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Win! Stephen Stills and Judy Collins SOLD OUT SHOW!
Win tickets to see Stephen Stills and Judy Collins at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia Tuesday, October 2. Click on contest entry button for full rules. Deadline is Thursday, September 28 at 11:59pm. 60-day rule does NOT apply; you may have won one of our contests in the past 60 days.
Win! Tribond – Boom Shaka and Live Theater!
You could win VIP tickets to Boom Shaka Extreme Air Sports in Tumwater and Olympia Little Theater’s Red live on stage starting Thursday, September 20. Play TriBond mornings with Ann and Ty and “Your Good Morning Mixx” at 7:40 Monday-Friday, September 17-21! Contest number is 360-943-9696. You may win TriBond once every 60 days.
Win! Cari’s Contest – Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias!
Win tickets to see Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at the Washington State Fair Saturday, September 22. Play “Link’em” with Cari Palmer Monday-Friday September 17-21 at 3:20pm! Contest number is 360-943-9696. 60-day rule does apply; you may not have won “Link’em” in the past 60 days.
Free Fun! Third Thursday!
Downtown Olympia comes alive on Third Thursday with music, kids’ activities, games, and more! Festivities continue into the evening to support local shopping, restaurants, and the performing arts. See olythirdthursday.com for contests & activities! Thursday, September 20 the block party is 5-8pm outside Olympia Federal Savings with singer-songwriter Birdman, R&B band Retro Jade, and The Straw Hat Revival string band.
Downtown Dining! Sip, Savor & Stroll!
Get your tickets now for Sip, Savor & Stroll, an exclusive progressive dinner Saturday, September 29. Meet chefs, brewers, and restaurant owners as you get a peek behind the curtain into the Olympia culinary scene. Recently publicized by Food & Wine and Q13’s Morning News as “the next great culinary capital,” Olympia is the place to be! Guides will usher you from venue to venue to sip and savor small plates from downtown restaurant’s signature dishes and drinks.
Register Now! Bike to Save Lives!
Make a difference for everyone who breathes! The American Lung Association’s Reach the Beach Saturday, September 29 is a fast, flat, beautiful bicycle ride that supports the ALA’s work to save lives by funding research & education! Start in Lacey, Olympia, Elma, or Cosmopolis and finish on Westport’s oceanfront. Register now at //bit.ly/reachbeach (discount code KXXO for 50% off).
Free Fun! Buddy Walk!
Ready, set, fun! Celebrate with your buddies with Down syndrome at the free South Puget Sound Up with Down Syndrome Buddy Walk Saturday, October 6. It’s the South Sound’s biggest and best celebration for our family and friends with Down syndrome and all those who love them! Enjoy free food and entertainment at the Lacey Fire Station at Marvin and Steilacoom roads in Lacey before taking a nice one-mile walk around the RAC!
Register Now! Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!
The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step now and sign up for an American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k walk. The Making Strides of South Sound walk will be held Saturday, October 13 in downtown Tacoma’s Theatre Square (900 Broadway). The Making Strides of Thurston County walk will be held Saturday, October 20 in Lacey’s Huntamer Park. One stride at a time, we can make a difference.
#30 Zedd & Alessia Cara – Stay
#29 Sam Smith – Too Good At Goodbyes
#28 Selena Gomez & Marshmello – Wolves
Leon Benek with the Benek Financial Group talks about the importance of planning the future course of your business after you’re gone. http://www.benekfinancialgroup.com/
Benek Financial Group
Betty Holt and her daughter Rach’l explain their support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. https://afsp.org/
Suicide Prevention
Audrey Pastore and Ted Samland with Elks Lodge 186 talk about how the lodge has been a part of the Olympia community for over a hundred years. https://www.facebook.com/OlympiaElks/
Olympia Elks Oktoberfest
Free Mixxer!
Check back for the location of the next Thurston County Chamber Morning Mixxer on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:30am. The monthly Morning Mixxer networking event is a low-key way for area professionals to meet in a fun, casual atmosphere with free coffee and treats.
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