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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Koral Thorpe, a sixth-grader, won Olympia's 'Mayor for a Day' essay contest, proposing inclusivity-focused initiatives to improve the city. JOLT
- ➤ Intercity Transit will run its regular bus schedules on Veterans Day with customer service available, and announces holiday closures for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Nearly 1,000 people participated in the peaceful 2024 Olympia Women's March to support women's health care and rights, with former Mayor Cheryl Selby highlighting the event's focus on voting and equality. JOLT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Olympia Federal Savings reports a $10 million growth in assets to $979.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, highlighting its strong capital position, expansion in loans, and community contributions. ThurstonTalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Puget Sound Community College introduces a tuition-free Entrepreneur Academy to guide second-year students in developing viable startups, supported by the SPSCC Foundation and industry mentors. ThurstonTalk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Physicians of Southwest Washington significantly streamline the Medicare selection process, offering personalized support and substantial savings for their clients, exemplified by Dorothy Zee's positive experience. ThurstonTalk
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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Olympia Symphony: The Orchestra Games
Experience an engaging, family-friendly concert that introduces the instruments of the orchestra through fun Olympic-style competitions and concludes with iconic video game music.
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Seattle International Comedy Competition Semi-Finals
Experience the laughter as up to 10 comedians compete in the semi-finals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition at the Washington Center.
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Ethan Tucker Live at The Pig Bar
Experience an exciting live performance by Ethan Tucker at The Pig Bar in Olympia.
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