Localism: Olympia, WA

Shop local, Buy handmade

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:47:46 -0600

Here is an opportunity to let your wallet vote your Values!

Join the Olympia Weaver's Guild for their 25th Annual Show & Sale this weekend:
December 6 & 7 2008
10 am to until 6 pm
At the Boston Harbor Firestation (5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE).

There is a lot of talk about spending your dollars locally and all the benefits to the community, but sometimes there are few options to do that. Which is why the hoilday season is such fun! You will be able to find all sorts of unique handmade items, from finished clothing like scarves & hats to stocking stuffers like hand-dyed yarns from the spinners own flock.

You can't get much more local than yarn dyed with local plants, spun from the wool of sheep living a few miles away!

This annual event was previously held at the WA State Capitol Museum, but has moved now, so be sure to get the address correct. Other events that weekend

The silk painting pictured above is by the Guild's own Erica Plotkin.
(And in the interest of full disclosure, I am a newbie member of the Guild too.)

If you are interested in joining the Olympia Weaver's Guild, or are just curious what we do, please visit our website at http://olympiaweaversguild.org/ and join us for one of our fantastic meetings!

Pictures With SantaPaws

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:41:03 -0600

Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

Bring your pet for a picture with santa!

Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13, 2008

10am-2pm

Thurston County Animal Services

3120 Martin Way, Olympia, WA

Proceeds benefit the shelter!

Click here for pricing information

Photo Journal of Olympia Washington - See the pictures, feel the vibe!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:02:37 -0600

Olympia WA is a beautiful and unique city. Discover this city photo by photo and visit the popular viewpoints, as well as the not-so-well-known treasures.

Visit the new photo site www.OlympiaUncovered.com

This picture gallery gives the visitor to Olympia and the surrounding communities of Boston Harbor, Tumwater, Lacey a taste of the local flavor and an impression of the spectacular beauty of the views, art and architecture.

Happy viewing!

Sandy Nelson
Olympia Realtor®, GRI, ASP, Built Green
360-789-7505
www.SandyNelsonRealEstate.com

Pumpkin Patches in Thurston County

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:30:09 -0500

We're down to the final week of halloween fun. As you may have noticed from my blog about our outing last week, the pumpkin patch can be a fun family experience. Therefore I have decide to provide this list of the Pumkin Patches I know of in Thurston County.

In alphabetical order:

Hunter's Pumpin Patch 360-456-0466

7401 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, Wa 98513

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Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm 360-491-7328

9402 Rich Road SE, Olympia, WA 98501

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Rutledge Corn Maze 360-357-3700

302 93rd Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

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Schilter Family Farm 360-459-4023

141 Nisqually Cutoff Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513

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Free Workshops in Olympia!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:54:21 -0500

If you read this soon you will still be in time for one free workshop that is being held tonight (October 22nd) from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Griffin Fire Hall, 3707 Steamboat Loop Rd. It will include speakers from WSU Extension, South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, and the Thurston & Mason Conservation districts. The topic is assistance that is available to landowners who want to learn more about controlling erosion, stormwater managment, enhanced fish and wildlife habitat & elimination of invasive weeds.

I have attended classes put on by WSU Extension and they are outstanding resource people to help with a multitude of questions about maintaining waterfront properties, slopes and such. Their office number is 360-427-9670.

The other workshop is tomorrow night from 6:30 - 9:30 PM or Saturday 10-2:00 in Rochester, on the topic of learning to landscape your property with habitat enhancement in mind. (As long as this doesn't include enhancing my habitat to attract more moles I think it would be great!) There will be hands on experience for participants to learn how to revegetate using cuttings and what to do with their slopes and difficult soils. Registration is required - call 360-754-3355 x 7902 & there is also a free van pool that will go from Thurston Co. courthouse.

So cool to have such great resources available to us in the Olympia area!!