Friday, October 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first-ever Harvest Craft Fair and Food Drive, along with several other community events including Olympia Indigenous Peoples' Day, will be held in October, showcasing local culture and crafts. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council voted unanimously to oppose two Washington state ballot initiatives, Initiative 2066 and Initiative 2117, aimed at restricting energy regulations and carbon emission reduction policies, citing threats to local and state greenhouse gas reduction goals. JOLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Park Side Café in Olympia offers a diverse vegan and allergy-friendly holiday menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas, making festive dining easy and inclusive for those with dietary restrictions. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Harbor Heights introduces a luxurious, low-maintenance lifestyle for residents over 55 in Olympia with exceptional housekeeping and maintenance services. ThurstonTalk
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Luke Fenner leads South Puget Sound Community College to a historic win at the CBC League Match Tournament in men's golf. JOLT
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Low Cost Vaccine clinic
Deschutes Animal Clinic & Yelm Farm & Pet host monthly low-cost vaccine clinics. Next clinics are Saturday Oct 12th, Nov. 9th & Dec. 14th from 9-12. dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Call 360-400-4141 for more details.
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Low Cost Vaccine clinic
Deschutes Animal Clinic & Yelm Farm & Pet host monthly low-cost vaccine clinics. Next clinics are Saturday Oct 12th, Nov. 9th & Dec. 14th from 9-12. dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Call 360-400-4141 for more details.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Sunday Matinee Performance
Experience the thrilling conclusion of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,' co-produced by Harlequin Productions and the Olympia Symphony Orchestra.
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Olympia Curiosity Club: Exploring Culture
Engage in thoughtful discussions about culture and knowledge at the Olympia Curiosity Club's monthly dinner gathering, fostering open-minded dialogue in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Community Worship Night: Making Joyful Noise
Experience an electrifying evening of worship featuring a dynamic band and an inspirational choir, uniting the community in song and praise.
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2024 Annual Meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of Freshwater Science
Learn about important freshwater science topics and connect with fellow professionals at the Pacific Northwest Chapter's 2024 Annual Meeting.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Experience a captivating Candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's renowned Four Seasons performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a stunning, candlelit setting at Hillside Farms.
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Fundamentals of Physical Comedy Intensive with Anne Zander
Learn the art of physical comedy through a weekend intensive focused on body awareness, vulnerability, and audience connection, taught by accomplished instructor Anne Zander.
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Explore Urban Birding at Puget Sound Estuarium
Experience a guided urban birding walk in Olympia, where participants will observe various bird species and learn about their adaptation to city environments.
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Havokfest 2024: Defier Metal Festival
Experience a thrilling night of metal music at Havokfest, featuring headliner Fallstar, at Wild Man Brewing in Olympia, WA.
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Swashbuckling Bingo Night
Experience an exciting evening of themed bingo with costume contests, cash prizes, and a variety of on-site refreshments.
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