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Timeline photosThe Thurston County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting applications to fill three community member seats on the Board of Health. The BoH will expand from three to eight members effective July 1, 2022. Read the full release here👉http://ow.ly/hBi450Jk0Hc
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One of the benefits of membership in the Griffin Neighborhood Association is the ability to use our Weed Wrench. What's a Weed Wrench, you ask? It's probably the best and safest tool for effectively removing scotch broom.I say "safest" since I can't tell you how often I hear of people who hurt their backs while pulling scotch broom.
Learn more about our Weed Wrench at www.steamboatisland.org/weedwrench/
To join the GNA, see our web page at www.steamboatisland.org/joinus/
And here's a quick little video to demonstrate the Weed Wrench: youtu.be/xDMZ8OrO1DI
Our webmaster has built a community calendar of events on our website. Take a look to see what is happening with all of the great organizations and groups here on the peninsula!!! Just scroll down to 'upcoming events'.www.steamboatisland.org/
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"When is the Sweetlee's Ice Cream truck coming to our neighborhood?"We have the inside scoop (pun intended).During the month of June, Sweetlee's will be at the Prosperity Grange every Tuesday, from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM.What is your favorite flavor of Sweetlee's ice cream? ... See MoreSee Less
"When is the Sweetlee's Ice Cream truck coming to our neighborhood?"We have the inside scoop (pun intended).
During the month of June, Sweetlee's will be at the Prosperity Grange every Tuesday, from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
What is your favorite flavor of Sweetlee's ice cream?
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Kris Bullinger we should go! (In like 10 years when our schedules slow down lol.)
Carolee Tierney Hall
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U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland is facing four opponents: Republican Keith R. Swank of Puyallup, Republican Dan Earnest Gordon of Lakewood, Democrat Eric Mahaffy of Olympia, and Richard Boyce of Lakewood, who listed his party affiliation as Congress Sucks.Two people are running for the state 35th Legislative District seat being vacated by Tim Sheldon. Drew MacEwen, a Republican who is currently a representative for the district, wll be running against Democrat Julianne Gale of Shelton.
MacEwen’s vacant seat drew four candidates: Democrat Sandy Kaiser of Shelton, and Republicans Tiffany Sevruk of Olympia, Travis Couture of Allyn, and Patti Case of Union.
Challenger Derek Sanders filed to replace long-time incumbent John Snaza, who is seeking re-election as Sheriff. Both are running as independents.
District 3 County Commissioner Tye Menser of Olympia will face one challenger, Republican candidate Vivian Kay Eason of Tumwater.
In the race for county clerk, incumbent Linda Enlow, a Democrat, will face fellow Democrat Tonya Moore.
Thurston County Treasurer Jeff Gadman, a Lacey Democrat, is running for re-election against Jeff Curry, an Olympia candidate with no party preference.
Assessor Steven Drew will face Kave Kolar, an independent.
Auditor Mary Hall, an Olympia Democrat, will face Sal Militello, a Lacey Republican.
Challengers flock to Thurston County’s 2022 fall election ballot
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Only five races in the county are unopposed in the August primary.Cinemark (the Capital Mall Cinemas) has announced their Summer Movie Clubhouse, for families. 8 weeks of family-friendly movies for $1.50 a ticket. June 15 - August 3. For more details and to buy tickets online, see their web page at www.cinemark.com/series-events-info-pages/summer-movie-clubhouse
Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark!
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Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies!
Support Us While Shopping Online
Now you can support the GNA while shopping on Amazon.com. Simply start shopping at www.SteamboatIsland.org/amazon. Or click on the Amazon logo below. Any purchases you make during your session that begins here will generate a small commission paid to the GNA, at no additional cost to you.
Garage Sale on June 4 to Benefit Griffin Neighborhood Association
On Saturday, June 4 the Griffin Neighborhood Association will hold a garage sale at Companion Cove. All proceeds will go towards this year’s GNA events.
