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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

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 5/13/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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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.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Mon, 6/9/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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