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Monday, May 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Many Father’s Day events will take place in Olympia and Thurston County—families will enjoy a Strawberry Festival at South Bay Grange on June 14 with free admission and parking, a Craft & Vendor Market at Capital Mall on June 14-15, and active dads will run a 1-mile race at Olympia High School on June 15 to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Additional events will include an air show in Tumwater, a woodworking class at Lacey Makerspace, a park picnic at Watershed Park, and a Swede Day Mid-Sommer Festival in Rochester on June 20-21.  ThurstonTalk

EVENTS

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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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  • 12th Annual Classic Car Show

    8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — O'Blarney's Irish Pub — $20 entry fee for car participants, free entry to enjoy the show and raffles — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with classic cars, prizes, and charity raffles.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle

    6:30-10:30 a.m. — Olympia High School — Registration required — An exciting opportunity for runners aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon or set a personal record.

    Sun, 6/15/25

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