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Olympia Farmers Market Announces Partnership with Olympia Community Solar and South Sound Solar for the Sunflower Community Solar Project
The Olympia Farmers Market, Olympia Community Solar and South Sound Solar are excited to announce a partnership to complete the Sunflower Community Solar Project. Community solar projects such as Sunflower expand solar access to those without access to traditional residential solar – people who don’t own their home, have an unsuitable roof or property for solar or face financial barriers…
Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosting 16th Annual SPSCC Student Art Exhibition
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is proud to host the 16th Annual SPSCC Student Art Exhibition from June 1 to June 24, with the opening reception happening Friday, June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Pieces in the exhibit are the result of SPSCC’s art faculty selecting outstanding…
Free Drive Thru Shred Event
Who: LeMay Mobile Shredding What: FREE Drive-Thru Shredding When: Saturday, July 10th, 2021, 9 am – 1 pm Where: 2910 Hogum Bay Road North East, Lacey, WA 98516 LeMay Mobile Shredding can destroy many types of confidential documents, including paper files, computer disks, magnetic media, audio/visual media, VHS, and most all media in which confidential…
SOUTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL NAMED TERRANCE “TJ” O’REILLY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
South Sound Behavioral Hospital, a leader in behavioral health care in The South Sound, announced that Terrance “TJ” O’Reilly has been named Chief Executive Officer. O’Reilly’s appointment is a clear reflection of the hospitals’ current state: ready to take on the future in behavioral health and focused to provide the best patient care for…
Get Ready to Hootenanny with the Thurston EDC
On July 22, the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) invites the community to join them for an old fashioned BBQ & Hootenanny! That’s right – delicious food, drinks, hay bales, a Cornhole Tournament, Bluegrass music with the Oly Mountain Boys, and a few surprises. “This year at the EDC, we are doing things differently—instead of our more…
Music in the Park 2021 Season is Cancelled
The Olympia Downtown Alliance regrets to announce that they are canceling what would be the 41st season of Music in the Park, the annual free concert series that takes place in July and August at Sylvester Park. The announcement comes after event organizers learned the Department of Enterprise Services will not issue permits for…
Thurston Chamber Holds 116th Annual Meeting in June Keynote Speaker is Laura Choi
The community is invited to join the Thurston Chamber for its 116th Annual Meeting and the beginning of its 147th year on June 16, 2021, at the Hotel RL Olympia. The program will include a brief report out and a glimpse at an exciting program of work for 2021. Our keynote speaker is Laura Choi and her…
Auditor’s Office Seeks Citizens to Serve on “For” and “Against” Committees for Ballot Measures in the August Primary Election
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office seeks “For” and “Against” committee members for the August Primary Election. “For” and “Against” committee members are needed for: Thurston County, Medic One, Proposition No. 1, Levy Lid Lift “Against” committee members are needed for: Fire Protection District 12, Proposition No. 1, Bonds to Construct New Fire Station Fire Protection…
Experience Olympia & Beyond Names Annette Pitts as CEO
Experience Olympia & Beyond’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have selected Annette Pitts as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer beginning June 7, 2021. “Annette is bringing the energy, skills and experience to kickstart our hospitality sector and she will help Experience Olympia & Beyond continue to grow and thrive. She will…
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…