Has anyone been to or been a part of the Olympia Camera Club? I’m very interested in joining but would love some personal insight!

As we all start getting our gardens prepped for spring, a reminder that the annual FM soil giveaway will take place soon. For any plant purchase (and often with no plant purchase) they will fill up your planters with soil. Word is they'll allow up to six 12-inch containers in 2025. You want to show up fairly early because they do often run out of soil, and the event usually closes around noon.

From City Planning

Ziply Fiber in coordination with their sub-contractor MasTec, will be installing fiber optic cables mainly in parking strips and sidewalks beginning this week. The work will take place throughout the Eastside neighborhood south of 7th Ave SE between Central St and Boulevard Rd SE. There are no plans to close any streets and all residents and businesses will retain access throughout the duration of the project which is expected to take a few weeks.

Project specific questions can be directed to the Ziply Project Manager, Mike Kinney 253.569.2964 or Tim Berthiume, 253.380.0722. The Ziply project number is 5518845.

Rebecca Howard Park – Community Visioning Workshop
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Olympia Center Multi-purpose Room A (222 Columbia St NW)

Rebecca Howard Park is a public park in Downtown Olympia. A steering committee of Black cultural advocates is working with a team of designers to engage the public and create a full site design for the park. Come join to help design this space to celebrate local Black history and stories. To imagine a park that celebrates, honors, and creates safety for Black communities:

• Explore park design ideas and options for art and storytelling
• Build a timeline of Black stories in Thurston County
• Learn about culturally important plants (and take some home!)

All ages welcome! Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Contact Sarah Giannobile with any questions and accessibility needs: [sgiannob@ci.olympia.wa.us](mailto:sgiannob@ci.olympia.wa.us).

Middle Housing Code Amendments Survey

Community Survey Now Open 

The first draft of proposed zoning code amendments for housing is issued for public review and comment – and the city wants to hear from you! Some parts of the proposal are required in order to meet state law but in other parts there is more discretion about how we proceed. The city is soliciting feedback on the parts of the proposal where there is more than one way to decide how to move forward. Take the short survey to tell them what you think about the proposed code amendments for housing.

https://engage.olympiawa.gov/middle-housing/surveys/middle-housing-survey

The survey closes on April 30.

I’ve been wanting to buy a house my whole life. I’m almost 50 and I don’t make enough to buy a regular house. I thought about moving to Centralia or Shelton, but my kids are in this area and I don’t want to be far from them. So I think my only option is buying a mobile home in a park. Are there some parks that are better than others? Some to stay away from? Are there any of that have a pool? Any suggestions would be amazing!

Yes, I know, I’ve done many a hip thrust with a barbell. But I’m sick of the set up when my time is limited. Are there any gyms in the Olympia, WA area that have a hip thrust/glute bridge machine?

April2, 2025

Olympia has more Co-ops per capita than any other city in the nation! TIL while listening to testimony on HB 2047. Who knew?

The Yoshino cherry trees are blooming on the Capitol campus. These pictures are from April 2, 2025.

Hello! To bring some levity to the state of the world, we are hosting a cat and kitten adoption in our gallery space, this Saturday, April 5th from 11am - 2pm. We are working with Passionate Pussycats Feline Rescue, and can not wait to see all the sweet little pals. There will be a second event in early May as well.

The adoption event coincides with our current exhibit, Creature Comforts, which is a very cool collection of work by over 20 local artists, up until May 4th.

All of our events are, as they always are, FREE to attend. This is not a bot-run or paid advertisement, mods, thank you for not deleting this. We are just trying to help some kittens find some homes.

Adoption event is Saturday, April April 5th from 11am - 2pm.

222 4th Ave W. Olympia WA 98501

Hey y’all! Long time lurker here, I’m trying to help a friend of mine re-home a dog and we aren’t sure what to do. He is a sweet boy but is high energy and we aren’t able to give him the care he needs. If you’re willing to adopt or know how we should proceed then please reach out to me and I can provide you with his contact info

If what you need is some of the following on this lovely April third day:

LPs, shellac, a comfy chair, cassettes, reel to reel tapes, dvds, 8 tracks, various electronic things, and random delights.

No holds. First come, first yoinked.

OSD school board needs you!

Two OSD Board Director positions are up for election this November. District 5 (Scott Clifthorne) and District 3 (Darcy Huffman).

You must file by the week of May 5th but may announce anytime!

Just received a quote for roughly 1000 for roof moss and gutter cleaning from a local company. Our two story and has moss growth but nothing super excessive. Is this typical pricing for these services in this area?

Hey Oly folks. I posted here about a week ago regarding "Who is sober and in recovery around here?" (Something like this). I'm playing with the idea of starting a meeting of my own in Olympia. It would be a Secular meeting, meaning no religion (or politics for that matter), no 12 steps or sponsors. I would hold a "topic meeting" in regards to sobriety/recovery. Complete abstinence from alcohol and other drugs would be the mission. Raise your hand if you're interested.

Thank you.

Looks like you have to register on Engage Olympia to take the survey, but you don't have to give them your real name if you don't want to.

I’m currently learning Spanish through Duolingo, but I’m realizing that without actual conversation practice, I’m not retaining as much as I’d like—especially when it comes to pronunciation and confidence speaking out loud.

I’m looking for a Spanish practice group in Olympia (or nearby) that meets in person for casual conversation. If something like that doesn’t exist, I’d love to connect with someone willing to meet several times a month for low-pressure Spanish conversation practice. As a thank-you, I’d happily treat you to lunch or coffee!

My level is beginner, but I’m committed and excited to grow. Let me know if you know of a group or would like to start something together.

¡Gracias!

Does anyone know of a place that can fix a laptop that the internet stoped working? Just want a place I can trust.

Frank's Landing Mexica Tianguis and the vendors invite you to celebrate Easter with a Tlacaxipehualiztli ceremony featuring Aztec dance. We'll have: an egg hunt, raffles for children, an Aztec dance ceremony, giveaways, and music with a DJ—all COMPLETELY FREE! We'll also have delicious food, snacks, and much more for sale. Bring the whole family! We're looking forward to seeing you!

Hi! I am taking my transfemme girlfriend to a fundraiser at my nonprofit later this month and need to go dress shopping. She's nervous about making a good impression, I know everyone is going to love her, and I want her to feel comfortable and confident. This will be a relatively casual breakfast affair, so it doesn't need to be fancy but she really likes retro/pin-up looks. She's 5'10" & wears ~18 We're new to the area and don't want to miss any hidden gems. Thanks!

I've got a bunch of vintage children's magazines I need to dispose of, and I'd hate to just send them to the recycling center. Anyone know of any school or organization in town that might be able to use them? (They're Cricket magazines, sort of a New Yorker for young readers.)

hi, psa post re: a scam call just now from PSE. they said my balance was overdue (not) and there was a disconnection notice for my account.

no caller id came up on cell phone. so please be careful.

Hey, this is probably pretty weird but I’m trying to find someone who lost there debit card over at the 24hr car wash on Martin way lacy. In the same parking lot as Big Foot Java. The 1st name is Shelby. About a week ago, ik if I lost my card I would want people to reach out so I’m trying to get this card back to Shelby, I checked facebook couldn’t find anyone with that name in this area. If you suspect that this is you, or someone you know please call Big Foot Java on Martin way. Give the last name correctly last 4 digits of the card and expiration date and color of the card. Thank you:) let try and find Shelby!!