The next meeting of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board is Weds, January 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln Elementary School Library. See the agenda. Want to become a member of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association? We now have 61 members (whoo-hoo!), but would love to have moreContinue reading “Jan 2024 Association Board Meeting Agenda”
Category Archives: Events
Latest news on possible school closures
The South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) board met at our monthly meeting on Dec 13th, and one item on the agenda was an update on the possible closure of Lincoln Elementary School. Previously, I posted a blog on this website in early November, about a proposal by the Olympia School Board to move Lincoln studentsContinue reading “Latest news on possible school closures”
December Association Board Meeting Agenda
The next meeting of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board is Wednesday December 13 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln Elementary School Library. See the agenda. Like to become a member of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association? Just fill out the online form.
Many thanks to Halloween helpers
Gerry Apple, vice president of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association, visited the Olympia Police Department this week to hand-deliver thank-you notes from the neighborhood association board to the five volunteers and four police officers who helped direct traffic on Halloween night. Over 2,000 trick-or-treaters of all ages visited South Capitol neighborhood homes – particularly thoseContinue reading “Many thanks to Halloween helpers”
A few words about membership
At our recent board meeting, one of the items we discussed was membership in the South Capitol Neighborhood Association. The reason this came up was really two-fold: we have several new members on the board (like me) who are learning about the board’s history and purpose, and what we as board members are supposed toContinue reading “A few words about membership”
November Association Board Meeting Agenda
The next meeting of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board is Wednesday November 8 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln Elementary School Library. See the agenda. Like to become a member of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association? Just fill out the online form.
Possible school closures in Olympia
Earlier this week, a resident of the South Capitol Neighborhood sent out an email via our association listserve (if interested, you can sign up on our Contact Page) about the possibility of school consolidations/closures being considered by the Olympia School District (OSD), which may affect Lincoln Options and other schools in the district. The emailContinue reading “Possible school closures in Olympia”
Bark Bark at the Dog Park
Buttercup in her favorite spot Every morning, I start my day with a walk in the neighborhood. And if I time it right, I pass Lincoln School when the dogs are playing. Monday through Friday, they gather on the field next to the playground at 7:15. It’s an informal meet-up – sometimes many dogs, sometimesContinue reading “Bark Bark at the Dog Park”
Next Association Board Meeting Agenda
The next meeting of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association is Wednesday October 11 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln Elementary School Library. See the agenda. Like to become a member of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association? Just fill out the online form.
Summer BBQ Success!
Many thanks to those who were able to attend last Sunday’s BBQ potluck at Lincoln School. Our motley crew of board members, family and friends braved the afternoon sun to schlep grills, tables, chairs and ice chests from cars and trucks to set up the playshed for an afternoon of fun and celebration. Then thingsContinue reading “Summer BBQ Success!”
