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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 7, the Olympia City Council voted 4-3 to oppose Proposition 1—an initiative that would change local labor rules on wages, scheduling and safety. Council members said the cost and complexity of the measure could hurt local businesses, and the initiative will appear on the Nov 4 ballot. JOLT
- ➤ The Olympia Fire Department is marking Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15 with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its headquarters — 100 Eastside St. NE — where fire safety demos, smoke detector distribution and escape plan guidance will be offered. JOLT
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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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Grand Kyiv Ballet - Snow White
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting tale of Snow White through exquisite ballet performances.
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Inside WonderLab: Exploring Nature's Hidden Worlds
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Discover the unseen mysteries of nature through stunning photography and engaging narratives.
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Leaning Maple Brunch
5-9 p.m. — The Leaning Maple — $12-$24 for a waffle dish — Enjoy live piano music while savoring gluten-free waffles on this festive day.
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Eagles Tribute Concert: Take It To The Limit
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy tribute to the Eagles with your favorite hits performed live.
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Birdwatching with Breakfast
8-11 a.m. — Marathon Park — No registration required — Enjoy birding adventures with breakfast at Capitol Lake guided by experienced leaders.
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Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia Season Opener
4-5:30 p.m. — Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy a captivating blend of classical and contemporary orchestral performances featuring guest artist Henry Nordhorn.
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Harvest Feast Pie Workshop
4-7 p.m. — GRuB (Garden-Raised Bounty) — Workshop fee applies — Learn to create delicious homemade pies while sharing stories and tips for holiday hosting.
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