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We are an all-volunteer community organization supporting the historic South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia, Washington.
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- What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?
Submitted by Janet Waggoner, Lead Pastor & EvangelistSt. John | San Juan Episcopal Churchjanet@stjohnsoly.org Editors Note: The St. John’s/ San Juan congregation has been considering relocating from its current location on Capitol Way South for some time. This meeting is a chance for the community to learn what may be in store for the entire propertyContinue reading “What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?” - Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements to Affordable Rental PropertiesSubmitted by Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner/Historic Preservation Officer, City of Olympia The City of Olympia, in partnership with Olympia Community Solar, is launching the SHARE Accelerator pilot program to connect interested owners of affordable rental housing within city limits to funding, guidance, and resources to streamline energy efficiency as well as health and safety upgrades to theirContinue reading “Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements to Affordable Rental Properties”
- Donations needed for Lincoln’s annual Spring Fling Auction!Submitted by Nila Williamson Hi Neighbors! The Lincoln Options Fundraising Committee is holding its annual Spring Fling Auction on April 18th, and we are now seeking donations from the surrounding community for it. This is a live and online auction event that is open to the broader community. We are accepting donations through the endContinue reading “Donations needed for Lincoln’s annual Spring Fling Auction!”
- Meet with Port Commissioner Vasavada
Commissioner Jasmine Vasavada of the Port of Olympia has asked to meet with the South Capitol community on Weds, 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” - What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?
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?” - Tour The Deschutes Estuary ProjectSubmitted 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”

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Learn why we are on the National Register of Historic Places, how we became a destination neighborhood on Halloween, what our indigenous roots are, and how our neighborhood developed along with the State Capitol in the 20th century.





