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What’s up for your West Seattle Sunday

“Not every often that we see a Great Blue Heron on a skateboard!” was the understatement from Sandy Rottler, who shared the photo, taken on the Beach Drive waterfront. Who knows what YOU might see this Sunday? Here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction – vegetables, fruit, flowers, bread, cheese, cider, much more. And go say hi to the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, scheduled to be back today at the market’s south end. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

SPIDERS OF THE DUWAMISH: Talk at Duwamish Longhouse, followed by nature walk. 1 pm. More info in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

CROP WALK: The West Seattle Crop Walk leaves Alki UCC at 1 pm, on a journey to help end hunger. More info in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: As previewed here, the community advisory committee for the city-sanctioned encampment on Myers Way meets this afternoon, 2 pm, at Arrowhead Gardens. All are welcome. (9200 2nd SW)

SOUTHWEST LIBRARY ART SHOWCASE, OPENING RECEPTION: The 26th annual Artists’ Showcase at Southwest Library starts today with a 2-4 pm reception and continues through October 28th. Come meet the artists at this low-key, friendly event and enjoy free coffee and dessert. (9010 35th SW)

‘BARBER OF SEVILLE’ PREVIEW LECTURE: 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, enjoy Seattle Opera‘s preview lecture, with recorded music excerpts. (2306 42nd SW)

CHILDREN’S MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL: 3-6 pm at the Vietnamese Cultural Center in West Seattle, lanterns, balloons, treats, a Lion Dance, and more. (2234 SW Orchard)

CORREO AEREO: The Latin American sounds of Correo Aereo will fill C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

AT KENYON HALL: Big musical bill – Del Rey, Adam Franklin, The Quiet American, and Matt Weiner. 7:30 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

Transportation notes:

WATER TAXI ON EXTENDED SCHEDULE: Since the Seahawks are playing a night game at home, the West Seattle Water Taxi will run into the evening, with the last sailing from Pier 52 downtown at 10:45 pm.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES SCHEDULE, FARE CHANGES: The fall schedule takes effect, as do some fare changes – details on the WSF website.

10 ways to spend the rest of your West Seattle Saturday

(Goldfinches visiting photographer Trileigh Tucker’s feeder near Lincoln Park)

Sorry that our list is much later than usual today – we lost some production time to our overnight maintenance work, which is now over and appears to have succeeded (but please let us know if you see anything unusual!). Highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

LAST DAY TO DROP OFF ART FOR SOUTHWEST LIBRARY SHOWCASE: Tomorrow, the show begins – and anyone who has created visual art (up to 3 pieces) to display can be part of it! Full details here. The library’s open until 6 pm tonight. (9010 35th SW)

FOOTBALL: 1 pm at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th SW), Seattle Lutheran High School hosts Muckleshoot … 5 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown, West Seattle High School plays Ballard.

FALL BEER SHOWCASE: 2-7 pm at Ounces in North Delridge – details in our calendar listing. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

FROM THE PLAYA TO SOUTH PARK: Happening 3-9 pm at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park, featuring art that appeared at Burning Man:

This Seattle premiere of Lelavision’s new performance work featuring Ela Lamblin’s large scale kinetic and musical sculpture, Interspecies Communication, and Leah Mann’s choreography is a performative ritual that brings together diverse local dance and music groups, as well as, audience participants for a “human murmuration” or group behavior game.

Members of the Duwamish Tribe will welcome people to start the event at 3 pm. (7900 10th Ave. S.)

LANTERN FESTIVAL: 4:30-8:30 pm in the Galleria at Chief Sealth International High School, as previewed here. Schedule includes:

Arts & Crafts (learn how to make a paper lantern), Moon cake sample 4:30-5:30 pm
Lion Dance & Cultural performances 5:30-8:00 pm
Free lantern handout and night walk with the lanterns 8:00-8:15 pm

(2600 SW Thistle)

CLICK! TURNS 13: 5-8 pm, Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) invites you to a party to celebrate 13 years in business. Snacks, drinks, in-store specials! (4540 California SW)

DON’T ASK: Acoustic-electric mix of original music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

JACK WILLIAMS: Historic Kenyon Hall hosts the legendary singer-songwriter and master guitarist, 7:30 pm. Check to see if tickets remain! (7904 35th SW)

WEST END GIRLS – A DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA: 9 pm at The Skylark, the latest showcase curated by Cookie Couture features this all-star cast:

Performances by:
✪ Betty Wetter
✪ Butylene O’Kipple
✪ Cookie Couture
✪ Fraya Love
✪ Honey Bucket
✪ Londyn Bradshaw
✪ Old Witch
✪ & the debut of Dion Dior Black!

Ticket info here. Seating is first-come first-served. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PARLIAMENT PARTY CONTINUES: 2nd anniversary celebration at Parliament Tavern continues with Afrocop w/Bill Horist tonight, 9 pm-midnight: “An instrumental based groove quartet that explores otherworldly sound states.” $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

West Seattle Friday: ‘A Grand Affair’; Parliament Tavern turns 2; Duwamish songs and stories; more…

(Photo by Kersti Muul)

Thanks to everyone who sent photos of this morning’s sunrise rainbow! On with the rest of today/tonight – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ART SHOW SUBMISSIONS: Second of three days to bring your visual-art creation(s) to Southwest Library for its annual Community Art Showcase, which starts Sunday. Details here. Open until 6 pm tonight. (9010 35th SW)

STERLING KAYAK DEMO: 4-7 pm at Alki Kayak Tours, your chance to demo high-end kayaks with their creator. (1660 Harbor SW)

COCKTAIL PARTY: Starting at 6 pm tonight, drinks, appetizers, and games @ A Grand Affair, raising money to help the West Seattle Food Bank fight hunger – if you don’t already have a ticket, get yours at the door at Westland Distillery in SODO. Lots more info here! (2931 1st Ave. S.)

