The following is submitted by Larry Djeza of the Council of Neighborhood Associations. The City of Olympia and Council of Neighborhood Associations are co-hosting an opportunity for community members to learn and talk about housing affordability in Olympia. The conversation takes place 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Olympia City Hall Council Chambers, 601 4th Ave. E, OlympiaContinue reading “You are invited to a housing affordability forum May 21 “
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Draft Community Values chapter of the Olympia Comprehensive Plan
The City of Olympia requests that we send along the following information and the attached document provided by Joyce Phillips, Planning Manager, City of Olympia. ================================ Greetings. The Draft Community Values and Vision Chapter of the City Comprehensive Plan is available for review and comment. This is part of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan PeriodicContinue reading “Draft Community Values chapter of the Olympia Comprehensive Plan”
Support Lincoln Options Elementary School – Bid Now!
Submitted by Kiry Nelson: Lincoln Options Elementary School’s online auction is LIVE! Would you love to support our local school? Lincoln Options Elementary has a wonderful history & strong ties with the community. New this year, our auction is exclusively online and open to everyone — simply create an account on our website to participate!Continue reading “Support Lincoln Options Elementary School – Bid Now!”
What’s Growing” in the Olympia Kiwanis Food Bank Garden, East Capitol Campus
Submitted by Derek Valley of the Kiwanis Club of Olympia. ============================================== For thirty-five years the Kiwanis Club of Olympia has been raising organic vegetables to share with neighbors in need. Our Kiwanis community service project, since 2007, has used the large, raised beds on the east Capitol Campus in partnership with the State of WashingtonContinue reading “What’s Growing” in the Olympia Kiwanis Food Bank Garden, East Capitol Campus”
We want YOU to join Us!
Spring is nearly here (hurray!), which means yardwork and spring cleaning and watching things begin to bloom, but it also means a change in our neighborhood association board membership! Board members serve two-year terms, and this year, seven of our 16 members have terms ending in June. Some of those seven have decided to runContinue reading “We want YOU to join Us!”
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”
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”
Harvest Your Extra Fruit For The Food Bank
Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB) is interested in partnering with South Capitol Neighborhood to harvest fruit in your neighborhood that may otherwise get left behind. TCFB’s Gleaning Program has been in operation since 2009 and has gone through many changes. What remains the same is our passion for preventing food waste and providing fresh food to TCFB clients.Continue reading “Harvest Your Extra Fruit For The Food Bank”
SCNA 2024 Annual Meeting
Agenda Thurs, Feb 15, 20247 – 8 pmLincoln Elementary School cafeteria213 – 21st Ave SEOlympia, WA 98501 Introductions and Call Meeting To Order – John Saunders Reading of the Minutes of last preceding meeting – Sue Hedrick President’s Report – John Saunders Treasurer’s Report – Addie Spencer Election/Re-election for: Vice President, Treasurer, 2 At-Large positions NominationsContinue reading “SCNA 2024 Annual Meeting”
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!”
South Capitol Neighborhood Association 