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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

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

EVENTS

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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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  • 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.

    Sun, 11/17/24

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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.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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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.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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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.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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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.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/5/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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