Eight proposals for temporary public art projects to be completed in downtown Olympia from August 1-31, 2008 will be on display from February 11-22, 2008 at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW. The goals for the art project "Here Today" are to bring added vitality to downtown Olympia over the summer, provide opportunities for local artists to create public art within their own community, and to meet the City Council’s goal of bringing focus to our downtown.

The project proposals have been through a jury process, a technical review and consideration by the Olympia Arts Commission. The public is invited to view the narrative and schematic designs for the proposals and to comment on them. Following the public review, the designs will go before the City Council on February 26, 2008 for final approval. The Olympia Center is located at 222 Columbia St NW, and viewing hours are 8am-7pm Monday-Friday, and Saturday from 8am-5pm. For more information, please contact the Arts Program Office at 709-2678.

Updated: the meeting location is the Light & Life Church on the corner of Fairview & 7th!

The Eastside Neighborhood Association (ENA) will be holding its first 2008 quarterly General Meeting, which also happens to be our Annual Meeting. That means that it's board election time!

We have members up for re-election, and we need at least one new member too! Come on out and nominate yourself or someone else. :) Board members serve 2 year terms and help to decide and organize the activities of the ENA.

If you've ever wondered how the neighborhood association makes decisions, this is your chance to help make those decisions!

We'll also have guest speakers on publicly funded elections and a city composting project.

Plus: our fabulous open mic, your 3 minutes of fame talking about whatever neighborhood stuff matters to you.