Friday, September 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Olympia showcases a vibrant community of women-owned businesses, including Ossa Skinworks, Stardust Salon, Knuckle Sandwich Nail Bar, Velvet and Shag, and artist Lucy Gentry, contributing to the area's unique appeal. ThurstonTalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Puget Sound Community College introduces twelve new full-time tenure-track faculty members for the academic year 2024-25, enhancing its education offerings. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympic National Forest lifts temporary fire restrictions, allowing campfires under standard regulations due to improved weather conditions. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County aims to improve public safety by potentially purchasing a building for $14.25 million to consolidate Sheriff’s Office operations. ThurstonTalk
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Evergreen State College volleyball team was defeated in its first two conference games of the 2024 fall season without winning a set against Walla Walla University and Lewis-Clark State University. JOLT
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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.
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McKain Lakey Live Performance
Experience an evening of live music with McKain Lakey at Cryptatropa Bar in Olympia.
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Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour
Experience an intimate evening of music and storytelling with Ben Folds as he performs a unique setlist and engages the audience with paper airplane song requests.
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Electric Sweats Live Show
Experience a thrilling live performance featuring Electric Sweats alongside three other talented bands at Wild Man Brewing Gastropub.
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Duende Libre Live at Lula Fest
Experience an award-winning jazz trio from the Pacific Northwest that masterfully blends the ancestral rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a euphoric new jazz sound.
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Crashing Wayward Live Concert
Experience a live performance by Crashing Wayward at the Wild Man Brewing Gastropub in Olympia.
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Alignment Yoga Class with Elizabeth
Experience a nurturing and strengthening yoga class focused on body awareness and mobility, ideal for those with some prior yoga experience.
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Pigman's Produce & Pumpkin Patch in Olympia, WA
Experience a charming fall tradition at Pigman's Produce, featuring a pumpkin patch and a variety of fresh produce in the beautiful Nisqually Valley.
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SSMCP Behavioral Health Networking Event for Veterans and Families
Learn about important behavioral health resources and network with professionals focused on supporting service members, veterans, and their families.
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Fall Arts Walk for Christian Singles in Olympia
Experience a local art walk with fellow Christian singles in downtown Olympia, followed by lunch at Well 80 Brewhouse.
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