West Seattle, Washington
27 Tuesday
(Wednesday night photo by David Rosen from SlickPix Photography)
Maybe a little odd to start the day with an end-of-day shot, but the photo of last night’s sunset, near Luna/Anchor Park, came in overnight, and one of tonight’s major events is on the waterfront in the evening, so … The annual Day of Prayer gathering is tonight at Statue of Liberty Plaza on Alki, 6:30 pm, 10 local churches participating, full details here … Also tonight, the Lafayette Elementary Playground Committee is hosting a community meeting to vote on designs for the play structure and surrounding area at the Lafayette playground. The meeting is at the Lafayette library from 7-8 pm … This one’s downtown, but West Seattleites are involved in League of Women Voters of Seattle, which invites you to a forum about the Seattle Port Commission at 7:30 pm at Seattle First Baptist Church – speakers include Port CEO Tay Yoshitani; admission’s free, full details at www.seattlelwv.org … back in West Seattle, it’s the Friends of the College dinner at South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor), Brockey Center, 5-8 pm (full details here). More for today/tonight/beyond, on the WSB West Seattle Events calendar.
That’s the Westside Symphonette combined strings and junior orchestra, rehearsing last night at The Hall at Fauntleroy, where both of the Symphonette’s orchestras are performing their spring concert “Classical Elegance” tonight (more details here). … This afternoon, you are invited to show your support for local law enforcement at the annual Seattle Police Memorial ceremony, with Mayor McGinn scheduled to be among those in attendance, noon at Dignity Memorial/Forest Lawn (map) … Also at noon, King County Executive Dow Constantine is scheduled to speak to the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of West Seattle at Salty’s on Alki. … For the regular Tuesday happenings, check the WSB West Seattle Events calendar.
(Friday photo taken at Alki by Chas Redmond)
The weather of course is the biggest thing so far today – with the wind advisory continuing in effect till 7 pm. If things aren’t too crazy, you might check out the last minus tide we’ll see for a few weeks, -0.6 just before 3 pm today – not as low as the photo above from Friday afternoon, but low enough for tidewalking. Otherwise, no major public meetings tonight – West Seattle Hi-Yu members meet at 6:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Church, just as festival/parade season starts to kick into high gear; you can check the WSB West Seattle Events calendar for regular Monday night happenings, including bingo at Alki UCC Church. (Are we missing something of note? Add a comment – thanks!)
Today’s highlights start with the 44th Annual Rock and Gem Show, “Gems in Bloom,” presented by the West Seattle Rock Club (WSB sponsor), 10 am-5 pm (tomorrow too) at the Masonic Hall, 40th/Edmunds. While rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, crystals and more will be on display, it’s an active show too, with demonstrations, a chance for kids to make a “gem tree,” and items for sale. Best part: FREE. … As usual, many local parks/greenspaces have work parties (listed on the Green Seattle Partnership website), but the biggest work party today will be the Pigeon Point Neighborhood Council membership and neighbors in action for their Spring Clean, including the staircase from Charlestown/19th to East Marginal Way (as well as what you see on Jim Sander‘s creation at left), starting 9 am (volunteers welcome!) … Peak season starts today for Washington State Ferries, which means a price change on some routes … Two more WSB sponsors have big events today: West Seattle Montessori School has a fundraising Plant Sale for the first time this year, with a Master Gardener on hand to answer questions and a lot more, all detailed on the school’s website, 9 am-2 pm … And it’s Trunk Show day at Click! Design That Fits, for poppi jewelry, including a 5-8 pm artist reception with poppi’s Dawn Benedetto – full details on the Click! site – Facebook invite here … Several yard/garage (and other) sales are posted in the WSB Forums‘ Freebies/Deals/Sales/Etc. section, where it’s free to list sales of all types (including businesses’ special events and deals) – find them here … In White Center, Evergreen Aquatic Center is rededicated at 10:30 followed by a free community swim till 1 … More on the WSB Events calendar!
Since it’s the final day of the Feinstein Challenge – first explained in this March story – anything you do for your local food banks today COUNTS EXTRA. For White Center Food Bank, which serves part of West Seattle – donate here. For West Seattle Food Bank – go here – and if you are attending tonight’s fundraiser Instruments of Change (6 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy, with WSB among the event sponsors), consider giving extra. ALSO TODAY/TONIGHT: Bake sale/plant sale/mini-bazaar at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 9 am-4 pm in the front lobby … The “Fauntleroy Fledglings” star in tonight’s edition of the “Sweet, Sweet Music” coffeehouse concert series at Fauntleroy Church, 7:30 pm (dessert included!) … Seattle filmmaker Gina Robertson‘s debut “Coffee” is screened and celebrated with the work of awardwinning filmmakers in a special event at Youngstown Arts Center starting at 8 pm … More coming up later in the West Seattle Weekend Lineup!