MEDICINE SONGS FROM THE TIME OF CHIEF SEATTLE: 7 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse, Duwamish teachings with NW Native Storyteller Johnny Moses: “All are invited to share in a deeper understanding of the language and culture of the First People of Seattle, Chief Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe, through traditional local songs and stories.” (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FOLK MUSIC: Noah Derksen at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

THE GODDESS PROJECT: 7 pm networking, 8 pm screening at Highland Park Improvement Club, “a documentary film amplifying the voices and stories of women across the United States.” Ticket info is in our calendar listing. (1116 SW Holden)

(Photo by Linda Rusch)

FOOTBALL: Chief Sealth International High School hosts Franklin at Southwest Athletic Complex, 7 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

PARLIAMENT TAVERN TURNS 2: 8 pm to midnight, Parliament Tavern‘s All-Star Review/2nd Anniversary Party:

A party featuring the choicest talent West Seattle has to offer: singer-songwriters, comedians, multi-instrumentalists, spoken word — the entertainment starts early and goes late! We’re gonna be 2!! No cover! Featuring Kurt Einar Armbruster, Spencer Carlson, Brian Cutler, Dandelion, Eiffel Power, Cami Voss McDonald, Oliver Rosenthal, Ian Predo, Don Rauf, David Rodriguez, Runaway Satellite, Brenda Scallon, Timothy Scallon, Sarah Skilling, and South Sound Tug and Barge

Parliament Tavern is a 21+ venue. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND THERE’S MORE … go check out our complete-calendar page.

West Seattle Thursday: Hurricane help, art, wine, ‘Goatfish,’ Transportation Coalition, more…

September 28, 2017 9:03 am
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(Photo courtesy South Seattle College)

Welcome Week continues at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), and an event today starts our list of highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SSC RESOURCE AND INVOLVEMENT FAIR: South Seattle College students are invited to Clock Tower Plaza 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. to “meet other students, discover campus clubs and resources, register to vote and win PRIZES! Join us for fun, snacks and selfies!” (6000 16th SW)

ART SHOW SUBMISSIONS: First of three days to bring your visual-art piece(s) for display at the Southwest Library‘s annual Community Art Showcase, which starts Sunday. Details here. Open 10 am-8 pm today. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Lunch meeting 11:15 am-1:15 pm at West Seattle Golf Course with local leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense – details/contact info in our calendar listing. (4600 35th SW)

HURRICANE HELP FOR PUERTO RICO: Second drop-off event at Hiawatha Playfield, 3-7 pm, with local coach Rey Delgado collecting donations before his trip to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico next week – details here, and check the comments for an update. (2700 California SW)

WESTSIDE NEIGHBORS’ NETWORK WINE TASTING: 5:30-7:30 pm at Ephesus Restaurant, enjoy a wine tasting and appetizers, free, and find out more about the Westside Neighbors’ Network. (5245 California SW)

RECYCLED PAPER COLLAGE WORKSHOP: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with artist Linda McClamrock. Our calendar listing includes registration info. (5612 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION WINE WALK: The first-ever Junction Wine Walk is sold out! We’re mentioning it just in case you (if you’re not among the lucky ticketholders) are in the area and wonder what’s going on. 6-9 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House/High Point, with guests from SDOT, talking and taking questions about West Seattle projects, as previewed here. All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

PLAY ‘GOATFISH’ WITH ITS CREATORS: 6:30-9 pm at Meeples Games, West Seattle father and daughter Chad and Lillian Gray will introduce you to the card game they’ve created and are crowdfunding for, Goatfish, as previewed here. (3727 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 7-10 pm, Jamie Nova SKY, Late September Dogs (acoustic), Annie O’Neill: “A night of soulful acoustic rock bands that feature powerful female vocalists.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

West Seattle Wednesday: Highland Park AC; Madison PTSA; Market Garden finale; Poetrybridge; benefit trivia; more…

(Morning haze, photographed from Don Armeni Boat Ramp by Don Brubeck)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: One or more newborn-to-12-month-olds in your care? High Point Library welcomes you for story time, 11:30 am-noon. Free, as always. (3411 SW Raymond)

FARM STAND FINALE: Last scheduled day of the season for the High Point Market Garden Farm Stand, 4-7 pm, selling produce grown at the mini-farm on the site. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: First meeting of fall! See agenda highlights here – you’re needed to help make a difference in your neighborhood. 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA: All Madison Middle School parents/guardians are invited to tonight’s meeting in the school library, first general meeting of the school year. 7-7:45 pm will be a panel discussion “Getting to Know Madison”; after that, it’s the business meeting, including an update from principal Dr. Robert Gary. Also: “We’re looking for volunteers to fill PTSA roles, including a Vice President – Programs, which is a board position.” Get involved! Find out more at madisonptsa.com. (45th SW/SW Spokane)

(Sunset from Alki, photographed by Travis Ruff)

POETRYBRIDGE: This month’s readers are Sherri Levine and Helen Puciloskiread about them here. 7 pm, poems and stories at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) with Poetrybridge. (5612 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 8-11 pm, Joe Ross & The Bird Watchers: “Rousing New Orleans roadhouse and honky-tonk jazz featuring West Seattle’s own Joe Ross and Seattle jazz legend Ronnie Pierce.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

BENEFIT TRIVIA: 8:30 pm trivia at Talarico’s with Phil Tavel. This week, it’s a fundraiser for Jazz Night School, $3 instead of $2, with all proceeds going to JNS. Raffle prizes too! (4718 California SW)

West Seattle Tuesday: What’s up for today/tonight

September 26, 2017 10:12 am
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With the right camera lens (and/or binoculars), the Space Needle‘s renovation work is in view from West Seattle, as David Hutchinson shows us with the photo above. Besides gazing across the bay, here’s what else you can do today/tonight – highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE FIBER ARTS CLUB: 11 am-1 pm, you’re welcome to drop in at Highland Park Improvement Club: “A group for people in South Seattle who like to knit, crochet, quilt, spin, etc., or who are interested in learning. We trade tips, supplies and snacks! Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. Children are welcome. Free and open to the public.” (1116 SW Holden)

REBUILDING WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS? Seattle Public Schools is planning its next big BEX ballot measure, and at least four West Seattle elementary schools are under consideration for rebuilds. The School Board has a work session at district HQ in SODO today, 4:30-6:30 pm (thanks to the Seattle Schools Community Forum website for pointing this out). No public comment at work sessions, but they are open to the public for observing. (3rd Ave. S./S. Lander)

