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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Olympia businesses partner with local bank OlyFed to boost the local economy by reinvesting deposits in community projects—supporting events like a Reeves Middle School scavenger hunt that engaged 155 students and funding local nonprofits. ThurstonTalk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During Lakefair, Charlie’s Bar & Grill in downtown Olympia will host rock concerts at 7 p.m. on July 18 and 19 with Hell’s Belles performing on July 18 and Nite Wave on July 19—both shows are 21-and-over and require tickets. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 8, the Olympia City Council approved a 30-year bond package worth $26.57 million to fund the long-planned Yelm Highway Community Park and Phase 1 renovations at the historic Armory Arts Center. The park project will start early next year with new sports and community features — while the arts center will undergo critical upgrades to secure state grants — with funding coming from the VUT, OMPD levy, and an NVUT extension. JOLT
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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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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.
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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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Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate musical clash between two legendary bands in a lively performance.
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17th Annual Olympia Pub Crawl
3-8 p.m. — Nicole's Bar — $25 until August 1st, $30 day of event — A fun walking tour of local pubs supporting childhood cancer research and family support.
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Dream Create: A Half-Day Workshop
10 AM – 2 PM — Kenneydell Park — Workshop fee applies — Engage in creating a dream art journal amidst nature in Olympia, WA.
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Scherler Sundays: Free Concert Series
3-7 p.m. — Carnegie Library — Free entry — Enjoy a fantastic lineup of over 30 independent bands in a family-friendly, outdoor setting.
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