Busy day/night: Events this morning include Seattle School Board member Steve Sundquist holding a community chat, West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 10 am, and the West Seattle Democratic Women‘s monthly meeting at West Seattle Golf Course‘s banquet room, with guests including State Sen. Joe McDermott – registration at 11:15 am, RSVPs were due yesterday but you can try 935-3216 ASAP to see if there’s room … 5 West Seattle restaurants are participating in Dining Out for Life/Seattle (here’s the list along with info on whether they’re donating part of lunch proceeds, dinner proceeds, or both) … Tonight’s events are topped by the High Point Neighborhood Association‘s community meeting (6 pm, High Point Neighborhood Center) in the wake of last Friday’s attack on a local woman; 
HPNA plans to announce how the community can help her … West Seattle-founded Northwest Hope and Healing, which helps breast-cancer patients around the region, raises money with its Style ’10 fashion show at Showbox SODO tonight (tickets still available online; several West Seattle boutiques participating; photo from Style ’08) … “Guernica” author Dave Boling reads and sells books at Southwest Branch Library 6:30 tonight, co-sponsored by Square One Books (WSB sponsor) … If you’ve got a daughter 8+, a special talk about puberty is set for 7 tonight at Southwest Community Center … 6 pm, Pathfinder K-8 has its Health Fair (and PTSA meeting).
Big night around West Seattle – and beyond. The marquee event is happening outside WS but with ramifications here and around the city: The first chance for citizens to speak out about the city budget is coming up at 5:30 tonight (sign-ins for speakers at 5), NewHolly Gathering Hall on Beacon Hill (map). There seems to be no question more major cuts are ahead; if you don’t want certain services cut, what do you think should be cut instead? First chance to speak out. … In West Seattle, the Highland Park Action Committee meets tonight, with topics including the West Seattle Reservoir Park project and this year’s Westwood Vilage Street Fair, 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club … In The Junction, ArtsWest (WSB sponsor) opens its new production, Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s “Tell Me on a Sunday,” tonight, 7:30 pm … What can you do to fight underage drinking in our community? The Southwest Healthy Youth Partnership needs you, 7 pm at Seattle Lutheran High School … West Seattle Elementary invites you to come visit the campus as it celebrates Literacy Night, 6:30-7:30 pm, full details and map here … In honor of National Poetry Month, Poetrybridge features a reading by Kerry Cox followed by open mike for all, 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee … Writer/activist Georgie Bright Kunkel sends word that her committee to educate the public about “corporate personhood” meets at 7 tonight in the Westwood Village area; call 935-8663 for specifics.
Transportation tops the list for tonight: Still not sure how you’re going to get through a tangle of traffic-affecting work between here and downtown in the next several years? Drop by the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement open house, Madison Middle School, 6-8 pm … Or, if you are going to be more affected by the South Park Bridge closure June 30, that’s also the time window for tonight’s meeting to present the draft closure plan (Machinist Hall in South Park) … Tonight’s also the Fauntleroy Fall Festival Fundraiser at Endolyne Joe’s, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the big event – starts at 5 pm for dinner, followed by late-night happy hour with live music at 8 … Also: Two free classes for your health – a free “Intro to Yoga” workshop at SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) – 7 pm, but please call/e-mail to sign up … Westwood Curves offers “Healthy Fats,” a free class at 10:30 am or 6:10 pm (246-7900 to register).
Pretzels among the plants, photographed last May during West Seattle Nursery‘s first Beer Fest with Prost West Seattle – and this afternoon they’re doing it again, 1-5 pm, with part of the day’s proceeds benefiting the West Seattle Wildlife Habitat Project … This morning/afternoon, Lafayette Elementary raises money for its ongoing playground project with its first-ever Sports Swap sale, 9 am-4 pm at the school (map) … At Southwest Library this afternoon, bring your own poetry or your favorite authors’ work to perform and/or simply appreciate, in celebration of National Poetry Month, 2-3 pm (here’s the official flyer) … The former football star nicknamed “The Throwin’ Samoan” speaks at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) at 11:30 this morning, and lunch is part of the deal (full details here) … And of course it’s West Seattle Farmers’ Market day, 10 am-2 pm at 44th/Alaska – with new items including “Rocksalmic Vinegar” (explained in the Ripe ‘n’ Ready list). … More on the West Seattle Weekend Lineup!
