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Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Captain Lee Lewis from Thurston County was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his WWI service, while his widow, Dora, became a distinguished home economics professor.  ThurstonTalk
  • The Olympia Women's March 2024 aims to unite participants in a movement for women's equality, freedom, and rights, featuring speeches, live music, and a march from the Capitol to Heritage Park.  JOLT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A woman died after falling 200 feet from a railroad trestle into a river in Thurston County, with rescue teams later recovering her body.  South Sound News

CRIME NEWS

  • Two men pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder after allegedly setting another man on fire at a homeless encampment in Olympia, leading to the victim's death.  FOX13

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Olympia's City Council public hearing discusses the six-year Capital Facilities Plan, focusing on transportation, utilities, and parks with a budget of $285 million and highlights the importance of advisory committee feedback and updates on funding sources.  JOLT
  • Olympia's 2025 property tax will adhere to Washington's 1% growth cap, with funds allocated to various services including a significant share for education, and an excess levy for fire services.  JOLT

HEALTH NEWS

  • Footprints of Fight, an organization offering free support services to families undergoing pediatric cancer treatment, is now available to families in Thurston County, having helped over 850 families in the past decade.  JOLT

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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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.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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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.

    Wed, 11/6/24

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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.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Factor Chandelier Concert

    Experience an exciting live performance by Factor Chandelier at the popular Wild Man Brewing Gastropub in Olympia.

    Mon, 11/11/24

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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.

    Tue, 11/12/24

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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.

    Fri, 11/15/24

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  • Cool Jazz Clean Water Festival featuring David Lee Joyner

    Experience an enriching day of jazz performances by local high school bands and support global clean water initiatives at this family-friendly festival.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ James Clear

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