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Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After overcoming breast cancer, Amy Rowley founded The Mayday Foundation to help families with children cover non-medical, household costs during cancer treatment, providing financial support and reducing stress. ThurstonTalk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Thurston County corrections deputy in training resigned after being investigated for making discriminatory remarks about Hispanic and Muslim persons. South Sound News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia plans to cut 26.75 positions to address a $3.9 million budget deficit for 2025, while adding a full-time council support assistant to aid city council members. JOLT
- ➤ The Olympia City Council unanimously passed a resolution advocating for the creation of commissions to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people, highlighting a commitment to address historical injustices and systemic oppression. 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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