Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At a city review meeting on Oct 8, planners ruled that Olympia Food Co-op’s plan to combine its two lots and add a new building did not meet the required setback rules for the high-density corridor — a change that may force the co-op to alter its design and close the store during construction. City staff said they will work on alternative design options to help the co-op serve its 18,000 members without interruption. JOLT
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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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We Will Rock You: Hits from the '60s & '70s
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets support a local dental clinic — An unforgettable night of classic hits performed by local dentists and musicians for a great cause.
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