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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heather Pens prepares frittatas with eggs, spinach, onions, red peppers and mushrooms to feed 20 homeless individuals at the Unity Commons Interfaith Works Emergency Overnight Shelter in Olympia—two other cooks are making the same dish so that a total of 60 meals will be delivered today. Pens, a member of the Olympia Friends Meeting, organizes volunteers to serve nutritious, home-cooked meals as a quiet stand against homelessness. JOLT
- ➤ On Oct. 15, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommended renaming three city properties to honor local figures: Yelm Highway Community Park will be renamed Jolene Unsoeld Park, the Olympia Armory will become the Daley Arts Center, and Kaiser Woods Park will be renamed Marj Yung Park. The proposals will go to the city council for final approval while each facility remains in development with expected openings within the next one to two years — a move that highlights the impact of these local leaders. JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Washingtonians may lose health benefits — the risk comes from a government shutdown that continues and may affect access to care if not resolved soon. FOX13
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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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Choral Concert: Free at Last
2:15 p.m. — Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd — Free entry — Experience beautiful harmonies and enjoyable sing-alongs presented by the Olympia Peace Choir.
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Rainy Day Fires Survival Training
10 AM – 2 PM — Millersylvania State Park — $60 — Learn essential fire building techniques for survival in various weather conditions.
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