(Photo courtesy Windermere West Seattle in The Junction)
From the West Seattle Weekend Lineup list for today, one-of-a-kind events: 9 am-4 pm at the Joint Training Facility on the southeastern edge of West Seattle (map), you’re invited to come watch the Fire Muster, with 200 Fire Cadets/Explorers, ages 14-21, competing – it’s explained here. 10 am at Lincoln Park‘s south beach, Restita DeJesus of the Seattle Wushu Center in West Seattle will lead a free observance of World Tai Chi/Qigong Day, no experience required … 11 am at Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park (map), a blessing will be offered for the Salish Sea – the Northwest’s waters – with local healers joining in; more here … As previewed again last night, the West Seattle (Westcrest) Reservoir Park project’s third public meeting is at 10 am at Southwest Community Center (map), with the first look at the design direction that’s being taken following earlier meetings … Got something to shred? Do it at the free “Spring Clean” event offered this afternoon by Windermere-Fauntleroy (details here) … LOTS more, including the second/final day of donation dropoff before the first-ever Lafayette Sports Swap tomorrow – the full list is here. (ADDED 10:44 AM: Windermere in The Junction says they have the shredder truck right now – till noon – drop off in the parking lot behind their office – they shared a photo of the truck which we’re adding atop this story.)
(Seagull & sea star, photographed earlier this week by Kristina at Constellation Park)
Ever feel like you bit off more than you can chew? No worries; the highlights today from the WSB West Seattle Events calendar aren’t too overwhelming. If you love to browse but can’t wait for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day on May 8th (official registration tally later today, now that signups are closed), St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church is entering the second 2-day stretch of its big rummage sale, 9 am-3 pm today (and tomorrow), California SW & SW Hanford … The West Seattle Garden Club meets in a new location, Delridge Community Center, 10 am-2 pm, “Our Patio Garden” study session in the morning and “Vegetable Gardening 101” in the afternoon … Several notable school events: Dropoffs begin for the Lafayette Elementary playground-benefit Sports Swap (details here) … Sanislo Elementary family and supporters are having a Celebrate Sanislo party/mini-auction 6-10 tonight at Alki Masonic Temple … West Seattle High School‘s talent show is at 7:30 in the school theater … the Chief Sealth High School baseball team’s spaghetti dinner/auction starts at 6 in the cafeteria (Sealth/Boren) … And Hiawatha Community Center shows you how worms can help save the planet during Eco Family Fun Factor, 6 tonight. More later in the West Seattle Weekend Lineup!
BRIDGE AND VIADUCT REMINDER: Today’s the day for the “rolling slowdowns” on the West Seattle Bridge, noon-3 pm and 11 pm-1 am, plus 8 pm-10 pm on the northbound Alaskan Way Viaduct, for a film crew (here’s our original story – note the additional info in comments).
SOUTH DELRIDGE/WHITE CENTER COMMUNITY SAFETY COALITION: The volunteer group that looks at crime and other safety issues in the south end of West Seattle, as well as White Center – usually with Seattle Police and King County Sheriff’s Office reps in attendance – meets tonight at 6 pm in the WC DSHS office (9650 15th Ave SW).
2 MORGAN JUNCTION EVENTS: The weeklong 1st-anniversary celebration at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) continues with $3.65 anniversary shirts on sale while they last. And kitty-corner at West Seattle Thriftway, you can check out the “Spring Fling” appetizer tasting 3-7 pm.
Now that the power outage is over, a few quick notes on today’s highlights from the WSB Events calendar: Statewide earthquake drill at 9:45 am … Landmarks Board hearing for the Bloss House (here’s our previous story) at Municipal Tower downtown, 3:30 pm … Morgan Community Association meeting (agenda here) at The Kenney, 7 pm … Delridge Neighborhoods District Council (presentations including Spokane Street and Alaskan Way Viaducts updates) at Youngstown Arts Center, 7 pm.
