Friday, November 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Olympia City Council awarded three middle school students for their artworks on a street sweeper, promoting stormwater pollution prevention. JOLT
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Olympia prepares to appoint a new city councilmember as Lisa Parshley plans to resign following her election to the state legislature, aiming to focus solely on her new legislative role. JOLT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Olympia entrepreneur, Shaylin Davis, innovates cooking with B.A.F. Bombs, making meal preparation effortless by introducing food bombs that season in a bath bomb format. ThurstonTalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ronnell Parker-Borrero of The Evergreen State College is ranked #17 in the 184-pound weight class in NAIA Men's Wrestling. ThurstonTalk
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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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Last Giant Concert
Catch Last Giant performing live at the Capitol Theater in Olympia.
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