Please consider joining our board!

Our June annual meeting is approaching, which means change is coming once again to our neighborhood association board. Board members serve two-year terms, and eight of our 15 members have terms ending in June. Some have decided to run again, but some have chosen not to, so we hope you will join us to sayContinue reading “Please consider joining our board!”

Please come to our annual meeting in June!

As we all know, Spring is a beautiful time in our neighborhood – perfect for strolling around, admiring many gardens in bloom, and chatting with our neighbors. It’s also a good time to participate in neighborhood events! First and foremost is our annual South Capitol Neighborhood Association membership meeting in June where we will sayContinue reading “Please come to our annual meeting in June!”

Please support Lincoln School – place your bids in online auction!

Submitted by Nila Williamson Lincoln Options Elementary School’s online auction is now LIVE! Please support Lincoln Elementary by participating in the annual 2026 Spring Fling Auction! It’s open to everyone, from now until 11 pm on Sat, April 18th. This event features a variety of items and experiences, with proceeds directly supporting enriched learning opportunitiesContinue reading “Please support Lincoln School – place your bids in online auction!”

St. John’s/San Juan Episcopal Church has been listed for sale

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 Episcopal Church has been listed for sale”

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”