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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arts Commission supported a design for Rebecca Howard Park with public art celebrating Black history during a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. The plan includes spaces for murals & storytelling events and was shaped by community input from Oct. 2024 to July 2025. JOLT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Centennial Elementary School earned its second Culture Kick-Off Award this year as its inclusive events, including a 'Lights, Camera, Action, Learning' theme and a 'Centennial Stars' wall, promoted belonging. Superintendent Patrick Murphy announced the honor on Dec. 11 + the school is one of eight statewide to receive the accolade. JOLT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thurston County now offers free Christmas tree recycling at several sites from Dec. 26 to Jan. 18. Lacey’s Waste and Recovery Center (open weekdays 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) and drop-off locations in Rainier, Rochester, Tenino and Yelm will serve residents with curbside and scale check requirements. JOLT
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Olympia Symphony Orchestra - Dance
5-9 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Celebrate New Year's Eve with a glittering masquerade ball featuring symphonic performances and festive surprises.
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Olympia Hiring Event
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Olympia — Free entry — Network with local and Fortune 500 employers and explore job opportunities across various fields.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath
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