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”
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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!”
Summer BBQ & Potluck
Please join us for a neighborhood barbeque and potluck to celebrate our wonderful summer! Sunday, August 27th 4 – 8 pm Lincoln Elementary School playground 213 – 21st Ave SE We’ll grill the burgers and hot dogs – please bring a side dish and your favorite drinks! Eat good food, play outdoor games, and chatContinue reading “Summer BBQ & Potluck”
Reducing Speed on Capitol Way
Excessive traffic speed on Capitol Way is one of the top issues for residents of the South Capitol Neighborhood. Local residents and members of the neighborhood association board of directors recently stepped up to tackle this problem. Gerry Apple and Treacy Duerfeldt both live on Capitol Way near the intersection with 18th Ave. They andContinue reading “Reducing Speed on Capitol Way”
How you can help feed the hungry
“One of my favorite errands every other month is shopping for groceries not meant for me or my family. A few years ago, I heard about a truly wonderful way to help feed hungry neighbors and immediately signed up. And I’ve been doing it ever since. Last Saturday, I put two bright green bags fullContinue reading “How you can help feed the hungry”
South Capitol Neighborhood Association 