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

CRIME, SAFETY, PREPAREDNESS: It’s all on the agenda for the West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network, which gets back to monthly meetings post-summer, starting at 6:30 pm tonight at the Southwest Precinct. All welcome – you don’t have to be a captain or even part of a BW. (2300 SW Webster)

FAMILY STORY TIME: All ages at Delridge Library, 7 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

LOTS OF LAUGHS: Comedians’ Power Hour at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm: “The joking and drinking roadshow bout to find out which Seattle comic has what it takes to call themselves CPH Champion. Local comedians Erin Ingle and Rachel Walls battle wits against one another in a joke for joke competition to land the best punchlines.” 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

KARAOKE: Got the Tuesday blues? Sing them away tonight. On our calendar, two opportunities – Baby Ketten Karaoke at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) in North Delridge and karaoke @ Yen Wor Village (2300 California SW) in the Admiral District, both starting at 9 pm.

What’s up for your West Seattle Monday

(Saturday night photo by Kersti Muul)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FALL QUARTER STARTS AT SSC: It’s the first day of the fall quarter at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor). See the “Welcome Week” schedule here. (6000 16th SW)

CITY COUNCIL TODAY: The 9:30 am briefing meeting includes a discussion of the proposed process for filling a Council vacancy until the November election results are finalized, plus a briefing on the city’s homelessness-related efforts via Pathways Home. At 2 pm, Mayor Tim Burgess formally presents the proposed budget. This is all happening at City Hall and viewable live via Seattle Channel (online or cable 21).

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING: It’s Monday Night Ladies’ Night at Alki Kayak Tours, 6-8 pm, details in our calendar listing. (1660 Harbor SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library, suitable for kids of all ages. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

MONDAY NIGHT QUIZ: Got all the answers? Be at The Skylark tonight, 7:30 pm, for the weekly all-ages quiz. Prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

West Seattle Sunday: Recycling, racers, riders, shopping, music, more…

(Great Blue Heron takeoff, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Sunday! Here are highlights of what’s happening in West Seattle:

ORCA HALF MARATHON: Today marks the Orca Half‘s second year in West Seattle. The course is being run differently this year – runners will gather at Don Armeni Boat Ramp starting at 6:30 am to be shuttled to Lincoln Park, from which they will start – near Colman Pool – in waves between 8 am and 9 am, running a course inside the park before heading north and east toward the finish line at Don Armeni – here’s the map. They’ll be running on trails, sidewalks, and in the parking lane. Beneficiary is The Whale Trail. You can sign up right before the race, at the shuttle pickup point/finish-line location at Don Armeni. (1222 Harbor SW)

RECYCLE ROUNDUP: 9 am-3 pm in the lot outside Fauntleroy Church, free dropoff for the items on the official list of what’s being accepted during the fall Recycle Roundup. Go early to avoid waiting in line. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Year-round, 10 am-2 pm Sunday, go browse the booths in the street in the heart of The Junction to see what’s fresh. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS’ ANNIVERSARY SALE, WITH GUESTS: 11 am-5 pm, it’s the second day of the 4th anniversary sale at Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor), with two special guests 11 am-1 pm to talk about bicycling and skiing – details in our calendar listing. (6529 California SW)

300+ MOTORCYCLES: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, Seattle edition, raising money for men’s health challenges, is planning a West Seattle stop today, around 11:45 am, at Hamilton Viewpoint Park. So if you see a big group of riders (more than 370 are registered) – you’ll know why. Or maybe you’re planning to be among them! (1120 California SW)

AWARENESS MARCH: The Salvation Army in South Delridge invites you to join a march to raise awareness of trafficking/enslavement around the globe. Starts at 1:15 pm. More info in our preview. (9050 16th SW)

GET ON STAGE, GET INVOLVED! Monthly open mic presented by Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) next door at The Skylark, 3 pm signups, 4 pm performances. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE WHO AND THE WHAT’: 3 pm matinee for ArtsWest‘s current production. (4711 California SW)

MONTY BANKS: 7-10 pm at Parliament Tavern, jazz, swing, and R&B. 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOOK BEYOND TODAY/TONIGHT … via our complete-calendar page.

West Seattle Saturday: First full day of fall

(Photo by David Hutchinson – fishing at Luna/Anchor Park at sunset Thursday)

Welcome to the first full day of fall! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HELP HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY’S PLAYGROUND CLEANUP: 9 am-noon, or any part of that time that you can spend, you are invited to join the Highland Park Elementary PTA in cleaning up the school playground, as previewed here last night. (1012 SW Trenton)

QUILT SHOW AND WINE TASTING: 9 am-4 pm at the Masonic Center in The Junction. $15 admission includes wine tastings and glass, $5 admission without wine/glass. Hand quilting frame to be raffled at 3:30 pm. More info in our calendar listing. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

CAN YOU GIVE SO OTHERS CAN LIVE? Blood drive today at Westwood Village, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Details including break time are in our calendar listing. (SW Barton/26th SW)

SECOND GEAR SPORTS’ 4TH ANNIVERSARY SALE: First day of two-day sale, 10 am-6 pm, as Second Gear Sports (WSB sponsor) in Morgan Junction celebrates its 4th anniversary. (6529 California SW)

SOUL SPA: Free and open to the public at Inner Alchemy – but register here first.

