I hope you had a festive and meaningful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Now that we are wrapping up the Thanksgiving holiday, I wonder if anyone out there has lots of leftover … more

One of the best gardeners I know had an ambitious plan for his extended family’s Thanksgiving dinner: He set out to grow everything but the turkey. Over seven months, he succeeded. He grew … more

Welcome September with a blast! Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater are ready to delight your senses with these local events. more

Enjoy your week by checking out some of the fun events below. Tacoma Summer Fest 2023, Saturday, August 12 This year, the Tacoma Summer Fest will be returning to Point Ruston. This one-day event … more

Did you enjoy the first days of August? Let us continue to join in on the fun! 2023 Family Cornhole Challenge, Weekend, August 5, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Family Cornhole Challenge is an outdoor … more

The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest! Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the … more

June is starting to be a fun month for the locals. Check the events happening next week to spice up your weekend (or weekday).  Tenino Arts Creative Market, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 … more

When I was the Director of Volunteers at the Dallas Public Library, I often heard, “so you’re a volunteer?” Those of us in the volunteer management profession hear this a lot. … more

Tenino Depot Museum Pioneer Village- Depot MuseumJuly 22 10:00am-4:00pm, July 23 10:00am-5:00pm, July 24 11:00am-3:00pm Do you enjoy making antler jewelry, apple cider, making, blacksmithing, … more

For people who live in apartments, duplexes, tiny houses or houses with tiny yards, community gardens are the 21st century’s version of a micro homestead – one that usually comes with … more

Anyone who cares about the Thurston County agriculture and farmland -- or who appreciates locally grown veggies and meat -- is invited to complete an online survey to share your perspective on local … more