St. John’s/San Juan church will be listed for sale soon

The Rev. Dr. Janet Waggoner and other members of the St. John/San Juan Episcopal Church congregation held a community information session on March 24th, regarding what they plan to do with the property in the South Capitol neighborhood. Members of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) attended. The church is located between Capitol Way andContinue reading “St. John’s/San Juan church will be listed for sale soon”

Intercity Transit bus routes will change in early May

If you occasionally – or like me, frequently – ride our free city buses, you’ll want to be aware that Intercity Transit is completing a bus system redesign, and many of its current routes will change on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Intercity Transit staff has been doing presentations to government and community organizations to getContinue reading “Intercity Transit bus routes will change in early May”

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?”

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 Project

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”

Community Garden Meeting

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”