10 am Peace Filled Meditation
11 am Calming Inflammation Within
12 pm Kundalini Yoga
1 pm Family Constellations
2 pm Spiritual Empowerment through Technology
3 pm Chocolate and Acupuncture
4 pm Soulprint-exploring your personal brand
5 pm Tibetan & Crystal Bowl Sound Healing

(7354 35th SW)

EDUCATIONAL CARD PROJECT: Come have coffee and check out a new deck of cards with 54 women in the physical sciences, 11 am-3 pm at Uptown Espresso Gameporium in North Delridge. (3845 Delridge Way SW)

LAST CHANCE FOR CANINE SWIMMING: 11 am-1 pm at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, last chance for your dog to enjoy their post-people-swimming-season swim sessions! Details in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: Rescheduled community-conversation meeting with West Seattle/South Park’s rep on the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors, Leslie Harris. Just drop in. Noon-2:30 pm at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN HOUSE: Treo Organic Salon invites you to its open house in Fauntleroy, 4-9 pm. Prizes! Bring a donation for the White Center Food Bank. (9251 45th SW)

BINGO ON WAIKIKI: Hawaiian dinner and Bingo to benefit Admiral Church – but it’s being held at Fauntleroy Church. Doors open 5:30 pm. Ticket and other info here. (9140 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE HS CLASS OF ’77 REUNION: 6 pm at the Brockey Center at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), the West Seattle High School Class of 1977 is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Not pre-registered? Get the info here. (6000 16th SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT ELLIOTT BAY BREWING COMPANY: Tonight’s the big night – 6-9 pm. (4720 California SW)

A NIGHT OUT WITH KILLER WHALE TALES: See how West Seattle-based Killer Whale Tales teaches thousands of youth each year about our endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), KWT founder Jeff Hogan brings you the interactive presentation that has captivated and educated so many. Free; donations are welcome. Please RSVP. (5612 California SW)

‘A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING’: 7:30 pm at Alki UCC, it’s the latest Music From The Heart event to benefit the West Seattle Helpline.

(Rehearsal video added Saturday afternoon, courtesy of Jaroslaw Media)

Enjoy an “evening of Broadway show tunes, jazz standards and other favorites” with instrumentalists and vocalists; see our calendar listing for full details. (6115 SW Hinds)

Autumn’s arrival, music, and more for your West Seattle Friday

September 22, 2017 9:58 am
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(Male varied thrush, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

So long, summer! Here are highlights of what’s ahead for the rest of your Friday:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB: First monthly meeting of the season! After the morning business meeting at 10 am, followed by recognition of our 25-plus-year members, at 12:45 Stephen Lamphear, “The Lazy Gardener,” will talk about having more joy with less work in the garden. Visitors are welcome for any part of the day. See website for more information. WSGC meets at Daystar. (2615 SW Barton)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: District office hours for West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold are happening 2-6 pm today at South Park Community Center. (8319 8th Avenue S.)

FOOTBALL: This afternoon, Chief Sealth International High School is on the road, playing at Lakeside (14050 1st Ave NE) at 3:30 pm … Tonight, West Seattle High School plays at home, 7 pm vs. Cleveland at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

WELCOMING WEEK AT THE Y: Two Welcoming Week events tonight at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle. From our preview: 5-6 pm Afro-Cuban dance class with Mark Lilly and 6 pm screening of the documentary “8 Borders, 8 Days,” following the odyssey of a refugee mom and children. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

DOG SWIM: Second-to-last chance to bring your dog to Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club pool for a dogs-only swim session, 5-7 pm. This happens every year AFTER the pool is closed to humans for the season – it’s a fundraiser for AHSTC swim teams. Details in our calendar listing. (11003 31st SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND DINNER/DANCE: 6 pm doors and no-host bar open, 6:30 pm dinner, 7 pm music and dancing with the West Seattle Big Band @ the Senior Center. Check to see if there are still seats! (4217 SW Oregon)

WELCOME FALL @ EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH: Fall arrives this afternoon, so sunset tonight is your change-of-season chance to gather with NASA Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen at West Seattle’s Solstice Park to watch the sunset, learn about the equinox, and, this time, share your eclipse stories! Be there by 6:35 pm. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NOAH GUNDERSEN IN-STORE: 7 pm at Easy Street Records, Noah Gundersen and his band perform live – free, all ages – to celebrate their new record “White Noise.” (California SW/SW Alaska)

SUTHERLIN: Modern country @ C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

WESTSIDE BABY COCKTAIL BENEFIT: Tonight’s “great time for a great cause” event! 7:30 pm at Metropolist event space in SODO, party with and for WestSide Baby, on a mission to help thousands of local kids stay safe and dry. Check to see if tickets remain. (2931 1st Ave. S.)

MORE! Just check our complete calendar, where you’ll also find info on our free event listings.

5 for your West Seattle Thursday

(Photo by David Hutchinson, from thundershowery Tuesday)

The rain has returned as if it never left. But don’t let that keep you away from what’s happening today/tonight. Here are just a few of the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LAFAYETTE DINE-OUT BENEFIT: Until 9 pm, dine at Zippy’s Giant Burgers in White Center and part of your proceeds will go to the Lafayette Elementary PTA. (9614 14th SW)

‘FILL THE BOOT’ FINALE: West Seattle firefighters are scheduled to be in The Junction one last day, through 7 pm, as a fundraiser to help fight muscular dystrophy. (California SW/SW Alaska)

SUSTAINABLE WEST SEATTLE PICNIC: All are welcome to join Sustainable West Seattle at Puget Ridge Edible Park, 4-7 pm. It’s a potluck, and also a chance to celebrate the past year’s achievements. (4767 Puget Way SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, with the agenda including:

1. Report on proposed City parking policy changes

2. Westside Neighbors Network

3. Update on Alki Communication Hub

(6115 SW Hinds)

BELLY-DANCE SHOWCASE: Monthly Alauda showcase at The Skylark, 7:30 pm. No cover. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

What’s up for your West Seattle Wednesday

September 20, 2017 9:16 am
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(Tuesday rainbow, photographed by Don Brubeck)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FILL THE BOOT: Third of four days during which you’ll find West Seattle firefighters out in The Junction until 7 pm, collecting money to fight muscular dystrophy. (California SW/SW Alaska)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT … grown at the High Point Market Garden, available for purchase at the weekly farm stand next to it, 4-7 pm today. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

WELCOMING WEEK CONTINUES … at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) with a cooking demo by Chef Kim O’Donnel, 4:30-6 pm: “Taste how potatoes are prepared in three different countries: India, Korea, and Mexico.” (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

SW SPOKANE PUMP STATION DROP-IN MEETING: Come find out about the city’s plan for this East Admiral pump station – drop by between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. (3214 SW Spokane)

