Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chris Hyde, known as 'Souperman,' prepares and gives away hundreds of servings of free, homemade soups to support and connect with his Olympia community, benefiting those facing life challenges or food insecurity. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ The Olympia School District honored the Squaxin Island Tribe by raising its flag alongside the United States and Washington State flags, symbolizing respect and the beginning of healing from historical trauma. JOLT
- ➤ The City of Olympia invites community members to apply for vacancies in various advisory committees by Dec. 13, 2024, offering a chance for public involvement in city planning, arts, heritage preservation, social justice, and more. JOLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Olympia's Poet Laureate, Kathleen Byrd, engages the community through poetry centered on nature and climate change, highlighting her work and influence in nurturing environmental awareness. JOLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Evergreen State College men's soccer team remains undefeated at home after securing a win and a draw in their latest conference games. JOLT
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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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In The Beyond Women's Retreat - A Healing Retreat in Nature
Experience a transformative retreat focused on self-trust and healing through therapy, yoga, and community connection among women in a natural setting.
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Zack Medlin Live: A Free Indie Folk Experience
Experience heartfelt indie folk music from Zack Medlin, a talented singer/songwriter from Olympia inspired by contemporary legends.
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Aimee Mann with Special Guest Jonathan Coulton
Experience an enchanting night of music featuring Aimee Mann, a distinguished singer-songwriter acclaimed for her profound albums and Grammy wins, alongside special guest Jonathan Coulton.
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Explore Wastewater Science at the WET Science Center
Learn about wastewater chemistry through hands-on activities like building molecules, using microscopes, and testing water samples.
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