Providence Foundation celebrated the 38th annual Christmas in the Forest Gala Dinner & Auction at Great Wolf Lodge. Guests enjoyed a festive evening surrounded by beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, while supporting the Mission of Providence. Auctioneer Chris Cashman of KING 5’s Evening entertained guests and encouraged generous auction bids. The event raised … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Forest 2025 Gala
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Saint Martin’s University Gala
Saint Martin’s University celebrated the 20th anniversary of its signature black-tie Gala hosted by celebrity chef Rick Bayless. The milestone event honored two decades of generosity and community support that have made a Saint Martin’s education accessible to all students. Award-winning chef Rick Bayless, a restaurateur, author, and host of “Mexico: One Plate at a Time,” … [Read more...] about Saint Martin’s University Gala
OlyFed School Debit Card Program is A Huge hit!
Around our region, students, staff, families and alumni will have a new way to wear their school pride with OlyFed’s new Affinity Card Program. These custom designed cards feature the local high schools in Thurston and Mason counties and also include Saint Martin’s University and South Puget Sound Community College. Every time the cards are used OlyFed makes a donation back to … [Read more...] about OlyFed School Debit Card Program is A Huge hit!
Fall in Love with Downtown All Over Again: LoveOly Shop & Dine Returns this February
February is here, and there is no better time to celebrate the heart of our city. The Olympia Downtown Alliance is proud to announce the return of LoveOly Shop & Dine, offering more ways than ever to connect, explore, and support the local businesses that make Olympia unique. Beginning February 1st through February 28th, you are invited to participate in two … [Read more...] about Fall in Love with Downtown All Over Again: LoveOly Shop & Dine Returns this February
How Leaders Use AI to Solve Real Problems—Not Chase Trends
The Thurston County Chamber invites business and community leaders to its February Chamber Forum, Can My Business Afford to Ignore AI?, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Norman Worthington Center on the campus of Saint Martin's University. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how work … [Read more...] about How Leaders Use AI to Solve Real Problems—Not Chase Trends