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Blood Supply to Local Hospitals Running on Fumes
There is an urgent need for blood donations heading into Labor Day weekend. Bloodworks Northwest reports the local blood supply is running on fumes, as donations are down and patient needs for Type O blood and platelets are at their highest. All eligible donors are urged to make an appointment to donate in the days…
Olympia Harbor Days Festival – Full Speed Ahead
Only at Olympia Harbor Days can Puget Sound vintage tugboats be found for a climb aboard show and races. The free South Sound Maritime Heritage Association family-friendly festival along the boardwalk is September 2 – 4, 2022. Plans for the full return of this year’s 49th edition are complete after 2 years of “Lite” events offered…
Summer Running Start Pilot Makes Strides Reaching Underserved High School Students
In 2021, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) became one of three schools in Washington State to participate in a two-year Summer Running Start pilot program funded by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) through House Bill 2864. This year, SPSCC has seen great success in enrollment, showcasing how high school students…
Enrollment for the Thurgood Marshall Community Solar Project is open!
Dear Community Solar Supporters, Our team is partnering with the Olympia School District to launch our largest project to date – on a middle school!!! Please consider purchasing or donating a subscription to the project, there are about 600 solar units available. Our initial goal is to fund a 150 kW system (300 solar panels),…
Kailee Warren Named OlyFed Employee of the Quarter
Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) is proud to announce Kailee Warren, Yelm branch Loan Officer, as Employee of the Quarter. What sets Warren apart is that she is a true team member and she frequently helps other Loan Officers with questions and is kind and generous when it comes to sharing her knowledge and expertise. Even though she is…
SPSCC Awarded Gold by Best of South Sound
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) was awarded Gold in the Community College category by Best of South Sound. Best of South Sound engages with the community and allows them to vote for various categories including the best local restaurants, businesses, and more. SPSCC is honored to have our work advancing student success and equity…
Seldens Designer Home Furnishings Announces Purchase of Summer House Furniture for the Home & Patio
Seldens Designer Home Furnishings announced the acquisition of Summer House, a high-end outdoor patio furniture store with showroom locations in Bellevue and Southcenter. Seldens will acquire Summer House’s assets and inventory and assume their current showrooms and warehouse. Summer House prides itself on offering only the finest outdoor furniture and accessories from high-quality manufacturers.…
BALLET NORTHWEST RETURNS TO THE MINNAERT CENTER AT SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE
For the 11th year, young choreographers from Olympia’s Ballet Northwest (BNW) will surprise and delight the audience at the Young Choreographers Showcase (YCS) on Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Minnaert Center at South Puget Sound Community College. Ballet Northwest created YCS in 2012 to allow Company dancers to explore creativity and leadership in dance…