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downtown olympia: Easter Weekend in Olympia WA - 04/21/11 12:28 AM
Easter Weekend in Olympia WA
Spring is in the air, and Olympia is coming to life! It has been a long and strange winter, with unpredictable weather, economic uncertainties, and a host of global crises dominating the headlines. But none of that matters this Easter weekend in Olympia WA.
This weekend, the focus around Olympia is on several wildly popular community events as well as a certain fuzzy-tailed character spreading candy filled eggs all over town.
 
Spring Arts Walk in Downtown Olympia
Spring Arts Walk in Olympia WA is a celebration of all forms of art. Local businesses in Downtown … (3 comments)

downtown olympia: Singing Trees and Sweet Holiday Housing Options in Olympia WA - 11/29/10 01:42 AM
Singing Trees and Sweet Holiday Housing Options in Olympia WA
Downtown Olympia was overflowing with holiday cheer this afternoon. The Olympia Downtown Association officially welcomed the holiday season with its Downtown for the Holidays celebration. Horse drawn wagon rides and photo-ops with Santa set the tone for the day and put everyone in the holiday spirit.
Around 3:00 people began hustling to stake out their spot along Capitol Way to watch the Holiday Parade. After the Capital High marching band completed its turn in front of Sylvester Park, the crowds scattered and made their way inside to escape the cold. My … (3 comments)

downtown olympia: Union Heights Olympia - Downtown Condos for an Urban Lifestyle - 09/09/10 03:09 PM
Union Heights Olympia - Downtown Condos for an Urban Lifestyle

 
Over the past few years a growing number of Olympia residents have expressed a desire to find housing that is convenient to downtown Olympia. A few projects have been rejected and others lacked proper funding. One proposal that did become reality though is Union Heights Condos on Capitol Way, situated between the state capitol campus and downtown Olympia.
The Union Heights Olympia condos were designed with an urban lifestyle in mind. Featuring huge windows around the perimeter of the building, residents can soak in views of Puget Sound, the … (3 comments)

downtown olympia: Olympia Wooden Boat Fair - 05/04/10 02:56 PM
Olympia Wooden Boat Fair
This weekend marks the 31st annual Olympia Wooden Boat Fair in downtown Olympia. Each spring wooden boat enthusiasts, as well as those just looking for a social gathering, head down to Percival Landing to check out this great local event put on by the Olympia Wooden Boat Association.

The event is made possible by the dozens of wooden boat owners who proudly put their boats on display and welcome visitors aboard. Whether you know anything about boating or not, you can't help but appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these gorgeous boats.
Weather permitting, the Olympia … (2 comments)

downtown olympia: Spring Olympia Arts Walk 2010 Map - 04/22/10 01:27 PM
Spring Olympia Arts Walk 2010 Map
This weekend (April 23 & 24) hundreds of downtown businesses will open their doors for the Spring Olympia Arts Walk. Featuring works from practically every form of art, the Olympia Arts Walk makes a great way to dive in to the culture of the city.
In addition to the exhibits, don't miss the famous Procession of the Species parade on Saturday at 4:30, a truly unique Olympia event! If you would like to plan your weekend tour, here is a map of the businesses participating in the Olympia Arts Walk. See you downtown!
 
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downtown olympia: South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA - 03/30/10 01:50 AM
South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA

The South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA is located on the south side of the state capitol building and campus just blocks from downtown Olympia. This picturesque neighborhood is rich in history, a National Historic Register District made up of over 400 homes. Driving through the South Capitol Neighborhood you can see a sampling of nearly every form of classic architectural styles. Well kept homes and stately tree-lined streets make the South Capitol Neighborhood in Olympia WA an obvious choice when looking for a place to call home.
The South Capitol Neighborhood consists of … (2 comments)

downtown olympia: Things to Do In Olympia WA - 02/18/10 05:40 PM
Things to Do in Olympia WA
Looking for things to do in Olympia WA but don't know where to start? Here are some ideas that will not only open your eyes to the beauty of Olympia, but they are totally free!
The shining sun and bright blue skies these last few days have been a sight for sore eyes here in Olympia. While it feels like April, the bare trees and flowerless beds serve as a reminder that we are still very much in February. Being that we are in Western Washington, there is no predicting how long this stretch of … (0 comments)

downtown olympia: Olympia South Capitol Neighborhood - Gorgeous Craftsman $289,000 - 01/14/10 03:37 PM
Olympia South Capitol Neighborhood Craftsman … (2 comments)

downtown olympia: 2009 Olympia Arts Walk This Friday (10/2) - What you need to know! - 09/30/09 04:06 PM
The City of Olympia Arts Commission, Dept. of Parks, Arts & Recreation along with local business sponsors invite you out to the 16th Annual Arts Walk this Friday, October 2, 2009. Over 100 participating businesses in Downtown Olympia open their doors to help visual and performing artists showcase their talents.
The spring version of this event is a huge hit, with the famed Procession of the Species stealing much of the spotlight. This year's fall version of the event will feature live painting exhibits, poetry and short story readings, live music, dancing, children's activities, photography slide shows and much more. Calendar … (0 comments)

downtown olympia: Multi-Family Zoning near Downtown Olympia - 09/24/09 12:32 PM
Multi-Family Zoning Near Downtown Olympia … (0 comments)

 

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