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Spring 2012

Spring 2012

Community Community Events: Capital Medical of Olympia Community Events: Boys & Girls Club Growth at Commencement Bank Market-ing Art Artist Spotlight: Arts Innovator Award Artist Spotlight: Sound Glass Cuisine Now We're Cooking Gardner's Seafood & Pasta Design & Style Top Spring Fashion Trends Wellness Boosting Your Brainpower As You Age … [Read more...] about Spring 2012

Boosting Your Brainpower As You Age

In the past few years, it has become clear that you can make new brain neurons starting in your 20s and continuing well into old age, in effect rewiring the brain with new parts as the older parts wear out. There are steps you can take right now to preserve, protect and enhance your gray matter. Physical exercise A healthy body really does mean a healthy mind. Researchers have … [Read more...] about Boosting Your Brainpower As You Age

Top Spring Fashion Trends

Olympia Fashion Designer, Bri Seeley Embrace the top handbag trend for 2012 by carrying your handbag, rather than wearing it. This trend was seen on the runways of Versace, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Tommy Hilfiger. The styles remain consistent, including the top-handle satchel and the daytime clutch. This year, consider how you carry your purse—even if it has a strap. To bring … [Read more...] about Top Spring Fashion Trends

Gardner’s Seafood & Pasta

Gardner's Seafood & Pasta 111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia 360.786.8466 gardnersrestaurant.com Located in a historic building with exposed beams and hardwood floors, Gardner’s is a downtown Olympia favorite. The establishment’s 11 tables are candlelit for a setting that is both elegant and intimate. Executive Chef, Leon Longan, has been creating soups, sauces and desserts from … [Read more...] about Gardner’s Seafood & Pasta

Now We’re Cooking

Seasoned epicureans. Culinary novices. Health-conscious foodies. South Sound cooking classes cater to students of all backgrounds and abilities. Bayview Cooking School—Olympia bayviewschoolofcooking.com | 360.754.1448 At Olympia’s Bayview Cooking School, courses are taught by regional chefs, cookbook authors or one of the institute’s own talented instructors. Held on the … [Read more...] about Now We’re Cooking

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