Join us in celebrating state employees at in-person cross-agency events on the Capitol Campus in Olympia and in Spokane on Wednesday, May 6, and in Kennewick on Thursday, May 7. Or join a new event online on May 6: Kaleidoscope Stories of Grit.

You can find details for all the events below at ofm.wa.gov/psrw.

Olympia celebration | Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Head to the East Lawn of the Capitol Campus on Wednesday May 6, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for:

  • Complimentary lunch: beef/vegan hot dogs, chips, water
  • Booths with swag, treats, and local resources
  • Live music from the JBLM Rock Band
  • Youth Academy color guard performance
  • Guest speaker
  • New! Kaleidoscope Stories of Grit at the Natural Resources Building, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Print out a parking pass to park for free in the Plaza Garage. ASL interpreters and sighted guide interpreters will be available.

Spokane celebration | Wednesday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Join fellow public employees at the National Guard Readiness Center, Bldg. G, Thursday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Spokane PSRW Celebration! Lunch will be provided, and there will be vendor booths, activities and prizes. Please register ahead of time.

Kennewick celebration | Thursday, May 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Celebrate with us at the Southridge Sports Complex in Kennewick on May 9 at 5:30 p.m., with hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages provided, and families welcome. Enjoy rides on the Gesa Carousel 5:45–6:45 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Stories of Grit | Wednesday, May 6, 11:15-11:45 a.m. 

Join colleagues from across state government to listen, reflect, or share a short story of perseverance, either on Zoom or in-person at the Natural Resources Building. Whether you participate or listen, you’re part of the experience. Hosted by the Department of Health.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Local PSRW events are organized by state employees for state employees. We are grateful to our sponsors for financial assistance. This year’s employee appreciation events are sponsored by:

Olympia: Washington State Employees Credit Union, Washington Federation of State Employees Local 443, the Washington State Combined Fund Drive, the Office of Financial Management and the Department of Enterprise Services.

Spokane: Washington State Employees Credit Union, the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington Military Department and Teamsters Local 117.

Tri-Cities: Washington State Employees Credit Union, Tri-Cities area state employees (WFSE Local 1253), Gesa Carousel of Dreams, the City of Kennewick and the Young Marines.

Contact

For questions about statewide PSRW celebrations, email psrw@ofm.wa.gov.