Winter 2017

YWCA of Olympia recently celebrated these amazing women in our community as leaders in eliminating racism and empowering women. Karama Blackhorn: Karma’s work centralizes around antioppression education to build community and empower leadership through culturally responsive and celebratory spaces. She believes in the power and wisdom of people to lead and help their own … [Read more...] about YWCA 2017 Women of Achievement

Between scholarships, grants, nature preservations and historical sites, Olympia Tumwater Foundation works to fuel others’ passions along with its own. Founded in 1950 by Peter G. Schmidt Sr., longtime president of the Olympia Brewing Company, the foundation has spread its fortunes in multiple areas of Thurston County. Through a wide range of community projects, it has … [Read more...] about A Passion For The Past And The Future: Olympia Tumwater Foundation

Four hundred movers and shakers attended the Hands on Children’s Museum Summer Splash Gala. The event had an expanded footprint this year out to the East Bay Plaza where guests dined streamside and enjoyed foodie stations from restaurants including Anthony’s, Ramblin’ Jack’s, Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill, Taylor Shellfish Farms, and Little Creek Casino … [Read more...] about Hands On Summer Splash Gala

This year’s Zoobilee Castaway provided guests the opportunity to be on their own island complete with hula performances, fire dancers, exquisite appetizers and sips from local restaurants and breweries. Over $300,000 was raised in support of the conservation engagement work of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in education and interpretive programs, animal health and welfare, … [Read more...] about Zoobilee Castaway 2017