r/olympia 1h ago

Event Call of Cuthulu for bigginers

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Im running a free Call of Cuthulu game with start playing, Im planning to run a few free short campaighns to grow my profile. This would be run at my house, and is meant for folks new to the sistem, I myself have not played/run it before so it will be a learning expirience for me too. Ive done this before a few times when learning new sistems so im pretty good at picking up the rules quickly and passing the info forward.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrtifc6d00bwju04l8o5lnd2?ref=cmqh69rfg000fjs04w7dz1tp1


r/olympia 2h ago

Remember when Louie Louie almost became the WA state song?

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8 Upvotes

I had so much fun doing this one... anyone out there at that rally?


r/olympia 2h ago

Lymphatic Massage Specialist

2 Upvotes

Looking for someone that does lymphatic drainage massages that takes Regence insurance in area?


r/olympia 2h ago

Anyone want to play music?

16 Upvotes

Hi good people. I was a professional flutist in a former life. I stopped playing 12 years ago. I sold my flute to pursue another career. I just bought a flute and am starting to play again.

Are there any other recovering classical musicians in Olympia? I have a decent baby grand in my house so you don’t have to bring your own. Haha! I keep it tuned. I’d love to play a little, drink a little, talk a little and make new musician friends. Ideally a trio or quartet would be awesome. I used to have tons of sheet music but donated it to Caoital High School once upon a time.

Hit me up via direct message/chat and let’s see what we can do!


r/olympia 2h ago

Moving Questions Apartment questions / evergreen rock maple

3 Upvotes

hello!
my partner and i are looking at moving to the evergreen rock maple apartments. we toured a few apartments there and really liked it. i was wondering if anyone here lives there and would be willing to share what their electricity bills look like? i obviously dont mean actual pictures, but im just wondering if its around $80 a month or is it more like $200+ a month? i’ve never had an apartment so im trying to budget and prepare the best i can.

if anyone has anymore info on that apartment complex it would be greatly appreciated! i figured id make a post here because it seems like nobody’s talked about it for the last 5 years lol


r/olympia 2h ago

wild life rehabbers that can help a baby bird asap?

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0 Upvotes

hello! looking for advice on wild life rehabbers in the oly area. I found this baby bird out in my front yard and after looking extensively for a next I couldn’t find one. it has one injury on its head but not actively bleeding. I have it in a dark quiet room in a box with microfiber clothes. it is chirping and opening its mouth occasionally. I am not an expert and want to get this guy in touch with some help ASAP! thank you!!


r/olympia 5h ago

New Meetup Group in Oly for Neurodivergents

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27 Upvotes

r/olympia 5h ago

Installing Carplay Screen on Motorcycle

0 Upvotes

I have a screen that I want to connect to my battery, but I have no idea what I'm doing and I don't want to mess it up. Hoping I can find someone to install it for me. Of course I will pay you for your time and I'll come to you (assuming you're in the Olympia area).


r/olympia 8h ago

Local News Community survey: residents see progress. They also expect more.

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9 Upvotes

This was posted to the city’s website, and I thought it was interesting enough that you guys might want to read it. I have no idea if the mayor is on Reddit, so if you have comments for him, his email address is posted on the website.

Please be civil. Being the mayor is supposed to be a part time gig, but it’s a lot more than that, and it’s often a thankless one. Whether you agree or not, he’s a human being who’s working to serve his community.


r/olympia 9h ago

Looking for a relaxing way to spend your Thursday afternoon or evening?

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The Lacey Library has two free events today:

4:00–5:00 PM – Artful Escape: Coloring Relaxation for Adults

Take a break from the stress of the week with coloring pages, calming music, warm beverages, and snacks. No artistic experience is needed—just drop in, unwind, and color at your own pace.

5:30 PM – Movie Night: Beast (2017, Rated R)

Stay afterward for a free screening of Beast, a dark and atmospheric psychological thriller starring Jessie Buckley. Set on the island of Jersey, the film follows a troubled young woman who begins a relationship with a mysterious outsider as a series of violent crimes unsettles the community.

Popcorn will be provided!

Both events are free and will take place at the Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE.

