We finally took our tree down this week and the house is looking a bit spare. But, the clean slate in the house is a reflection of the start of a new year – fresh and ready for adventure, community connection, engagement and fun. And, as always, ThurstonTalk will aim to be your source of inspiration in 2017 as you navigate living, working and playing in Thurston County. Get your new year started off with a weekend of fun using our full events calendar. We’ve included some highlights below to get you started.
- Enjoy Olympia Family Theater’s Daytime shows of “The Mitten” on Friday and Saturday.
- Put your Christmas tree at the curb (if you live in Lacey or Olympia) for Saturday morning pick up. Check this article for specific dates and times for your neighborhood.
- Explore the Hands On Children’s Museum after-hours for free at Free Friday Night.
- March for the Cure on Saturday morning with your neighbors at this fundraising 5K organized by OHS students.
- Learn something new through Rabbi Seth Goldstein’s unique podcasts or “Carpool with Rabbi”.
- Eat, drink and be merry at the Lacey South Sound Chamber’s Wildcard Scramble (and cheer for the Hawks, too!)
- Dust off the tux and gown and purchase tickets now for the Washington State Governor’s Inaugural Ball.
- Start 2016 by looking back. Browse our History section to start your Saturday or Sunday morning.
- Plan ahead to #PackthePavilion for the Saint Martin’s University annual televised basketball double-header on January 19.
- Tying the knot in 2017? Get the South Sound Wedding Show on your radar now.
- Try a new sport. The Olympia Lacrosse Club hosts a free clinic Saturday morning.
- Cheer for the home team as the Oly Town Artesians indoor soccer team takes on the Tacoma Stars Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
- Venture to the coast and dig clams at Kalaloch at the first dig there since 2012.
- Get an early start on our list of 17 things to do in 2017 around Thurston County.
- Take a look back at 2016 with the ThurstonTalk Year in Review.
- Keep your resolutions with the South Sound YMCA and it’s unique programs.
- Adventure in your backyard using this list of day-trips that won’t disappoint.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
Submit an event for our calendar here.
ThurstonTalk aims to be your source for positive information and events happening in Olympia. If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@thurstontalk.com. For more events and to learn what’s happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, visit our events calendar.
