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
New Neighbors Guide Thurston County
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
OlyFed: Positioned to Meet the Needs of Their Growing Community
So, you moved to Thurston County recently. Congratulations! You’re one of more than 20,000 new people who have moved to this beautiful area over the past five years. According to Ryan Betz, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Olympia Federal Savings, “This growth brings diversity, new economic opportunities, housing options, cultural experiences … [Read more...] about OlyFed: Positioned to Meet the Needs of Their Growing Community
The Firs Celebrates 40 Successful Years
The longevity of The Firs, an independent senior living community, can be attributed to its integration of wellness, purpose, and community engagement. Detailed attention on doing meaningful activities brings purpose and joy. That includes for the people who live at The Firs as well as all the lives they touch. To support the community and connect residents, The Firs … [Read more...] about The Firs Celebrates 40 Successful Years