing, the original story of why the races began back in the mid-70’s actually dates back to the early 1900’s when tugboat skippers would race to be the first to a tall ship as it entered the Olympia Harbor. The first one there “won” the job of escorting the tall ship through the troublesome bay to get to the port and unload.

Many decades later, the local seamen of Olympia wanted to celebrate this highly competitive process and the tugboat races were created and celebrated at the Harbor Days Festival. Today, 50 years after the first races were held, the Harbor Day races only feature vintage tugboats and they play homage to an industry that Olympia was built around.

The location at Percival Landing, a well-known Pacific Northwest maritime landmark, is the southernmost tip of Puget Sound and a destination for many who travel by boat.

On land, festival attendees will enjoy great food, talented local musicians on three stages, fantastic artisans, plus nautical and marine-themed attractions, hands-on activities, local tribal history, and the working waterfront with Port of Olympia tours. All in all, there are over 300 things to do and see during the three days.

“My hope is a family goes to the festival and talks about the experience for years to come because live events make for really great memories,” said Riley.

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For Additional Information

Olympia Harbor Days harbordays.com

Landscape Design & Service

summer 2023

Eight Outdoor Living Essentials to Get Ready for Summer

With the right setup, outdoor spaces can become extensions of our living rooms. If you have a garden or patio, adding some comfortable furniture, sources of heat and light, and other outdoor accessories can help transform your outdoor space into an inviting place to relax and unwind. We have created a list of outdoor living essentials to spruce up your outdoor living this summer.

1. COMFORTABLE OUTDOOR SEATING

You wouldn’t select an uncomfortable sofa for your living room, so keep those same standards when choosing seating for your patio. Your outdoor furniture needs will depend on your space constraints, covering, and lifestyle.

Choose durable outdoor materials like teak, steel, powdercoated metal, resin wicker and anything that can handle exposure to sunlight, moisture and outdoor temperature changes. If you have the space for it, creating multiple seating areas — some for groups, others for quiet retreats — can make a yard more dynamic.

2. OUTDOOR TABLE

Nothing is as special as enjoying a meal at an outdoor dining table on a warm evening. As with choosing any

outdoor furniture, getting the scale right is key. As a general rule, allow at least 2½ feet from the edge of a table to the end of a patio or any other obstacle to allow space for a chair and circulation.

As with selecting any other piece of outdoor furniture, choose durable materials for your dining table and chairs so they will hold up to the elements.

3. SOURCE OF SHADE

If you have a sunny outdoor space and enjoy spending extended periods of time outside, you’ll appreciate some shade protection. Shade sources can take all forms, including shade trees, pergolas draped in vines, shade sails mounted on wires, retractable awnings and umbrellas.

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Freestanding umbrellas can be the most effective option (and the most budget-friendly) if you want the flexibility of being able to move a spot of shade where you need it.

4. OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Nothing quite sets the mood in a garden like soft lighting. While installing an outdoor lighting system is a larger investment, adding freestanding solar-powered lights or battery operated LED lights along pathways is something easy to do on your own. Hanging string lights over a seating area adds instant atmosphere!

When purchasing any outdoor lighting, make sure to choose ones specifically for outdoor use, which will often have seals to keep out moisture, among other advantages. Those marked as “commercial grade” are the most durable and often come with a warranty.

5. CUSHIONS

Scattering a few colorful throw cushions on a neutral outdoor sofa or adding cushy seat cushions to wood chairs can make an instant difference in boosting the style and comfort of an outdoor living space.

When choosing cushions, opt for those made for outdoor use with fabrics that have been treated to be water repellent and to prevent fading with sun exposure. To keep cushions clean, come up with a plan for storing them at the end of the season, on rainy days, or generally when not in use.

6. OUTDOOR TABLEWARE

Having a casual outdoor tableware set made from durable materials can help prevent stress over accidentally dropping

a glass on the patio or having cutlery from your primary indoor set go missing.

While it’s easy to automatically think of plastic as a largely shatterproof material, particularly as a safe option for glassware around pools, consider wood or enamelware as long-lasting alternatives for plates and platters.

7. THE GRILL

If you don’t have a grill, or if you’d like to upgrade your setup, it’s helpful to know that grills generally fall into categories based on fuel type and overall style. While gaspowered covered grills and freestanding charcoal grills may be the most common types out there, don’t let that limit your imagination.

Maybe you’d like to try cooking low and slow over a smoker, searing skewered meats on an uncovered Southeast Asianstyle grill or half-grilling, half-roasting meats in a rotisserie grill. Many grill fanatics swear by kamado-style cookers, like the Komodo Kamado and Big Green Egg, which benefit from the radiant heat of their ceramic side walls.

