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Robert Lovitt + A.I. on January 15, 2025

Community Spotlight

Olympia Visibility Brigade Banner Hang – Chehalis Western Trail Footbridge over I-5, Lacey, WA – Monday, June 2, 4:30pm – You’ve seen those big signs at recent demonstrations – made of almost-invisible netting with big orange letters you can read a block away. Join Olympia Visibility Brigade’s effort to stand up against attacks on democracy with your high-viz protest signs, flags, fun costumes, and good spirit. Introverts welcome! Details: RSVP here

Women’s Right to Vote Rally – 1st St and Yelm Ave, Yelm – Wednesday,June 4, 5-6pm – Organized by Yelm Rising

Open Bargaining Session for Local 367 Grocery Workers – Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St., Tacoma – Thursday, June 5, 8:30am-5pm – Feel free to come for all or part of the day to observe negotiations and stand in solidarity with workers.

Please RSVP here to receive parking information and additional event details: https://form.jotform.com/UFCWLocal367/june-5th-open-bargaining-sign-up-

Community Learning Collaborative with Thurston County Commissioner Rachel Grant – Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey – June 5, doors open at 5/Program 6-8 pm – A regional gathering focused on strengthening systems of care and building meaningful connections across Thurston County. This is a space for real conversations where community members, providers, and partners learn from one another, identify gaps and strengths, and help shape more responsive local systems.

Please RSVP by June 1. To learn more, visit our landing page www.tinyurl.com/thurstonclc

Protect and Support Veterans and Service Members Protest – Tivoli Fountain, Washington State Capitol – June 6, 4-6pm – Organized by Evergreen Resistance

Dedication of the Memorial Bench at the Friday Vigil site – 4th Ave & Water St – Friday, June 6, 5pm – This is the latest on what the City of Olympia and Parks department have done to honor Glen Anderson for his work as witness for peace and justice. Persons wanting to contribute in Glen’s memory can still do so. Make check to Olympia FOR and identify “Memory of Glen” and mail to Olympia FOR (Fellowship of Reconciliation)

P.O. Box 7273, Olympia, WA 98507-7273.

Second Annual Blue Heron Community Cooperative Annual Meeting, Elections and Party – South Sound Fresh, next door to Blue Heron Bakery, 4419 Harrison Ave NW – June 7, 5pm orientation & 7pm music and frivolity

National Trails Day Stewardship PRIDE Event – Mission Creek Nature Park, 1700 San Francisco Ave NE – June 7, 10am-1pm – During this family-friendly event, we will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from the wooded trails of Mission Creek Nature Park. We will have community partners, music, and giveaways! Everyone is welcome! Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to park and sign in.

For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Olympia Visibility Brigade Banner Hang – Boulevard Rd SE over I-5, East Olympia

Saturday, June 7, 12-2pm & Pedestrian footbridge over I-5 near Home Depot, Tumwater, Monday, June 9 , 4:30-6:30pm— Organized by Olympia Visibility Brigade Details: RSVP here

Sea Stroll Historic Shoreline Tours – Puget Sound Estuarium, 309 State Ave SE- Sunday, June 8, 10am-12pm and every second Sunday through August – Stroll through historic estuarine landmarks in downtown Olympia. The tour will loop around the downtown core to track the historic changes to Olympia’s shoreline. – $18/kids under 12 are free – Sponsored by DERT and Puget Sound Estuarium – Register here

Planning for Climate Change:Let Your Voice be Heard! – A Climate Community Assembly – Davis Williams Building, 906 Columbia St SW Suite 200 – June 12, 4-6pm Come together with other community members for an honest discussion on how to address the climate crisis in Thurston County. Together we will build shared understanding, generate actionable recommendations, and strengthen democratic engagement by addressing the climate crisis at a local level. This community engagement session is the third in a series of three community assembly events. Free- Light snacks and refreshments provided. Please RSVP here by June 7th

Grass Lake Ribbon Cutting – 700 Kaiser Rd NW – June 12, 4pm – Celebrate the official opening of the new multi-use trail at Grass Lake Nature Park. Parking is limited. Overflow parking at Westwood Baptist Church, 333 Kaiser Rd NW

NO KINGS MASS PROTEST – Capitol Campus – SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 11am-2pm- Alongside hundreds of Indivisible groups across the country, OI is organizing a permitted rally as part of a nationwide day of defiance to declare: “We reject Trump’s authoritarianism and his lust for power. We do not bow. We do not crown. In America, we do not do kings.” Bring family, friends, kindness – and Signs and American flags. Please RSVP HERE to receive additional details and updates.

Juneteenth Celebration – Rebecca Howard Park, 911 Adams St SE – June 21, 1-5 pm- the Women Of Color in Leadership Movement, in partnership with Media Island International and the City of Olympia, invite all to join us for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Food vendors, performances, and activities for the entire family

Interfaith Works Annual Garden Party Huber’s Gasthaus, 2312 Friendly Grove Rd NE – June 26, 4-7pm Join us for our Annual Garden party celebrating our community history and raising money for Interfaith Works. Yard games, happy hour and live music 4-5pm, Program to follow from 5- pm Tickets $20 – Get tickets

Volunteer Training for Interfaith Works – Administrative office underneath the United Churches of Olympia, 110 11ave SE – Every second Saturday – Sign up here, www.iwshelter.org/volunteer