Archive for June, 2009

Olympia, WA. The Koinonia Business Women’s organization announces the launch of a new, online prayer resource called “The Wall of Prayer” today at www.thewallofprayer.com. This free community of hope and encouragement is a place where Christians of all denominations can come together for the purpose of: * Sharing prayer requests ... »

Olympia Community Festivals The City of Olympia has traditionally sponsored, participated in, or permitted these events. Inclusion on the list does not denote future year date reservation or that a permit has been issued; nor does it imply City endorsement. January OLYMPIA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, Saturday, January 17, 2009 – The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512... »

In 1990, the City of Olympia passed an ordinance designating that one dollar per person and one percent of major City construction projects be set aside for public art. Projects range from small local artist projects in neighborhood parks to major installations and design teams. In 1998, the Olympia Arts Commission created a long-range plan... »

Step back from the hustle of everyday life and experience Olympia’s rich heritage with a leisurely self-guided tour of one of Olympia’s historic neighborhoods. Below is a list of Olympia’s self-guided walking tour brochures. Downtown Historic District Bigelow Neighborhood Bigelow Highlands Neighborhood Eastside Neighborhood South Capitol Neighborhood Southeast Neighborhood Walking tour brochures are available for pick up any weekday during office hours at: Olympia... »

Olympia – the capital city of the State of Washington, is located at the head of Budd Inlet, in the northern part of Thurston County. Olympia received its name in the spring of 1850 when Edmund Sylvester platted the town.  At the suggestion of Colonel I.N. Ebey, it was called “Olympia.”  The name was... »