Planning a wedding can be costly, but finding a beautiful dress that makes you feel like a million bucks doesn’t have to break your budget. Brides for a Cause, a nonprofit bridal boutique with locations in Tacoma, Seattle and Portland, specializes in connecting budgetconscious brides with the gown of their dreams at a fraction of the suggested retail price. The icing on the … [Read more...] about Sharing the Love: Buy a Wedding Dress and Help a Good Cause
Winter 2018
Celebrating More Than 70 Years—Panowicz Jewelers
Even after seven decades, Panowicz Jewelers still holds true to its founding: a legacy of quality, integrity and value. Founded in 1948 by Anton Panowicz Sr., the local-family-owned jewelry store recently celebrated its 71st anniversary serving the Olympia community. “Retail has to be about outstanding customer service and care,” says Rob Panowicz, son of the late founder. … [Read more...] about Celebrating More Than 70 Years—Panowicz Jewelers
Gift Guide 2018
We scoured the area and compiled this list of our favorite gifts. Glassy Baby: votive glass candles Each hand-blown glass votive is a work of art. As unique as the individual who chooses one, formed by eight hands, born in the USA, each with its own name, one of a kind. Kind of like you. ~$45-$105 glassybaby.com Indoor Skydiving Experience the thrill of … [Read more...] about Gift Guide 2018
Training Helps Avert Mental Health Crisis
Mental health problems can affect anyone. Research has shown that one out of five people have a mental health problem at some point in their life. Early intervention is the key to minimizing the risk of a mental health problem escalating to a crisis. CHI Franciscan Health and community partners across Pierce County launched the Prevent-Avert-Respond, or PAR, Mental Health … [Read more...] about Training Helps Avert Mental Health Crisis
MultiCare signs to acquire Olympia’s Capital Medical Center
MultiCare Health System has entered into an agreement to purchase the majority ownership interest in Capital Medical Center in Olympia from subsidiaries of LifePoint Health, a holding company based in Tennessee. Capital Medical Center is a full-service, 107-bed community hospital that opened in 1985 and serves communities in Olympia, as well as Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Grays … [Read more...] about MultiCare signs to acquire Olympia’s Capital Medical Center