“ IT’S LIKE OLYFED BELIEVES OUR SUCCESS

IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY ”

As the Oly Town Artesians Football Club has become a local soccer phenomenon, they’ve recruited OlyFed as their MVP financial partner. With deep ties into our supportive business community, OlyFed provides much more than its robust Pathfinder Business Checking account, they provide expert support and insight. “I get regular calls from the OlyFed crew with great ideas and growth opportunities,” said Club owner Ryan Perkins. “They’re always so helpful and curious about how they can benefit us.” That kind of team support has been our goal since 1906; putting real relationships above the bottom line.

COMMUNITIES & NEIGHBORHOODS new to thurston county? here’s what you need to know living in thurston county olyfed puts relationships above the bottom line EDUCATION enrolling in school in thurston county

GIVING BACK IN THURSTON CO. YOUR HOME south sound success story: heidi duncan of duncan insurance making your house a home cabinets by trivonna: tailored to YOUR budget getting settled into a new home

SHOPPING holy lamb organics—natural bedding made locally panowicz jewelers: three generations of serving the local community capitol city honda: community-centered in its second generation of service shopping guide

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT cynara restaurant & lounge

HEALTH & WELLNESS health & wellness close to home now open! health & wellness center olympia ob/gyn heroes: babies born during a pandemic service and convenience at the heart of light dental studios tumwater eye center: innovative & independent eye care is our passion

SENIOR LIVING garden courte memory care: a premiere senior living community northwest winter safety tips for seniors

Letter From The Editor

Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide!

On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Thurston County. Whether you’re here temporarily or plan to make this a permanent home, we know you’re going to love our region. With our natural beauty, lakes, streams and forested trails, this is the perfect location for outdoor fun. With some of the best coffee in the world and a vibrant food and entertainment scene, Thurston County has something for everyone.

Let’s face it, moving to a new city can be costly and time-consuming—but it’s also exciting! This guide is written by a mix of perspectives from native Thurston Countians to people who moved here from out of the area. Our group reminisced about what we wish people had told us when we first moved here.

This resource guide offers tips and reminders to get you settled and to get the nuts and bolts of your new home well underway. This resource will also help you get connected to your local community, schools and health care, and help you put down “roots” in your daily life here. From great ideas for your home and events to engage in the community, we have you covered.

As we put together this issue, we look forward to providing you with information and education about all the “best things” in Thurston County and we hope to give you a sense of place where you belong and can engage and feel connected. We welcome you, our “new neighbor,” to Thurston County.

Kindest regards, Robin

Lucas

Robin Lucas, Publisher

Office Manager

Karissa Wilson

Editing Team

Cynthia Boyd

Pamela Holt

Calendar Editor

Sally Perkins

Art Director

Susan Newsom

Website

Kelly McKay

Social Media

Madison Ford

Writing Team

Natalie Benson

Lynn Castle

Leah Grout

Julie Leydelmeyer

Kelly Lenihan

Mary Ellen Psaltis

Hillary Ryan

Photography

Amanda Howse

Sales Team

Marcy Angel

Saundra Coffen

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