(Harbor Avenue gosling and parent, photographed by David Hutchinson)
Want to curl up … with a good book? The monthly reading group at High Point Library meets at 6:30 tonight to discuss the 2010 Seattle Reads featured work, “Secret Son” by Laila Lalami … The West Seattle Tool Library, closer to launch after two recent successful donation drives, needs YOUR help tonight – join the people working on it as they meet at 7 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction (full details and background here) … Crosstown rivalry in boys’ varsity soccer today, West Seattle High School at Chief Sealth HS, 3:30 pm … Tonight at Skylark Café and Club (WSB sponsor), the weekly Spin Your Wax open-turntables event at 6 is followed by the monthly Alauda bellydancing showcase, 7:30 … More on the WSB Events calendar!
(Sunday photo from Lincoln Park, shared by Gabe)
EAGLE-EYED CRIMEFIGHTERS: The intrepid West Seattle Crime Prevention Council has moved its meeting for this month only; it’s TONIGHT at the Southwest Precinct, 7 pm.
DINE AT DUKE’S, HELP KIDS SKATE: Tonight if you dine at Duke’s on Alki between 4 and 10 pm, a portion of the proceeds go to Lafayette Elementary to help buy new rollerskates for the PE program.
FEEDBACK LOUNGE BIRTHDAY WEEK BEGINS: This week, Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) celebrates its first anniversary, with nightly specials, new rock ‘n’ roll art exhibits and more. Today’s special: $3.65 sliders and fries, open till close.
KNIT NIGHT: Seattle Yarn invites knitters to begin the week with a night of needle arts, crafting, food and drinks, starting at 6:30 pm at Endolyne Joe’s.
ZERO WASTE: That’s the topic for Sustainable West Seattle‘s monthly community forum, 7-9 PM, Senior Center of West Seattle.
KITTY CATS IN PIRATE HATS: It’s the first-ever comedy showcase tonight at Shipwreck Tavern, 8:30 pm, presented by the “Uh-Oh Dudes.”
COUNTDOWN TO GARAGE SALE DAY SIGNUP DEADLINE: Continuing the last week of registration for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, which is 9 am-3 pm May 8 – go here (registration deadline is this Thursday night, 4/22, 11:59 pm).
(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Robin Lindsey)
There’s a Southern flavor to two of the spotlight events today: At noon, you can enjoy gumbo at Hope Lutheran Church followed by music at 1:30 pm from Total Experience Gospel Choir, all to raise money for New Orleans relief (admission by free-will donation), and at 3 pm, it’s the final performance of the Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) play “The Miss Firecracker Contest” at Youngstown Arts Center.
Also from the West Seattle Weekend Lineup: The WS Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm as always (here’s the latest Ripe ‘n’ Ready list) … while you’re in The Junction, a special aromatherapy presentation is happening 11 am-noon at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy (WSB sponsor) … also at 11, the Humane Society MaxMobile brings adoptable pets to Next to Nature (till 3) … while you’re in The Junction, at 1 pm, head on over to the Holy Rosary School gym to cheer on the Cub Scout Pack 793 Pinewood Derby … then between 2 and 5 you can mosey southbound to Morgan Junction for the “Live Rock ‘n’ Roll Auction” at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) to help Animals First Foundation raise money to help pets. Have a great day!
10 am is the magic moment today – that’s when all the fun starts. First – if you can spare time to help with the annual Duwamish Alive! cleanups – here’s the list of sites (many in West Seattle) – they’re all beginning at 10 am (2009 photo at left); that’s also the first moment of the Tax-Free For All (a discount that in effect has retailers paying the tax for you) sale day in The Junction, with participant list and coupon link here; and in The Triangle, lots of free fun activities for Healthy Kids Day at the West Seattle YMCA (which like the WS Junction Association is a current WSB sponsor) … but that’s not all. Go here for a direct link to the full list of what’s up for your cloudy-but-not-cold West Seattle Saturday.
That photo’s from last Sunday, during the King County Water Taxi (WSB sponsor) celebration at Seacrest. We predict more sun-basking ahead, judging by the forecast – 60s and sunny, projected through Sunday. Also ahead today:
SAFEWAY REZONING HEARING: Since the Admiral Safeway project requires rezoning, that means a mandatory public hearing before the city Hearing Examiner. If you’ve got something to say about it, that hearing is set for this morning, 9 am, in the Hearing Examiner’s chambers at the Municipal Tower downtown. (Here’s our original March preview of today’s hearing.)
