I stopped into the store on my way home a few nights ago and paused for a moment to notice the abundance of pumpkin pies, fresh turkeys, cranberry sauce displays and bags of stuffing bread. Thanksgiving is less than a week away and seeing these signs of our community in preparation made me smile. I love Thanksgiving – it’s my favorite holiday of the year. Taking time to both prepare and eat the meal, sit down with friends and family, and pause in the bustle of our lives to say “Thank You” has always resonated with me.
This weekend, as you do a bit of Thanksgiving preparation or engage in some of the great activities listed below, give thanks for the community we live in. Our neighbors support each other in their endeavors continually, whether in small business, athletics, or creative pursuits. And we at ThurstonTalk feel privileged to share these stories with you. Thank you for supporting us as we continue to share the positive stories of where we all live, work and play.
- Find the perfect job at Friday’s Job Fair at the Olympia Armory. Over 60 local employers on site.
- Dig razor clams. Tides scheduled all weekend.
- Hear Dylan Kuehl’s play with “Living the Dream Band” at Friday’s fundraising dinner at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club.
- Play without the kids at the Hand’s On Children’s Museum’s “Adult Swim” on Friday. Theme? GLOW.
- Start your holiday shopping now at one of 6 holiday bazaars on our Events Calendar.
- Play in the rain with your kids. Ideas for rainy outdoor fun here.
- Support Olympia High School students at the granddaddy of all bazaars, The Bearzaar, this Saturday.
- Plan your Thankgiving meal around pre-made items crafted by local chefs and relax and enjoy your guests next week.
- Throw a strike and wind a turkey at Saturday’s Turkey Bowling at Bayview Thriftway. Food donations support the Thurston County Food Bank.
- Search for Sasquatch all weekend long at the Sasquatch Summit being held at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
- Enjoy a day (or plan one for next week) in downtown Olympia with our guide to holiday shopping and events. Details here.
- Source gluten-free and vegan treats for your holiday table at The Bearded Lady – open Friday and Saturday nights.
- Experience the Chum salmon spawning at Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail. Special Open House on Saturday features chowder from Xihn’s and Taylor Shellfish.
- Craft a holiday wreath at The Barn Nursey’s Saturday workshop.
- Watch the Oly Town Artisan’s battle on the indoor soccer pitch on Saturday night.
- Groove to a wide variety of live music all over town. Use our music category to find showtimes.
- Visit and open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of VanDorm Realty’s open houses.
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