Good morning, Olympia.

TOGETHER! and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington have joined forces for the BIG Swing TOGETHER Fore Kids Tournament — a golf event set for August 21 at Tumwater Valley Golf Course in Tumwater — to raise funds that support local youth programs.

ThurstonTalk is looking for freelance writers to share positive stories about local businesses, artists and community members in Thurston County—applicants must meet deadlines and show photo and interview skills.

Interested candidates need to send a resume, cover letter in Word format and a 200-word sample about a local business—details are in the job posting.

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey launched the Saints Mentor with Heart program (a peer mentoring initiative) last fall to pair first-year students with upperclassmen mentors and help them navigate campus life.

Administrators said the program, introduced at summer orientation (supporting first-generation students), will build community and strengthen essential skills.

At its May 20 meeting, the Olympia City Council declared May as Heritage Month to honor the work of historic preservation that boosts local culture & economy.

The Heritage Commission has led walking tours and oral history interviews and will host a public event on June 3 to grow community ties & share local stories.

Izabelle Trefts of The Evergreen State College placed second in the 5,000-meter race walk on May 22 at the 2025 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships—she completed the race in 23:22.79 and earned her second All-American honor this year.

Green Spring Cleaning

10 AM - 4 PM — WET Science Center — Free event — Create eco-friendly cleaning products for a healthier home and planet.

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.

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.

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.

Paint Out at Percival Landing

10 AM – 1 PM — Percival Landing Park — Free entry — Sketch or paint at the scenic waterfront, capturing the beauty of the marina and artworks.