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City of Olympia staff scheduled a Listening Session on June 25th in response to concerns they and the city council members have received about speeding and traffic safety on Capitol Way. Quite a few South Capitol and Wildwood neighborhood folks attended, and I think it’s safe to say that everyone who participated felt heard. MaxContinue reading “Listening session – we felt heard”

Gerald Apple, SCNA Vice President The South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) will be holding a BBQ/potluck picnic on Sunday, Sept 8th from 3 to 6 pm at Lincoln Elementary School. So, please mark this date on your calendars and plan to attend! The event is FREE and all South Capitol neighborhood residents are invited! So,Continue reading “Save the Date – Neighborhood BBQ/Potluck Picnic Sept 8th!”

The Olympia City Council heard once again from South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) board members and residents at their June 18th meeting. Originally, the plan was to speak at the city council’s June 11th meeting, but as it was a study session, no public comment was taken. South Capitol board members and neighbors initially raisedContinue reading “Please attend listening session with city staff next Tuesday”

Quite a few South Capitol residents and members of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) Board attended Tuesday night’s Olympia City Council meeting. Many who attended shared their own or others’ personal stories and asked the council to help find solutions to the problem of speeding and dangerous driving on Capitol Way. Progress!Six of theContinue reading “Four Oly City Council members voice support for Capitol Way improvements”

Members of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) Board will be attending the upcoming Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7th to bring more attention to the problem of speeding and dangerous driving on Capitol Way. We hope to have your support and active participation at this meeting as well. At the May 7thContinue reading “Help us fix our neighborhood’s traffic problem”

It’s that time of year when some of my favorite plants are in bloom – the cherry blossom trees, of course, but many others equally beautiful. My favorite at the moment is clove currant, a yellow-blooming cousin of the showy light and dark pink varieties that hummingbirds love. I have several of the pink onesContinue reading “Spring has sprung in the neighborhood!”