🌱 Tribal leaders bring policy priorities to Rochester gathering
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- Tribal leaders bring policy priorities to Rochester gathering
Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 1 more event.
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📰 News we're reading
• Commerce leads fifth tribal advisory committee gathering (democratherald.com) — Tribal leaders gathered at Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester to discuss economic development, environmental justice and Washington Commerce’s legislative plans. About 30 people attended the Oct. 6 meeting, which built on the agency’s partnership with the Chehalis Tribe and included an invitation for tribal leaders to serve on an advisory committee. 
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Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues →
The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville
9:00 am -
Award-Winning Author Book Signing →
Barnes and noble, 2824 Capitol Blvd SE, Olympia
11:30 am
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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RHS Play Performance | After Midnight
Rochester High School, 19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester
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Swede Hall Bazaar →
18543 Albany St SW, Rochester
Friday November 13
Friday November 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chris Guenther at 86’d Reserve →
86’d Reserve, 201 South Pearl Street, Centralia
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The Lord of the Rings Trivia →
Insert Coin Centralia, Centralia
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Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade →
Centralia WA
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Merchant Coffee →
Dawn's Delectables, Centralia
8:30 am -
HUBBUB 21st Anniversary Party & Sale →
HUBBUB, Centralia
4:00 pm -
RHS Play Performance | After Midnight
Rochester High School, 19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester
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PAINT AND SIP THE STATION LC COFFEE CO →
The Station LC Coffee Co, 120 South Tower Avenue, Centralia
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North Tower Sessions #3 →
529 North Tower Avenue, Centralia
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Church Board Meeting →
1607 Military Road, Centralia
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Bingo Night @ Insert Coin Centralia →
Insert Coin Centralia, Centralia
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Centralia
- Port of Centralia will avoid property tax hike, instead banking on land sales (tri-cityherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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