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No Day Is Complete Without a Nom Nom Stop
by Kathryn Millhorn Our favorite treats often come with a signature happy noise. From slurping spaghetti noodles to crunching freshly popped popcorn, good food engages all five senses. Especially so with the unique, globally inspired, mouthwatering creations at The Nom Nom Stop in Lacey. Fudge, handcrafted chocolate, cake jars, skillfully painted bonbons, and even lusciously…
Join the SPSCC Music Department for Three Concerts This March
The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Music Department will be performing three concerts featuring SPSCC students this March at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage: Swing into Spring, Folksong, and Vows & Chorales. On March 14 at 7:30 p.m., the SPSCC Jazz Band, joined by the Ali Jackson Trio, presents an evening concert…
Harlequin to Postpone Productions until March 2022
January 5, 2022 – In the interest of artist and patron safety amid the current surge in COVID-19 cases with the Omicron variant, Harlequin Productions will be postponing further production until March 2022. The next scheduled production, Murder for Two, which was to run January 21 – February 19, will now run March 11 – April 2. The…
21st Annual ACU Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament Raises Over $45,000 in Donations for JBLM Service Member Support
On December 7, 2021, America’s Credit Union [ACU] CEO, Ken Leonard, and the ACU Foundation Board presented $45,000 raised from this year’s Turkey Shoot golf tournament to Joint Base Lewis-McChord [JBLM] nonprofit Santa’s Castle, and the Association of the United States Army [AUSA]. The event was also attended by staff and service members. Funds will…
Washington Business Bank Reports Q3 & Record YTD Results
Jon M. Jones, President and CEO, of Washington Business Bank today announced the results for the third quarter of 2021. The bank posted net income of $328,883 for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 vs. net income of $297,737 in the third quarter of 2020, a 10.46% increase. Year-to-date earnings through September 2021 were…
WASHINGTON BUSINESS BANK REPORTS Q2 & YTD RESULTS
Jon M. Jones, President and CEO, of Washington Business Bank recently announced the results for the second quarter of 2021. The bank posted net income of $352,904 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 vs. net income of $423,326 in the second quarter of 2020, a 16.63% decrease. Year-to-date earnings through June 2021 were…
Find Fresh Flavors at Cynara in the Market District
by Alison Bailey • Photos by Heather Harris, Elements Photography Where can you find lamb stew, baklava crumble and a hibiscus-infused take on an Old Fashioned at a bar featuring over 80 unique bottles of whiskey? Christian Skilling’s second restaurant in Olympia, Cynara. Fans of the westside’s Iron Rabbit will love the refined yet casual…
Reconnect with Outdoor Art and Creative Culture
Submitted by Experience Olympia & Beyond Pack the car with friends and family and reconnect with your creative side along the Thurston Bountiful Byway. Small communities are the backbone of our region with so many stories to share. Bring your sense of adventure and immerse yourself in all the region has to offer. Remember to…
10 Students Graduate from 1st Pre-Apprenticeship ‘Construction Bootcamp’
The first, Pre-Apprenticeship ‘Construction Bootcamp’ Training in Thurston County will celebrate the graduation of ten students on April 28 at Lacey MakerSpace. WorkSource Thurston, alongside local community colleagues, partnered with ANEW to provide individuals in Thurston County a free, 4-week, Pre-Apprenticeship Training, allowing students to explore construction industry careers. This training is open to displaced…