Little Hollywood: First Day of Spring in Olympia

About The Name

People ask me all the time about the name of my blog, Little Hollywood. Little Hollywood was the name of the shantytown down along the shores of what is now Capitol Lake, a place where some lively characters of Olympia lived. It was our "Hooverville" from the 1920s through the early 1950s. Well, as we know, our area has a lot of interesting, talented, educated characters, and the point of this blog is to help shine the light on some of our "stars" that might not ordinarily be heard through corporate media outlets. So, the name has a double meaning. And since it's my blog, it's Janine's Little Hollywood. Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

First Day of Spring in Olympia

Above: Julia Crane-Jacobs, 4 1/2 years old, gets some help from her mother, Tamara Crane, while blowing bubbles today on the first day of spring.

First Day of Spring in Olympia

by Janine Unsoeld
www.janineslittlehollywood.blogspot.com

A 20 year tradition continued today as kids of all ages welcomed the first day of Spring at Percival Landing in downtown Olympia. Come wind, rain, snow, sleet, hail and yes, sun, the show goes on, and gathers both those who have participated for years, and newcomers alike. Today, the weather cooperated beautifully during the noon hour celebration.