Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Editor’s note: Today, we’re welcoming Clarissa Lundeen as our new columnist focusing on nonprofits in Thurston ...
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By Clarissa Lundeen
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11/3/26
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The Tumwater High School Class of 2025 graduated on Friday, June 6, at Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion. The ceremony began with a prelude by the ...
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By Laurie Wiedenmeyer | For The JOLT News
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7/1/25
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The Olympia High School Class of 2024 received their diplomas on Thursday, June 13, during its commencement ceremony at Saint Martin's University. Proud family members and friends filled the …
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Submitted by Susan Gifford of Olympia School District
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6/27/24
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This column is brief, but I want to just take a moment to shine a light on a few very different ways that you can brighten someone’s day during this time of year.
Light of Hope for Our …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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12/12/23
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I know this time of year can be a bit overwhelming. Rather than receiving tons of holiday greetings in your mailbox, instead, you get nonprofit requests for money. Instead of reading your favorite …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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12/5/23
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Congratulations, you survived Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, (to my knowledge the Sunday following Thanksgiving does not have a designation except National French Toast Day), …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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11/28/23
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I suspect food may be on your mind this week so there is no better time than to tell you about a way that you can help those in our community who may be hungry.
Home Team Harvest …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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11/21/23
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, is National Philanthropy Day. This annual observance has been designated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to celebrate giving activities by …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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11/14/23
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The Holiday season has started (I mean, the giving season has started). Chances are you have already started to receive emails, texts, and snail mail urging you to give to the nonprofits that you …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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11/7/23
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Happy Halloween! I don’t know what might be scaring you these days, but for me, it is not the creatures coming to our front door tonight begging for candy! When I get despondent about …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/31/23
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I’m proud to say that we raised two children to be healthy, happy, caring, and confident adults. However, it still had its challenges. While my husband is a teacher and trained to deal with …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/24/23
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Books, Brownies, and Beans is back! Celebrating its 20th year, this popular used book sale is among the largest one-day used book sales in the South Sound. All proceeds benefit three local nonprofit …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/17/23
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Most people assume they do not need to create an estate plan until much later in life — nearly 70% of Americans still don’t have an up-to-date Will, which means that estate planning is a …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/16/23
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Highlights and resources about Community Conflict Resolution Month in Washington State, safety in living spaces, accessibility projects, and safe hygiene access.
By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/10/23
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If you are a frequent reader of this column, you know that in addition to writing about our local nonprofits, I often provide education about the nonprofit sector. So, today I would like to introduce …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/3/23
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If you have driven down Plum Street and thought you saw something new – well you have. The newest mural to grace downtown Olympia is on the wall of the Plum Street YMCA and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/27/23
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There are many reasons to love living in Thurston County, but one of the top reasons is the focus on the arts. The Fall version of the Olympia Arts Walk will be held on Friday, October 6, and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/26/23
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Wednesday evening Tumwater city representatives and neighbors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate a new park located in The Preserve development on 91st Avenue Southeast off Old Highway 99. …
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By Mary Beth Harrington
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9/25/23
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On behalf of Se’Si’Le , the public is invited to stand with Indigenous leaders and Tribal communities across the Northwest in support of a Snake River journey and the Indigenous-led …
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Don’t worry, you are not forgetting what day it is, today is not Tuesday. There is just some critical news coming from the other Washington that is impacting nonprofits that I want you to know …
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