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Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 3:46pm.
Jul 2 2008 - 7:00pm
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 3:26pm.
Jun 28 2008 - 10:00am Jun 28 2008 - 1:00pm Join Volunteers from all over Olympia Saturday, June 28 from 10am – 1 pm, to help rid Decatur Woods Park of English Ivy. This will be a fun work party that is suitable for all ages. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Decatur Woods Park is at 1015 Decatur Street SW in Olympia. Volunteers are asked to park via 11th Avenue because of construction on Decatur street. Walk, bike or carpool if possible. All are welcome, but those 17 and under must have signed parental permission, 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No need to RSVP, just show up! Contact Olympia Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Coordinator Todd Smith at 753-8365.
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:51pm.
Isthmus 2008: "Even though it's not an isthmus"
» Here you can find articles about the Triway Enterprises proposal to rezone building height limits on the isthmus (to allow for high rise structures). You can also find articles about the opposition to the proposal. If you have something that should be added to the book, Isthmus 2008, feel free to leave a comment.
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:23pm.
[June 30th, 2008 update: link to full length video of public testimony (from city website): olympia.granicus.com /MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=359]
» I noticed that those who supported the rezone proposal were allowed to speak both first and last at last night's meeting. Is that fair? The full hearing will be aired on TCTV, at 12 noon on Friday and 7 pm on July 8th, local channel 3 (citation).
Here's a video from theolympian.com:
Submitted by Laurian on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 1:02pm.
Oly2012 presents its self a citizen's group offering moderate, well-reasoned suggestions for the future of Olympia when in fact nothing is further from the truth. Oy2012 is a tiny group non-downtown residents who are getting much more press than their recycled and discreditied fantasies deserve. I apologies for quoting the enterty of their missive but I think the document must be taken in whole.
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 12:04pm.
I went to the city council meeting last Tuesday and here are a few remarks I would like to share in retrospect. I will also attempt to connect the dots between some of the topics of the meeting.
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Submitted by Pudding Pie on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 10:49pm.
We could all use a little more compassion. One way to be that is to slow down. Sloow waay dowwnn and give some love to your family without thought. Slow down and notice when someone is down and out. Slooww waaayyyy dowwnnnn and think holllistically ...
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Submitted by emmettoconnell on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 6:27am.
Usually not my thing, but I found this today while looking for something else:
Here's the entire call for artists in pdf. This is interesting given the recent discussion regarding the search for artists for Olympia City Hall. Whether this sort of announcement is new, I don't really know. But, if it is new, its nice to see the city changing the way it does things because of discussion in the community.
Submitted by Rob Richards on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 1:42pm.
The City of Olympia has now seemingly made it their policy to sweep homeless camps using probation work crews. They do this without an answer as to where these people can go without being disturbed.
» They also have consistently done this without contacting direct service providers. Organizations like the one I work for, Bread & Roses, and our close partner EGYHOP, can at the very least provide harm reduction services to campers who are forced to move. I feel justified in saying that I don't trust the City of Olympia to effectively advocate for individuals transitioning from one campsite to another. It's not their job to be advocates, which is why they should seek out advice and help from those whose job that is. I should be very clear, however, that this is not a role I'm willing to fill over and over for years to come. I simply will not be a part of people being pushed around from one unsafe environ to the next. I think that viewpoint reflects the overall view of the homeless advocate community. Being that there is going to come a point, likely sooner than later, where advocates are going to start refusing to aid the City in this capacity, the City should think long and hard on one question. 'Where can people go and be left alone?' If Steve Hall, the Council, or Staff can quickly answer that question, then a lot of time can be saved on providing people with stability, which we've learned from Camp Quixote is therapeutic and empowering.
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 4:30pm.
Apr 26 2008 - 10:00am Apr 26 2008 - 1:00pm NO IVY DAY AT PRIEST POINT PARK |
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