Please join us tomorrow at our Neighborhood Picnic!

Just a reminder that our fourth annual neighborhood picnic will be tomorrow – Sun, Sept 13th from 2 – 5 pm at the Lincoln Elementary School Playshed. Please bring friends and family for an afternoon of fun. There’ll be music, lots of good food, and outdoor activities for the kids. If you can, please bringContinue reading “Please join us tomorrow at our Neighborhood Picnic!”

Small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey open until Tues, Sept 15

While updating their comprehensive plan in 2025, the Olympia City Council discussed allowing small businesses to provide residents with options for goods and services in their neighborhoods. The council placed this on the Community Development Department’s workplan in 2026. City staff will be drafting proposed amendments to city code based on input they receive fromContinue reading “Small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey open until Tues, Sept 15”

Board Minutes Aug 2026

South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board Meeting MinutesWeds, Aug 13, 2026 6:30 – 8 pmLincoln Elementary School library Note: On August 18, 2026, Gerry Apple made a motion to approve the August 13, 2026 board minutes via email vote. Theresa Freeman seconded. Seven board members voted in favor, and the motion passed. Introductions and Call MeetingContinue reading “Board Minutes Aug 2026”

Reminder – fourth annual South Capitol neighborhood picnic is Sunday, Sept 13th

It’s mid-August and summer seems to be flying by. And that means it’s almost time for our fourth annual neighborhood picnic, which is shaping up to be another fun event! Invitations should be arriving soon via snail mail. Please come! We’d love to have you join us! South Capitol Neighborhood BBQ PicnicSunday, Sept 13th, 2Continue reading “Reminder – fourth annual South Capitol neighborhood picnic is Sunday, Sept 13th”

Capitol Way South overnight closure – August 20-21

Submitted by: Tiffani King, Senior Engineering Plans Examiner, City of Olympia A section of Capitol Way South will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. The road will reopen at 5 a.m. the following morning. This closure affects Capitol Way South between 14th Avenue/Sid Snyder Avenue and 15th Avenue. TheContinue reading “Capitol Way South overnight closure – August 20-21”

New Proposed Regulations on Home-Based Businesses

Submitted by: Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, City of Olympia Editor’s note: The City of Olympia is considering changing the rules governing home-based businesses. Home-based businesses are operated by a full-time resident in a residential zone and are restricted by various criteria. This is the first update to the home-based business regulations in many years, andContinue reading “New Proposed Regulations on Home-Based Businesses”

Frog Pond Corner Store Changes Hands

Submitted by Jan Rocks, South Capitol resident: Just talked to Mr. Young at the Frog pond, he said he has sold the store. New owners next week. I thought it would be fun if the neighborhood knew and stopped by to say goodbye.  He said he will be there today (July 24), closed tomorrow, thereContinue reading “Frog Pond Corner Store Changes Hands”

Know Your Rights Training brings neighbors together

Morgan Montes, SCNA Treasurer On July 8, 2026, the South Capitol Neighborhood Association was pleased to host the Thurston County Immigrant Solidarity League (THISL) for a Know Your Rights training. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of learning and thoughtful discussion. The presentation provided an overview of constitutional rights that applyContinue reading “Know Your Rights Training brings neighbors together”

Board Minutes July 2026

South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board Meeting MinutesWeds, July 8, 2026 6:30 – 8 pmLincoln Elementary School library Note: On July 9, 2026, Theresa Freeman made a motion to approve the July 8, 2026 board minutes via email vote. Gerry Apple seconded. Nine board members voted in favor, and the motion passed. Introductions and Call MeetingContinue reading “Board Minutes July 2026”

2026 Annual Meeting Minutes

South Capitol Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting MinutesWeds, June 10, 2026 7 – 8 pmLincoln Elementary School cafeteria Note: On June 21, 2026, Gerry Apple made a motion to approve the June 10, 2026 annual meeting minutes via email vote. John Saunders seconded. Ten board members voted in favor, and the motion passed. Introductions and CallContinue reading “2026 Annual Meeting Minutes”