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Participate in the SWONA Neighborhood Garage Sale - June 21 & 22
04/01/2025 10:18
Sign Up for the SWONA Neighborhood Garage Sale – June 21 & 22
Are you planning to join this year’s community garage sale? Let us know by filling out the form so we can include your address on the map and help promote your sale!
Whether you're selling treasures, helping a neighbor, or...
March 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
03/31/2025 14:25
SWONA Quarterly Meeting – March 20, 2025
Attendance: 32 Neighbors Present
Visioning for the Future of SWONA
Grace Fletcher, SWONA Treasurer, emphasized the importance of community building and connecting with neighbors. SWONA represents about 5,000 households in South West Olympia,...
December 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes
03/26/2025 11:14
SWONA Quarterly Meeting - December 12, 2024
Attendance: 15 Neighbors Present
Guest Speaker: Kane Osstifin, City of Olympia
Stormwater System Overview
Kane Osstifin provided an overview of Olympia’s stormwater system and how residents can contribute to its maintenance and efficiency. Key...
Exciting Neighborhood Events Coming in 2025!
12/15/2024 16:08
Dear Neighbors,
We’re excited to share some upcoming events that were discussed at our recent meeting! Mark your calendars and get ready to join in the fun.
Neighborhood Garage Sale
When: Summer Solstice Weekend (June 21 & 22, 2025)
Neighbors expressed strong interest in hosting a...
Participate in the SWONA Gleaning Project!
12/15/2024 16:01
SWONA Gleaning Project
We are thrilled to share that we received positive feedback about starting a Gleaning Project in our neighborhood! This initiative aims to reduce food waste and provide fresh produce to neighbors in need while fostering stronger community connections.
How You Can...
Welcome to our new and returning SWONA volunteer officers!
10/08/2024 12:21
Officer Elections: The following officer changes and elections were made at our September 2024 quarterly meeting:
President: Justin Belk, the former vice president, stood for the presidency after co-presidents Michael Maile and Jill Ivie stepped down due to a serious medical illness....
September 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes
10/08/2024 12:20
SWONA Quarterly Meeting - September 19, 2024
Attendance: 24 Neighbors Present
Guest Speaker: Clark Gilman, City Council Member
Council Member Gilman provided several key updates on city matters:
Unhoused Population on Percival Creek: The city plans to systematically clear the unhoused...
December 2022 meeting minutes and March 16 meeting agenda added
03/07/2023 12:23
Hi folks - Minutes from the December 2022 SWONA quarterly meeting were added to the Meeting Minutes folder link on the left sidebar and the Agenda for this months meeting has been added to the main page. This is an annual meeting so there will be SWONA board elections for President and...
December 2022 Meeting minutes
03/07/2023 11:59
SWONA Quarterly Meeting minutes 12/15/22
Attendees: 15 in person at Gloria Dei Church
2 speakers canceled.
Mark Toy spoke about Dan Leahy’s passing last week.
Folks introduced themselves and spoke a bit about their relationship with Dan.
Mark gave updates...
Work parties
09/27/2022 23:15
Hi folks - As a follow up to the discussion we had at our quarterly meeting on September 15, we are planning a work party to plant shrubs at the Ranier View pocket park (next to the mural on Olympic Drive NW) on Saturday, October 22, starting at 9:30 a.m. More to follow. The Thurston...
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