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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olympia Tumwater Foundation will host a 1950s garden party at the historic Schmidt House on August 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to raise funds for local student scholarships and the youth music program — tickets cost $125 each — and guests will enjoy live music and local food. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Arleen Crooks dedicated her life to helping people in Olympia—she moved here in 1958 and worked with groups like Meals on Wheels, the Thurston County Food Bank, and Westminster Presbyterian Church to serve seniors, refugees, and children. Her legacy lives on as her family continues to honor her by packing school lunches for the food bank. ThurstonTalk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city of Olympia declared Juneteenth a day of commemoration for the fifth year and will celebrate the event at Rebecca Howard Park on June 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.—featuring performances, presentations and a community marketplace—to honor Black history and culture. JOLT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pope John Paul II High School girls track and field team won the state title at the 2025 WIAA Gesa Credit Union State Championships, marking their second win in three years — led by sophomore Ruby Henry defending her titles in the 1600m and 3200m. The team also posted strong finishes in hurdles, relays and field events — confirming their dominance in high school track and field. ThurstonTalk
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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.
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Olympia Dragon Boat Festival
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Olympia Wooden Boat Festival — Free entry — Experience thrilling dragon boat races alongside cultural performances and local vendors.
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Capital Lakefair
Ongoing — Capital Lakefair — Free entry — Explore carnival rides, food booths, crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this vibrant family-friendly festival.
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Switchback 360 at Capital Lakefair
8:30 p.m. — Capital Lakefair — Free entry — Experience live music from Switchback 360 under the stars after the parade.
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