8. HEAT SOURCE

If you like to linger outdoors in the evening, having some type of heat source is just as important as having outdoor lighting. Throwing blankets draped over shoulders can work for an individual, but investing in outdoor heaters can make an entire space feel much more cozy and inviting. An outdoor fire pit can be a great way to add heat, light and some nice atmosphere to an outdoor space in the evening.

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A Beautiful Nature-Centered Escape for All Seasons

The smell of fresh, pine-scented air greets you as you enter the long winding drive to Suncadia Resort, tucked in the majestic pines of Cle Elum, just 80 miles from Seattle on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades. This regal mountain resort has plenty of entertainment for every season.

With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, sundappled meadows and rushing rivers, not to mention all the amenities of The Village, Suncadia Resort has an abundance of year-round activities for visitors. The property boasts miles of hiking and biking trails and 36 holes of mountain golf.

The Lodge at Suncadia is beautiful with a stunning Northwest-inspired

feel featuring majestic architecture with panoramic river and captivating mountain views. The Lodge offers the amenities of a full-service luxury hotel. While it is well-appointed, the Lodge is appropriate for all ages and welcomes families to stay and play.

Foodies will love Portals, the on-site restaurant which has a beautiful view from every table. Portals specializes in captivating cuisine married with rustic charm. You will find seasonal menu changes by the chef and local favorites like shepherds pie, lobster mac and cheese and duck confit gnocchi.

Suncadia Resort also boasts the relaxing and full service Glade Spring Spa. The spa is tucked back on the property amongst the trees. The Spa

focuses on providing an environment that takes you on a personalized journey to relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal. The luxury spa treatment center features a Vichy shower room, a vital rain room, and a duo massage room. The Spa’s mountain glades offer hot outdoor mineral baths of varying soothing temperatures, meandering creeks, rustic saunas, natural walking paths, and fireside areas for relaxing. The Glade features a private women’s garden, complete with a hot outdoor mineral bath and sauna.

For Additional Information

Suncadia Resort

destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort

MEET ME AT THE MARKET

The Point Ruston Public Market is open 7 days a week featuring Owens Meat’s full service butcher shop, local produce, art, gifts, body products, and much more!

Owens Meats

Purple Peacock

Pike Place Nuts

Only Oatmeal Cookies

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar

Fardell Farms

Fathom Seafood

Taco Street

Jack + Adeline Hearth

King’s Mozzarella

Love Lurra Bao Gardens

Sage & Onyx Soapery + Much More!

TACOMA

Blitz & Co. Florist 909 Pacific Ave 253.572.2327

blitzflorist.com

Brown & Haley

110 East 26th St 253.620.3067 brown-haley.com

Gentry’s Footwear 520 Main St, Ste J 253.212.2401

gentrysfootwear.com

LeRoy Jewelers 940 Broadway 253.272.3377

ljewelers.com

Sage Interiors 2416 S C St 833.855.8733

sageinteriors.com

Selden’s Home Furnishings

1802 62nd Ave E 253.922.5700 seldens.com

Tacoma Mall 4502 S Steele St 253.475.4565 tacoma-mall.com

The Art Stop 940 Broadway 253.272.3377 artstoptacoma.com

UNIVERSITY PLACE

Naturepedic Mattress Gallery 3550 Market Pl W, Ste 105 253.320.8668

naturepedic.com

GIG HARBOR

Uptown Shopping Center 4701 Point Fosdick Dr NW 253.851.4557

uptowngigharbor.com

AUBURN

Outlet Collection

1101 Outlet Collection Way 253.833.9500 outletcollectionseattle.com

KENT

Kent Station 417 Ramsay Way 253.856.2301 kentstation.com

PUYALLUP

Johnson Jewelers

103 S Meridian 253.848.1332 johnson-jewelers.com

South Hill Mall 3500 S Meridian 253.840.2828 southhillmall.com

Sunrise Village 10305 156th St E 253.904.8923 mysunrisevillage.com

SUMNER

Inta Vintage

1109 Main St 253.939.4888 facebook.com/intavintage

Northlight Interiors 1119 Main St 253.826.0339 northlightinteriors.com

Old Cannery Furniture Store 13608 Valley Ave E 253.863.0422 oldcanneryfurniture.com

Simple Tidings & Kitchen 1115 Main St 253.863.7933 simpletidings.com

OLYMPIA

Archibald Sisters 406 Capitol Way S 800.943.2707 archibaldsisters.com

Bittersweet Chocolates 513 Washington St SE 360.489.1812 bittersweetchocolatesllc.com

Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd 360.754.8017 shoppingcapitalmall.com

