We all love our kids and want them to grow up to be strong, intelligent, and kind people. Lofty goals. To help us reach that goal, the South Sound is filled with many nonprofit agencies and programs to expand their horizons, test their leadership skills, and sometimes, just let them play! With core beliefs to inspire and enable youth to realize their greatness and reach … [Read more...] about The Kids are Doing Alright
Winter 2021
Taking Care of Our Senior Population
We’ve heard about it for decades — the American population is older than it has ever been. The mean age has increased by nearly ten years since 1960. What that translates to is a need — really, a responsibility — to provide a high level of programming and assistance for the aging population. Washington State has 1,074,000 people age 65 and over, or 14.1% of the entire … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Our Senior Population
Enjoy the Sounds of the Season
Holidays can feel like days of busyness. From gift shopping to party planning to decorating, it can feel like the season rushes by and is over before you know it. Taking time to enjoy the sounds of the season with a live performance can provide the pause you need to rest and reflect on the importance of the holidays. Throughout the South Sound, there are plenty of special … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Sounds of the Season
Lakewold Garden’s Susan Warner
Bringing art, music, and nature together, Susan Warner, executive director of Lakewold Gardens, is continuing a lifelong journey creating programs and building experiences based on collections that create conversations about important social and environmental issues. She has pioneered and presented many new programs and initiatives which have transformed the cultural landscape … [Read more...] about Lakewold Garden’s Susan Warner
Dick Pust: A Life in Radio
One day in 1959, a 19-year-old man willing to “do anything” walked into Olympia’s KGY radio station and asked about employment. That small action, and his ability to type, landed him a job as the radio station receptionist. It was the beginning of a 60-year career in radio for Dick Pust. Every day without fail, Pust wrote in a diary about the happenings of the day. He saved … [Read more...] about Dick Pust: A Life in Radio