Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Capital Mall hosts September events including a Dahlia Show, WCWB INSPIRE Pop-Up Market for woman-owned businesses, and free Zumba classes to support community and small businesses.
🎭 Culture
The Olympia Family Theater presents 'The House at Pooh Corner,' a joyous adaptation of A.A.
Milne's work running from September 27 to October 13, offering an all-ages exploration of friendship and adventure.
🏛️ Government
Tumwater is poised to buy Lacey's water rights at Brewery Wellfield for $2.4 million to supply water to around 3,200 homes, with plans to share redevelopment costs with Olympia.
Olympia reaches a $600,000 settlement with the family of Timothy Green, banning police from personalizing equipment after Green's fatal shooting.
Olympia begins its 2025 budget process with a $12 million deficit, attributing it to declining sales tax revenue, rising personnel costs, and new expenses, and plans cuts alongside exploring revenue options.
🏥 Health
The Providence Swedish Mobile Health Clinic, which serves Olympia's marginalized communities, now operates out of a newly branded RV and has aided over 500 individuals since 2024, showcasing significant growth and impact since its inception in 2022.
🎉 Olympia Events
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Christian Singles Fellowship Event in Olympia
Experience community and connection with local Christian singles through food, drinks, and friendship at Tumwater's Craft District.
Lunch & Learn Event at Olympia Farmers Market
Experience local flavors and community engagement during this informative event at the vibrant Olympia Farmers Market.
Microbe Appreciation Day and Educational Tour
Celebrate microorganisms through engaging hands-on activities, microscope explorations, and a guided tour of a wastewater treatment plant to discover their vital role in our ecosystem.
Jonny Kosmo - Scherler Sundays
Experience an engaging R&B/Soul performance by Jonny Kosmo at Three Magnets Brewing Co. during the Scherler Sundays event.
Gather TOGETHER! Community Nights at Briggs Taphouse
Experience a series of enriching events dedicated to supporting students and families in the Olympia community.
Exploring the Wonders of the Estuary: Public Workshop Series
Discover the dynamic ecosystems of the Puget Sound and Greater Salish Sea through hands-on lessons and interactive tours at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
Live Music with Jen Howard at Rhythms Coffee
Experience the soulful sounds of American singer/songwriter Jen Howard as she performs live, showcasing her multi-instrumental talents in a cozy coffee shop setting.
Andrew Finn Magill Live Concert
Experience an enchanting evening of live music with Andrew Finn Magill at New Traditions Cafe in Olympia.
Music For a Cause Festival
Experience an afternoon of live music featuring the Olson Brothers and Cordell Drake in a community-friendly, free festival at Huntamer Park.
McKain Lakey Live Performance
Experience an evening of live music with McKain Lakey at Cryptatropa Bar in Olympia.
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