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Olympia
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council proclaimed October as Walk to School Month as part of the Walk N Roll initiative—encouraging students to walk, bike or roll to school. Officials said plans include building safer routes with projects like the Westside Bike Corridor now under review and a partnership with the Olympia School District to improve crosswalks in 2027. JOLT
- ➤ The Olympia City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with LOTT Clean Water Alliance on Sept. 30 to start a pilot project testing if reclaimed wastewater can be safely treated to drinking water standards—Olympia contributed $50,000 and the project will test reverse osmosis and granular activated carbon with public outreach including using treated water in beer making. JOLT
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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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