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Invite the whole neighborhood to visit the well-loved arts walk and children’s fest.
Olympia Arts Walk, Weekend, October 4-5, September 28 Mark your calendars for a vibrant …
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10/3/24
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The recent horrific reports of the devastation of Hurricane Helene brought to mind the need for volunteers to aid the residents affected by the storm.
We in the Pacific Northwest have other …
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One of the perks of writing for The Jolt is that we are surrounded by other columnists who inspire us to try to do our best. The newest addition to this great lineup is Sound Words by Amy Lewis. Her …
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Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz
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10/2/24
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Experience Olympia & Beyond CEO Annette Pitts updated the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting yesterday that priorities under Thurston County’s tourism-centered Destination …
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Celebrate fall as Hands On Children’s Museum (HOCM) brings back family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at its annual Boo Bash! this October 25-31.
HOCM wrote on its event …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/1/24
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Olympia will join the Squaxin Island Tribe to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Squaxin Park.
Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorates …
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Aloha! I just spent some time in Hawai'i. In Kona, I discovered a lovely little cafe called the Hungry Honu. They served a delicious chicken salad, and kindly shared their recipe with me.
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By Shannon Beigert
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9/30/24
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Award for art excellence and innovation in community engagement .
The City of Olympia announced the Olympia Fall Arts Walk 2024 Innovation Award recipients, a news release stated Tuesday...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/27/24
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Two local animal welfare groups have teamed up to launch a campaign to help pet owners who have lost their pets.
Joint Animal Services (JSA) announced in a statement that it has joined with …
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Aft e r losing their first four conference games this year , the Evergreen State College Geoducks slowly built up their winning form in two important victories over the weekend . They squeez ed past …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/27/24
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Writing a column about planting bulbs – like daffodils and other spring-blooming flowers – is part of the job description for garden columnists. We are expected to expound on the best …
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There's likely an event coming up to suit anyone's interests -- for the environment, culture, and the arts.
Day of Caring, Friday, September 27, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect to see over 500 …
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9/26/24
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Tumwater is refocusing its work on stabilizing the shoreline of the Deschutes River as it passes Pioneer Park, a project that has been in the works since 2014.
The erosion along Pioneer …
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“This celebration of community, culture, and history takes over Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and brings with it an entire day of salmon, science, singing, and more!” …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/24/24
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The South Puget Sound Community College men’s soccer team picked up its first win of the conference season as they pummeled the Lane Community College Titans 4-1 in lopsided fashion on …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/24/24
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The Evergreen State College cross country teams competed again in the Green River G a tor Invit ational on Saturday, Sept . 14 , at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA , as part of this …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/23/24
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Small town Bucoda puts itself on the map with its annual month-long Halloween celebration, the Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular.
“Bucoda may be tiny, but its reputation as a Halloween …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/20/24
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The latest silly gardening trend is called “chaos gardening.” Like many silly things, it started on TikTok. The idea is closely related to the “guerilla gardening” pamphlet a …
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Joint Animal Services (JAS) introduces five kittens for adoption, each with a personality as unique as its name.
“These charming furballs are ready to steal hearts and find their forever …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/19/24
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Earlier this month Thurston’s Birds described September as the best month for finding unusual birds. It’s peak migration time and sometimes these migrating birds become lost or …
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