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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A community-led walk audit will take place in downtown Olympia on Saturday, Oct 4 as part of the Week Without Driving campaign to test 4th Avenue for safe pedestrian access. The event starts at 10 a.m. at Heritage Park Fountain and will help city leaders learn about risks from fast-moving cars—posing challenges for nondrivers. JOLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed October as Walk to School Month at a meeting on Sept. 25. The proclamation states that walking or biking builds a healthy routine and promotes safer travel — an effort led by the district, the city, and Intercity Transit. JOLT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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