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Upcoming Events In Thurston County
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May 19 - 20
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
Two days of FUN for families and young people of all ages! Since 1988, Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE Kidsworld activities and entertainment.
Be sure to turnout for the new 2012 Grand Parade on Saturday at 6pm.
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thousands of visitors.
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May 20
Capital City Marathon
The VCB is pleased to welcome the participants of the 2012 Capital City Marathon. We encourage residents and businesses to come out and cheer on the participants along the course and at the finish line. The Capital City Marathon is a fundraiser for scholarships for area students.
For a map of the course click here.
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June 1 - 3
South Sound
Wine Trail
Summer Kick-Off
Summer is just around the corner, help us celebrate the sun and all the outdoor adventures. Get your passport to taste wines June 1st-3rd from all seven of the wineries on the South Sound Wine Trail.
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| For more events see the event calendar. If you have an up-coming event please post it to the VCB website by clicking here. We populate this enewsletter and post to our Facebook page and Twitter account from the events listed on our website. |
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A Message from Welcome Committee Chair, Doug Mah.
I am pleased to serve the VCB as the Chair of the new Welcome Committee. The Welcome Committee was recently established to help prepare for two extraordinary and unique events in the South Sound region: The 2012 Canoe Journey, hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe, and the grand opening of the new Hands on Children's Museum. These two events are defining moments for tourism in our community because they will attract a huge number of first-time visitors to our region over a short period of time. This is a unique opportunity to put Thurston County tourism on the map in 2012. We know that making a positive first impression for new visitors should involve the entire community. The Welcome Committee will share information and raise awareness throughout the community about these important events, discuss issues around cultural sensitivities, and help to anticipate the needs of families visiting the region for the first time. Our goal is simple: create a positive, Thumbs-up Experience for thousands of visitors arriving for two events in the summer of 2012. You can help the Welcome Committee by inviting representatives to speak with community groups and employees. Send your suggestions for "Frequently asked Questions" and request information you need to help establish Thurston County as a premier visitor destination. You can also join the committee as a fellow volunteer by emailing the VCB at info@visitolympia.com. 2012 is shaping up to be a monumental year for tourism in the South Sound. I look forward to our successes. |
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Tourism Cares Grant
Tourism Cares is a non-profit organization supported by the travel industry with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. In 2012 the program will provide twelve grants of $10,000 each for brick-and-mortar capital improvement projects or educational programs that will enhance interpretation of the site. The upcoming deadline for the letter of inquiry online application process is July 2, 2012 at 5 pm Eastern Time. For eligibility criteria and more information click here. | |
Olympia Traverse
The VCB's newest member Olympia Traverse, invites you to participate in this year's event on July 14th. The Traverse is a multi-sport adventure relay for solo, tandem and teams celebrating the life cycle of wild salmon. It starts out in the Capitol Forest and winds its way into downtown Olympia for a strong finish at Port Plaza. Fishtale Ale and local food vendors will welcome participants and supporters near the finish line. The Traverse raises funds for area non-profit organizations.
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National Recognition
The Clean Boating Foundation has awarded its Certified Leadership Clean Boatyard award to Swantown Boatworks, which is owned and operated by the Port of Olympia. Earlier this year, the boatyard was among the first to receive the Certified Clean Boatyard honor. To read more click here.
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| Members, if you have news you would like to share with our enewsletter readers please send your information to brenthunter@visitolympia.com. |
Be sure to check out this weeks VCB Visitor Attraction and Thumbs-Up Experience Video featuring: 