POOCHES IN THE POOL: 5-7 pm at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, it’s the second day of the end-of-season swim sessions for dogs (yes, the pool has already closed to humans for the rest of the year. Dogs only in the pool, but owners must stay nearby – other rules and info in our calendar listing. Fundraiser for AHSTC swim teams. (11003 31st SW)

MOVE OR REMODEL? Free workshop to help you answer the question, with presenters including Josh Niederberger of Niederberger Contracting (WSB sponsor), 6 pm at Graystone Mortgage. (4726 42nd SW)

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MEETING @ VASHON: 7 pm at Vashon Island High School, Washington State Ferries leadership will talk about the Triangle Route challenges and listen to public comments. Here’s our story looking ahead to the meeting and back at last week’s task force meeting. (9600 SW 204th, Vashon)

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DISTRICT COUNCIL: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club, where DNDC will meet monthly through November. Tonight’s agenda is in our calendar listing. (1116 SW Holden)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: The monthly writer series starts its fourth season tonight, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), with Daemond Arrindell and Jeanine Walker as featured readers, and Maketa Born presenting the Favorite Poem. Don’t know much about WordsWest? We talked with its co-curators Katy E. Ellis, Susan Rich, and Harold Taw for this WSB report. (5612 California SW)

DEADGRASS: Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia music at Parliament Tavern, 8-11 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

West Seattle Tuesday: Crime Prevention Council, Junction Neighborhood Organization, Welcoming Week, dog swim, Seabird Survey training, more…

(Osprey, photographed by Kersti Muul)

Unique opportunities today/tonight – from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘WELCOMING WEEK’ AT YMCA: You’re invited to the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) for “Welcoming Week” presentations starting with two sessions today – one that’s just ending as we publish this, but another’s at 6:30-7:30 pm – for “Our Global Y,” as staff member Austin Cassell shares his reflection on his recent trip to the Tijuana YMCA. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

FILL THE BOOT: Seattle Firefighters will be out around the city, 9 am-7 pm, with their annual fundraiser to fight muscular dystrophy, including multiple corners in the heart of the West Seattle Junction. (California SW/SW Alaska)

DESIGN-REVIEW CHANGES @ CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Following up on the public hearing last week (WSB coverage here), the City Council‘s Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee will take up proposed changes to Design Review again today and may vote to send them on to the full Council – possibly with amendments. The meeting starts at 9:30 am at City Hall. (600 4th Ave.)

POOCHES IN THE POOL: 5-7 pm at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club, it’s the first day of the end-of-season swim sessions for dogs (after the pool has already closed to humans for the rest of the year. Dogs only in the pool, but owners must stay nearby – other rules and info in our calendar listing. Fundraiser for AHSTC swim teams. (11003 31st SW)

TRAIN TO HELP WITH PUGET SOUND SEABIRD SURVEYS: From Kersti Muul: “Audubon has a Puget Sound Seabird Survey that runs from October to April on the first Saturday of the month. There is a Survey Protocol Training (tonight) at 5:30-7:30 pm.” At Lincoln Park, at the shelter just north of the restrooms. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SHOULD I HELP? Domestic-violence-awareness training presented by New Beginnings at High Point Community Center, 6-7:30 pm: “Attend this quick and easy workshop and walk away with actions you can immediately put into place if you suspect domestic violence around you.” Registration information is in our calendar listing. (6920 34th SW)

DADS AND KIDS PIZZA NIGHT AT SANISLO: New program launching tonight at Sanislo Elementary on Puget Ridge – free pizza for dads and kids at 6 pm, then at 6:30, a presentation about WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students). From Ebony Lee:

All are welcome including community members who would like to learn about the program. Although the national program is geared toward men, at Sanislo we welcome both women and men! This is a unique chance for dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads, and adult brothers to have a night alone with their student in a fun atmosphere at school. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a one-of-a-kind school-based, father-involvement program that works to support education and safety. WATCH D.O.G.S. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. Since the program’s creation in 1998, more than 6,450 schools across the country have launched a WATCH D.O.G.S. program of their own. Each school year hundreds of thousands of fathers and father-figures make a positive impact on millions of children by volunteering millions of hours in their local schools through this amazing one-of-a-kind program.

The event is in the Performance Center at Sanislo. (1812 SW Myrtle)

PARKING & PARK AT JuNO: As previewed here last night, the Junction Neighborhood Organization agenda tonight includes SDOT reps talking about the new parking review they’re launching in The Junction, Parks reps talking about the new park to be developed in the 4700 block of 40th SW, an update on HALA upzoning, and more. 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. (4217 SW Oregon)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at High Point Library – this month’s book is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COALITION: 7 pm at the Southwest Precinct, it’s your monthly chance to hear from and talk to local police. (2300 SW Webster)

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), all acoustic musicians welcome! (5612 California SW)

SOUTH SOUND TUG AND BARGE: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern. “Unbridled bluegrass, Irish and folk tunes with a side of punk.” No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THOSE ARE JUST THE HIGHLIGHTS … see what else is up for today/tonight/beyond, by going here.

What’s up for your West Seattle Monday

September 18, 2017 9:45 am
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(Female downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘FILL THE BOOT’ DRIVE: Today through Thursday, West Seattle and four other areas of the city will see Seattle firefighters’ annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. (Photo added:)

(Multiple corners at California SW/SW Alaska)

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2-3 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s book is “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka. All welcome! (9010 35th SW)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT COMMISSION: This new city commission meets for the second time at City Hall downtown, 6 pm. The agenda is linked here; our coverage of the commission’s first meeting is here. (600 4th Ave.)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm at High Point Library, bring the kids for songs, stories, and rhymes! (35th SW/SW Raymond)

ROSTAM BATMANGLIJ LIVE IN-STORE: 7 pm at Easy Street Records, Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Rostam Batmanglij is live in-store with a special solo performance celebrating his just-released debut solo album. (California SW/SW Alaska)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete-calendar page, here.

We heard it too: Flyover for Seahawks game

1:31 PM: Sorry we didn’t hear about this one in advance – that was a flyover for the Seahawks home opener, roaring in right over south West Seattle, a few minutes ago. Still looking up exactly what/whose jets they were.

