Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Olympia.
🏛️ Government
The City of Olympia issued a request for proposals to hire a consultant to evaluate the PBIA funding program — assessing its governance, financial framework and administrative practices.
Proposals are due Sept 26 by 5 p.m., with finalist interviews on Oct 6 and the project set to begin Oct 19 and run through Jan 30.
Utility installation work on Cooper Point Road as part of the Chick-fil-A project began on Sept.
22 and will continue until Sept. 26. The project will affect northbound lanes today and in coming days—travelers are advised to use alternate routes.
🎉 Olympia Events
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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.
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