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Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local 17-year-old birder, Liam Hutcheson, captures stunning pictures of birds in Thurston County, showcasing their distinctive features in the latest Thurston’s Birds column. JOLT
- ➤ A weekend full of events including the Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve, Christmas bazaars, and various community gatherings offers opportunities for celebration, shopping, and learning. JOLT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kurt Cobain's guitar, smashed during Nirvana's 1991 anti-Gulf War concert, is currently up for auction. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council appointed 16 members to the inaugural Olympia Youth Council to amplify the voices and perspectives of young people in the city's decision-making. JOLT
- ➤ The article provides unofficial results for Thurston County's general election held on November 5, 2024, detailing voter turnout, precinct information, and outcomes for various political and statewide measures. JOLT
- ➤ Joyce Phillips provided an update on revisions to Olympia's Capital Facilities Plan, aiming to balance growth with sustainability, equity, and fiscal responsibility. JOLT
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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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Winter Preparation for Wildlife
Learn how local wildlife prepares for winter through food storage, fat accumulation, and den construction at the WET Science Center.
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Oly Turkey Day 4 Miler
Experience a community-centered 4-mile run in celebration of Thanksgiving at Heritage Park in Olympia.
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