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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Many events are planned this weekend in Thurston County — the Sale For All Seasons Bazaar in Olympia is held today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with handcrafted items and free parking, the Harvest Festival in Olympia is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with crafts and live music, the South Sound Optimism Walk in Lacey begins on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Death Disco runs in Olympia on Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Talking Headstones is scheduled for Tumwater on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council approved appointments to the new Community Policing Board on Sept. 30 to review police policies and investigate officer-involved incidents. Lisa Ostler, Robin Rosen-Evans, and Anita Kraft filled the new seats after a selection process that began in May with 25 applications and seven candidates interviewed in August — expanding the board’s duties from the former Police Use of Force Events Board. JOLT
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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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