Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the turn of the 20th century, Daylight Bakery opened at 307 East Fourth Avenue next to the Rex Theater and gave away 300 free loaves on July 18, 1919 — it became known for its Peerless Bread and later Butter Krust bread — the bakery changed owners several times before closing in early December after 34 years in business. ThurstonTalk
SHOP NEWS
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Solarize Thurston Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Olympia Timberland Library — Free entry — Discover solar energy options and get answers from local experts.
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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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Ethan Tucker Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful acoustic roots and bluesy vocals from Ethan Tucker.
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Cameron Carpenter Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the artistry of the world's most visible organist, a trailblazer in the classical music scene.
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Jen Howard Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Rhythms Coffee — Check online for ticket prices — Experience the soulful sounds of multi-instrumentalist Jen Howard in a cozy coffee venue.
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Green Spring Cleaning
10 AM - 4 PM — WET Science Center — Free event — Create eco-friendly cleaning products for a healthier home and planet.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
9 a.m. — S&H Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with comprehensive UML training over five days.
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~ Alfred Adler
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