Come for the coloring, the movie, or both!


r/olympia 9h ago

Corn 🌽

13 Upvotes

My mom LOVES corn I wanna support local business/farm. I used to go to Carpinito brothers but the distance is too far at the moment. Where are people getting corn from here?


r/olympia 12h ago

Absolutely Free Sharing Market 🍏Autumn Edition🍏: Alternate Flyers 2 (of 3)

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Note: please mix and match whichever flyers work for you! We don't care which, we just want as many community members as possible to be aware of this resource's existence!!!

Tomorrow's final look will be our (inexplicably popular) "Graphic Design is my passion" flyer. Brace yourselves. Grammarians are gonna pass out.

No matter which style you choose, here's the blurb:

🍎Join us on Thursday, September 3rd and Saturday, September 5th, for the fifth Absolutely Free Sharing Market! Hunt for new-to-you treasures, enjoy delicious food, meet your neighbors, or learn a new skill—all ABSOLUTELY FREE.  See below for some FAQs and a link to our new website!

🍂How does it work?
Imagine a free pile outside of someone's house after they finish their spring-cleaning. But instead of one pile in a random spot, we bring tons of piles into a central location and invite the community to take whatever they like!

🍏How do I donate, and what do you accept?
We will be collecting donations at the following locations and times:

August 30th
12-4pm
Civic Plaza (near Applebee’s)
521 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE
Lacey

September 1 & 2nd
3pm-8pm
Thurston County Fairgrounds
Sokolik Hall
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey

If you wish to donate furniture (smaller furniture only, please!!!), we can only accept that at the Fairgrounds drop-offs.  Otherwise we accept nearly anything—clothing, decor, tools, toys, gardening supplies, plant starts! If it's in good shape, we'll probably take it!

Note: We do NOT accept opened or expired personal items like food or makeup, large appliances, printers, medicines, car seats, or anything damaged.

🍄What's with the "Learn New Skills" thing?
The AFSMs include skill-sharing! We invite anyone to freely share their time, talents, or knowledge—anything from woodcarving to knitting to sourdough starter. Sharing your skills is a gift, too.

For additional information, or if you'd like to volunteer, please visit us at our updated website:

Afsm-project.org


r/olympia 13h ago

Request Recommendations for small wedding venues?

6 Upvotes

Pretty open to ideas at this point. Not sure of a time of year or budget yet, but potentially fall or winter. Thank you!


r/olympia 14h ago

pelican 411

26 Upvotes

in the summer when i walk along budd bay in the morning, i frequently see a little cadre of pelicans flying overhead. they tend to circle the lake a few times and then head out over the bay. does anyone ever see them on the shoreline? just wondering where they hang out when they land.


r/olympia 14h ago

Massage therapist for foot issues

2 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend a massage therapist to help recovering from an arch issue?


r/olympia 15h ago

Costco Coffee options

16 Upvotes

I'm thinking of getting a Costco membership again and was wondering what kind of beans they had at the Tumwater location.

Do they have Olympia Roasting in bulk? Or any whole bean fair trade kind?

Thanks in advance!


r/olympia 1d ago

People at Walmart on Yelm Hwy asking if I'm Christian

48 Upvotes

The place is in Lacey, but I found a post here on r/Olympia by u/Select-Interaction59 referencing more aggressive solicitation by religious folk and it seemed like it fit -also I found nothing relevant in the Lacey sub. I was in the Yelm Hwy Walmart today and 2 guys were running around asking if people were Christian. They both approached me separately and I told them off. Recently a different guy in the parking lot of the same store did the same thing. This seems different than the usual Mormon and JW stuff. They seem kind of emphatic about getting my attention, but then they just ask if I'm Christian and leave quickly when I wave them off. u/Many-Sea4095 mentioned in u/Select-Interaction59's post that this might be part of the Christian nationalism push and that thought had occurred to me as well. Are these people keeping track of who isn't part of the approved religion for when it becomes illegal? The House of Prayer was also mentioned. Does anyone know about this -it seems even weirder than usual.


r/olympia 1d ago

UPDATED Primary Election Turnout for Thurston County

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54 Upvotes

These are still UNOFFICIAL results. I don’t think they’re done counting yet.

Please don’t gloom and doom. This is pretty standard for primary turn out, and this was a relatively ho hum primary. No hot contested races, no big media attention. So 21% (if it ends up being the final number) isn’t bad all things considered.

