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Commissioner Jasmine Vasavada of the Port of Olympia has asked to meet with the South Capitol community on Wednesday March 11 at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln Elementary School library. Everyone is invited to come, learn and ask questions of Commissioner Vasavada about the Port of Olympia and its initiatives. The Commission describes this meetingContinue reading “Meet with Port Commissioner Vasavada”

Submitted by Janet Waggoner, Lead Pastor & EvangelistSt. John | San Juan Episcopal Churchjanet@stjohnsoly.org COMMUNITY INVITATION All friends of St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church are invited to a community information session and conversation regarding the congregation’s historic and continuing core ministries of Loving God, Loving Neighbor and Building Community and its next steps inContinue reading “What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?”

Submitted by Stacey Waterman SITE TOUR & OPEN HOUSEJoin the Dept of Ecology on March 7, 2026, for hot chocolate and a tour of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project site — rain or shine. The project team will share details about the existing conditions impacting Capitol Lake and their plans for how this expansive habitatContinue reading “Tour The Deschutes Estuary Project”

Anyone taking a walk through the South Capitol knows to keep an eye on the ground or risk tripping and landing on hands and knees – embarrassing, certainly, but also potentially dangerous. Imagine what it’s like for those using wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids to get around. Our neighborhood is not alone in itsContinue reading “Fixing our aging sidewalks – Olympia staff want to hear from you”

Submitted by Tina Wagner, Community Agriculture Program Coordinator, Thurston Conservation District, twagner@thurstoncd.com I am happy to invite you to our second Community Garden Support and Network meeting on Thursday, 19 February, from 7-9 pm at the Capital Vision Christian Church (1775 Yew Ave NE, Olympia). We will have warm beverages, light snacks, scintillating conversation, andContinue reading “Community Garden Meeting”

A little history about the TriadThe South Capitol Neighborhood, the State of Washington, and the City of Olympia established the Triad – a three-way, formal relationship – about 11 years ago. Representatives from the city, the Legislature, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and State Patrol (WSP) and the South Capitol Neighborhood AssociationContinue reading “Report from the 2025 Triad Meeting”