Trader Joe's different from most common supermarkets, in that you won't find a lot of branded products. Instead, Trader Joe's carries many interesting and unconventional products at great prices. Shopping at Trader Joe's is always an adventure, as you'll discover new products from all … (13 comments)
olympia: Olympia Hospitals Rank in Top 5% - 04/15/08 07:54 PM
According to a recently released study by Healthgrades (http://www.healthgrades.com/), Olympia's St. Peter Hospital, as well as Capital Medical center were ranked among the top 5% nationally in patient safety. The study looked at over 5000 hospitals and analyzed over 41 million patient records. Of the nine Washington hospitals that landed in the … (2 comments)
olympia: Seattle Ranked Among Cleanest US Cities - 03/18/08 11:24 PM
Forbes Magazine's annual ranking of the cleanest US cities, named Seattle as the second cleanest US city for 2008, following right behind Miami. http://www.forbes.com/logistics/2008/03/17/miami-seattle-orlando-biz-logistics-cx_tvr_0317cleanest_slide.html In addition to using air pollution and ozone data from the American Lung Association for the 49 major metro areas with populations exceeding 1 million, the water quality and per-capita … (15 comments)
olympia: Make a Difference - 02/20/08 05:56 PM
You, too can feel this great! Have you done your good deed for the day yet? Join me and the other volunteers for the American Cancer Society in our efforts to help fight cancer. Continuous research is making it possible to find new cancer drugs, therapies and discoveries that may save the life of someone … (2 comments)
One of the great, but little known amenities the city of Olympia offers, is the free downtown shuttle service called the Dash. The buses are easily recognized by their cool, colorful designs. The Dash service is quick, easy and free. You simply hop aboard and let it take you to your downtown … (4 comments)
olympia: Hot Off the Press: South Sound Security Survey - 01/03/08 04:34 PM
According to Sperling's best Places of Portland's security survey, the Olympia area ranked highest nationwide in security for mid-sized towns. The study looked, among other factors, at crime rates, life expectancy, risk of natural disasters and air quality. The people living in the South Sound area already know what a safe place Olympia is. The … (0 comments)
olympia: Free Trees - 10/28/07 04:12 PM
The City of Olympia has a wonderful urban forestry program called NeighborWoods. The goal is to have more tree lines streets, which add more appeal, provide shade and habitat. In exchange for planting and caring for the trees (watering, pruning, mulching), the city provides the trees for free. The only prerequisites are … (3 comments)
olympia: Spooky Olympia Homes - 10/27/07 03:13 PM
This is the time of year when gargantuan spiders may take over your home and feed on your visitors...
When ghosts and witches descend on your neighborhood,...
and gory monsters inhabit the front yards,...
turning them into grave yards.
In my Olympia neighborhood, many residents like to go all out with their Halloween … (7 comments)
olympia: The best place to live - 08/08/07 10:22 PM
... and you'll see why Olympia is considered the best place to live in Washington. Olympia is located on the southern tip of Puget Sound and offers great views of the Olympic Mountains, as well as Mt. Rainier. It is located right along the I-5 corridor and lies between Seattle and Portland. Housing … (9 comments)
olympia: Calendar of Events - 08/03/07 12:39 AM
Do you have kids at home from school, or company staying with you, and you're wondering what to do and where to take them? Here is a list of events, attractions and things to do in the Olympia area during the summer. Pioneer Farm Museum and Ohop Indian Village: http://www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org/FramesSite/PFOIVFrames.html Experience life in … (7 comments)
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