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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joint Animal Services in Thurston County appeals for donations to meet the dietary needs of adult dogs in its shelter. South Sound News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Olympia is calling for artists from Washington and Oregon to submit sculptures for the 2025 Percival Landing exhibition, offering a $1,000 honorarium and a chance for one sculpture to be purchased for $10,000 for the city's permanent collection. JOLT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County commissioners have approved the creation of an 8th Medic Unit in Tumwater, enhancing emergency medical services following the fulfillment of a promise made to voters. ThurstonTalk
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nizhoni Tallman from The Evergreen State College was named the Women's Collegiate Sports Star of the Year at the 2024 Olympia & Beyond Sports Awards for her achievements in the 2023-24 wrestling season. ThurstonTalk
- ➤ Three Evergreen State College student-athletes have qualified for the NAIA Marathon Classic in Sacramento, showcasing top performances in preliminary runs. JOLT
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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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Studio West Dance Theatre's Enchanting The Nutcracker
Experience the magic of a dazzling production of The Nutcracker, featuring professional sets and talented performers, perfect for families during the holiday season.
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Take It To The Limit: Eagles Tribute Show
This event features 'Take It To The Limit', a tribute to the Eagles, performing live for the first time in Olympia, WA.
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Ballet Northwest's The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker by Ballet Northwest is a festive holiday production featuring local dancers, professional sets, and a magical journey through classic scenes from the ballet.
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