1:46 PM: Haven’t found that info yet but here’s what it looked like for those at the stadium.

West Seattle Sunday: From sales to stories

(Rufous hummingbird, photographed in early September by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: 10 am-6 pm, shop and snack at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – details in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in The Junction – see what’s fresh this week! (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

2ND TIME SALE’S 2ND DAY: 11:30 am-2 pm, one more time to shop the 23rd annual 2nd Time Sale at Fauntleroy Church. (9140 California SW)

ANTI-BULLYING SEMINAR: 1 pm at Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy – check to see if there’s still room. (2701 California SW)

JAMTIME: Bluegrass and old-time music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. (5612 California SW)

SOUTH PARK SPOTLIGHT @ SOUTHWEST STORIES: Anna Marti talks about the history of South Park,From Farm to Factory,” 2 pm at South Park Library, as part of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s SouthWest Stories series. Free. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

YOUR SATURDAY: Mountain Fest, WestFest, Fiestas Patrias, sales, games, more!

Thanks to Danny McMillin for sharing the photo of last night’s moon. If it’s out tonight, it just might be red, since wildfire smoke has moved back in. But don’t let that get in the way of your Saturday – the last weekend of summer begins with these highlights rom the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8-11 am at the Senior Center of West Seattle, $7 gets you breakfast courtesy of the Lions Club. (4217 SW Oregon)

2ND TIME SALE: 9 am-4 pm at Fauntleroy UCC, it’s day one of this mega-sale, as previewed here Friday. (9140 California SW)

TAI CHI ON ALKI: Just a few more Saturdays for this year’s series of free 9 am classes by Alki Statue of Liberty. Never been? Check out this new video. (61st SW/Alki SW)

SUNDODGER INVITATIONAL: Starting at 9 am and continuing through mid-afternoon, it’s this year’s big cross-country meet for high-school and college runners at Lincoln Parksee the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: It’s International Coastal Cleanup Day and Puget Soundkeeper is leading a cleanup at Alki, 9:30 am-noon.

WESTFEST: 10 am-10 pm at Holy Rosary School, it’s the annual “carnival of community,” with rides, games, food, and entertainment. Here’s the stage schedule:

10:30 AM Toddler Time w/Friendly Clown
12:00 PM West Seattle’s Got Talent “Dance Off”
2:00 PM Raymond The Magician Magic Show
3:00 PM Mode School of Music
4:00 PM Comerford Irish Dance
5:00 PM Intermission
6:00 PM Live Fly
7:00 PM The Maddy Wyse Band
8:00 PM Raffle Winners Announced!
8:05 PM Dad Band

(42nd/Dakota/Genesee)

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ARTS/CRAFTS MARKET: 10 am-6 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse – details in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FIESTAS PATRIAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL: 11 am-1 pm parade, followed by a festival and health fair until 6 pm, in South Park. Our preview from Friday includes information on the route and the participants.

MOUNTAIN FEST: 11 am-5 pm at Camp Long, a day of free fun celebrating mountaineering – including the park’s legendary Schurman Rock. See the schedule of events, activities, and highlights in our preview from Friday night. (5200 35th SW)

CELEBRATION OF CHINESE CULTURE: Noon-3:30 pm in the garden courtyard at Seattle Chinese Garden: “This family-friendly event for all ages includes performances of dance, music, and song from 1 to 2:15, followed at 2:30 to 3:30 by a class for children demonstrating how to do a Chinese dance (parents and others welcome to watch). Come early for a Chinese painting demonstration from noon to 1 pm. Also enjoy Chinese dishes and snacks at a food booth.” Ticket info in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL-BOARD REP: Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors‘ representative for West Seattle and South Park, Leslie Harris, will be at Delridge Library 3-5 pm for a drop-in community-conversation meeting. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

URBAN HOMESTEAD FOUNDATION PIG ROAST: 5-9 pm, dine and celebrate at the site the UHF is working to save and transform. Details in our preview, including ticket info. (50th SW/SW Dakota)

MEET THE ARTIST: At Virago Gallery in The Junction, 5-9 pm:

Dahlia Elsayed’s first show with Virago Gallery features works on paper on the theme of language, landscape, poetry and shifting perspectives. The 16 works in the show include paintings and a series of 12 painted paper collages with handwritten text as part of the image. Dahlia Elsayed combines text and imagery to create visually narrative paintings that document internal and external geographies. She begins with verse as a starting point of each work and uses the edited texts in created landscapes, mixing the psychological with the topographical.

(4306 SW Alaska)

CIDER TASTING: At Sound & Fog in The Junction, 5 pm-8 pm. (4735 40th SW)

OKTOBERFEST AT PROST! “Come drink big biers, win prizes, play hammerschlagen, and dance on tables! We are doing it all and doing it in our dirndls and lederhosen. 7 different Oktoberfest biers on draft and great swag to win all weekend.” 7 pm tonight at Prost! West Seattle, “Warsteiner ceremonial keg tapping and party. Lots of giveaways, Brotzeitteller to share, and plenty of David Hasselhoff on the playlist.” (3407 California SW)

FREE FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Kenyon Hall:

Geri Cooper brings back her vast game collection to Kenyon Hall for another Free Family Games Night. She has Yahtzee, Sorry, Monopoly, Parcheesi, Trivial Pursuit, Dominoes, Hearts, Spades, Rummy, Rummikub, Checkers, Cribbage, Pictionary, Jinga, The Worst Case Scenario, Go Fish, Jacks, Manacles, Backgammon, Chinese Checkers, Sequence, Apples to Apples, Battleship, and Uno.

Not enough variety? Then bring your own favorite game to share. Prizes will be given to the winners, and the Mighty Wurlitzer will be played!

Free admission, but be sure to bring something from your collection of White Elephant treasures for our fall gift exchange.

We’ll serve punch and popcorn.

(7904 35th SW)

THREE BANDS: Iron Kim Style, Nosretep, Fraktal Phantom are live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+.(4210 SW Admiral Way)

SERIOUSLY … there’s more! See all the listings for today/tonight on our complete calendar.

