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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thurston Chamber announces the 2024 Boss of the Year Honorees, celebrating leaders for their innovation, communication, and performance, with the award ceremony scheduled for December 11. ThurstonTalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The South Puget Sound Community College Foundation collaborates with local organizations to offer the Community Bridge program, providing tuition coverage and support to make college more accessible for underserved youth. ThurstonTalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Olympia City Council members advocate for a more proactive and regulatory approach to achieve the city's zero-waste goals, amid debates on the removal of zero-waste language from the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan. JOLT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evergreen State College athletes Alauna Carstens and Max Baeder are set to compete in the NAIA Marathon Classic in Sacramento, distinguished by Carstens' top qualifying time and Baeder's significant historical school performance. ThurstonTalk
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Loudon Wainwright III Live at Capitol Theater
Loudon Wainwright III will perform live at the Capitol Theater in Olympia, showcasing his unique music style.
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Holiday Factory: Create Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine
Families can invent Rube Goldberg machines using provided supplies to help with holiday tasks at the WET Science Center.
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24th Annual Community Messiah Singalong
The SOGO Messiah Singalong invites participants to experience Handel's Messiah through community singing or listening, featuring local vocal soloists and directed by Cameron May, with free admission and donation opportunities.
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Water Saving Resolutions Workshop
Participants can engage in games and learn about their water footprint while developing water-saving resolutions for the upcoming year.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
A family-friendly variety show featuring world-class entertainers performing beloved holiday music, designed to evoke the holiday spirit with charm and awe-inspiring acts.
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Epic Movie Music Showdown: NYE Concert
The Olympia Symphony presents a thrilling concert featuring iconic musical battles from beloved movies and comics, allowing the audience to choose the ultimate winners.
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