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Olympia
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 21, the Olympia City Council honored 13 middle school artists for their artwork in the 2026 Water Resources Stewardship Calendar—art that highlights water conservation and pollution prevention. The calendar, now in its seventh year, will be available at City Hall and local schools. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County Public Works extracted aquatic life from a stream at Canning Court Southwest in Olympia on Oct. 21 as part of the environmental phase for a culvert replacement project—four workers safely relocated sculpin, newts, crayfish, and amphibians before dewatering begins to create a dry base for excavation. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 21, the City of Olympia named Sylvana Niehuser as its new Parks, Arts and Recreation Director, removing her interim status during a city council meeting. City Manager Jay Burney said she earned strong community respect due to her growth within the department — a sentiment echoed by council members. JOLT
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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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O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Subsidized tickets available — Dive into a whimsical Christmas tea party filled with outrageous humor and enchanting charm.
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Warren Miller's Sno-ciety
7 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the spirit of winter through thrilling snow sports stories and stunning visuals.
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Seattle International Comedy Competition Semifinals
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience the funniest finalists battling for a spot in the championship round of stand-up comedy.
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