🌱 How new sponsorships could reshape Lacey’s parks and community events
Lacey, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Lacey! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new sponsorships could reshape Lacey’s parks and community events
- See what Lacey police reported in Wednesday’s arrest log
Also on today's calendar: Intro to Tool Sharpening and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 50.
- Sunday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 93 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Lacey Connects Businesses With Community Programs Through New Sponsorship Partnership (thurstontalk.com) — Lacey has launched a new sponsorship partnership to bring more business support to city parks, recreation programs, and facilities, including the Regional Athletic Complex. The agreement with High Level Promotions aims to create long-term naming and sponsorship opportunities that help fund youth programs, free community events, and ongoing park improvements across Lacey. Businesses interested in getting involved are encouraged to reach out for details. 
• Police Blotter for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (thejoltnews.com) — Lacey residents can see a snapshot of recent police activity, including several arrests by the Lacey Police Department on College Street, 30th Avenue, and Martin Way. The blotter also lists incidents handled by Thurston County deputies and neighboring city departments, while reminding readers that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
📸 Around Lacey
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Upcoming Events in
Lacey
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★ Featured events ★
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WSHFC Sponsored Homebuyer Education Class #73281 — 2026-06-13 →
Patrick JS Davidson, 4200 6th Ave SE, Lacey
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Intro to Tool Sharpening →
Lacey MakerSpace, St. Martin's University, Zaverl Hall, Lacey
10:00 am -
Lacey Invites Community to New Museum’s Grand Opening →
Lacey Museum and Cultural Center, 4160 6th Ave SE Suite 101, Lacey
10:00 am -
Over the Edge →
Thomas W. Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey
12:00 pm -
MAKE: Batik-Style Alcohol Ink Workshop →
Lacey MakerSpace, St. Martin's University, Zaverl Hall, Lacey
1:00 pm -
Columbine Mountain →
Painting with a Twist, 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E, Lacey
1:00 pm -
Pretty and Prickly →
Painting with a Twist, 5831 Lacey Blvd SE Suite E, Lacey
7:00 pm -
80's Dance Party →
Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia
7:30 pm
Saturday June 13
📣 Lacey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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6th Track Meet OHS
Washington Middle School Olympia, WA 98501
4:30 pm -
Tacoma Rainier's Game
Olympia Regional Learning Academy Meet at ORLA 5pm, game starts at 7:05
5:00 pm -
Aspire Spring Choir Concert
North Thurston Public Schools Koval Center for the Performing Arts, 4155 6th Ave NE
6:30 pm -
Capital High School Graduation
Olympia School District Saint Martin's University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our cat Sammy has escaped the house!
We have a tracker on him and he is in the Kensington neighborhood between Stonegate and Rachelle street. He is a big yellow cat! If you see him,… (Nextdoor Kensington) - My cat Scamp has not been seen since 7:30am on June 9, 2026.
He is an inside/outside cat and has a chip. He is a big (neutered) guy but has a very soft meow. I live in Aldea Glenn neighborhood but one of the… (Nextdoor Aldea Glen)
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Servers in Lacey. Apply here.
- Saint Martin's University posted a job opening for Associate Director, Admissions in Lacey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lacey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Olympia
- New affordable housing community debuts in Olympia (thejoltnews.com)
- Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Service to be held Sunday, June 14, in Olympia (thenewstribune.com)
- Paul Elledge, professor of English, emeritus, has died (vanderbilt.edu)
Tumwater
- Tumwater urban forester provides update on city's tree canopy situation as some areas in city are getting hotter than others (thenewstribune.com)
- USFWS reviewing Tumwater, Port of Olympia habitat plan (thejoltnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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