By Gerald Apple and Treacy Duerfeldt 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 10 years ago. Representatives from the city, the Legislature, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and State Patrol (WSP)Continue reading “Report of the 2024 Triad Meeting”
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Olympia Historical Society 2024 Home Tour Comes to the South Capitol Neighborhood
The Olympia Historical Society & Bigelow House Museum (OHS & BHM) invites you to enjoy the 2024 Holiday Tour of Historic Homes on Sunday December 8 from noon to 4:00 pm. This year the tour showcases five homes in the South Capitol Neighborhood Historic District. In addition, those with a tour ticket will gain freeContinue reading “Olympia Historical Society 2024 Home Tour Comes to the South Capitol Neighborhood”
It’s That Time Again: Residential Parking Renewal
The City of Olympia Community Planning and Development Department reminds everyone in parking zones 1, 2, and 3 that they will need to renew or purchase new residential parking permits for 2025 before the end of this year. Brooke Ison and representatives of the Parking Services Division will be at the next South Capitol NeighborhoodContinue reading “It’s That Time Again: Residential Parking Renewal”
Changes to Residential Parking
A group of residents has been meeting with the Olympia City Parking Services Department and the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services to bring about improvements in residential parking. Following are minutes of the last meeting held on September 20, 2024. The major changes you will see are: Here are the full notes from theContinue reading “Changes to Residential Parking”
Traffic Safety Solutions on Capitol Way/Boulevard are Coming!
Treacy Duerfeldt and Gerald Apple, SCNA board members We are very pleased with the joint effort by Olympia City Council members and staff, and the leadership of the South Capitol, Wildwood and Governor Stevens neighborhood associations to develop short- and long-term solutions to speeding and traffic safety issues on Capitol Way/Boulevard. I (Treacy) had aContinue reading “Traffic Safety Solutions on Capitol Way/Boulevard are Coming!”
Security at the Capitol Campus
Many residents recall the security and public safety issues that occurred on or near the Capitol Campus in the fall and winter of 2020/2021. If you have questions about what has changed on the campus and what to expect in the coming months please come meet with Matt Jones, Assistant Director for Campus Security ofContinue reading “Security at the Capitol Campus”
September 8th-Social/ Picnic at Lincoln Elementary
Mark Your Calendar- 2nd Annual Picnic/Social at the Lincoln Elementary playshed/gym on Sunday, September 8th from 3 to 6 pm. Do you like good music? Michael Dempster’s band will be playing 60’s and 70’s Rock and Roll music. This musical group will ask you to sing along on a couple of songs – e.g. Mr.Continue reading “September 8th-Social/ Picnic at Lincoln Elementary”
Reminder – South Capitol BBQ/Potluck Picnic is Sept 8th!
It is now August (already? whew! the summer seems to have flown by) and your invitation to the South Capitol Neighborhood Association’s BBQ/Potluck Picnic should be arriving in your mailbox soon. Please come! We’d love to have you join us! Here are the details:South Capitol Neighborhood BBQ/Potluck PicnicSunday, Sept 8th, 3 – 6 pmLincoln ElementaryContinue reading “Reminder – South Capitol BBQ/Potluck Picnic is Sept 8th!”
Listening session – we felt heard
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”
Save the Date – Neighborhood BBQ/Potluck Picnic Sept 8th!
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!”
South Capitol Neighborhood Association 