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NAMI Thurston/Mason Invites Community to Annual Meeting with ‘Navigating a Mental Health Crisis’ with presentation/panel and discussion
Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. In May, NAMI Thurston/Mason joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for…
SPSCC Artist & Lecture Series Presents Author Merritt Long
Former WA State Governor Gary Locke will interview Merritt Long, author of ‘My View From the Back of the Bus’, as part of South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) Artist & Lecture Series on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. As part of their conversation, Long will share stories from his early life in…
Commerce and ArtsFund partner to offer over $10 million in grants to help nonprofit community organizations
The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with ArtsFund to provide over $10 million in grants to help community organizations across the state that have been impacted by the pandemic. The Nonprofit Community Relief grant program focuses on arts, culture, science and heritage nonprofits, as well as organizations whose primary mission is to serve…
Panowicz Jewelers Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with Donations to Local Classroom Projects
Panowicz Jewelers fulfills two local teacher donation requests for classroom projects totaling $2,600 in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. In partnership with Frederique Constant, the Swiss watch manufacturer, the classroom projects were fully funded. With the many changes that took place this past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Panowicz Jewelers seeks to support and…
Love Oly, Shop & Dine Week 2021 May 24 – 31, 2021
The Olympia Downtown Alliance created the Love Oly Shop & Dine Week in 2020 to bring more business to restaurants and shops during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Following the success of the Love Oly event last September, and the Love Oly Shop & Dine campaign during Downtown for the Holidays, Love Oly is back this…
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2021 SPORTS AWARDS
The Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, a division of Experience Olympia & Beyond, presents the fourth annual Sports Awards. The awards recognize local athletes, coaches and game changers in our community. Community members can nominate high school, college and recreational athletes or coaches for one of seven awards. Sports community leaders and influencers are also…
NAMI Thurston/Mason Partners with Local Organizations to Spread Awareness During Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. In May, NAMI Thurston/Mason joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. NAMI Thurston/Mason County is…
Leonor R. Fuller Art Gallery Hosts Collaboration Installation
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) will welcome SPSCC art students in the Collaboration Installation, from May 10 to May 14, 2021. The closing reception is Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5 p.m. SPSCC art students, led by Olympia based artist China Faith Star, will explore form, content, and the…
Summer Running Start Pilot Aims to Reach Underserved Students
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) today announced their participation in a pilot Summer Running Start program focused on reaching underserved high school students. One of three community colleges in Washington State invited to participate, SPSCC will welcome up to 250 students from local urban and rural school districts. Summer Running Start students can take…
Family Support Center of South Sound Turns Mother’s Day into a WHOLE Week of Celebration!
Each year, the Family Support Center of South Sound (FSC) hosts an annual Mother’s Day 5K and FREE 1 Mile Kids run as a way to engage the entire community, encourage fun and healthy family activities, and raise money that supports critical programs and services for families with children and survivors of domestic violence. Since…