GETTING INVOLVED

The DNA is a neighborhood association of and for residents of downtown Olympia. If you have an issue, problem, suggestion, idea, question or you simply want to be kept informed about the neighborhood:

When you email the group ask people to reply back to you. It's that simple. Before long you may find yourself hosting a small meeting, speaking at city council or organizing a citywide conference.



10th Ave Block Party - Sun 8 Aug 2010

The below is written by Ethan Rogol.


SOME DETAILS

BACKGROUND
The "POCUL Triangle" is distinct from the Olympia's downtown core in that it is predominantly residential. My wife and I bought a home just one block from the library in 2006. We run Lengua Rica (Spanish language instruction, interpretation, and translation services) out of our home. I love to be neighborly and wish I lived in a more neighborly neighborhood. In an effort to foment more community around here, I'm organizing this party. My hope is that neighbors will hang out together, that it be very laid back and fun, and we will get to know each other a little. The effect should be a safer, happier neighborhood.

BUSINESS SUPPORT
Many downtown businesses have donated gift certificates as raffle prizes. The prizes act as an incentive to get people to sign up—providing their name and contact info—and help establish a network of neighbors who communicate with each other about neighborhood issues. The prizes also serve to encourage downtown residents to try out downtown businesses about which they might not even be aware. Participating businesses include Hot Toddy, Orca Books, Super Silver, Traditions, Compass Rose, the Olympia Food Coop, Browser's Books, Peppers, Einmaleins, and Selden's Furniture.