Saturday, June 4
10 AM to 3 PM
Companion Cove
6644 Sexton Dr NW, Olympia, WA 98502
Each year the GNA organizes or works with other organizations to organize a variety of events here on the Steamboat Peninsula. Among these are community meetings, holiday events, a summer picnic, and more. Come and see what treasures you might find at our garage sale and your purchase will help us to host upcoming events.
Griffin School Invites Parents and Children to the Kindergarten Round Up
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The Griffin School invites parents and their soon-to-be-in-kindergarten children to a special event on May 11th and May 12th. Also, kindergarten registration is now open on the school’s website.
Wednesday, May 11
2:45 to 3:45 PM
Thursday, May 12
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Griffin School reminds parents to “register your child for kindergarten as soon as you can.” Registration is online at www.griffinschool.us.
If you have questions, email the school at kindergarten@griffinschool.us.
Upcoming Plant Sales to Benefit Feline Friends
In a welcome sign of the return to some semblance of normalcy, local resident Diane Jacob of Cameron Gardens has announced an upcoming series of plant sales for the benefit of Feline Friends.
These sales feature perennials, a few dahlias, herbs, some vegetables, and a large variety of unusual plants at great prices. Your support will be helping dedicated organizations in Thurston and Mason Counties in the never-ending quest to find homes for and spay and neuter all pets to save hundreds of lives every year. Please pass the word about these events.
Feline Friends Plant Sale
Saturday, April 30th
9 AM to 2 PM
Griffin School
6530 33rd Ave, Olympia, just off Hwy 101 at Steamboat Island Road exit
Adopt-A-Pet Plant Sale
Saturday, May 7th
9 AM to 3 PM
Our Community Credit Union parking lot, 2948 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton
These plants are supplied by Cameron Gardens and many other local gardeners. Many thanks to Diane Jacob and all the volunteers who make these plant sales so successful, year after year!
“Steamboat Neighborhood” Stickers Available Again
Thanks to generous contributions from three local businesses, the Griffin Neighborhood Association is once again able to distribute the iconic, oval “Steamboat Neighborhood” stickers free to area residents. Soon you will be able to pick up your sticker at businesses such as Companion Cove, the Island Market, Steamboat Island Coffee Shop, Urraco Coffee Company, Tipsy Whale, Our Community Credit Union (Steamboat Peninsula branch), the Griffin Fire Department Headquarters, and more.
These stickers are provided at no cost to the Association because of the support from these local businesses:
At OCCU you’ll find a variety of financial services including checking and savings accounts, personal loans, auto and RV loans, home improvement and land loans, financial education, online banking services, and more. Find out why OCCU says, “We’re community strong since 1941.”
Missy Watts, Realtor®, of Watts Property Group
When it comes to your real estate needs, the most important decision you will make is which broker to choose. Local resident Missy Watts has received the prestigious “Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)” designation, which only 5% of all Realtors have obtained. She has a deep familiarity with this region and she heads up an experienced and aggressive team of real estate experts.
“Having a broker in your corner who understands the area ensures that you will love where you live.”
Steamboat Tennis and Athletic Club
With the recent announcement that they’ll be opening a new fitness facility, STAC truly has become “your one-stop health and fitness solution.” They already offer a wide range of adult and junior tennis classes, private and group tennis lessons, and tennis events. Their new fitness facility will feature a training floor with strength and aerobic equipment, an indoor saltwater pool with 3 lanes for lap swimming, group fitness classes including yoga and spin, personal training, and much more.
Our Steamboat Neighborhood stickers have been seen on cars, trucks, boats, laptops. . . you name it. We’ve heard of area residents “finding” one another by spotting these stickers while traveling out of state.
Over the next week or so, GNA volunteers will be working to deliver supplies of these stickers to local businesses. Get your sticker while you support the businesses operating here in our neighborhood.
Read more about the history of the distinctive Steamboat Neighborhood sticker on our website.
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