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January is filled with both information and entertainment. Let us take a look at the upcoming events this weekend.
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1/23/25
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The Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance (AHA) has transformed historic downtown into a showcase for the “Faces of Olympia” exhibit, which features 36 images of ...
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As you may know, I originally hail from Memphis, Tennessee.
When growing up, there was a large Italian-American community in the area, and cooking was a highly regarded specialty.
Both home cooks and …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/20/25
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Olympia joins the nation in observing Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 20 with a proclamation that honors the life of Dr. King for his dedication to the nonviolent crusade ...
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Join the upcoming sales, adventures, book club and music performances initiated by locals.
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This is definitely soup weather. Nothing soothes body and soul like a bowl of hot soup on a cold, wet day. Today’s recipe is savory Carrot Ginger soup. It is vegetarian, and can be …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/13/25
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Lacey Veterans Services Hub is seeking volunteers to support veterans and their families in Thurston County.
The hub, which offers various services to veterans, is largely volunteer-run …
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By JC Medina
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1/10/25
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Olympia invites community members to participate in a meaningful art project for the National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 21.
The National Day of Racial Healing encourages …
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Although the sky was gray, it wasn’t raining and so, as noon approached, I went out for my usual neighborhood walk. I wasn’t thinking about birds, so I didn’t take my binoculars. …
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The Nisqually Land Trust is inviting everyone for a morning of salmon viewing and bird watching on Friday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The viewing will be held at a special spot, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/9/25
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Amateur percussion and dance group Samba Olywa will hold a Samba Reggae rhythm workshop for dancers on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 5-7 p.m.
The workshop will be led by …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/9/25
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The new year is starting to get more interesting with some comedy and music shows, along with specialized classes.
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1/9/25
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Lacey is hosting a variety of community events this month, offering opportunities for education, service, and fun. Here’s what’s coming up:
History Talks with the …
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Thurston County has enforced an immediate closure on recreational shellfish harvesting in Eld Inlet after detecting high levels of a marine biotoxin linked to Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP). …
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I believe I have the cure for your post-holiday blahs. It is Jan. 31.
With three standout nonprofit events — the Oly Funk Fest, the Stayla and Loc-Oly Auction, and Seas the Night …
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Begin 2025 with Toastmasters!
It’s a great way to improve your public speaking, group participation and evaluation abilities. Eight groups meet on different days of the week and …
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By Martha Worcester | For The JOLT
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1/7/25
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Chicken is a staple in our household. It is versatile, and one way to prepare it is to marinate and bake it in a Mediterranean-inspired sauce. The sauce is made from white wine and kitchen staples. …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/6/25
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Olympia Family Theater (OFT) presents The Giver as its next MainStage production from Jan. 24 to Feb. 9 at the Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia.
The Giver is from Lois …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/3/25
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The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts (TCMFA) is accepting applications until March 15 from contributing artists for its annual spring group exhibition, "Labyrinths."
The show runs …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/3/25
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Welcome the new year with some new crafts or learnings of your own.
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The JOLT News Staff
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1/3/25
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