The second month of 2017 is coming in as predicted by Punxsutawney Phil yesterday – cold, wet and windy. If his shadow prediction holds true, we are in for several more weeks of winter. Despite the dire predictions of a famous rodent, Thurston County residents won’t be deterred and will be out in force, enjoying the community, rain or shine. Here are the weekend’s event highlights and a few suggestions for outdoor fun should you want to brave the elements.
- Take the kids out. HOCM’s Free Friday Night is tonight.
- Enjoy local theater – Black Hills High School, Olympia Family Theater and Harlequin Productions all feature productions.
- Curl up with a cup of coffee and revisit our most popular stories from January.
- Bid for fabulous items in your jammies at the KGY/KAYO On-Air Auction all day Saturday.
- Polish the clam guns for next week’s seven days of clam digs.
- Prepare for your “big day” at the South Sound Wedding Show Saturday at St. Martin’s.
- Grab an authentic Italian sub at Meconi’s after reading this article on their long history.
- Learn what your donation dollars can do when given to the South Sound YMCA.
- Cheer for local Unified Sports athletes all day Saturday at Timberline High School’s charity tournament.
- Pick one of these 17 “must-do” items from our 2017 list for this weekend.
- Keep your eyes peeled for these pretty “Thurston County Rocks” while out and about.
- Rediscover the amazing winter wildlife at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge with this guide.
- Brave the elements on a winter hike.
- Register for the Intercity Transit Winter Mini-Bike Commuter Challenge and truly brave the elements this winter.
- Stroll by Splash Gallery on the Percival Landing boardwalk and view local art.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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*Photo credit: Renee Fields Photography
