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Children's group highlights plight

Enjoy a stage performance of "Children of Uganda" at 7:30 p.m. today at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St., Olympia. The cost is $18.50 to $26.50 for adults, $16.50 to $24.50 for seniors and students and $6.75 to $13.25 for youth. For additional information, call 360-753-8586.

Scott Douglas plays in Shelton

Rock out with Scott Douglas at 3 p.m. today at the Little Creek Casino, 91 Highway 108 W., Shelton. There is no cover charge for the concert and it is limited to ages 21 and older. For more details, call 360-427-7711 or visit www.little-creek.com.

Zoomba matches music and kids

Join in on the fun. Check out Zoomba: music, singing, dancing and socializing from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Valley Athletic Club, 4833 Tumwater Valley Drive S.E., Tumwater. This event is for ages 2 to 6 years. The cost is $23 for non-members and $20 for members. For additional information, call 360-352-3400.

Worms are stars of story time

Attend the special story time "Be a Bookworm" from 10:30 to 11 a.m. today at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. S.E., Lacey. Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to listen to wormy stories, enter a worm race and enjoy gooey treats. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library. For more information, call 360-491-3860.

Stretch yourself with yoga class

Attend a yoga class from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Briggs Community YMCA, 1230 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia. The class is free for full members and $44 for basic members for a six-week course. For additional details, call 360-753-6576.

Planning Ahead

Turn recycled fashion into prizes

Bring your talent and your recycled materials to the inaugural Olympia Recycled Wearable Art Fashion Show. This event is part of spring Arts Walk April 19-20.

All entries must be original and created from recycled materials for use as functional clothing, jewelry or accessories. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Entry from and fees of $15 per fashion item must be submitted by April 1 to Jinjor, 613 Capitol Way S., Olympia, 98501. For more information, call Debra Shapiro at 360-754-0808.

Dance on behalf of dogs and cats

Get into the swing of things at the Tropical Swing Dance benefit for Animal Services, from 8 p.m. to midnight April 6 at the Occasions Ballroom on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Plum Street.

Free swing lessons start at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $10 or $8 for students and anyone dressed in tropical attire. The benefit also will include a beer garden. For more information, call 360-943-8808.

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