The winner of the 2023 Washington Center Anacker Scholarship for the Arts is Jayden White! Jayden is graduating from Rochester High School where she has participated in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and as the Drum Major for Marching Band. Jayden plays the oboe and trombone and plans to study Music Education and fulfill her long-time dream of becoming a Music … [Read more...] about Washington Center Awards Annual Anacker Scholarship
New Neighbors Guide Thurston County
Providence Swedish acquires Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology
Providence Swedish and Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLLC, have been exploring opportunities to work more collaboratively to better serve our patients and improve the overall health of those we serve. It was announced June 1, 2023, that Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology will become an employed specialty practice of Providence Swedish under the name: Providence Swedish … [Read more...] about Providence Swedish acquires Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lacey MakerSpace to Receive $1 Million for Facility Expansion
We have good news to share! The City of Lacey (City) will receive $1 million in federal funding through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell to complete an upgrade and expansion of the Lacey MakerSpace (LMS). The City will leverage this funding with a local investment of $500,000 to expand the LMS to just … [Read more...] about Lacey MakerSpace to Receive $1 Million for Facility Expansion
Local Business Provides Sensory-Sensitive Areas at Events
Studies indicate that 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent, a non-medical term that describes people whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. A neurodivergent person has different strengths and struggles from people whose brains develop or work more typically. These differences include up to 10% of people who are diagnosed with dyslexia, the 5% … [Read more...] about Local Business Provides Sensory-Sensitive Areas at Events
Washington Center & Ballet Northwest Present Olympia Dance Festival!
The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 4 at 7:00pm. The 2023 Olympia Dance Festival features 17 dance companies from throughout Western Washington, plus special guest artist Jason Rodgers, a renowned tap dancer who has been seen on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars", the North American tour … [Read more...] about Washington Center & Ballet Northwest Present Olympia Dance Festival!