We’ve reached that midpoint in February. It’s a time that marks a halfway point and signals that maybe the nasty winter weather is finally over (maybe!). Mid-winter break, a four day weekend surrounding President’s Day, is a time that Olympia area students celebrate. Enjoy the weekend, whether it’s extended or not.
- Catch the tip off of your favorite high school basketball team. District playoff schedule can be found here.
- Plan your Thurston County staycation.
- Experience the Oly Old-Time Music Festival in downtown Olympia throughout the weekend. More information on dances and concerts can be found here.
- Get a free dental screening at the Hands On Children’s Museum, courtesy of Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry, on Saturday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
- Eat at Mijas, a Mexican restaurant staffed by survivors of SafePlace. They serve an authentic meal the third Saturday of each month.
- Listen to local energy experts explain how you can lower your heating bill at a workshop on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
- Support SafePlace Olympia at Studio West Dance Academy’scharity gala on Saturday at 8:00 pm. Rush tickets may still be available at www.olytix.org.
- Take a winter walk at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
- Drive out to Damon Point in Ocean Shores and observe the snowy owls.
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