Saturday, October 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Olympia family's business, impacted by theft, made a comeback at the Haunted Night Market with community support. FOX13
- ➤ Thurston County launches a 12-month pilot Court Alternative Program for homeless individuals to address the root cause of their criminal behavior by connecting them with community services, aiming to improve legal outcomes and public safety. JOLT
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Coetzee, an international student from South Africa, has been appointed as the Student Trustee at The Evergreen State College, highlighting his leadership skills and dedication to enhancing student governance and involvement. ThurstonTalk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Phil Cowart credits Physicians of Southwest Washington (PSW) with simplifying his transition to Medicare and saving money, highlighting the value of customer-focused insurance guidance. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Evergreen State College's men's and women's soccer teams both registered record-setting wins against Walla Walla University, with the women winning 9-1 and the men 8-0. JOLT
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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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Factor Chandelier Concert
Experience an exciting live performance by Factor Chandelier at the popular Wild Man Brewing Gastropub in Olympia.
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Experience a vibrant holiday spectacle that reimagines Tchaikovsky's classic through hip hop dance, featuring a talented cast and special performances.
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Community Collage Drop-In Sessions
Experience a creative evening of collage making in community with guided sessions and supplied materials at Three Magnets Brewing Co.
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