Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Gateway Rotary Club will host its Bunkers, Balls & Birdies Golf Tournament at Capital City Golf Course on August 6 to raise funds for new playground equipment at William A.
Bush Park in Lacey. The tournament will start at 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start) and will offer prizes and meals while the City of Lacey plans its playground design later in 2025 (with community voting on options).
🎓 Education
Evergreen State College announced that 10 student-athletes earned spots on the U.S. Bank Cascade Collegiate Conference Academic All-Conference list for spring sports.
The honor was given based on a converted 4.0 grading scale—students had to meet a minimum GPA of 3.2 and class standing requirements to be recognized among 569 honorees.
The Evergreen State College wrapped up its seventh annual Equity Symposium (The Wisdom of Stories) on April 16–17.
The event brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members through interactive workshops and a keynote by Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs (renowned activist) that focused on storytelling’s role in building connection and inspiring change.
🎉 Olympia Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prairie Appreciation Day
7 AM – 12 PM — Glacial Heritage Preserve — Free entry — Explore the prairie ecosystem through engaging activities and expert-led bird walks.
Solarize Thurston Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Olympia Timberland Library — Free entry — Discover solar energy options and get answers from local experts.
Caitlin Jemma Live
7-11 p.m. — Cryptatropa Bar — $10 cover — Experience heartfelt country music from a small-town girl with a big sound.
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