Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
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🏛️ Government
Olympia City Council declared 2025 the Year of Cooperatives at a special meeting on Aug.
4 to honor local co-ops for keeping jobs and growing the economy. The proclamation highlighted successes like Blue Heron Bakery's job gains and praised groups such as NWCDC and South Sound Cooperatives for their support.
In the Aug. 5th primary election, candidates in Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm and Thurston County advanced to the Nov.
4 General Election—overall turnout was 17.78 percent with strong vote counts in several races. Meanwhile, a Lacey measure to fund parks was rejected by 4,052 voters to 3,388 and two other local propositions passed—one for fire protection and one for recreation.
🎉 Olympia Events
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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.
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.
Fish, Forage, Fire!
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Squaxin Park — Cost not specified — Dive into fishing, archery, and foraging skills at this outdoor camp.
Billy Nation - A Tribute to Billy Joel
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the hits of Billy Joel with a high-energy tribute concert that gets the audience singing along.
Family Retreat Washington
Aug 18-22 — Black Lake Bible Camp and Retreat Center — $375 per person — A Christ-centered retreat designed for families living with disabilities, offering fun and accessible activities.
Artvana Painting Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Cup of Swords Tavern — $33-$45 — Unwind and get creative with a fun paint night experience perfect for all skill levels.
South Sound Block Party 2025
5 PM – 6 AM — Port of Olympia — Ticket required — Celebrate the vibrant musical arts with exciting performances at the South Sound Block Party.
South Sound Block Party 2025
Aug 22–23 — The Port of Olympia — Get tickets now — Experience a vibrant two-day music festival along the beautiful shores of the Puget Sound with a diverse lineup.
Wall-E Paint-n-Sip Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Insert Coin Olympia — All materials included — Create art inspired by beloved robots Wall-E and Eve while enjoying your favorite drinks.
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