Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Olympia.
🎭 Culture
Author Sylvia Peterson and local documentary filmmaker Troy Kirby will show the award-winning film 'The House' on March 28 at the Capital Campus Columbia Screening Room—tickets cost $20 and come with a book signing and Q&A.
The film looks at sexual predators in Washington and how their acts have affected local communities—setting the stage for future discussions on policy change.
📰 Economy
Annette Roth has become the first Executive Director of the new Pacific Salish Economic Development District & she will lead efforts to boost growth and secure federal grants for Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties.
Roth will work on setting up essential processes like forming a managerial board and launching a website to support regional projects.
🎓 Education
Olympia School District’s ongoing partnership with Puget Sound Energy saved more than 450,000 kilowatt hours of electricity & 35,000 therms in gas over the past two years, cutting carbon emissions equivalent to those of 66 homes.
At a meeting on March 13th, PSE outlined energy controls upgrades and reported that Capital and Olympia high schools met the Clean Buildings Standard.
🏛️ Government
City Manager Jay Burney presented a proposal on March 17 that includes a $500,000 grant program to help speed up permit approvals for affordable housing projects.
Local nonprofits—Homes First and Habitat for Humanity—have said slow permitting has raised costs and added barriers for low-income families.
📰 Lifestyle
Capital Mall will host indoor spring events in April that start on Saturday, April 5 with the Easter Bunny joining interactive story times, hair painting, and crafts for families.
The bunny will be available for photo sessions until April 19 (from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday), and the mall will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20.
🎉 Olympia Events
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Comedy Underground Featuring Bo Johnson
Comedy Underground returns for a night of laughter with Seattle's Bo Johnson, a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition.
Black Box Jazz: Maria Wulf Group Performance
Renowned drummer and educator Maria Wulf brings her jazz group to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, showcasing her original compositions and contributions to the Pacific Northwest jazz scene.
Olympia Youth Chorus Concert
The Olympia Youth Chorus will perform traditional and contemporary choral music, featuring guest artists from the Haley Prendergast School of Irish Dance and the Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia.
Skerryvore Concert
8-10 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a high energy show blending traditional Scottish music with diverse rock elements.
Knife Throwing 101
Dabble.co is launching in Olympia for anyone looking to promote their local class or workshop. Come learn knife throwing with a local expert!
Electric Sweats Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Mc Coy's Tavern — Cost TBA — Experience the energetic blend of down-tuned metal and punk rock from Olympia's own Electric Sweats.
Step Afrika! Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant blend of African dance styles and storytelling that will leave your heart pounding.
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