Tomorrow the Annual Olympia Harbor Days are kicking off.
This 3 day Festival is in its 37th Year and draws people from all over the Puget Sound to their Arts & Craft Fair, the tug boat races and the food and fun on Labor Day Weekend September 3rd-5th. Keep Reading »
Brilliant article in the New York Times, highlighting the possibilities that downtown Olympia offers along with the big mistake that most people in this town make when talking about housing in downtown.
Urban revival doesn’t start with public policy, but with small movements of risk-takers.
That’s what we’re working on here at Everyday Olympia.
Of, course I can already here the responses: Yeah, but this is New York and in Olympia things are different. Keep Reading »
The previously announced rate increases at Olympia’s 3- and 9-hour parking meters go into effect Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Not changing are rates for 15-minute meters and the new parking Pay Stations. Parking staff will be in the field on Tuesday, September 7, changing out stickers and reprogramming meters. Keep Reading »
Last Year we gathered a few amazing people and started a tradition here in Olympia “A Table for Olympia“. Olympia loved it, and the response really far exceeded our expectations. This year, on September 11th the event is happening again, and we are very excited. The Olympia Action Network and the Volunteer Center of Lewis, Mason and Thurston County are organizing the event this year. And if the weather will hold and all indications are correct, this event will break the barriers of the “one block” street closure and we can safely work on “the bigger picture” for next year. Keep Reading »
It’s probably pretty safe to say that people who live and work in the greater Olympia area know about Lemon Grass restaurant in downtown Olympia. This is one of the more popular Thai restaurants in the area. Known for their consistent and high quality dishes, they keep busy during the lunch and dinner services. The owners have decided to branch out and open a Lemon Grass Café in Tumwater. Keep Reading »
Yepp, we did it. Someone had to.
Finally, for the first time, Olympia’s most popular event will get it’s proper attention online.
As of today: ArtsWalkOlympia.com will be the new “unofficial” online home for everything Arts Walk. Keep Reading »
Haven’t you always wanted to build a grand sand castle? The sort you need to guard from bigger kids stomping on. Well this weekend down at the Port Plaza your dreams can come true! The Hands on Children Museum’s Sand in the City runs from Friday to Sunday, and offers something for all age groups. Keep Reading »
Fish Tale receives global attention in the new book by Taschen on “Product Design in the Sustainable Era”.
Excited Fish is reporting on their blog:
It’s that time again! The Tumwater Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesdays from 11am – 2pm through the end of October.
The market now has fresh tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers in addition to all the other wonderful veggies! Are you thinking about needing dried or frozen berries for use over the winter? Be sure to visit the fine folks at Johnson’s Berry Farm. If you need storage vegetables, stop in to Left Foot and Kirsop farms to stock up. Keep Reading »
Woah, this is amazing. A new building in downtown Olympia making waves across the World. Fantastic. Let’s have more of this!
Olympia’s New Water Education Center Aims for LEED Platinum, Inhabitat reports. Keep Reading »
