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Last week, Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida. As of today, according to CNN, at least 102 people have been reported killed by the hurricane in Florida – 55 of them in Lee County, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/4/22
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Dear Lexis,
What is the best tool you’ve ever heard of for changing your life?
Thanks,
Curious in Olympia
Dear Curious,
That’s a great question, and I would say that the …
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in planting new trees as the city celebrates Arbor Day at Squaxin Park on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Olympia City …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/30/22
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At this time of the year, most gardeners are getting tired of gardening and beginning to look forward to the cozier indoor pursuits of shorter days and darker evenings.
I think our gardens might …
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September’s history!
Here are some of highlights of events coming in early October.
Tumwater Falls Fest, Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The inaugural Tumwater …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/29/22
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This week we will continue our series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
One of the most delightful birds to see out on the ocean are the Storm …
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Yesterday a friend pointed out something I had never noticed: This is the time of year when Himalayan blackberry bushes – one of our most common invasive species – send out long, arching …
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Pelagic Birds – Part 1
September and October are fairly boring months for local bird watching. So, as a change of pace, we are writing over the next few weeks about, and providing …
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By George Walter
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9/22/22
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The last days of September are near, and we will still have a lot of fun with the upcoming events.
Horses Healing Hearts: A Night of Denim and Diamonds, September 23, from 5:30 …
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Local theater group Olympia Family Theater will be presenting their production of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 30 to October …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/20/22
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Take adventures, access resources and learn something new for free with a library card from your local Timberland Regional Library.
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) offers a variety of …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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9/15/22
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Lacey’s Timberland Regional Library branch and the Friends of the Lacey Library teamed up for an exciting digital photography contest for its residents.
Titled “My Neighborhood: A …
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By JC Medina
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9/15/22
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Time flies so fast. We are now approaching the last weeks of the month. Let us take a peek at some events next week that might interest you and your family.
Beginner Square Dance Lessons, …
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9/15/22
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If you’re in the neighborhood of Percival Landing, near 215 Columbia Street NW, you might want to drop by and see the newly dedicated “Welcome to Squaxin Territory” and “Land …
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Pablo Picasso once said, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”
This weekend you can take a bath from the daily humdrum by visiting the Creative Market …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/8/22
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September is a very exciting month for us. Let us take a peek at some events next week that might interest you and your family.
Hale Ekinci at SPSCC Leonor R. Fuller Gallery, August 29-September …
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9/8/22
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Port of Olympia officials are reassuring community members of the noise that will be coming this Friday evening at the docks.
“When you see lights flashing and hear sirens sounding on the …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/7/22
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Tenino Young-at-Heart Theater (TYT) will unveil its plans for its community theater building on Saturday, September 10, at 2 p.m. at the building site on Sussex Avenue between Keithahn and Ritter …
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Red Flag Warning issued September 5 at 2:23PM PDT until September 7 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WAThe National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red FlagWarning for hot, dry and unstable …
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9/5/22
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Up on 46th Avenue NE in Olympia, a one-story building sits right in a beautiful grove of trees, looking like a pioneer home and containing a repository of one of America’s great cultural …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/5/22
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