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Olympia
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council discussed using council goal funds to support local food banks and assist residents impacted by the federal shutdown that suspended SNAP benefits. Councilman Jim Cooper proposed a $10,000 allocation while City Manager Jay Burney will review the available $100,000—more than 35,000 SNAP recipients in Thurston County face shortages. JOLT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Franklin Street Harm Reduction, located at 704 Franklin St. SE downtown, offers coffee, snacks and peer support for adults facing substance use, mental health and homelessness challenges — it holds drop-in meetings at 9 a.m. weekdays, provides a syringe exchange on Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. with free HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing on Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. — and welcomes donations for items like belts and bras. JOLT
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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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The Nutcracker by Studio West Dance Theatre
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the holiday classic with stunning performances and enchanting festivities.
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The Ultimate Christmas Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed — An irreverent and heartwarming journey through holiday traditions with the Reduced Shakespeare Company.
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Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw Holiday Concert
7-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of holiday favorites and chart-topping hits from two beloved artists.
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