Good morning, Olympia.

Thurston County held its second annual Resource Hub Block Party where over 400 residents received services such as vaccinations, housing assistance, and free haircuts—credit union eDCU was honored as the event’s title sponsor to help reduce court and corrections involvement.

The event, which is part of a program that has served over 5,000 people, showed how community partnerships can help stretch county resources.

The Skoolie Foundation began a mobile shower trailer program that gives homeless people showers, haircuts, and a lunch grab bag every Thursday at Olympia Union Gospel Mission from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and it plans to open a women’s empowerment campus in Thurston County — partnering with Nurture Hope to support housing and job access for women in need.

The Washington State Library has microfilmed a scrapbook by Jessie Hartsuck Scott, a South Union native, that shows diaries & clippings recording early local pioneers, schools and community events.

The collection preserves her legacy as a teacher who captured the history of her longtime home.

First Annual Oktoberfest

11 AM – 7 PM — Stone City Event Center — Details upcoming — Experience the vibrant Bavarian spirit with beer, brats, and lively contests.

Silent Movie: Chaplin's The Gold Rush

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — $18-$20 — Experience the charm of silent cinema with Chaplin’s classic, accompanied by live organ music.

PNW Fungi Basics Crash Course

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Nisqually Reach Nature Center — Interactive course — Explore the fascinating world of fungi and mushrooms with hands-on training and expert guidance.

Ethics of Simple Self-Care in Nature Workshop

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — The ONE Center — $199.00 — Explore the healing power of nature while earning law and ethics continuing education credits.

Ethan Tucker Live at The Pig Bar

7-11 p.m. — The Pig Bar — Tickets available — Experience Ethan Tucker's soulful acoustic roots and bluesy vocals in a lively setting.

Tree & Fungi Identification Basics

1:30-4:00 p.m. — Rose Garden at Squaxin Park — $25 — Explore tree and fungi identification on a guided nature walk during the Fall Fungi Season.

DSHS Mobile Office Visit

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Olympia Timberland Library — Free service — Access food, cash, and medical benefits right in your community.

Ballet Northwest - Crescendo

7-10 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Adult: $45, Youth: $35 — Celebrate 55 years of dance with world premieres and performances from local ensembles.

Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk

10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — Heritage Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun run to support Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Mariachi Herencia de México Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of a bicultural mariachi band gaining acclaim across North America.