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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 15

Harbor Heights Elementary School performs, and start the weekend off with an exclusive wine and dine event at Bella Kitchen Essentials.

1. Savor the delights of your Saturday night with a fabulous dinner event that features a wine pairing with a 6-course meal. While you enjoy the delicious food, the winemaker and owner of Kyra Wines, Kyra Baerlochermier, will talk about five of her wines. To register for the event call 253-514-6924 or visit Bella Kitchen Essentials. This hands-on class goes from 5 p.m - 8 p.m. and is $95 per person. Seats are limited.

2. have partnered with Missoula Children's Theatre for this special modern-day performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Tickets are available at the door, and the showtimes are at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The price is $8 for adults, $5 for students and free for kids under 5. Support our local schools and watch as the students shine in this grand performance.

3. All hands on deck! Come help restore the Thunderbird Hull #1 at the Master shipwright Steve Helgeson will show you some of the techniques to fix up the historical ship. Volunteers are needed to remove hardware, strip old varnish and make repairs. The restoration work will take place today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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4. The , 9721 Burnham Dr. NW opens its shooting range for archery today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are open to members for $2 and non-members for $5. The club offers instructional classes or you can enter weekly competitions if you're up to the challenge.

5. Do have a mess of Christmas lights left over from the holidays? Turn those lights into a bright future by recycling them at the , 14201 Purdy Dr. NW. The proceeds will fund higher education scholarships for seniors. Stop by between 10 a.m and 4 p.m. to help support the students in our community. This fundraiser only lasts until the end of January so hurry in today!

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