Located on Olympia’s beautiful East Bay waterfront, the award-winning Hands On Children’s Museum is the largest and most visited youth museum in the Pacific Northwest. Explore 150 (plus) interactive exhibits and a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center. Kids will be excited to investigate two floors of interactive fun. Parents will appreciate that each activity is designed to … [Read more...] about Rainy Day Fun: Explore the Hands On Children’s Museum
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Olympia OB/GYN Heroes: Babies Born During a Pandemic
Babies are born when they are ready, not when a pandemic says so. For over two years, dedicated medical personnel tackled coronavirus challenges to deliver the newborns. That’s true of the team at Olympia Obstetrics & Gynecology (OOG) as they work with patients at the office and welcome babies at the Family Birth Center at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. “We … [Read more...] about Olympia OB/GYN Heroes: Babies Born During a Pandemic
New Neighbor Guide for Pierce County – Winter/Spring 2022
Letter from the Publisher Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide! On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Pierce County. Whether you’re here temporarily or for the long haul, we know you’re going to love our region. With our natural beauty, lakes, streams and forested trails, this is the perfect location for outdoor fun. With some of the best coffee in the … [Read more...] about New Neighbor Guide for Pierce County – Winter/Spring 2022
The TwinStar Credit Union Difference
When you put the community first, people notice. TwinStar Credit Union is certainly making people notice. Their two-fold community outreach approach includes the TwinStar Foundation and strong corporate giving coupled with employee volunteerism. TwinStar was founded in 1938 by and for teachers in Thurston County and, while education is still a primary focus for TwinStar, … [Read more...] about The TwinStar Credit Union Difference
Pediatrics Northwest: Sugar Isn’t Always Sweet!
We’ve all heard that healthy eating is important. But did you know that the eating habits your child develops now can have a lasting impact for years to come? Research shows that how your child eats and drinks in their early years can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating and living. With all the different terms and tactics used in food packaging, though, sometimes it … [Read more...] about Pediatrics Northwest: Sugar Isn’t Always Sweet!