GOT ROOM FOR A NEW PET? Today the Seattle Humane Society Maxmobile is scheduled to bring adoptable pets to Petco in The Junction, 2-5 pm (more here)
‘THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST’: Tonight marks the start of the second and final weekend of Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) presenting “The Miss Firecracker Contest” at Youngstown Arts Center – full details here, 7:30 pm.
SKATE NIGHT’S BACK: After a week off for Parks furloughs, Friday Skate Night is back in full swing tonight at Alki Community Center, $3, skates available on site.
BIG RUMMAGE SALE: As noted here last night, it’s the first day of the St. John the Baptist Church “Fabulous and Famous Rummage Sale” – 9 am-3 pm.
(Alki photo from Wednesday, courtesy Chas Redmond)
POLICE LEADERSHIP AT ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: What’s the outlook for a safe spring/summer at the beach? Southwest Precinct Capt. Joe Kessler and Lt. Norm James will be at the Alki Community Council meeting tonight to talk about it. 7 pm, Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). P.S. The spring issue of the Alki News Beacon is available online – get it here.
FREE COMPOST: A six-week giveaway of Cedar Grove compost – recycled Seattle yard waste – starts today. You can find a coupon here for two free bags; some West Seattle neighborhoods will actually find the free compost delivered curbside to their homes (if you don’t want it, just leave it and it’ll be picked up) – those neighborhoods got advance notice in the mail.
WEST SEATTLE RESERVOIR PARK DESIGN: The Seattle Design Commission gets a look this morning at the newest “design concept” for the added park area created by the undergrounding of West Seattle Reservoir next to Westcrest Park. The presentation is scheduled for 10:30 am in the Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall downtown. (And a reminder, the next public meeting about the park plan is a week from Saturday.)
WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER AT HIAWATHA: Thanks to Tim McMonigle from the West Seattle Soccer Club for sending word that the next two WSHS home soccer games have been moved to the brand-new field at Hiawatha next to the school. The Wildcats play Nathan Hale today and Ingraham a week from today, both games at 3:30 pm.
TRAIN FOR THE WEST SEATTLE 5K: Six weeks till the second annual edition of the West Seattle 5K (co-sponsored by WSB), which again this year will kick off a Celebrate Seattle Summer Streets “car-free” day on Alki, May 23rd. Starting tonight at Alki Community Center, a running coach leads a training course for beginning runners to get ready for the WS 5K. Call 206–684–7430 to ask about registration for the class.
SPEAKING OF REGISTRATION: One week left to sign up for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day – sales large and small all around the peninsula on May 8, 9 am-3 pm, in a one-day celebration of person-to-person recycling, neighbor-meeting, whatever you love about holding and/or visiting garage/yard sales. Register your individual/group/block sale by next Thursday – here’s where to start.
(West Seattle Bridge photo by Long Bach Nguyen; go here for larger version)
WEST SEATTLE TRIANGLE ADVISORY GROUP: Tonight marks Meeting #2 for the local business and community leaders convened by city planners to consider the future of West Seattle’s next redevelopment frontier. (Here’s our report on #1.) 6 pm, Senior Center of West Seattle (upstairs meeting room).
CANDIDATES’ FORUM AT 34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Your next chance to hear from candidates in our area’s main contested, open race is tonight during the 34th District Democrats‘ monthly meeting at The Hall at Fauntleroy. The agenda also includes proposed changes to endorsement rules (full agenda here)
GOT ANSWERS? SKYLARK HAS QUESTIONS! Wednesdays are Trivia Nights at Skylark Café and Club (WSB sponsor), 6:45 pm (followed by Open Mike time at 9).
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY SIGNUPS: Day 14 of registration for the 6th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, coming up on Saturday, May 8, 9 am-3 pm. The list just passed 80 sales, big and small, all over the peninsula – eight days left to register yours (start here)!
(Bushtit that’s been working on its hanging nest in Lincoln Park, observed/photographed by Trileigh)
‘NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT’: The second Tuesday of each month could easily carry that title, as it’s the night when multiple community councils meet around West Seattle. Some don’t meet every month, so tonight we have “only” three – North Delridge Neighborhood Council, 6:30 pm, Youngstown Arts Center; Admiral Neighborhood Association, 7 pm at Admiral UCC Church; that’s also when Fauntleroy Community Association meets at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. One other note of interest to multiple neighborhoods: The newly formed group working on a longterm plan for volunteer help to care for the Walking On Logs area has its second meeting at 5:30 pm, High Point Library; not too late to join in.
