Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Community members, students and coaches asked Olympia City Council on March 4 to help keep Evergreen pool open past its planned June closure so that vital swim programs and public safety training can continue.
City Manager Jay Burney said he would contact college officials to clarify funding and repair needs.
🎓 Education
The school district proclaimed March 9 to 13 as Education Support Professionals Week to honor 700 support staff, including aides, nurses, drivers and admin personnel.
The board read the proclamation on Feb. 26.
🎉 Olympia Events
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Olympia Career Fair
9:30 AM-12:30 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Olympia — Free entry — Network with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies for exciting job opportunities.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Heritage Park — Registration required — Compete in various run distances and earn your medal in beautiful Olympia.
Donut Dash 5k
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Heritage Park — Registration fee varies — Dash for your donut with a fun 5K and 1K kids run around Capitol Lake.
Pilobolus: Other Worlds Collection
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $32-$90 — Experience the innovative and captivating physicality of Pilobolus as they explore the beauty of connected bodies.
A Garden Trinity: Soil, Pollinators, and Plants Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — REI — Free entry — Explore the vital roles of soil, pollinators, and plants in this informative gardening workshop.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Heritage Park — Registration required — Participate in a thrilling race in Olympia's beautiful Heritage Park.
South Sound Community Orchestra Spring Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Lacey Community Center — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of classical favorites with community music and family-friendly fun.
Rebirth & Bloom Faire
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Olympia Center — Free entry — Explore a metaphysical market with local artisans and immersive experiences honoring transformation and renewal.
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