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Past Events
October 9, 2007
Preserving Historic Homes
Presenter: Mark Liebman, Krazan and Associates
Learn how to preserve the distinctive elements of historic homes and
buildings through all the seasons with tips from a historic building
preservation specialist.
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
October 16, 2007
Neighborhood Safety
Presenter: Amy Stull, Senior Program Specialist with Olympia Police Department
Amy Stull will introduce basic crime prevention techniques to make
your homes and neighborhoods safer. She will also discuss programs
the City offers to help neighborhoods become a "hard target" for
criminals. Learn about Block Watch, Speed Watch Trailers and
Neighborhood Crime Statistics.
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
November 1, 2007
The ABCs of Land Use Planning (NOTE: Olympia Center Room 102)
Presenters: Todd Stamm, Planning Manager and Jan Weydemeyer, Senior Planner
This presentation will focus on how land use decisions are made in the
city, and how you can get involved. We'll also see these concepts in
action as we play the Land Use Game.
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
November 8, 2007
NeighborWoods, the Next 10 Years
Presenters:
NeighborWoods, the City's volunteer tree planting program has been
planting street trees in Olympia for ten years! To celebrate the more
than 5000 new street trees planted, the City's Urban Forestry Program
is getting ready to launch into their 2nd decade with a new and
improved NeighborWoods program, guaranteed to make your neighborhood a
healthier and greener place to live.
Come to this meeting to find out how you (and your neighborhood) can
get in on this exciting new City program. We can change our world
block-by-block and tree-by-tree!
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
November 15, 2007
Water Resources for Your Neighborhood
Presenters: Andy Haub, Engineering and Planning Supervisor, and Tikva
Glantz, Program and Planning Supervisor
This is an opportunity to learn about resources available to
neighborhoods, including help with storm water management,
conservation, water quality and even how to get a rain barrel!
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
November 19, 2007
Neighborhood Association Websites
Presenter: Elaine Nelson, President of the Eastside Neighborhood
Association and founder of Epersonae Enterprises
Learn how to set up and maintain a website, including the costs,
design ideas, the pitfalls and the benefits.
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
December 6, 2007
The Role of Neighborhood Associations in Creating a Livable Community
Presenters: Jeanne Marie Thomas, Peter Guttchen, and Julie Hankins,
founding members of Olympia's Coalition of Neighborhoods
What are the benefits of working through your neighborhood association
to create positive change in your community?
How do you form partnerships with other community groups and public
agencies to achieve your goals?
How can you bring out the best from your neighborhood, as well as
other neighborhoods in our community?
Presenters will lead a facilitated discussion of the benefits of
working through neighborhood associations to solve problems and seize
opportunities to achieve important community goals. They'll share the
lessons they've learned about what works and doesn't work, and
provides some specific examples from the work they've done to advocate
for changes to Olympia's land use codes and to create a more walkable
and activity-friendly community.
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
December 13, 2007
Historic Windows and Doors 101
Presenter: Dave King, Eco Woodworks
Was your home built in the 1950s or earlier? If so, this is the class
for you! You'll learn how to repair and maintain historic wood windows
and get tips on weatherizing exterior doors. These features are worth
preserving! Once a signature part of architecture; the design of
pre-war houses was greatly dependent on sash design and placement.
Come and find out how you can save energy, save money and save your
older windows! Bring your questions about maintaining older homes and
get answers from an expert in the field!
To sign-up for a class please email jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us or call 753-8031
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