In 1924 J.M. Hitt, the Washington State librarian at the time, formed the Olympia Flower Society. Fast forward 100 years later, and the Olympia Garden Club is carrying out those very same goals.

(From left to right) Sharon Spruill, Frederica Mayes-Gates, Bridgette Smith-Jackson and Jessica Williams are members of the Civic Engagement Collaboration. The group created Karaoke & Conversations, a ...