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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since opening in 2019, Lacey MakerSpace has served local artists, entrepreneurs and students by offering classes, improved equipment and hands-on volunteer opportunities. Director Michelle Pope said the space will add new partnerships with schools and local organizations and will host events like Fix-It Fair on April 16 and the Studio Tour on May 17—promising more creative learning experiences in the coming months. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Today in Olympia, the Hands On Children's Museum offers $1 admission for kid-friendly exhibits (4 to 8 p.m.). On Saturday, a stamp and coin show is set in Lacey (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) while Olympia hosts events including a dance benefit, a craft session at Mosaic Snail Plant Stakes (12:30 to 2:30 p.m.), and a comedy show with a wordplay competition (7 to 8:30 p.m.), with an artistic brunch on Sunday (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) where guests can ask questions about production methods. JOLT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Small businesses across Washington braced for proposed tax hikes meant to help close the state's $13 billion budget gap during a virtual briefing on April 3. Business groups urged state lawmakers to explore other solutions—without raising taxes on small and mid-size companies. FOX13
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Small businesses across Washington brace for potential tax increases as lawmakers work to close a $13 billion budget gap. Business leaders—many of whom attended a virtual briefing on April 3 at 5:46 p.m.—voiced concerns that the increases will hurt economic stability. FOX13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Evergreen State College installed the largest solar array on the Covered Recreation Pavilion at the Olympia campus on October 29th. The 196-panel project now produces about 99,300 kilowatt-hours each year — saving roughly $13,000 in energy costs and reducing the college’s carbon footprint. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ziply Fiber and MasTec have begun installing fiber optic cables in an east side Olympia neighborhood south of 7th Avenue SE between Central Street and Boulevard Road SE to boost connectivity. The project will take a few weeks—residents and businesses will keep access since no streets will be closed. JOLT
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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.
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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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IPC Trekkers at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Free entry — Explore diverse habitats at a stunning wildlife refuge in Olympia.
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Narcotics Anonymous Weekly Meeting
8:00 PM — 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW — Free — Attend a supportive gathering focused on recovery and overcoming drug addiction.
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Thurston County Master Gardener Foundation 2025 Plant Sale
4-8 p.m. — Nursery at 530 Alta St SW — Free entry — Explore a variety of beautiful plants cultivated by local Master Gardeners.
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Comedy Underground Featuring Rodger Lizaola
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $36 Reserved Table, $28 General Admission — Enjoy a night of laughs with a talented comedian known for his high-profile achievements in comedy.
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Encanto Sing Along Experience
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $12 Adult, $10 Youth — Sing along to your favorite Encanto songs while enjoying the movie on the big screen.
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Unity and Diversity Festival
7 PM – 12 AM — Heritage Park, Olympia, WA — Free entry — Celebrate cultural diversity with lively entertainment and engaging booths for all backgrounds.
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JBF Consignment Sale in Olympia
10 AM – 12 AM — Capital Mall — Check website for cost — Find deals on children's and maternity items at this popular consignment sale.
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Super Sitters Certificate Course
9 AM – 2 PM — The Olympia Center — Registration required — Earn your Super Sitters Certificate while learning essential babysitting skills and leadership.
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