Bike Rodeo – September 20th & October 4th

Now that school is back in session and kids are starting to Walk and Bike to school again, it’s a great time to send them to a bike safety skills workshop! Sign them up for a Youth Bike Rodeo so they can learn how to handle their bikes, how to be visible when riding, what hand signals to use when riding on the road and more! There are two Youth Bike Rodeos to choose from:

  • Saturday, September 20, 9am-11am: City Hall Parking Lot
  • Saturday, October 4, 9am-11am: City Hall Parking Lot

Call Parks, Art and Recreation today to reserve your spot: 753-8380 or sign up online at www.ci.olympia.wa.us. There is a $5 registration fee.  Brought to you by the City of Olympia’s Olympia Walks, Olympia Bikes campaign.

If you have any questions pertaining to the lesson, please contact the instructor, Kerry Tarullo at 753-8575.

Neighborhood Sustainability and Preservation Fair – September 27

Saturday, September 27 from 1 to 4 pm at Lincoln School – 213 21st Ave.  This event organized by the South Capitol Neighborhood Association with support from a City of Olympia Sustainability Grant is open to everyone.  Highlights include a presentation by renowned architect, preservationist and sustainability advocate Peter Steinbrueck and sustainable art activities for kids. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/south-capitol-neighborhood for complete details.

REMINDER: ENA Annual Picnic – August 9th, 2008

Saturday, August 9 the Eastside Neighborhood Association (ENA) will join  in the Annual Neighborhood Picnic at Lions Park.

The Annual Neighborhood Picnic is an Eastside tradition for sharing conversation, games, and refreshments. The ENA will be at the park from 11 am to 2 pm. The members of the board want to take this opportunity to
invite everyone to come and have some fun and learn about the issues facing our neighborhood.

The ENA will provide burgers made from local, organic ground beef, hotdogs, veggies burgers, condiments and buns, along with some beverages. The picnic will be a potluck – please bring food to share if you
can. Help with food planning for the event is welcome, as are donations, volunteers (we need help staffing the BBQ!) and support.

If you have any questions about food or activities at the event, please don’t hesitate to contact Whitney Bowerman at ne********@**************ia.org. We look forward to seeing you on August 9!