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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Intercity Transit invites local riders to join the Earth Day Market Ride on Saturday, April 19, with nine starting points that include new stops at the Oaktree Homeowners Association Pavilion and the Chehalis-Western Trail entrance at 45th Avenue SE. Riders will meet at the Heritage Park Fountain before 11 a.m. to receive treats, coffee, and a market token before riding together to the Olympia Farmers Market for live music and food. JOLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Tour of The Book of Mormon will perform at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia on August 4th and 5th. Subscribers began pre-sale on April 9th (general ticket sales will start on April 11th) as the show prepares for its limited engagement. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 8, the Olympia City Council unanimously approved the sale of the 10.47-acre property at 900 Plum St. SE to Island Enterprises, a wholly-owned enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, for $8.2 million. City Manager Jay Burney said the sale follows a 2019 assessment that found the building had reached the end of its useful life — city services will continue during an 18-month no-cost leaseback while relocation options are evaluated. JOLT
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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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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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