Freeschool in Olympia

The Freeschool in Olympia has received some bad news during the holidays. Their landlord, J.D., sent them an email eviction notice on Dec. 17, telling them to be out by the 1st of Jan., in the middle of one of the worst winters Olympia has seen in years. Here’s a note from them:

“Since the Freeschool moved into that space on October 1st, 2008, despite the Freeschool paying hundreds of dollars of rent on time each month, the landlord and residents of the house have locked out Freeschool facilitators, vandalized Freeschool property, and attempted to take over Freeschool offices for use as their own personal Religious room, cancelled Freeschool classes for 10 days straight without asking any Freeschool volunteers and many more unethical activities.”

The Freeschool has already begun partnering with other progressive organizations in the area to form the Peace Communities, and they’re looking for others to share space in Olympia. They’re holding a public forum at Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501 on Friday, January 30 from 7-9pm. It’s free, and snacks will be served.

For more information, visit the Freeschool website.

Have a happy New Year, everyone!