West Seattle Friday: From WestFest to Oktoberfest, and much more…

September 15, 2017 11:20 am
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The sunset panorama is from Wednesday night, courtesy of Jamie Kinney (as with most WSB photos, if you are using laptop/desktop/landscape tablet, click the image for a larger version). We would guess there’ll be a colorful sunset to watch tonight, too. Before and after, lots more to do – here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PARK(ing) DAY: As previewed last night, three West Seattle businesses are setting up mini-parks in parking spaces as part of this citywide event that continues into early evening: Wyatt’s Jewelers (Westwood Village; WSB sponsor), Fleurt (4536 California SW); Red Cup Espresso (4451 California SW). We’re out visiting all three right now – separate update to come.

DAVE HOLO TRIO: Live New Orleans jazz at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

DUWAMISH NATIVE ART AND CRAFTS MARKET: At the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse until 6 pm, and again both days this weekend, 10 am-6 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

VIGIL: As previously announced, a vigil is planned at 6 pm tonight outside the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium for 15-year-old murder victim Derek Juarez-Lopez, killed at Westcrest Park the day before he would have started his sophomore year at CSIHS. (2600 SW Thistle)

WESTFEST: Holy Rosary School’s annual fall festival starts tonight, 6-10 pm:

Please be a part of West Seattle’s ‘Carnival of Community’ brought to you by Holy Rosary School! Come experience great music, eat delicious food, and crazy fun kid rides! There is so much to do and see, including BINGO, a classic cake walk with scrumptious prizes, a kids’ talent show and carnival style games galore. There’s a beer garden for adults, too.

STAGE LINEUP – FRIDAY
6:00 PM Music Beats by Wes Wunder
7:00 PM West Seattle Big Band

(42nd/Genesee/Dakota)

FOOTBALL: The Huling Bowl matchup between Chief Sealth IHS and West Seattle HS is early this year – 7 pm tonight at Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

GARY BENSON: Solo performer at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

OKTOBERFEST: Three-day celebration starts tonight at Prost! West Seattle, 7 pm. “Come drink big biers, win prizes, play hammerschlagen, and dance on tables! We are doing it all and doing it in our dirndls and lederhosen. 7 different Oktoberfest biers on draft and great swag to win all weekend. Join us for this three day celebration starting today (9/15 @7pm) with Benediktiner. Raffling off soccer jerseys and koozies and Prost! Oktoberfest steins for sale. Featuring these Oktoberfests throughout the Season Oktoberfest season. Andechs, Weltenburger, Dinkelacker, Weihenstephan, Hofbrau, Paulaner, Ayinger, Hacker-Pschorr, Benediktiner, Warsteiner.” (3407 California SW)

THE RIFFBROKERS, THE FUZZ, VAGUE CHOIR: “A night of power pop twang and rock and roll action” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

West Seattle Art Walk & more for the rest of your Thursday

September 14, 2017 11:29 am
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The West Seattle Art Walk is the major highlight for the rest of your Thursday:

That’s the map/venue list for the Art Walk, which runs “5 pm to late.” Note the venues offering drink/food specials, and also note that there’s a Makers’ Market in Junction Plaza Park (42nd/Alaska) again this month! Other highlights include:

CLICK! DESIGN THAT FITS (WSB sponsor): “Our featured artists are our own Frances Smersh in collaboration with Stephanie Hargrave, both West Seattle artists. Stephanie is known for her encaustic (wax) paintings (she teaches workshops in encaustic in her West Seattle studio), Frances has primarily been known as a jewelry artist but has expanded into 2-D in the last several years. They’ve created a large body of work including many very small paintings.” (4540 California SW)

VISCON CELLARS (WSB sponsor): Pamela Resnick will be painting live in the Viscon Cellars Winery Tasting Room from 5-9 pm. (5910 California SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY (WSB sponsor): Works by Deborah McCarroll and Brooke Belman, who will both be on hand at the tasting room. (3804 California SW)

WALLFLOWER CUSTOM FRAMING: “Identity Works,” photography of dancers, by Michelle Smith-Lewis, open until 8 pm. (4735 42nd SW)

More venue/artist highlights for tonight are on the official Art Walk website!

Also of note today:

COMMUNITY CENTERS CLOSED: As noted here earlier this week, Seattle Parks’ community centers are closed citywide today for an employee event. That includes, in our area, Delridge Community Center, High Point Community Center, Hiawatha Community Center, and Southwest Teen Life Center. (SW Pool is open.) They will reopen tomorrow.

TRIANGLE TASK FORCE & PROTEST: The community-member task force appointed to work with Washington State Ferries on trying to improve Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route procedures meets 4:30-7 pm at Fauntleroy Church. A group of Vashon residents say they will protest at the ferry terminal afterward to call attention to the problems they say have been worsened by the procedure changes. (9140 California SW)

HORSE AND TIGER: “Funky instrumental improv” at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PELLEGRINI AND TAMBO: Live music at The Skylark, 9 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AS ALWAYS, THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

9 notes for your West Seattle Wednesday

September 13, 2017 11:20 am
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(Dark-eyed junco, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday:

EARLY-RELEASE WEDNESDAYS BEGIN: Starting today, every Wednesday of the school year, Seattle Public Schools will be out 75 minutes early.

FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES … grown at the High Point Market Garden, available for purchase at the weekly farm stand next to it, 4-7 pm today. (32nd SW/SW Juneau)

MARY’S PLACE OPEN HOUSE: The family shelter that opened next to the White Center Food Bank six months ago has an open house today – all welcome to visit, 5:30-7 pm. (8th SW/SW 108th)

DELRIDGE GROCERY BOARD MEETING: All welcome at the meeting of the board working to make the Delridge Grocery Cooperative store a reality, 6:30 pm at Cottage Grove Commons. Here’s our report on the coop’s recent “town hall” meeting. (5444 Delridge Way SW)

CLIMATE CHANGE: 7 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center:

Holy Rosary and Our Lady of Guadalupe parishes are co-sponsoring an evening with Jeff Renner called “Laudato Si: A Faithful Response to Climate Change.” Jeff, a member of Mary, Queen of Peace parish in Sammamish, will discuss the changes he’s observed in our climate during 38 years as chief meteorologist and science reporter with KING-TV in Seattle. He will also talk about the latest science and how it relates to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si: On Care for our Common Home.”

