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My Class   ﻿   In my class, I like to stress the importance of strong relationships between family, school, and community. We have already established great methods of communication through the plan on the “family connection” page. Here, I would like to provide you with some great community resources that you can use to meet the needs and desires of your family. There are so many wonderful resources out there, and I hope you will take the time to explore some of them!

Community Resources

** Fun activities for the whole family: **

- Hands on Children’s Museum o The Hands on Children’s Museum, located in downtown Olympia, is a great place for families to play and explore while learning about our world. There are many fun activities for kids of all ages. They also have “Parents’ Night Out” activities, where children can be dropped off for a few hours of fun evening childcare.

- Skateland o Skateland is a fun place for families to go. At this skating rink, you can bring your own skates or rent them there. Every Tuesday is Kids Night, all children 15 and under get in for $2. Skateland also hosts birthday parties!

- Timberland Regional Libraries o This library has local branches in downtown Olympia, West Lacey, and Tumwater. They have a wide variety of books, there is something for everyone here. Best of all, signing up for a library card is FREE! There are no age restrictions for getting a card. The libraries hold many fun events for children such as story times, magic shows, and a reading contest every summer. There are public transportation stops right outside each library.

- The Painted Plate o Located in downtown Olympia. This is a great place for families to come if you’re in the mood for crafts. You can choose from a variety, of cups, plates, bowls, coasters, magnets, and even light switch covers. Some items are expensive but there is sure to be something for almost every price range.

- Go Bowling! o Bowling is a fun, inexpensive activity for all ages. Visit Westside Lanes on Garfield Avenue in Olympia, Tumwater Lanes off Capital Way in Tumwater, or Aztec Lanes on Martin way in Olympia near Lacey.

- Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm o This place has the best cider around, in all the flavors you can imagine. They also have fantastic homemade doughnuts. Part of the farm is a free petting zoo for the kids, and they can by bags of feed for $2. This is a great place for children to learn about animals and farm life, and eat great food!

- Charlie ’s Safari o This indoor fun center is a great place to take the kids on a rainy day, or for a birthday. They have laser tag, arcades, mini-golf, and inflatable toys. There is also a parents’ lounge and a restaurants. And its right next to the movie theater in Lacey!


 * Meeting basic needs: **

Shelters

o Out of the Woods  § Emergency shelter and services to families for up to 90 days  § (360)570-0423

 o Salvation Army Emergency Shelter:  § This shelter is for single men and women who are in need of emergency shelter  § Location: 824 5th Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501  o Community Youth Services <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § This program provides a shelter for families and youths <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Shelter Location: 711 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506 <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Bread and Roses Hospitality House <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § This shelter is for homeless women or families with children <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Location: 1320 8th Street SE Olympia, WA 98501 <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Safeplace: [] <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § This is a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Location: 314 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA 98501 <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § (360)754-6300

Food banks o Rosie’s Place: § 943-0780   § During Rosie’s normal operating hours, food is available to prepare. Staff and volunteers serve hot meals weekdays (Closed Thursdays) between 11:15 and 12:00pm. o Salvation Army: § 352-8596   § Salvation Army serves 3 meals every day. Breakfast is served at 7:30 for the public. Lunch is at 12:30 and dinner is at 5:30. o Thurston County Food Bank: § 352-8597   § The Food Bank provides food to low-income people in need every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 1:00 and 3:00pm, and on the 4th Wednesday of every month between 5:00 and 7:00pm. o DSHS: § 1-800-737-0617   § DSHS is the agency that administers Food Stamps. Low Income Families are eligible for food stamps. Applications can be picked up at the local Community Services office.

Clothing providers o <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Rosie’s Place: § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">(360) 943-0780 § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Rosie’s Place operates a clothing closet during weekdays for people 21 and younger o <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Glad Tidings: § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">(360) 943-0524 o <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Street Ministry: § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm providing food, clothing, hygiene, batteries, candles, blankes, backpacks, etc. § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Location: the Park and Ride behind the transit station. o <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Clothing Bank of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lacey: § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">(360) 491-0890 § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">812 Bowker St SE, Lacey. § <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3pm.

Emergency hotlines: - - **Call 911 in any major emergency** -- National Spousal/Domestic abuse hotline <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o 800-656-HOPE (4673). - - Suicide hotline <span style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments. If you feel that there is anything else I should add to this page, please let me know.I welcome suggestions!