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KXXO Collecting School Supplies August 13
With kids returning to school, the need for supplies is great! KXXO Mixx 96.1 is holding a School Supplies and Cash Drive Friday, August 13 from 6 A.M.-6 P.M. in partnership with the Little Red Schoolhouse Project. Donating is easier than ever: Either make a monetary donation online anytime at www.KXXO.com or, the day of August 13,…
Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosting 2021 Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is hosting the 2021 Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition. The exhibit is open through Sunday, Aug. 22. Guest juror Aisha Harrison will judge the annual exhibition of selected work from artists residing in Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and…
In-Person Classes Will Expand, and Vaccines or Exemptions Required, This Fall at SPSCC
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) on July 6 announced that it will become a fully vaccinated COVID-19 campus for the start of Fall Quarter 2021. Employees and students will need to verify that they have been fully vaccinated unless they are claiming a medical, religious, or philosophical exemption. Employees must verify their vaccination or…
Thurston EDC helps Shiplap Shop of Yelm open new location
The Yelm Shiplap Shop & Coffee House owners announced they will be opening The Shiplap Quilt Shop and Coffee House in downtown Tenino. “We are excited for our new project in Tenino and appreciate the assistance of the Thurston Economic Development Council in securing a location for it.” Said Gary Rurup, one of the owners,…
Thurston County Forum – Thurston Strong & Economic Recovery Initiatives
The community is invited to attend the Thurston County Chamber’s July Forum on Wednesday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hotel RL Olympia. During this month’s luncheon and presentation, Jason Robertson with J Robertson and Company (JRO & CO), strategic planning and public communications firm and Thurston Strong program contractor, will share Thurston Strong…
Saint Martin’s Launches New Washington Vets to Tech Program for Veterans, Transitioning Military and Military Spouses
This summer Saint Martin’s University is launching Washington Vets to Tech, a new 16-week certificate program that will provide face-to-face computer science, software development, and information technology education to active-duty service members transitioning out of the military, eligible veterans and military spouses. The program will run three sessions throughout the year: Fall (August to December), Spring…
Port of Olympia re-certified as Green Marine port authority
The Port of Olympia’s marine terminal obtained re-certification as part of the Green Marine certification program. Green Marine is a voluntary third-party certification program that requires participating port authorities to establish baseline performance indicators in multiple facets of Marine Terminal operations and then demonstrate tangible year-over-year improvements to maintain certification. The certification system evaluates six…
In-Person Classes Will Expand, and Vaccines Required, This Fall at SPSCC
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) today announced that it will become a fully vaccinated COVID-19 campus for the start of Fall Quarter 2021. The decision to become a vaccinated campus is one of two paths offered to higher education institutions in a new proclamation by Gov. Jay Inslee. For face-to-face interactions on campus, it will allow…
Tenino’s Wild Heart Sipping Vinegar Awarded Silver Medal at 2021 International Flavor Awards Competition
The 2021 Artisan Flave Awards competition recently concluded with over 300 products from 10 different countries on 5 continents vying for honors in a variety of categories. Tenino’s own Wild Heart Sipping Vinegar, the sister company of Sandstone Distillery, submitted their Blueberry Thyme Sipping Vinegar for consideration in the vinegar category, garnering a Silver Medal…
Celebrate Olympia’s Brewery Heritage at the Olympia Brew Fest
The community is invited to attend the 9th Annual Olympia Brew Fest, a beer festival at the Port Plaza in Olympia, where “handcrafted” is a way of life. Meet local brewers of handcrafted ales and makers of some very fine cider. The Olympia Brew Fest gives you full permission to explore something new! Olympia Brew Fest will feature…