Courtyard Antiques 705 4th Ave E 360.352.3864 courtyardantiquesolympia.com

Drees 524 Washington St SE 360.357.7177 dreesofolympia.com

Holy Lamb Organics 113 Thurston Ave NE 360.819.4293

holylamborganics.com

Panowicz Jewelers 111 Market St NE 360.357.4943

panowicz.com

The Popinjay 414 Capitol Way S 360.352.9841

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Sweet Life Boutique 2525 Capital Mall Dr SW 360.352.7999 shopsweetlife.com

LACEY

Linnea's Unique Boutique 6715 Martin Way E 360.570.3322

facebook.com/linneasdreamlacey

Merle Norman Cosmetics 3925 8th Ave SE, Suite F 360.491.4911 MerleNormanCosmeticsOlympia.com

CENTRALIA

Gracie’s 120-A South Tower Ave 360.623.1586 facebook.com/graciesfashions

HUBBUB 328 North Tower Ave 360.736.1517 hubbubshop.com

Spa &

Salon Guide

TACOMA

Embellish Multispace Salon 727 Commerce St 253.752.8144 embellishtacoma.com

FoxFire Salon & Spa

An Aveda Salon; two locations 2701 North Proctor 1912 65th Ave W 253.565.7765 foxfiresalon.com

Intaglio Salon 5005 Ruston Way 253.472.0359

theintagliosalon.com

Serenity Spa

Two Tacoma locations 706 Market St | 253.473.7830 3518 6th Ave | 253.507.7121

serenityspa.com

Spa Serein 5125 Grand Loop, Ruston 253.319.8300

silvercloud.com/pointruston/spa

PUYALLUP

Bella Terra Spa 1503 West Stewart 253.848.6844

bellaterrawellness.com

UNIVERSITY PLACE

Serenity Spa 3633 Market Pl W 253.473.7830

serenityspa.com

BONNEY LAKE

Urban Day Spa

18401 Veterans Memorial Dr 253.826.5556

urbanaestheticsandnails.com

KENT

Pure Escape Spa 24030 132nd Ave SE 253.630.1332

thepureescapespa.com

OLYMPIA

Antidote Salon & Spa

3814 Prestwick Ln SW 360.493.1900

antidotealive.com

Premiere Salon & Spa 111 Market St NE, Suite 101 360.753.3299

premieresalonandspa.com

Vital Rejuvenation

1801 West Bay Dr NW 360.870.8616

wellnessolympia.com

GIG HARBOR

Jax Salon & Spa

3111 Harborview Dr 253.851.5599

jaxsalonspa.com

LAKEWOOD

Olympus Spa

8615 South Tacoma Way 253.588.3355

olympusspa.com

TACOMA’S SALON FOR Natural Hair & Beauty

Place: 3633 Market Place W | Tacoma: 706 Market Street

Spa

Serein

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Opens Tacoma’s Newest Spa

The long awaited Spa Serein is now open at the luxurious Silver Cloud Hotel at the Point Ruston waterfront. The minute you step through their doors, all five senses will be engaged. The smell of essential oils, coupled with the beautifully appointed facilities and a tranquil soothing water feature, greet you with cool colors that mimic the waterfront. This soothing environment makes this a welldeserved retreat from everyday life.

Spa Serein was created as an oasis to relax, refresh, and recharge the mind and spirit. The word “Serein” refers to a fine rain or mist falling from a cloudless sky at sunset . . . the time when the sun tucks itself behind the Earth and a sense of peace and tranquility ensues. Says Spa manager Natsuda Dumronqpanich, “We want our guests to truly relax and to enjoy their services. It is our goal to give the best spa experience that Tacoma has to offer.”

The luxurious spa delivers on their promise in all of their services. The treatments include special massage and body services, facials, and hand and foot treatments. The highly efficacious treatments utilize sustainably harvested and locally sourced organic ingredients from the sea and from the earth. A visit is an experience that stimulates the senses with gifts from the ocean and the surrounding forests.

Each spa treatment begins with a short ritual designed to relax your mind and body. Specially blended aromatic inhalation from the Earth and the Sea begin the process, followed by a short, soothing ringing of chimes to denote the beginning and end of each treatment. There is also an infrared sauna that can be used before or after your treatment. We recommend going early to use the sauna and relax.

Dumronqpanich says, “We really want guests to feel honored and have the best experience possible.” The decadent spa is a great place to celebrate and relax with a group for a retreat or special occasion.

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For Additional Information

Spa Serein

silvercloud.com/pointruston/spa

253.319.8300

EVERGREEN EYE CENTER

Summer Eye Care Essentials

Summer is HERE! And with that warm, sunny weather comes some essential seasonal eye care needs to ensure your sight and surrounding areas of your eyes are well cared for. According to Dr. Jason Guo of Evergreen Eye Centers, there are some simple steps you can implement.