BOOK SIGNING: 6 pm at Easy Street Records in The Junction, meet Sam Cutler, described on the ESR website as “the only man ever to work as tour manager of both the Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead.” He tells the tales in his book “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TRIVIA: Ready to keep rocking after that event? Move south on California SW to the Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) for the weekly 8 pm rock ‘n’ roll trivia faceoff. (Also check The Feedback’s home page for new details on specials and events for next week’s 1st-birthday celebration.)
YOU BE THE DJ: Tuesdays are also open turntables night at Skylark Cafe and Club (WSB sponsor), 6 pm – dust off your old (or not-so-old) vinyl and come in to share your music.
RATHER DANCE? The spring sessions of Irish dance classes are starting this week at the West Seattle VFW Hall; info and schedules at tonycomerford.com.
RATHER CHANT? Free workshop tonight at SoundYoga (WSB sponsor) – Intro to Vedic Chant with Chris Dormaier, 7 pm,
GET YOUR SALE ON: It’s the thirteenth day of registration for the 6th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, coming up on May 8 – the ultimate form of person-to-person recycling, with sales large and small all over the peninsula, and time left to register yours (start here)!
(Kiteboarder photographed off Alki on Saturday by David Hutchinson)
JUNCTION PLAZA PARK GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION: 10 am today, northwest corner of 42nd/Alaska. Junction Plaza Park has been many years in the making, and after a final year-plus community fundraising push involving leaders from the West Seattle Junction Association (WSB sponsor) and Junction Neighborhood Organization, construction is about to begin. Before crews take over the site for the next month and a half or so, there’ll be a ceremony at 10 this morning, and if you can break away, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
PIGEON POINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: Since the last meeting, this northeastern West Seattle neighborhood has gone through six weeks of road closures/detours, and events ahead include the Pigeon Point Park leg of Duwamish Alive! this Saturday in honor of Earth Day. So what else is up in Pigeon Point? Come to the cafeteria at Pathfinder K-8 tonight, 7 pm, and find out.
NEIGHBORHOOD PREPAREDNESS CLASS: We’ve been talking about Disaster Preparedness every night this month and tonight, Fauntleroy neighbors get some hands-on training in a special class at 7 pm, Fauntleroy Church.
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY AT SCCC: 9 am-noon today at Brockey Center on the South Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) campus, Holocaust Remembrance Day will be observed with talks by survivors of genocide in Europe, Cambodia, and Rwanda. Everyone is welcome.
That’s just part of what’s on today’s schedule – see more by checking the WSB Events calendar.
(Photo courtesy David Rosen, taken last Monday afternoon)
WATER TAXI PARTY: On the first Sunday after its new season began, with a new vessel among other changes, the West Seattle-to-downtown run of the King County Water Taxi (WSB sponsor) throws a party today. Free rides all day, and a special celebration at Seacrest noon-2 pm, including performances by jump-ropers and singers from Lafayette Elementary.
HONK FEST WEST: There’s bound to be dancing in the streets as this raucous live-band event comes to West Seattle for the first time – for free! Venues line The Junction, noon-6 pm; map links and band schedules are here.
JADE WEST CAFE FAMILY BENEFIT: It’s in Wallingford but we know at least one big West Seattle delegation will be there to show support for Wah Wong and son Jason, badly hurt when a drunk driver hit them four months ago: 3-course Italian lunch, silent auction and live music, noon-4 pm at at Perché No Pasta and Vino, 1319 North 49th (map). Here’s our earlier preview.
DOG MAKEOVERS FOR THE CURE: It’s a fundraiser for a local Breast Cancer 3-Day team, and it’s happening 9 am-4 pm at Muttley Crew Cuts – a bake sale as well as dog makeovers! – more details in the WSB Forums.
DELRIDGE PRODUCE COOPERATIVE’S “BORSCHT & BAGELS”: 2:30-4:30 pm at Southwest Youth and Family Services, join DPC for a light lunch and strategy session to plot the next steps in bringing Delridge more fresh fruit and vegetables. Here’s the Facebook event invite.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: Asparagus is among the new arrivals as the market holds its regular 10 am-2 pm weekly session at 44th/Alaska. Here’s the Ripe ‘n’ Ready fresh list.
And more on the West Seattle Weekend Lineup!
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