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I know, the weather is perfect. You need to get your home prepped for the coming rain. There’s football and BASEBALL PLAYOFFS to watch for the first time in 19 years. However, if you can stand …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/11/22
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The Lacey City Council is urging students and parents to walk and cycle to school instead of driving private vehicles to promote the safety and health of children.
During its regular meeting last …
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The Olympia Farmers Market Board of Directors has selected Karin "Wren" Green as the Market’s new General Manager.
Wren was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up spending …
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10/10/22
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This week we conclude our 3-part series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
There is a family of seabirds in coastal, and offshore Washington waters …
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Celebrate the start of fall at the Thurston Conservation District’s Harvest Festival tomorrow, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Union Grange in Tumwater.
This event is the …
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By Sage Hamilton
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10/7/22
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The Greg Cuoio Park is getting a theme picked out for it – the Lacey Board of Park Commission is seeking community members’ thoughts on further improvements for the park in its Phase 1A …
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By JC Medina
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10/6/22
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Public Launch of Olympia's Hidden Histories Walking Tours, October 7, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
October 7 is the public launch of Olympia's Hidden Histories, a series of self-guided walking tours (created …
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Last week, Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida. As of today, according to CNN, at least 102 people have been reported killed by the hurricane in Florida – 55 of them in Lee County, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/4/22
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Dear Lexis,
What is the best tool you’ve ever heard of for changing your life?
Thanks,
Curious in Olympia
Dear Curious,
That’s a great question, and I would say that the …
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in planting new trees as the city celebrates Arbor Day at Squaxin Park on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Olympia City …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/30/22
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At this time of the year, most gardeners are getting tired of gardening and beginning to look forward to the cozier indoor pursuits of shorter days and darker evenings.
I think our gardens might …
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September’s history!
Here are some of highlights of events coming in early October.
Tumwater Falls Fest, Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The inaugural Tumwater …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/29/22
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This week we will continue our series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
One of the most delightful birds to see out on the ocean are the Storm …
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Yesterday a friend pointed out something I had never noticed: This is the time of year when Himalayan blackberry bushes – one of our most common invasive species – send out long, arching …
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Pelagic Birds – Part 1
September and October are fairly boring months for local bird watching. So, as a change of pace, we are writing over the next few weeks about, and providing …
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By George Walter
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9/22/22
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The last days of September are near, and we will still have a lot of fun with the upcoming events.
Horses Healing Hearts: A Night of Denim and Diamonds, September 23, from 5:30 …
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Local theater group Olympia Family Theater will be presenting their production of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 30 to October …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/20/22
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Take adventures, access resources and learn something new for free with a library card from your local Timberland Regional Library.
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) offers a variety of …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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9/15/22
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Lacey’s Timberland Regional Library branch and the Friends of the Lacey Library teamed up for an exciting digital photography contest for its residents.
Titled “My Neighborhood: A …
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By JC Medina
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9/15/22
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Time flies so fast. We are now approaching the last weeks of the month. Let us take a peek at some events next week that might interest you and your family.
Beginner Square Dance Lessons, …
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9/15/22
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