The distance from dirt to desk got shorter as City of Lacey employees munched delicious locally grown produce delivered directly to the workplace. The event marked the launch of the Workplace Wellness Farmshare, a program offered by the Southwest Washington Food Hub in partnership with the City of Lacey Wellness Committee. The Food Hub is a cooperative business selling … [Read more...] about Wellness Program for City of Lacey Employees Features Locally Grown Produce
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Downtown Centralia Holiday Season is Twisted
This year Historic Downtown Centralia will welcome thousands of tourists and shoppers to participate in festive events, shopping and dining this holiday season. This year’s theme? Twisted Traditions. The 12th annual Lighted Tractor Parade is set to draw quite a crowd as usual, with 85 lighted floats confirmed so far and more welcome to enter until the parade is full to … [Read more...] about Downtown Centralia Holiday Season is Twisted
Celebrate the season at the Washington State History Museum’s 26th annual Train Festival
For 26 years, the Washington State History Museum has brought families, friends, and train enthusiasts together for its annual Model Train Festival. Train clubs from around the region bring their expansive layouts into the museum and set up on every floor of the building, and the festive sights and sounds of tiny trains fill the air, mingling with the excited … [Read more...] about Celebrate the season at the Washington State History Museum’s 26th annual Train Festival
WA529 Plans: Start Your Education Savings Journey
Post-high school education is one of the biggest expenses people face in their lifetime. 529 plans were created to help parents, future students, friends, and family save money tax-free for qualified higher education expenses. There are two kinds of 529 plans: prepaid tuition plans, which allow you to essentially pay for tomorrow’s tuition at today’s price, and 529 … [Read more...] about WA529 Plans: Start Your Education Savings Journey
Local urban homesteader shares her food hacks
Amy is an urban homesteader who grew up on a 200 acre farm. “Growing up on a farm we canned every year as items came into season, says Amy”. She still lives locally and now helps her growing audiences understand how to care for their produce to reduce food waste. As the Founder and CEO of The Cross Legacy, she has made it her mission to share her food hacks and tips … [Read more...] about Local urban homesteader shares her food hacks