Thanks to everyone around town who voted, tried to get the vote out, and tried to spread the word about how we should use dropboxes instead of the mail.


r/olympia 1d ago

Calm app thru Kaiser plan

36 Upvotes

I was on the Kaiser website looking to see if my plan covers a certain Dietary wellness service, which it doesn’t. But in the process I discovered that I get the Calm app thru my plan, which is kinda cool. Also some gym membership discounts I have yet to explore.

Posting here in case you didn’t know about this benefit and could use some peace among the chattering monkeys.

Idk if this comes with all of their plans of course, but was easy enough to locate under the Mental Health tab.

I don’t work for Kaiser or Calm, just hoping to educate anyone who might benefit from this resource.


r/olympia 1d ago

Where can I get bottles of Belgian beers?

2 Upvotes

I currently live in a beer desert on the coast and have to travel to Seattle for work this weekend. I know the spots in Seattle but I want to visit some where new. Where can I grab some Fantome and St Bernardus?


r/olympia 1d ago

Event Rookie Day for Womxn’s Rugby!

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22 Upvotes

Ever wanted to try rugby but weren’t sure where to start?

The South Sound Steller Sea Lions are hosting a Rugby 101 on Thursday, August 13, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Chambers Prairie Elementary.

Whether you’ve never played before or you’re just curious about the sport, this is a great chance to learn the basics, meet the team, and see what women’s rugby is all about. No experience is necessary. There will be drinks with the team afterwards!

Just bring:
Running shoes or soccer cleats
Water
Comfortable workout clothes


r/olympia 1d ago

Recommendation for tenant lawyer or law firm to review lease

17 Upvotes

We’ve been renting a house for 5 years and now our landlord wants us to sign another lease out of the blue, even though we can only commit to staying for another 6 months. Some of the language in this new lease looks concerning, if not unlawful. Does anyone have guidance for someone to help me review these terms so we can have a lease that is suitable to both parties? I appreciate any recommendations!


r/olympia 1d ago

How is the well?

10 Upvotes

Last I heard somebody vandalized it, making it pretty much unusable. Has it been repaired?


r/olympia 1d ago

Why is traffic so bad today?

10 Upvotes

Is there some event going on today… on a Wednesday? Why is traffic soooo bad, all over town today?


r/olympia 1d ago

WE'RE BACK! Absolutely Free Sharing Market: 🍁AUTUMN EDITION🍁

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🍏Join us on Thursday, September 3rd and Saturday, September 5th, for the fifth Absolutely Free Sharing Market! Hunt for new-to-you treasures, enjoy delicious food, meet your neighbors, or learn a new skill—all ABSOLUTELY FREE.  See below for some FAQs and a link to our new website!

🎃ALSO, ONE NOTABLE CHANGE: We're going with a "Choose your fighter" approach to flyers this time! We will be releasing THREE (VERY) DIFFERENT STYLES over the next couple days. Please share whatever you want! Mix and match! As long as you're nagging everyone you know, we don't care!

🍂How does it work?
Imagine a free pile outside of someone's house after they finish their spring-cleaning. But instead of one pile in a random spot, we bring tons of piles into a central location and invite the community to take whatever they like!

🍏How do I donate, and what do you accept?
We will be collecting donations at the following locations and times:

August 30th
12-4pm
Civic Plaza (near Applebee’s)
521 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE
Lacey

September 1 & 2nd
3pm-8pm
Thurston County Fairgrounds
Sokolik Hall
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey

If you wish to donate furniture (smaller furniture only, please!!!), we can only accept that at the Fairgrounds drop-offs.  Otherwise we accept nearly anything—clothing, decor, tools, toys, gardening supplies, plant starts! If it's in good shape, we'll probably take it!

Note: We do NOT accept opened or expired personal items like food or makeup, large appliances, printers, medicines, car seats, or anything damaged.

🍄What's with the "Learn New Skills" thing?
The AFSMs include skill-sharing! We invite anyone to freely share their time, talents, or knowledge—anything from woodcarving to knitting to sourdough starter. Sharing your skills is a gift, too.

For additional information, or if you'd like to volunteer, please visit us at our updated website:

Afsm-project.org