S . . . sunglasses

Make sure your sunny shades are UV protective. Purchasing from a reputable retailer will ensure they are true UV certified.

U . . . UV blocking

Without UV blocking technology, you can expose yourself to pinguecula, develop cataracts, photokeratitis (cornea burns), dry eyes and light sensitivity.

MM . . . swimming

Chlorine in pools, salt in oceans and fungal growth in lakes can irritate the eyes; always take your contacts out and wear goggles.

E . . . eye drops

Summer creates a lot of dryness and itchy eyes because of the pollen in the air, so that calls for artificial tears. You’ll want to use preservative-free drops and here’s a little tip - put the bottle in the fridge. Then the cold drops give you extra relief and make your eyes feel even better.

R . . . rehydration

With summertime heat, you will want to drink a lot of fluid to avoid dry eye or dryness around the eyes. Dr. Guo’s best advice is to drink your fluids.

But whether it is summer or any time of year, the best thing you can do to ensure great eyesight is to have your annual eye exam. According to Dr. Guo, “Vision is a learned experience. We get so used to the way our sight is at the time that we think it is normal and it is not. Remember that vision is your independence.”

For Additional Information

Evergreen Eye Center

evergreeneye.org

Evergreen Eye Center has locations in Tacoma, Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, and Seattle.

Jason Guo, OD, FAAO

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Help During a Time of Great Need

Sometimes life throws us an unexpected and truly unwanted curve ball. As an example, take the Shahans, formerly of Kent, when husband David suffered a debilitating stroke, and it became necessary for them to move closer to their children in Texas.

“You never know what God has in mind for you, but I know God put Kathy in my life during the time I needed her the most,” reflected Jacquina Shahan recently.

Past experiences with a Realtor made the Shahans leery, but from the minute they met Kathy Kleber and heard about Team RED and their concierge level of service, they felt they were in the right hands. According to Jacquina, “When Kathy explained what her concierge level of service included, I was intrigued and thought it was exactly what I needed.”

Once the Shahans decided to sell, Kathy and her team of contractors and

service providers jumped into action. She had a brainstorming meeting to set expectations and determine what improvements would help bring a higher dollar value from the home. “She

professional guidance on how to price the home, the timing of when to have the listing go live and how it would be offered, and then in selecting the best offer, not just based on price, but other factors like type of financing.

“Kathy kept us involved, but she didn’t make me run the show,” said Jacquina. Team RED and the group of contractors were polite, kind and even forwarded her packages to her in Texas that were accidentally sent to the wrong address.

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was like an artist telling them what she would like to have done to the house and you could tell the contractors thought of themselves as part of the team.”

Working alone, because David had already been moved to Texas, Jacquina really appreciated the partnership she had with Team RED and felt she was a part of every decision made. Kathy helped her find a great packing company as well as providing

Caregiver strategies when caring for aging parents

The population of older adults (65 and older) in the US is growing rapidly. By 2030, the number of older Americans is expected to reach 73 million, making up more than 20% of the total population. As individuals age, they may require varying levels of care, which their adult children often provide. Adult children commonly experience uncertainty when confronted with the prospect of caring for their parents.

Caring for aging parents can be a rewarding and sometimes challenging experience, and each adult child/parent relationship is unique. People who provide care for their parents may take on different responsibilities as their parents’ needs change.

Adult children who become caregivers to their parents can avoid burnout and sustain themselves through challenging times by learning about the common experiences of adult child caregivers, exploring different strategies for providing care, and practicing routine self-care.

ADULT CHILD CAREGIVERS

We know that people are living longer. The proportion of the global population over 60 years of age is expected to nearly double over the next two decades according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Human beings generally require greater levels of care as they get older. Aging is associated with a decrease in physical and mental capacity and an increased risk of disease and injury, which can happen gradually or suddenly and may come as a surprise to older individuals and their families.

A caregiver is someone who provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person. Caregiving responsibilities typically include the following:

• Preparing meals

• Doing housework

• Grocery shopping

• Providing transportation and running errands

Caregivers may also help another person:

• Get dressed

• Get out of bed

• Shower

• Use the bathroom

• Deal with incontinence

• Take medications

Adult children of aging parents in the US experience many changes in responsibility as their parents age. Around 17% of all adult children will provide care to their aging parents during their lifetimes, according to the scientific journal Healthcare. According to a Vox report, the majority of aging parents prefer “aging in place” (living in their own homes as they age) or moving in with a child over living in an assisted living community.

Approximately 75% of older adults with multiple children reported receiving help from only one child. This same study found that adult child caregivers provided an average of 50 care hours to a parent per month and that adult children have a greater propensity to help as their parents’ needs increase. As a parent’s frailty grows, it becomes common for more than one adult child to participate in caregiving.

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