(3410 SW Myrtle)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA: First PTSA meeting of the year for Chief Sealth International High School, 7 pm in the Confucius Center on campus. (2600 SW Thistle)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, this month’s agenda is devoted to hot issues in Burien. (9131 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8-11 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TRIVIA NIGHT: 8:30 pm, it’s the famous Wednesday night trivia at Talarico’s in The Junction. (4718 California SW)

WHAT ELSE? See the full lineup for today, tonight, and beyond, on our complete-calendar page.

West Seattle Tuesday: Hurricane relief; Fauntleroy, Admiral, & South Park community meetings; soccer; more…

September 12, 2017 10:44 am
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Thanks to Victoria Gnatoka for views of West Seattle from the air, photographed while she was flying out of Sea-Tac last week. Here’s what’s happening on the ground for the rest of your Tuesday:

DINE OUT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF: 4-10 pm, half the proceeds at Mioposto Admiral (and its sibling restaurants elsewhere in the city, if you’re off-peninsula tonight) go to hurricane relief, as do all proceeds from $5 raffle tickets. (2139 California SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield in High Point, the Chief Sealth International High School girls-soccer team hosts West Seattle High School. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

FREE IRISH-DANCE LESSON: 4:45 pm at the VFW Hall in The Triangle, it’s the start of a new round of Comerford School of Irish Dance lessons for new beginners, and the first lesson is free. (3601 SW Alaska)

‘SCHOOL YOUR PARENTS’: 5-7 pm at High Point Library:

Learn about great resources that the High Point Library presents during the school year for students and families

Scavenger Hunt Fun!

Refreshments

School Supplies Giveaway

West Seattle Helpline Clothesline Program will be giving out gently used clothing to all

Come join us!

(35th SW/SW Raymond)

JUSTIN KAUSAL-HAYES: Live music at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. No cover; happy-hour specials available until 6 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm board meeting – everyone welcome – at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. The agenda is in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm general meeting – everyone welcome – at The Sanctuary at Admiral. Guest speaker is Karen Berge from West Seattle Be Prepared – always a timely topic, but even more so right now with the hurricanes and Mexico megaquake affecting millions. (42nd SW/SW Lander)

SOUTH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 pm general meeting – everyone welcome – at SP Neighborhood Center. (8201 10th Ave. S.)

MAX CRUMBLE ORCHESTRA: “Homage to elevator music,” 7:30-10 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral)

THERE’S ALWAYS MORE … for today, tonight, and way beyond, on our complete-calendar page, where you can also find out how to get your event listed (hint: the earlier we get the info, the better!).

West Seattle Monday: Hurricane help at B’s Po Boy; volleyball; book groups; hearing on Design Review changes; more…

September 11, 2017 11:25 am
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(Paddleboarder, with birds, photographed by Chris Frankovich)

Before we get any further into Monday – here are the highlights, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HURRICANE RELIEF DINE-OUT BENEFIT: At B’s Po Boy on Alki until 9 pm tonight: 25 percent of pre-sales-tax proceeds will be donated to help hurricane survivors. There’s also a silent auction on which you can bid! (2738 Alki SW)

PUGET RIDGE COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at Puget Ridge Cohousing. The agenda is in our calendar listing. (7020 18th SW)

WESTWOOD EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:45 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s book is “Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures” by Vincent Lam. All welcome. (9010 35th SW)

ADMIRAL EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:45 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. This month’s book is “The Other” by David Guterson. All welcome. (2306 42nd SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: West Seattle High School hosts Chief Sealth International High School, 7 pm at the WSHS Gym. (3000 California SW)

HEARING ON DESIGN-REVIEW CHANGES: As previewed here last night, the City Council’s Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee has a public hearing tonight on major changes proposed to the Design Review program, which among other things is the only part of the development-vetting process that often includes public meetings. This topic is the second part of a meeting at SIFF Cinema Uptown in lower Queen Anne; the first, focused on upzoning for that area, is scheduled 5:30-7 pm, with the Design Review-related hearing to follow around 7 pm. (511 Queen Anne Ave. N.)

THE DARTS @ EASY STREET: Free in-store all-ages performance by The Darts at Easy Street Records in The Junction, 7 pm. (California/Alaska)

AS ALWAYS, THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

West Seattle Sunday: Hurricane help; park feedback; Colman Pool finale; more…

September 10, 2017 6:03 am
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Happy Sunday! Here are the highlights of what’s happening today/tonight in West Seattle:

HURRICANE FUNDRAISER: The photo above is from Amy, who explains, “My kids are raising money for hurricane victims. They made a lot of money (Saturday), in a short amount of time. And will be back (today) selling cookies, brownies, muffins, and lemonade.” ~10 am-2 pm. The proceeds go to hurricane relief via GlobalGiving.org. (52nd SW/SW Stevens)

PARK FEEDBACK @ FARMERS’ MARKET: Two-thirds of an acre of land in the 4700 block of 40th SW, bought by the city five years ago, is getting closer to being turned into a park. Potential designs are being shown, and your feedback collected, 10 am-2 pm today at the Farmers Market – look for the Seattle Parks booth/table. We’ll be looking for it once the market opens and will update with the location. *Added – south end of market* (California between Oregon and Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As for the rest of the market – go see what’s fresh this week! 10 am-2 pm. (California between Oregon and Alaska)

MEET GREYHOUNDS: 11 am-1 pm at Mud Bay-Admiral. (2611 California SW)

LAST DAY FOR COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, it’s the last day of the season for Colman Pool on the shore at Lincoln Park; here’s the swim-session schedule. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

‘THE WHO AND THE WHAT’: 3 pm matinee at ArtsWest – first week for the play by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar. Ticket info and more in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

ALL-AGES MUSIC: At The Skylark, 6-9 pm, Curt Terry, Victrola, and This Past Tuesday. $5 cover. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

And if you’re going downtown tonight …

WATER TAXI EXTENDED SCHEDULE FOR SOUNDERS’ MATCH: Last run from Pier 52 to West Seattle will be at 10:45 pm.