Earlier this month the South Sound YMCA and North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) kicked off their nineth year of Power Scholars Academy showing that long-lasting community partnerships are critical to the future of high-quality education. Statistics show that kids from low-income families often start kindergarten unprepared and continue to fall behind without proper … [Read more...] about YMCA & North Thurston School’s 9th Year Partnering for Education
Neighbor Guide
Shop Fresh and Local at Olympia Farmers Market
Shopping at the Olympia Farmers Market can be a great way to get to know your community while supporting your local economy. Open year-round with three distinct operating seasons, it’s a great addition to your weekly shopping routine. The market is open Thursday to Sunday, April through October for High Season, Saturday and Sunday in November and December for Holiday Season, … [Read more...] about Shop Fresh and Local at Olympia Farmers Market
La Gitana Pizza: Authentic Dining Experience
Pizzeria La Gitana whisks you away to an authentic European dining experience and you don’t have to leave Thurston County. The attention to organic, high-quality ingredients served in a sweetly romantic yet casual setting keeps people coming back for more. With strong community ties, La Gitana continues to be popular and appreciated. People return for their favorite dishes, … [Read more...] about La Gitana Pizza: Authentic Dining Experience
Merle Norman – Time to Revisit: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Cosmetic Store
The Merle Norman Day Spa in Lacey is fully engaged in today’s beauty industry. Let go of any preconceived notions you might be carrying. It has been a year since Missi Pacheco purchased the franchise from Madelin White, who is well-known and loved for her five decades of business in our community. Pacheco started working for White when she was nineteen. She appreciates White’s … [Read more...] about Merle Norman – Time to Revisit: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Cosmetic Store
Barn Nursery — Exceptional, One-Stop Garden Center
Stop in to smell the roses or sniff the snowdrift clematis when you visit The Barn Nursery. This family-owned business, recently purchased by Walrath, cares for your gardening spirit. You’ll find healthy plants of all sorts, as well as what you’ll need to keep them that way. With a focus on customer service, the Barn team helps people find what they are looking for. The … [Read more...] about Barn Nursery — Exceptional, One-Stop Garden Center