Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
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🎭 Culture
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts announced its 25/26 season—promising a mix of comedy, musical and surprise events for local audiences.
Season subscriptions are available—offering ticket discounts, pre-sale access and reserved seating for future shows.
📰 Finance
WSECU now offers in-person banking at its new Hawks Prairie branch in Lacey to help members manage major financial changes – trained member consultants guide decisions from purchasing a home to protecting against fraud.
The branch blends online options with face-to-face support for added clarity during critical life events.
🏛️ Government
The Port of Olympia will hold a public sale for a 35-foot Sea Ray boat offered as is at an estimated value of $5,000, with bids accepted at 11 a.m. on July 2 at Swantown Boatworks.
Bidders must have no unpaid debts to the port and remove the vessel within 10 days or set up storage using a letter of credit — if not, the boat will revert to the port, which may bid on accrued charges including about $43,000 owed by the legal owner.
🏈 Sports
FC Olympia is hosting a Northwest Division Title Match today at the RAC in Lacey with a 7 p.m. kickoff against Salmon Bay FC, a must-win game for playoff spots.
The event has a 6 p.m. happy hour beer garden and family activities, with free tickets for kids 12 and under and $15 general admission—proceeds cover team costs.
🎉 Olympia Events
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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.
Capital Lakefair
Ongoing — Capital Lakefair — Free entry — Explore carnival rides, food booths, crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this vibrant family-friendly festival.
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.
Kaitie Wade Concert at Urraco Coffee Co
6-12 p.m. — Urraco Coffee Co — Entry TBA — Enjoy a night of pop-country tunes from Seattle's own Kaitie Wade as she showcases her artistry.
The Rookery Apartments Open House
Explore Tumwater's premier Net Zero luxury apartment community and be among the first to reserve one of the six available units at The Rookery. The address is 6504 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA. Just follow the signs to find the entrance off Z Street!
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