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Foofaraw 2022 – Friday, Sept. 9

Now in its 60th year, the Thurston County Chamber will once again partner with the Olympia Yacht Club to host local military personnel at Foofaraw, an event unmatched anywhere else in the world. Always the first Friday after Labor Day, we will be shoving off from the Olympia Yacht Club main station Friday, Sept. 9. When you see lights flashing…

Intercity Transit seeks volunteers to help shape public transit

The Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is recruiting civically-minded individuals to serve on its Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The 20-member advisory group provides input to the ITA on local public transportation issues. Nineteen members serve three-year terms, while the youth position serves a one-year term. Members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…

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…